Hugh W. Hardy

Hugh W. Hardy
Born(1924-12-10)December 10, 1924
Shattuck, Oklahoma
DiedApril 3, 2003(2003-04-03) (aged 78)
Houston, Texas
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1942–1982
Rank Major General
CommandsMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
AwardsLegion of Merit
Other workGeoscientist

Major General Hugh W. Hardy (December 10, 1924 – April 3, 2003) was a United States Marine Corps Reserves major general and a geoscientist. Hardy served with the Marine Corps Reserves for 40 years. In his civilian career as a geoscientist, he had a 34-year career with Exxon which included pioneering research in well-logging and 3D seismic exploration.