Hollis Stephens enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1950. During the Vietnam War he served as Liaison between Army Transportation Units and Coast Guard Explosive Loading Detachments, earning a Bronze Star. From 1977 to 1981 he served as the THIRD Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard. He retired from the Coast Guard in 1981.
Sponsored by:
Hollis
Byron
Stephens
1932
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
Master Chief Boatswain’s MateAction Date:
1977 – 1981
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Hollis Byron Stephens, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Master Chief Petty Officer of the United States Coast Guard from 1977 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Stephens culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.