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Charles
Anderson
Wurster

Born:

, 

Ohio

Charles Wurster graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1948. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1978
    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 Anderson Wurster, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as a member of the Staff and Faculty of the Air War College, from 1974 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wurster culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    36th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean 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 First Lieutenant Charles Anderson Wurster, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 36th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, in action in Korea in 1950. 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.