Charles Marion Stancil, MS AE 74, of Marietta, Ga., on Aug. 20. Stancil began his military career at the United States Military Academy at West Point before serving in the Vietnam War, where he was an executive officer in command of a battalion in the 101st Airborne Division. He received several awards and commendations for his service, including the Gallantry Cross with Silver Star from the government of South Vietnam, the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal. After returning from Vietnam, Stancil attended Georgia Tech, where he earned a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering in 1974. He later worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency, Development and Readiness Command and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During this time, he helped to develop the Special Forces Operations Command in Tampa, Fla. and served as the project manager for the development of the Apache Attack Helicopter. He retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel in 1987, and received the Meritorious Service Medal and the Legion of Merit for his service. Charles continued his research in aviation and engineering in the civilian world at ORI Corporation and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). His work at GTRI centered on mortar munitions technology and battery charging techniques. Also at GTRI, Stancil helped to develop helicopter evacuation systems for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. He holds five patents, and his work has produced invaluable innovations in the aviation, defense, and automotive industries.
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