Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Charles
Edward
Tennesson
Jr.

Born:

Alexandria

, 

Virginia

Home:

Richmond

, 

Virginia

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Charles Edward Tennesson, Jr. (ASN: 0-24190), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 121 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Charles Edward Tennesson, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.