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Joseph
Harold
Hicks
1899-02-09

–

1991-06-03

Born:

Glenwood

, 

Mississippi

Joseph Hicks graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1923. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1947
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Joseph Harold Hicks, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1944 to 1947. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hicks and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.