Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

U.S.S. Parrott (DD-218), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

October 8th, 1942

Royal Decree No.6. Later withdrawn and replaced with a Bronzen Leeuw

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

U.S.S. Parrott (DD-218), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

October 8th, 1942

Royal Decree No.6. Later withdrawn and replaced with a Bronzen Leeuw

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Commander

Unit:

U.S.S. Parrott (DD-218), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

March 1943

"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. PARROTT (DD-218), in action against enemy Japanese naval forces at Badoeng Straits off the Island of Bali, Netherlands East Indies, on the night of 19 - 20 February 1942. Lieutenant Commander Hughes delivered a well-directed and gallant attack by gun and torpedo fire against a vastly superior force of enemy vessels. Although the ship which he commanded was illuminated by the enemy and under heavy fire, its fire scored several hits which damaged the enemy ships and silenced their fire. Lieutenant Commander Hughes' inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of this vital mission and reflects great credit upon the United States Naval Service."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 312

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Mine Squadron 1, U.S. Navy

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Mine Squadron ONE from 10 to 31 October 1950."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

U.S.S. Parrott (DD-218), U.S. Navy

Replacement for an BK and EV

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)