Charles Robertson graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1968. During the Vietnam War he flew 150 combat missions as a gunship pilot. He retired in 2001 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Charles
Thomas
Robertson
, Jr.
August 15, 1946
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Born:
Pineville
,
North Carolina
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General Charles Thomas Robertson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander in Chief, United States Transportation Command, and Commander, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from 1998 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robertson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General Charles Thomas Robertson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, FIFTEENTH Air Force, Travis Air Force Base, California, from 1996 to 1998. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robertson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Charles Thomas Robertson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Robertson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
18th Special Operations SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Charles Thomas Robertson, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an AC-119K Gunship Pilot of the 18th Special Operations Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1970 to 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to General Charles Thomas Robertson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robertson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Charles Thomas Robertson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Robertson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
18th Special Operations SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
January 30, 1971
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-3364 (November 12, 1971)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Charles Thomas Robertson, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an AC-119K Gunship Pilot of the 18th Special Operations Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia on 30 January 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to General Charles Thomas Robertson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robertson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.