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Charles
Raeburne
Landon
1900-05-04

–

1970-09-03

Born:

Auburn

, 

Illinois

Charles Landon graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1924. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    XII Army Group

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Charles Raeburne Landon, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Adjutant General, TWELFTH Army Group, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Landon and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.