Huntington Hardisty
Huntington Hardisty | |
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| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (5) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
| Other work | President. Kaman Aerospace |
Huntington Hardisty (February 3, 1929 – October 1, 2003) was a
Early life
Hardisty was offered a Major League Baseball contract with the Chicago Cubs but opted for a scholarship to the University of North Carolina. He later transferred to the United States Naval Academy where he played football.[1]
After graduation in 1952, Hardisty attended pilot training and earned his wings in 1953.
Hardisty's assignments included command of Carrier Air Wing Eleven, USS Savannah (AOR-4) and USS Oriskany (CVA-34). As a flag officer he was President of the Naval War College, commanded the U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay in the Philippines; commanded Carrier Strike Force Seventh Fleet; and served as Director for Operations, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Deputy and Chief of Staff, United States Pacific Command; Vice Chief of Naval Operations; and Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command.[1] He also received the Gray Eagle Award.
Later career
Hardisty was one of the technical directors for the movie
Hardisty died on October 1, 2003, in Hartford, Connecticut, at the age of 74.[2] He was later interred on December 5, 2003, in Arlington National Cemetery.[1]
Awards and decorations
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Naval Aviator Badge
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| Defense Distinguished Service Medal | award star
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| Silver Star | Legion of Merit with four award stars and Combat V | Distinguished Flying Cross with award star |
| Meritorious Service Medal | award numeral 3 and bronze strike/flight numeral 4
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V and two award stars
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| Navy Unit Commendation with one bronze service star | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with service star
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Navy Expeditionary Medal with service star |
| China Service Medal | National Defense Service Medal with two service stars | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with service star |
| Vietnam Service Medal with seven service stars | Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with two service stars
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Philippine Legion of Honor, Chief Commander |
Vietnam Navy Distinguished Service Order , 2nd class
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
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Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge | ||
United States Pacific Command Badge
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