Charles F. Widdecke

Charles Fred Widdecke (11 May 1919 in Bryan - 13 May 1973 in La Paz) was a American Captain in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Navy Cross which was awarded for extraordinary heroism in combat. He retired on 1 July 1971 as a Major General.

Awards

 * Rifle Expert Badge
 * Pistol Expert Badge
 * Navy Cross on 28 May 1946 as Captain in Company C, 22nd Marines (Rein.), 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, V Amphibious Corps
 * Navy Distinguished Service Medal
 * Silver Star Medal
 * Legion of Merit with gold star and "V" device
 * Purple Heart
 * Joint Service Commendation Medal
 * Combat Action Ribbon with 1 gold star and 1 silver star
 * Navy Unit Commendation
 * American Defense Service Medal
 * American Campaign Medal
 * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Service stars
 * World War II Victory Medal
 * National Defense Service Medal with Service star
 * Korean Service Medal
 * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Service stars
 * Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
 * Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
 * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
 * United Nations Service Medal