Charles Cabell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1958. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General. His father, by the same name, graduated from the Academy in 1925, and also retired as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General
Sponsored by:
Charles
Pearre
Cabell
, Jr.
1936
–
Born:
San Antonio
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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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 Brigadier General Charles Pearre Cabell, Jr., 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, as Commandant, Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, from 1985 to 1988. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Cabell reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles Pearre Cabell, Jr., 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, culminating as Commandant, Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, from 1985 to 1988. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cabell culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country 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: Colonel Charles Pearre Cabell, Jr., 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 as Director for the Combat Information Systems Directorate and Assistant Deputy for Communications and Information Systems, from 1979 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Cabell 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: Colonel Charles Pearre Cabell, Jr., 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 Military Assistant to the Chief Scientist of the Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. , from 1976 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Cabell 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
19th Tactical Air Support SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Charles Pearre Cabell, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron, in Southeast Asia, in 1968. 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 Forces of the United States.