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Charles
Floyd
Minter
, Sr.
1925

–

July 24, 1999

Born:

Columbus

, 

Georgia

Home:

Gainsville

, 

Georgia

Charles Minter was commissioned through the Army Air Forces Aviation Cadet Program in 1945. Released from active duty after the war, he returned to service in 1949, deploying in 1950 to Korea. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    27th Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Charles Floyd Minter, Sr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-84 Pilot of the 27th Fighter Wing, in action during 100 combat missions over Korea from 1950 to 1951. 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles Floyd Minter, Sr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Minter and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

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

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

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