Military Veterans

Celebration of Freedom panel

Charles Yankey Ashton

Brick Location

Liberty Side

Panel Number

25A

Biography

Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ashton served in the United States Air Force for 27 years. His tour of duty included three wars:  World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Included in his awards:  the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters.

Branch:

U.S. Air Force

Awards and Medals

Rank

Lieutenant Colonel

Years

Served 27 years—World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War