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Charles Day Palmer | |
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| Born | February 20, 1902 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | June 7, 1999 (aged 97) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1924–1962 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 0-15519 |
| Unit |  Field Artillery Branch |
| Commands | Sixth United States Army 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal |
| Relations | William E. Birkhimer (grandfather) Williston B. Palmer (brother) |
| Other work | Military consultant |
General Charles Day Palmer, Jr. (February 20, 1902 – June 7, 1999) was a senior United States Army officer who served as Deputy Commander in Chief, United States European Command from 1959 to 1962. His brother, Williston B. Palmer, was also a four-star general, and his grandfather, William E. Birkhimer, was a general and Medal of Honor recipient.