GEN. CHARLES CABELL, 67, EX-CIA OFFICIAL, DIES

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• Publication Date: May 27, 1971
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WASHINGTON EVENINv' L,,`?A_ 27 May 1971
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Gen. Charles Cabell, 67,1'
Ex-CIA Official, Dies
By tICHARD SLUSSER I
Stnr Staff Writer '
R e t i1r e d Air Force Gen.
Charles Pearre Cabell, 67, the
first. military deputy director of
the Central Intelligence Agency
and the one-time chief of Air
:Force intelligence, died, Tuesday
In the Ft. Myer Clinic after a
-heart attack. He lived at 2506
Fort Scott Drive, Arlington.
Gen. Cabell, a 1925 graduate of
the U.S. Military Academy, was
an officer almost 37 years, serv-
ing with the CIA from 1953 until
his retirement in 1962.
Gen. Cabell was born in Dal-
las, Tex. After flight training at
Kelly Field, Tex., he was sta-
tioned -in the Panama Canal
Zone in the early 1930s. In 1939,
he was graduated from the Air
Corps Tactical School at Max-
well Field, Ala., and, a year
later, from the Command and
General Staff School at Ft.
Leavenworth, Kan.
In 1940 he was assigned to the
photographic laboratory in an
experimental engineering divi,
sion at Wright Field, Ohio.
'He briefly served as an ob-
server with the Royal Air Force
before transferring here as chief
of the advisory council to the
commanding ' general of the
Army Air Corp.
Gen. Cabell's World War II
service began as commander of
the i 45th Combat Bombardment
Wing of the 8th Air- Corps in
Europe. In 1944, he became
director of plans for the U.S.
Strategic Air Force in Europe
and later director of operations
and intelligence for the Mediter-
ranean Allied Air Forces. He
attended the Yalta and Potsdam
conferences..
He returned to Washington in
May 1945 as chief of the strategy
and; policy division in the office
of the assistant chief of the air
staff for plans. Later that year
he as with the military staff
committee of the United Na
Lions, becoming its Air Force
.-epresentative before leaving in
L947 to be chief of the air intelli-
ien requirements division at
fir Force headquarters. Six
non hs later he was named
lrector of Air Force intelli-
e
M. Cabell was staff director
if the Joint Chiefs of Staff from
951 until joining the CIA.'
After retiring. he was a con-
sultant to several industrial
firms, including United Air
Craft, General Electric, Sperry
Rand and Hughes Air Craft.
More recently he had been a
consultant to the National Aero-
nautics and Space Administra-
tion and was a member of the
President's Advisory Council on
Management Improvement.
A lecturer on intelligence and
strategic matters, Gen. Cabell
had been on the board of visitors
and also was chairman of the
board of directors for the Na-
tional War College. He also was
a director of Air America, Inc.,
Air Asia, the Air Force Village
Foundation and director and
vice president of the Reserve
Officers Association.
Gen. Cabell was awarded the
Distinguished Service Medal
with oak leaf cluster, Legion of
Merit, Distinguished F 1 y i n g
Cross, Bronze Star and Air Med-
al, and foreign medals including
the Order of the British Empire
and the French Croix de Guerre
and Legion of Honor.
He leaves his wife, the former
Jacklyn de Hymel; ' two sons,
Air Force Maj. Charles Jr., of
Sunnyvale, Calif., and Benja-
min, of Washington; a daughter,
Mrs. Charles P. Bennett of An-
nandale; a brother, Rep. Earl
Cabell, D-Tex.; and two grand-
children.
Services will be held at 2 p.m.
tomorrow in the Ft. Myer Chap-
el with burial in Arlington Cem-
etery. The family requests that
expressions of sympathy be in
the form of contributions to`the
Air Force Village Foundation,
Inc., 4917 Ravenswood Drive,
San Antonio, Tex.
