Charles P. Hall | |
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Nickname(s) | "Chink"[1] |
Born | Sardis, Mississippi, United States | December 12, 1886
Died | January 26, 1953 San Antonio, Texas, United States | (aged 66)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1911–1948 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-3078 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands | 11th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division 93rd Infantry Division XI Corps |
Battles / wars | World War I
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Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (4) Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Lieutenant General Charles Philip Hall (December 12, 1886 – January 26, 1953) was a senior officer of the United States Army who fought in both World War I and World War II. He was the commander of XI Corps during World War II and the principal commander during the Battle of Bataan to liberate the Philippines from Japanese forces.[2]