Decorations

Distinguished Service Cross (WWII, Belgium)

Silver Star Medal, 2 Oak Leaf Clusters (WWII and Korea)

Legion of Merit, 2 Oak Leaf Clusters (Korea and the Pentagon)

Bronze Star Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster (WWII)

Army Commendation Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster (Ft. Leavenworth)

Purple Hearts (4): WWII 1944 - Aug 7, Aug 25, Oct 3; and Mar 23 1945

French Croix de Guerre with Palm (WWII)

Star of Ethiopia

Belgian Fourragere (WWII)

Combat Infantry Badge with Star

Distinguished Unit Citation: Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes WWII Dec 16, 1944

Service Medals

American Defense Service Medal, Greece

American Campaign Medal

Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal

Victory Medal, WWII

Army of Occupation, Japan

National Defense Service Medal, Fort Dix

Korean Service Medal

United Nations Service Medal

32nd Infantry Unit Citations

Commanding Officer of the 32nd Infantry - Korea 1951 - 52

Army Presidential Unit Citation (Kumhwa and Central Korea), Navy Presidential Unit Citation (Inchon and Hwachon), Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (Inchon, 1950-53, 45-48, 53-57)

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Maj. Gen. John M. Hightower