Colonel William Caldwell, Pilot of Staff Sergeant Shaub’s C-130, also received the Air Force Cross for his own heroic and skillful actions to avoid a deadly crash and save his wounded crew.
Sponsored by:
Charles
L.
Shaub
July 31, 1935
–
March 24, 1997
Cemetery:
Old Hall Town Cemetery
Awards Received
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Air Force Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Staff SergeantBatallion:
776th Tactical Airlift SquadronDivision:
An Loc Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
April 15, 1972
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Cross to Staff Sergeant Charles L. Shaub, United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force as Loadmaster of a C-130 aircraft of the 776th Tactical Airlift Squadron, An Loc Air Base, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, on 15 April 1972. On that date, while accomplishing a tactical emergency low level airdrop of critically needed ammunition to a besieged concentration of allied forces, Sergeant Shaub’s aircraft was severely damaged by hostile anti-aircraft fire. Realizing the immediate danger to the aircraft and crew, Sergeant Shaub risked his own life to jettison the burning cargo seconds before it exploded and to extinguish a raging fuselage fire, sustaining severe burns on his face, neck and hands in the process. By these Actions, Sergeant Shaub saved the lives of his fellow crew members and prevented the loss of his aircraft. Through his extraordinary heroism, superb airmanship, and aggressiveness in the face of hostile forces, Staff Sergeant Shaub reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Staff SergeantBatallion:
776th Tactical Airlift SquadronDivision:
An Loc Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Charles L. Shaub (AFSN: 14518529), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Staff SergeantBatallion:
776th Tactical Airlift SquadronDivision:
An Loc Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
July 18, 1970
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 Staff Sergeant Charles L. Shaub (AFSN: 14518529), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Loadmaster at a remote Cambodian drop zone on 18 July 1970. On that date, Sergeant Shaub and his crew were selected to fly an extremely hazardous airdrop mission in an area of known hostile troop concentration. While working with unfamiliar equipment under extremely adverse conditions, Sergeant Shaub’s exceptional ability was shown in loading the aircraft, rigging for the airdrop and the drop itself. His efforts were substantiated and commended when the crew received outstanding mission recognition at all levels of command. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Shaub reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.