Charles Winters graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1959. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Charles
Peter
Winters
1937
–
Born:
Rochester
,
Minnesota
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles P. Winters, 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 Winters and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Charles Peter Winters, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles P. Winters, 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 Winters and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
352d Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Charles P. Winters, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 352d Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 298 combat missions 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.