Charles Calhoun served in the Navy during World War II, was discharged after the war, and subsequently enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1946. He served in combat in with Coast Guard Squadron One aboard the U.S.C.G.C. POINT ORIENT during the Vietnam War. On August 27, 1969, he was appointed the FIRST Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, serving until his retirement in 1973. When he was awarded the Legion of Merit upon retirement, he was only the second enlisted member of the Coast Guard to receive that award.
Sponsored by:
Charles
Luther
Calhoun
April 20, 1925
–
February 24, 2002
Born:
Ocean City
,
Maryland
Home:
Ocean City
,
Maryland
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
Master Chief Boatswain’s MateAction Date:
August 1969 – July 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Charles Luther Calhoun, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard from August 1969 to July 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Calhoun 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 Coast Guard.