Richard Ellington Hawes | |
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| Born | February 12, 1894 Thomson, Georgia |
| Died | December 30, 1968 (aged 74) Thomson, Georgia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1952 |
| Rank | WWII - Captain upon retirement - Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USS Pigeon (ASR-6) |
| Battles / wars | World War II *Battle of the Philippines |
| Awards | Navy Cross Bronze Star Presidential Unit Citation |
Richard Ellington Hawes (February 12, 1894 – December 30, 1968) was an officer in the United States Navy who served in World War I and World War II.