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Henry
Leon
Hogan
III
1920

–

1996-04-13

Born:

Cincinnati

, 

Ohio

Home:

Fort Thomas

, 

Kentucky

Henry Hogan graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    483d Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Henry Leon Hogan, III (ASN: 0-26143), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 483d Bombardment Group during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    810th Air Division

    Division:

    Strategic Air Command

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Henry Leon Hogan, III (ASN: 0-26143), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 810th Air Division, Strategic Air Command, from 1965 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hogan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Henry Leon Hogan, III (ASN: 0-26143), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1963 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hogan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Department of the Air Force

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Henry Leon Hogan, III (ASN: 0-26143), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Director of Public Affairs, Department of the Air Force, from 1968 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hogan 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 Air Force.