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Charles
Willis
Bartholomew
1936

–

November 4, 2008

Born:

Moorhead

, 

Minnesota

Charles Bartholomew was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1957 upon graduation from North Dakota State University. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles Willis Bartholomew, 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 Bartholomew and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Charles Willis Bartholomew, 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 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1988

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles Willis Bartholomew, 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 Vice Commander, Air Force Communications Command, with headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from 1986 to 1988. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bartholomew 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 Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles Willis Bartholomew, 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 Bartholomew and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.