Lloyd Herbert Hughes
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Lloyd Herbert "Pete" Hughes Jr., (July 12, 1921 – August 1, 1943), was a pilot who held the rank of Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Operation Tidal Wave during World War II.
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Born | (1921-07-12)July 12, 1921 Alexandria, Louisiana, US |
Died | August 1, 1943(1943-08-01) (aged 22) Prahova River, Câmpina, Romania |
Buried | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1942–1943 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | 564th Bombardment Squadron, 389th Bombardment Group |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Air Medal |
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