Charles P. Hall

Charles P. Hall
Nickname(s)"Chink"[1]
Born(1886-12-12)December 12, 1886
Sardis, Mississippi, United States
DiedJanuary 26, 1953(1953-01-26) (aged 66)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1911–1948
Rank Lieutenant General
Service number0-3078
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands11th Infantry Regiment
3rd Infantry Division
93rd Infantry Division
XI Corps
Battles / warsWorld War I


World War II

AwardsDistinguished 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]

  1. ^ Taaffe 2013, p. 146.
  2. ^ "Biography of Lieutenant General Charles Philip Hall (1886 - 1953)". generals.dk. July 4, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2013.