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Charles Forbes | |
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| Director of the Veterans Bureau | |
| In office August 9, 1921 – February 28, 1923 | |
| President | Warren Harding |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Frank Hines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1877 Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Died | April 10, 1952 (aged 74) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Cooper Union Columbia University Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps United States Army |
| Years of service | 1894–1900 (Marine Corps) 1900–1908, 1917–1918 (Army) |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 41st Infantry Division 33rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre Army Distinguished Service Medal |
Charles Robert Forbes (February 14, 1877 – April 10, 1952) was a Scottish-American politician and military officer. Appointed the first director of the Veterans' Bureau by President Warren G. Harding on August 9, 1921, Forbes served until February 28, 1923. His tenure was characterized by corruption and scandal.