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Charles L. Bolte | |
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| Born | May 8, 1895 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | February 11, 1989 (aged 93) Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1955 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 0-6908 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army United States Army Europe Seventh United States Army 69th Infantry Division 34th Infantry Division 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit Purple Heart |
General Charles Lawrence Bolte (May 8, 1895 – February 11, 1989) was a senior United States Army officer who fought in both World War I and World War II. In World War II he distinguished himself as commander of the 34th Infantry Division during the Italian Campaign, for which he was twice awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal. Later promoted to four-star general officer rank, his final post was Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army.