Charles Pottenger graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1929. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1964 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Charles
Hoffman
Pottenger
1911
–
February 11, 2004
Born:
Oklahoma City
,
Oklahoma
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
1944 – 1945
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Charles Hoffman Pottenger, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Staff or Operations, and also as Director of Operations for the Mediterranean Allied Tactical Air Force, in the Mediterranean Theater of Action, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Pottenger and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.