Charles Pattillo served as a P-51 Pilot in World War II, as did his identical twin brother Cuthbert who was shot down over Germany and taken as a Prisoner of War. Charles Pattillo was credited with destroying one enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After the war he left active duty briefly and joined the Georgia Air National Guard. As did his brother, in the early 1950s Charles Pattillo helped to organize and flew with the SKYBLAZERS, an aerial exhibition team in Europe. During the Vietnam War he flew 120 combat missions as an F-4 Phantom pilot. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General on June 1, 1981. His twin retired the previous year as an Air Force Major General.
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Charles
C.
Pattillo
June 3, 1924
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Batallion:
487th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
352d Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Charles C. Pattillo (ASN: 0-826755), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-40 Fighter Pilot of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action over enemy-occupied Continental Europe and the destruction of one enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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 Force of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Batallion:
487th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
352d Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Charles C. Pattillo (ASN: 0-826755), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-40 Fighter Pilot of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action over enemy-occupied Continental Europe and the destruction of one enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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 Force of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles C. Pattillo (ASN: 0-826755), 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pattillo 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles C. Pattillo (ASN: 0-826755), 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 Pattillo 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles C. Pattillo (ASN: 0-826755), United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth 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 Pattillo 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles C. Pattillo (ASN: 0-826755), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Pattillo 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 Major General Charles C. Pattillo (ASN: 0-826755), 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 Major General Pattillo reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
November 1971 – September 1973
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 Major General Charles C. Pattillo (ASN: 0-826755), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Pattillo distinguished himself as the Deputy Director for Logistics, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from November 1971 to September 1973. In this important assignment, General Pattillo combined his broad military knowledge and comprehensive understanding of logistics with his dynamic leadership to promote the best interests of the United States in the international environment. Through the exercise of the highest sense of tact and degree of skill, General Pattillo inspired an immeasurable level of cooperation and constructive achievements in providing outstanding logistic support to the Armed Forces of the Untied States and its allies, thereby materially enhancing the effectiveness of national security programs of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pattillo reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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 Major General Charles C. Pattillo (ASN: 0-826755), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Pattillo distinguished himself as Commander, Lowry Technical Training Center, Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado, from 6 September 1973 to 8 August 1975. During this period, General Pattillo’s outstanding achievements, dynamic leadership and initiative resulted in the development of a technical training system extremely responsive to the global requirements of Air Force using commands. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pattillo reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.