After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Charles Word left active duty to attend the University of Alabama. Recalled to active duty in 1950, he served in Korea and Vietnam, and retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Charles
Elwood
Word
1924
–
July 24, 2008
Born:
Mobile
,
Alabama
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles Elwood Word, 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 Word and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.