John H. Hughes (United States Army officer)
John H. Hughes (February 4, 1876 – August 6, 1953) was a career officer in the United States Army. He attained the rank of major general, and was most notable for his command of the Philippine Division (1937–1938) and the Philippine Department (1938–1939). A veteran of the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, and World War I, Hughes served for 43 years beginning 1897. After retiring in 1940, he was recalled to active duty for World War II and served at the Department of War from 1941 to 1945.
John H. Hughes | |
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Hughes as the Army's Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Training in 1936 | |
| Born | February 4, 1876 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 1953 (aged 77) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1897–1940 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | U.S. Army Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 26th Infantry Regiment 18th Infantry Regiment 14th Infantry Brigade, 7th Infantry Division Fort Snelling Philippine Division Fort William McKinley Philippine Department 2nd Coast Artillery District |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Purple Heart French Order of the Black Star (Commander) |
After he retired for the second time, Hughes was a resident of Washington, D.C. He died in Washington on August 6, 1953, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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