Charles D. Barrett

Charles Dodson Barrett
MajGen Charles D. Barrett
Born(1885-08-16)August 16, 1885
Henderson, Kentucky
DiedOctober 8, 1943(1943-10-08) (aged 58)
Noumea, New Caledonia
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1909–1943
Rank Major general
CommandsAssistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
5th Marines
3rd Marine Brigade
3rd Marine Division
I Marine Amphibious Corps
Battles / wars
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal

Major General Charles Dodson Barrett (16 August 1885 – 8 October 1943) was the first commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division. He died while on duty in the South Pacific, 8 October 1943. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in recognition of his outstanding service during World War II. Camp Barrett, home of The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico is named after him.