Charles Dodson Barrett | |
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Born | Henderson, Kentucky | August 16, 1885
Died | October 8, 1943 Noumea, New Caledonia | (aged 58)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1909–1943 |
Rank | Major general |
Commands | Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps 5th Marines 3rd Marine Brigade 3rd Marine Division I Marine Amphibious Corps |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Distinguished 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.