Hugh John Casey
Born: June 7, 1898 at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 8 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Hugh John Casey, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 5 January 1942. Colonel Casey’s 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.
