Charles W. Bagnal
Charles W. Bagnal | |
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Born | Mont Clare, South Carolina | April 15, 1934
Died | June 30, 2015 Columbia, South Carolina | (aged 81)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1956–1989 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | United States Army Western Command 101st Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (30) |
Lieutenant General Charles Wilson Bagnal (April 15, 1934 – June 30, 2015) was a United States Army officer.[1] He was commander of the United States Army Western Command (later United States Army Pacific), from 1985 to 1989. Previously he was Deputy Commanding General for Training of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Deputy Superintendent at the United States Military Academy (from 1977 to 1980), Commander of the Officer Personnel Management Directorate for the United States Army Military Personnel Center, and Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. He is an alumnus of the United States Military Academy, United States Army Command & General Staff College, Georgia Tech, the United States Army War College and McLenaghan High School in Florence, South Carolina (class of 1952).[2][3] He retired August 31, 1989, and later obtained his juris doctor from the University of South Carolina and practiced law. He resided in Columbia with his wife Patsy. Bagnal died on June 30, 2015 after a battle with leukemia.[4]
Among his awards are the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Meritorious Service Medal.
References
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- ^ School Foundation Gala to honor Lt. Gen. Charles Bagnal – Florence News Journal – Florence, SC Template:Wayback
- ^ The United States Army | United States Army Pacific
- ^ Charles Wilson Bagnal-obituary
- 1934 births
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