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Charles
Fuller
Matheson
June 1, 1918

–

April 14, 1986

Born:

Detroit

, 

Michigan

Home:

Detroit

, 

Michigan

Charles Matheson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1941. He retired in 1961 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    394th Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Charles Fuller Matheson (ASN: 0-24061), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 394th Fighter Squadron, NINTH Air Force, during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    394th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    367th Fighter Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 9th Air Force, General Orders No. 126 (July 6, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Charles Fuller Matheson (ASN: 0-24061), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-38 Lightning Fighter Airplane of the 394th Fighter Squadron, 367th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Matheson, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.