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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    45th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 9, 1952

    Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 460 (1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Kingdon R. Hughes, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 45th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea on 9 July 1952. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Hughes, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.