 Hubbard 's war medals have also been an issue of contention . Although the Church of Scientology has stated that Hubbard was " highly decorated for duties under fire , " the actual number of decorations said to have been awarded to Hubbard has varied considerably over the years . In a 1968 interview with British journalists , Hubbard showed his visitors sixteen war medals that he claimed to have been awarded . A few months later , the Church of Scientology published a " Data Sheet on Lafayette Ron Hubbard " that stated that he had been awarded " Twenty @-@ one medals and palms " . 
