Charles M. McKim

Charles M. McKim (born dec 18, 1920) is an American architect. He was a pilot during World War II. He flew many missions in the China Burma India Theater of World War II of the 12th Bombardment Group, 434th Squadron.
Early life
He was born in Kountze Texas and majored in aeronautical engineering from Texas A&M University.
Military career
While at Texas A&M University, he was in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. In February 1943 he was called up and graduated as a pilot from Blackland Army Airfield pilot school at Waco. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt in March 1944 and trained to fly B-25s at the 329th AAF Base Unit. He was stationed at Feni in India (now part of Bangladesh) with the 12th Bombardment Group from August 26, 144 and then the 434th Bombardment Squadron, Medium at Comilla. He flew his first combat mission on the 3nd of September at a co-pilot. Returned to Feni and on the 14th of December flew his 15th mission at first pilot. Joined for three months, the 4th Combat cargo, 14th squadron group in February 1945 at Chittagong and on 129 missions brought in supplies to the British 14 army in Burma and returning with wounded and japanese prisoners landing in on front line dirt strips. Also flew to Magwe. Returned to the US after June 5 and ceased active service in November. He flew 35 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with Clusters.<ref name="Earthquakers"/>
Architecture
His projects include the KUHT-TV Transmitter Building and the Church of the Redeemer in Houston, TX.

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