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USS LCI(G)-471 Commanding Officer, LTjg. Robert S. Hudgins
Navy Cross Citation The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert S. Hudgins, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of Landing Craft Infantry Gunboat FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE (LCI(G)-471), operating as a unit of LCI(G), Group EIGHT, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the close-in fire support operations against Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands on 17 February 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Hudgins' exceptional courage and valiant devotion to duty in the face of grave danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Left to right Bob Kane, Ltjg. Robert S. Hudgins, Paul B. Murphy, Ens. L.M. Hermes, and Dave Hardy. At Iwo Jima 17 February 1945. Ens. Hermes bent down to pick up something off the deck when a piece of shrapnel flew over his head. It hit the conning tower and rattled to the deck. He picked it up and kept it.
Left to right, Somewhere in the Pacific, Ens. Hermes, Alkire, LTjg Hudgins, Ens Kingdon Balzer, and Rooks

Left to right, LTjg Charles Crandell, Ens. Hermes, Hardy, LTjg Robert S. Hudgins, and Ens. Kingdon Balzer
Left to right, O.B. White, R. S. Hudgins (the skipper), and Boedecker
The Skipper of USS LCI(G)-471 showing off the placards of the downed Japanese planes.
USS LCI(G)-471 crew members on R & R at Saipan, date unknown.
Contributed by Barbara Sutherland Taylor.
USS LCI(G)-471 crew member Charles Sutherland while the ship was off Iwo Jima in February 1945.
Contributed by Barbara Sutherland Taylor.
USS LCI(G)-471 crew member Luke Staples.
Contributed by Barbara Sutherland Taylor.
USS LCI(G)-471 crew members, date and location unknown.
Contributed by Barbara Sutherland Taylor.

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Click On Image For Full Size Image	Image Description
	USS LCI(G)-471 Commanding Officer, LTjg. Robert S. Hudgins *Navy Cross Citation* The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert S. Hudgins, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of Landing Craft Infantry Gunboat FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE (LCI(G)-471), operating as a unit of LCI(G), Group EIGHT, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the close-in fire support operations against Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands on 17 February 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Hudgins' exceptional courage and valiant devotion to duty in the face of grave danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
	Left to right Bob Kane, Ltjg. Robert S. Hudgins, Paul B. Murphy, Ens. L.M. Hermes, and Dave Hardy. At Iwo Jima 17 February 1945. Ens. Hermes bent down to pick up something off the deck when a piece of shrapnel flew over his head. It hit the conning tower and rattled to the deck. He picked it up and kept it.
	Left to right, Somewhere in the Pacific, Ens. Hermes, Alkire, LTjg Hudgins, Ens Kingdon Balzer, and Rooks

	Left to right, LTjg Charles Crandell, Ens. Hermes, Hardy, LTjg Robert S. Hudgins, and Ens. Kingdon Balzer
	Left to right, O.B. White, R. S. Hudgins (the skipper), and Boedecker
	The Skipper of USS LCI(G)-471 showing off the placards of the downed Japanese planes.
	USS LCI(G)-471 crew members on R & R at Saipan, date unknown. Contributed by Barbara Sutherland Taylor.
	USS LCI(G)-471 crew member Charles Sutherland while the ship was off Iwo Jima in February 1945. Contributed by Barbara Sutherland Taylor.
	USS LCI(G)-471 crew member Luke Staples. Contributed by Barbara Sutherland Taylor.
	USS LCI(G)-471 crew members, date and location unknown. Contributed by Barbara Sutherland Taylor.

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