Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

2nd Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1919

"The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Cavalry) Robert Charlwood Richardson, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Richardson organized and conducted with great efficiency the important strategic and tactical liaison service of the 2d Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces. During the Meuse-Argonne operations he gave proof of notable military attainments and untiring devotion to duty by the efficient manner in which he organized and administered the advanced General Headquarters, rendering services of distinction to the American Expeditionary Forces."

War Department, General Orders No. 87

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Pacific Ocean Areas (POA), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

1946

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, Pacific Ocean Areas, and Military Governor of Hawaii from 1943 - 1945."

War Department, General Orders No. 4
Second DSM received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Pacific Ocean Areas (POA), Allied Forces

"The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Robert Charlwood Richardson, Jr. (ASN: 0-1903), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Pacific Ocean Areas, and Military Governor of Hawaii, from June 1943 to September 1945. Lieutenant General Richardson displayed outstanding professional ability, keen perception and initiative in the preparation and execution of plans for the vital task of maintaining and coordinating a steady flow of supplies to Army forces fighting a swift moving campaign from the Gilberts and Marshalls to the Marianas, Palau and Okinawa, and in his organization and supervision of training troops for the type of warfare employed to defeat the Japanese. As Military Governor of Hawaii, he exercised mature judgment and tact in providing a strong defense for the area with a minimum of inconvenience for the civilian population. His professional excellence, sincerity of interest and devotion to duty were direct contributing factors to the successful prosecution of the war against the Japanese Empire and were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Pacific Ocean Areas (POA), Allied Forces

"The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant General Robert Charlwood Richardson, Jr. (ASN: 0-1903), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Pacific Ocean Areas, and Military Governor of Hawaii, from 1943 to 1946."

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

14th Cavalry Regiment

"For gallantry in action in the expedition against the Moros in the Philippine Islands, 1904 to 1905."

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

14th Cavalry Regiment

"For wounds sustained in action in the expedition against the Moros in the Philippine Islands, 1904 to 1905."

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

3 campaign stars

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

2nd Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), U.S. Army

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

2nd Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), U.S. Army

With palme

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

2nd Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), U.S. Army

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

2nd Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), U.S. Army