Charles F. Willis

Charles Fountain Willis, Jr. (July 23, 1918 – March 16, 1993) was born in Beaumont, Texas, and earned a B.A. from the University of Florida in 1939. During World War II, Willis was a commander in the Naval Air Arm of the United States Navy. He served as a patrol pilot, a bomber pilot, and a fighter pilot. His efforts earned the Distinguished Flying Cross three times, three Air Medals, and a Purple Heart. After Eisenhower's election in late 1952, Willis joined Eisenhower's staff and served as assistant to the assistant to the president from January 23, 1953, until June 30, 1955.

Charles F. Willis

Charles Fountain Willis, Jr. (July 23, 1918 – March 16, 1993) was born in Beaumont, Texas, and earned a B.A. from the University of Florida in 1939. During World War II, Willis was a commander in the Naval Air Arm of the United States Navy. He served as a patrol pilot, a bomber pilot, and a fighter pilot. His efforts earned the Distinguished Flying Cross three times, three Air Medals, and a Purple Heart. After Eisenhower's election in late 1952, Willis joined Eisenhower's staff and served as assistant to the assistant to the president from January 23, 1953, until June 30, 1955.