BRIGADIER GENERAL HUGH J. HALL

                                                                                                            Retired effective June 30, 2002

Deputy Commander, 49^th Armored Division

Brigadier General Hugh J. Hall assumed duties as Deputy Commander of the 49^th Armored Division, Texas Army National Guard, Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas on 3 October 1998. As Deputy Commander, he is responsible for assisting in the command, control, and supervision of the 49^th Armored Division with emphasis on combat support and combat service support units.

Brigadier General Hall began his military service by enlisting in the United States Army on 27 November 1961 through 24 May 1968. While on active duty he served with the 2d Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas; 155^th Assault Helicopter Company, 52d Aviation Battalion, Republic of South Vietnam; and Transportation School, Fort Eustis, Virginia. He enlisted in the Florida National Guard on 3 August 1968 and transferred to the Texas Army National Guard in April 1972. Brigadier General Hall was commissioned as a 2d Lieutenant receiving a direct commission. He earned the commission through his combat leadership experience gained while in Vietnam.

EDUCATION:

1989 Park College -- BS Degree -- Management/Human Resources and Social Psychology
1982 Command and General Staff College

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Aug 73 - Sep 73, Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 111^th Aviation Group (Combat), Texas Army National Guard
2. Sep 73 - Nov 73, Army National Guard -- Student, Transportation School
3. Nov 73 - May 74, Assistant Operations Officer S2/S3, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 111^th Aviation Group (Combat), Texas Army National Guard
4. May 74 - Aug 76, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 111^th Aviation Group (Combat), Texas Army National Guard
5. Aug 76 - Feb 77, Assistant Detachment Commander, State Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Texas Army National Guard
6. Feb 77 - Mar 80, Supply Officer, State Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Texas Army National Guard
7. Mar 80 - Oct 82, Maintenance Management Officer, State Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Texas Army National Guard
8. Oct 82 - May 83, Mechanical Maintenance Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, Texas Army National Guard
9. May 83 - Jan 84, Maintenance Management Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, Texas Army National Guard
10. Jan 84 - Mar 86, Commander, Headquarters Detachment, State Area Command, Texas Army National Guard
11. Mar 86 - Jul 87, Support Operations Officer, Headquarters, 3d Support Battalion (Forward), 49^th Armored Division, Texas Army National Guard
12. Aug 87 - Aug 87, Executive Officer, Headquarters 3d Support Battalion (Forward), 49^th Armored Division, Texas Army National Guard
13. Sep 87 - Sep 88, Executive Officer, Headquarters, 372d Support Battalion (Forward), 49^th Armored Division, Texas Army National Guard (Reorganization)
14. Oct 88 - Sep 90, Commander, 372d Support Battalion (Forward), 49^th Armored Division, Texas Army National Guard
15. Oct 90 - Sep 92, Mechanical Maintenance Officer, Headquarters, State area Command, Texas Army National Guard
16. Sep 90 - Mar 93, Director of Materiel, 111^th Area Support Group, 71^st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard
17. Apr 93 - Sep 95, Commander, 49^th Armored Division Support Command, 49^th Armored Division, Texas Army National Guard
18. Sep 95 - Jul 97, Chief, Maintenance Management Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, Texas Army National Guard
19. Aug 97 - Sep 98, Deputy Assistant Commander, 71^st Troop Command, State Area Command, Texas Army National Guard
20. Oct 98 - Jun 02, Deputy Commander - Support, 49^th Armored Division, Texas Army National Guard

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal (with 2 bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal (with 1 bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (6^th award)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Star)
Vietnam Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Stars)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Bronze Hourglass Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon (with 3 Device)
Republic of Vietnam Campaign (with ‘60' Device)

CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:

Mobilization and Training Equipment Site (MATES) superintendent (Retired)

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:

Texas Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal
The Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe (Master Gunner of Ordnance)
The Order of St. George (Honorable Service to Armor and Cavalry)

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS:

2LT ARNG 3 Aug 73
1LT ARNG 8 Oct 75
CPT ARNG 8 Oct 77
MAJ ARNG 26 May 83
LTC ARNG 25 Oct 88
COL ARNG 1 Apr 93
BG ARNG 1 Oct 97