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Charles
Ellerbe
Woods
1927

–

January 1, 2014

Born:

Milwaukee

, 

North Carolina

Home:

Conway

, 

North Carolina

Charles Woods was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1950 upon graduation from East Carolina University. He retired in 1982 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles Ellerbe Woods, 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 Woods 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:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    433d Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Charles Ellerbe Woods, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Phantom Pilot of the 433d Tactical Fighter Squadron, 9th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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:

    Major General

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