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Charles
Francis
McCarty
1925-03-22

–

1998-06-07

Born:

Brooklyn

, 

New York

Home:

Brooklyn

, 

New York

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

Charles McCarty graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Charles Francis McCarty (ASN: 0-28715), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Military Assistance Command, Thailand, from 1967 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McCarty and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Charles Francis McCarty (ASN: 0-28715), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McCarty and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    31st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 488 (1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Charles Francis McCarty (ASN: 0-28715), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during the battle of Triangle Hill, in Korea, in October 1952. Brandishing his pistol and a swagger stick, Captain McCarty led an attack on a Chinese bunker position. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain McCarty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.