Charles L. Banks

Charles Louis Banks
Born	July 30, 1914 West Milford, New Jersey
Died	February 22, 1988(1988-02-22) (aged 73)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1936–1959
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands	1st Marine Raider Battalion 1st Battalion, 24th Marines 1st Service Battalion 1st Marine Regiment
Battles / wars	World War II New Georgia campaign Battle of Enogai Battle of Bairoko Korean War Battle of Inchon Second Battle of Seoul Battle of Chosin Reservoir
Awards	Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Air Medal
Relations	MG Emile P. Moses (father-in-law)

Charles Louis Banks (July 30, 1914 – February 22, 1988) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.