Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

S-3 Officer, 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division "Red Arrow", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1943

"For extraordinary heroism in action near Sanananda, New Guinea, on 1 December 1942. Captain Huggins successfully led a party through enemy-infested terrain to the assistance of an isolated force which was holding an important position behind the enemy lines. Shortly after the arrival of his party, a strong attack by the enemy was repulsed. During this action the commanding officer was killed. Captain Huggins assumed command and expertly deployed his men to the best advantage. In so doing he exposed himself to heavy enemy fire and sustained a gunshot wound. Although his force was completely surrounded by the enemy, Captain Huggins inspired his men by the example of his courage and by skillful tactics succeeded in holding the position until relief was effected. His courageous leadership saved a most precarious situation.”

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 28

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

S-3 Officer, 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division "Red Arrow", U.S. Army