Charles H. Bonesteel III

Charles H. Bonesteel III
Birth nameCharles Hartwell Bonesteel III
Nickname(s)"Tick"
BornSeptember 26, 1909 (1909-09-26)
Plattsburgh, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 1977 (1977-10-14) (aged 68)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1931–1969
Rank General
Commands24th Infantry Division
VII Corps
Eighth United States Army
United States Forces Korea
United Nations Command Korea
(CINC USFK/UNC)
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
Korean DMZ Conflict
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
RelationsMajor General Charles Hartwell Bonesteel Jr. (father)

Charles Hartwell Bonesteel III (September 26, 1909 – October 13, 1977) was an American military commander, the son of Major General Charles Hartwell Bonesteel Jr. and grandson of Major Charles H. Bonesteel Sr. (1851–1902). He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. In the 1960s, he served as commander, United States Forces Korea during the Korean DMZ Conflict (1966–69).