John Hughes graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1948. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.
Sponsored by:
John
Bell
Hughes
, Jr.
Born:
Washington
,
D. C.
Home:
,
Virginia
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (CavalryDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel (Cavalry John Bell Hughes, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Commander of a Task Force of the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam in 1967. Colonel Hughes’ outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 (Cavalry John Bell Hughes, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Army Combat Development Command, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, from 1969 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hughes 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 Army.