Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Sub Task Force Goalpost, Northern Attack Group, Western Task Force, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

January 23rd, 1943

Awarded for:

Operation Torch

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty. On 8 November 1942, near Port Lyautey, French Morocco, Lt. Col. Hamilton volunteered to accompany Col. Demas Craw on a dangerous mission to the French commander, designed to bring about a cessation of hostilities. Driven away from the mouth of the Sebou River by heavy shelling from all sides, the landing boat was finally beached at Mehdia Plage despite continuous machinegun fire from 3 low-flying hostile planes. Driven in a light truck toward French headquarters, this courageous mission encountered intermittent firing, and as it neared Port Lyautey a heavy burst of machinegun fire was delivered upon the truck from pointblank range, killing Col. Craw instantly. Although captured immediately, after this incident, Lt. Col. Hamilton completed the mission."

Rank:

Major General

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

U.S. Air Force

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hamilton culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."

Second LoM received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Major (Air Corps) Pierpont Morgan Hamilton, United States Army Air Forces, was captured during a ground mission in North Africa on 8 November 1942, and was held briefly as a Prisoner of War. Released from captivity, he then continued his mission.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

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Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

with 2 campaign stars and Arrowhead device

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster