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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Charles H. Turhune, Jr., 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 Turhune and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1964

    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB264 (1964)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Charles H. Turhune, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander, Electronic Systems Division, Hanscom Field, Massachusetts from 1960 to 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Turhune and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.