WASHINGTON DAILY NEWS
27 May 1971
1 Gen. Charles!'- P. Cabell.
ex-CIA' deputy chief
S e r v i c e s. for retired Air- He served in World War II
Force Gen. Charles' Pearre as commander of ? a combatI Who
was
eputy director sof the Ce tral In ell ''b'ombardment wing in the Eu-
gence Agancy from 1953 until ropean theater and became di-`
his retirement .from' the Air* rector of plans for the U.S.~
Force in 1962, will be held to-Strategic Air Force in Europe
morrow at the Ft. Meyer- in April, 1944. In July of thatl,
Chapel, Arlington. ? year, he became director of
Gen. Cabell, who served. in operations and intelligence for,
the Air Force for 37 years and the Mediterranean Allied Alrl
was Air Force director of..in- . Forces, headquartered in Ita-
vied after an apparent heart He held numerous, military
attack Tuesday night -at. Ft.: decorations, including the Dis-
Myer Clinic. tinguished Service Medal, Le-
He was a native of Dallas, gion of Merit, Distinguished,'
Tex., and graduated from the Flying Cross, Bronze Star and
U.S. M i 1 i t a r y.Academy in Air Medal with one Oak Leaf
1925. Cluster.
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General Charles Pearre Cabell is hereby awarded the
Distinguished Intelligence Medal for his outstanding service with the
Central Intelligence Agency. Named Deputy Director of Central
Intelligence in 1953, General Cabell brought to this post the rich
experience of his years of military service and a particular knowledge
of intelligence affairs at the national level. Devoting these attributes
to the intelligence problems facing the United States, he has distinguished
himself in the councils of our Nation by his judgment, leadership, and
integrity.
In fulfilling his responsibilities to the Central Intelligence
Agency, General Cabell's wisdom and understanding have provided
steady guidance to the conduct of intricate operations and encouragement
to those chosen to conduct these activities. During the formative years
of the Agency, his application of sound organizational and managerial
concepts greatly assisted in the creation of a smoothly functioning
entity. General Cabell's professional competence and dedication
have resulted in exceptional contributions to the intelligence efforts
of the United States. His achievements are in keeping with the highest
traditions of service to our Nation and reflect great credit on himself,
the Central Intelligence Agency, and the United States Air Force.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
a't 3x0 `Q-.'IA DUM FOR: Secretary of the Air .force
ay ashington 25, D. C.
bt~l3J C4'l" ltecoai.endation for Award of the Distinguished
Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster
his distinguished career.
1. I recommend that the Distinguished service Medal (First Oak
eaf Cluster) be awarded to General Charles F. Cahell, 7CA, U5iAk',
for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government
during the period 23 April 1953 to 31 January 1962. Central Cabell will
be retired from active duty on 31 January after nearly 37 years of dis-
tinguished and dedicated service to our Nation.
2. In his role as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, General
Cahell has discharged the responsibilities of the second highest intelli-
gence post in the Nation with professional competence and a dedication
that has proved to be an inspiring example to his associates. During
the nearly nine years that General Cabell has served this Agency, he has
helped guide the intelligence community in decisions affecting the security
of the United Mates and the welfare of other nations allied with us in the
common cause of freedom. To the affairs of the United States Intelli.
Bence Board, he devoted the full measure of his professional ability and
a broad understanding of national policies and international relations.
Coupled with his perseverance and characteristic leadership, these
qualities have resulted in contributions of lasting benefit to the intelli-
gence con=unity and to the profession he has served so ably.
3. The outstanding character of General Ca'bell's performance of
duty, as set forth in the suggested citation attached, has been fully in
keeping with the highest traditions of service to the United Mates and of
inestimable benefit to our Government. The award of this decoration on
the occasion of his retirement will bestow recognition fully merited by
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4. General Cab ell, has beau awarded the following United States
decorations*.
Z)ietinguiebed Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
35ronae Star Medal
Mr Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
J0 1W A. McCONZ
Director of Central Intelligence
Attachment: Proposed Citation
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'ROPOSkM CITATION
To Accompany the Award
of the
Distinguished Service Medal
(First Oak Leaf Cluster
General Charles P. Gabell
General Charles P. Cabell distinguished himself by
exceptionally meritorious service to the United. States in a
position of great responsibility as Deputy Director of Central
intelligence from 23 April 1953 to. 31 January 1962. The
superb ability, exemplary leadership and selfless dedication
displayed by General Cabelt resulted in vital contributions
to the security of the United States and the Free World. The
singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cabell in
this important assignment culminate a distinguished career
of nearly 37 years in the service of his country and his
dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon him....
self and the United States Air Force.
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