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Charles Munford graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1947. He retired with disability in 1966 as a U.S. Army Major.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1950

    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, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles Augustus Munford, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Aide-De-Camp to the Assistant Commanding General of the 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Munford, 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.