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Navy Federal Credit Union
Charles
William
Carson
, Jr.
1921

–

November 12, 2002

Born:

Coalgate

, 

Oklahoma

Charles Carson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Air Force Advisory Group

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles William Carson, Jr. (ASN: 0-25958), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief, Air Force Advisory Group, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Carson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    391st Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Charles William Carson, Jr. (ASN: 0-25958), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 391st Bombardment Group during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Air Force Advisory Group

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles William Carson, Jr. (ASN: 0-25958), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief, Air Force Advisory Group, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Carson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Charles William Carson, Jr. (ASN: 0-25958), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Carson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.