Lloyd A. Hughes
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces on 9 May 1942, at Corregidor, Philippine Islands. Private Hughes' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 11 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lloyd A. Hughes, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with