Hugh W. Hardy

Hugh W. Hardy
Born(1924-12-10)December 10, 1924
DiedApril 3, 2003(2003-04-03) (aged 78)
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Service years1942–1982
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.