HJR145 Summary

• Posthumously honors Captain Robert Walker Hubbard for outstanding military achievement and meritorious service.

• Captain Hubbard was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for actions as an Advisor to the Revolutionary Development Cadre in Thua Thien Province, Hue, Republic of Vietnam from January 31 to February 4, 1968.

• He organized a defense against enemy assaults, cared for wounded soldiers, and was mortally wounded by small-arms fire on February 4, 1968 while leading his unit with only a hand grenade to reach friendly forces.

• The Alabama Legislature commends Captain Hubbard as an exemplar of bravery and dedication to freedom and democracy, offering this resolution to his family in appreciation of his military service.

• Resolution adopted by the House on February 13, 2018 and by the Senate on February 15, 2018.