Charles Pelot Summerall | |
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Born | Blounts Ferry, Columbia County, Florida, United States | March 4, 1867
Died | May 14, 1955 Washington, D.C., United States | (aged 88)
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Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1888–1931 |
Rank | General |
Unit | Infantry Branch Field Artillery Branch |
Commands | Chief of Staff of the United States Army Hawaiian Department IV Corps IX Corps V Corps 1st Division 67th Field Artillery Brigade 1st Field Artillery Brigade Fort Flagler Fort William H. Seward Fort Lawton |
Battles / wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War China Relief Expedition World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (4) |
Other work | President of The Citadel (1931–1953) |
General Charles Pelot Summerall (March 4, 1867 – May 14, 1955) was a senior United States Army officer. He commanded the 1st Infantry Division in World War I, was Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1926 to 1930, and was President of The Citadel between 1931 and 1953.