The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Air Corps) Richard D. Hughes (ASN: 0-415901), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1942 to January 1944.
Sponsored by:
Richard
D.
Hughes
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
June 1942 – January 1944
War Department, General Orders No. 56 ( July 12, 1944)