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Charles Caldwell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1925. He retired in the 1950s as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    1st Air Force

    Action Date:

    1944

    War Department General Orders No. 5 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles Henry Caldwell, 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 Chief of Staff, FIRST Air Force, in 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Caldwell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.