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Charles
Anthony
Vickery
1935

–

Born:

Opp

, 

Alabama

Home:

Andalusia

, 

Alabama

Charles Vickery graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Class of 1959. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    345th Tactical Airlift Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Charles Anthony Vickery, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 345th Tactical Airlift Squadron, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from1967 to 1968. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    345th Tactical Airlift Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Charles Anthony Vickery, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 345th Tactical Airlift Squadron, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from1967 to 1968. 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

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