C. Wayland Brooks | |
|---|---|
 Brooks at the 1940 Republican National Convention | |
| United States Senator from Illinois | |
| In office November 22, 1940 – January 3, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Slattery |
| Succeeded by | Paul Douglas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Wayland Brooks March 8, 1897 West Bureau, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 14, 1957 (aged 59) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 1 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Charles Wayland Brooks (March 8, 1897 – January 14, 1957) was a Republican U.S. Senator from Illinois from 1940 to 1949.[1]