Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

General Staff, GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1919

"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:

Military Governor of Hawaii, Hawaiian Department, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Government

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 (Bronze oak leaf cluster)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Military Governor of Hawaii, Hawaiian Department, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Government

"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:

Military Governor of Hawaii, Hawaiian Department, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Government

"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."