Carl E. Vuono facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carl E. Vuono
Born	October 18, 1934 (1934-10-18) Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1957–1991
Rank	General
Commands held	Chief of Staff of the United States Army United States Army Training and Doctrine Command United States Army Command and General Staff College 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device (5)
Other work	CEO, Military Professional Resources Inc.

Carl Edward Vuono (born October 18, 1934) is a retired United States Army general. He was the Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1987 to 1991.

Awards and decorations

	Defense Distinguished Service Medal
	Army Distinguished Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Navy Distinguished Service Medal
	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
	Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
	Legion of Merit
	Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and four oak leaf clusters
	Meritorious Service Medal
	Air Medal (12 awards)
	Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters
	Meritorious Unit Commendation
	National Defense Service Medal with one service star
	Vietnam Service Medal with four Service stars
	Army Service Ribbon
	Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 2
	Order of Military Merit (Grand Cross) (Brazil)
	Order of National Security Merit (Korea) Gugseon Medal
	National Order of Merit (France) (Commander)
	Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) with Silver Star
	Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal 1st class
	Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
	Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation (Vietnam)
	Vietnam Campaign Medal