Bond, Charles Rankin, Jr.

Date of birth:: April 22nd, 1915 (Dallas/Texas, United States)
Date of death:: August 18th, 2009 (Dallas/Texas, United States)
Buried on:: Restland Memorial Park
Nationality:: American

Biography

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Order of the Cloud and Banner with Cravat (5th Class)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:: First American Volunteer Group "Flying Tigers", Republic of China Air Force

Star Medal, 3rd Class

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:: First American Volunteer Group "Flying Tigers", Republic of China Air Force

Credited with shooting down 9 enemy airplanes.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:: First American Volunteer Group "Flying Tigers, Republic of China Air Force
Awarded on:: 1996

Presented by Air Force Chief of Staff Ronald R. Fogleman.

Distinguished Service Medal - Air Force

Period:: Vietnam War (1955-1975)
Rank:: Major General
Unit:: 12th Air Force, U.S. Air Force

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander of the TWELFTH Air Force, Waco Texas, from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bond 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."