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Charles
Gustavus
Memminger
October 11, 1923

–

October 8, 1990

Born:

, 

France

Home:

Asheville

, 

North Carolina

Buried: 

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Cemetery:

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Charles Memminger graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1976 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    4th Air Commando Squadron

    Regiment:

    14th Air commando Wing

    Action Date:

    March 4, 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel Charles Gustavus Memminger, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Memminger distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of an AC-47 Dragonship of the 4th Air commando Squadron, 14th Air Commando Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy on 4 March 1968. Major Memminger flew in support of defending American forces at Da Nang Airbase, who were under a heavy Viet Cong rocket attack. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Memminger, 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 Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    4th Air Commando Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Charles Gustavus Memminger, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 4th Air Commando Squadron in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 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 United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    4th Air Commando Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Charles Gustavus Memminger, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 4th Air Commando Squadron in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 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 United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    4th Air Commando Squadron

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Charles Gustavus Memminger, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the 4th Air Commando Squadron in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Memminger and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.