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William Charlson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1944. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1966

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Edward Charlson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as an Air Force Advisor, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in Southeast Asia, in 1966.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1966

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Edward Charlson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an Air Force Advisor, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in Southeast Asia, in 1966.