Charles Veatch received his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Illinois, 1942, and entered service in the Navy in 1943 after completing his residency, serving throughout World War II. Discharged in 1946 he entered private practice while serving as a member of the Missouri Air National Guard. He returned to active duty in the Air Force in 1951, and retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Charles
Alvin
Veatch
1918
–
December 25, 2009
Born:
Marengo
,
Indiana
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles Alvin Veatch, 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 Veatch and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.