sentences:  Handy retired from the Army in 1954 to Washington, D.C., later residing in San Antonio, Texas.He died on April 12, 1982, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery next to his wife, Alma Hudson Handy (September 1, 1890 – April 2, 1970).His awards and decorations included the Distinguished Service Cross, Army Distinguished Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Legion of Merit, National Defense Service Medal, Croix de Guerre (France), WWI with gold star, the Legion of Honor (Commander), the WWII Croix de Guerre with Palm (Belgium), the Order of British Empire with Rank of Honorary Knight Commander, Belgian Order of Leopold (Grand Officer), Chinese Grand Cordon of the Order of Cloud and Banner (Yun Hui), the Order of Abdon Calderon 1st Class (Ecuador), and the DoD Distinguished Civilian Service Medal.