(1867-03-04)March 4, 1867 Blounts Ferry, Columbia County, Florida, United States
Died
May 14, 1955(1955-05-14) (aged 88) Washington, D.C., United States
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Army
Years of service
1888–1931
Rank
General
Unit
Infantry Branch Field Artillery Branch
Commands held
Chief of Staff of the United States Army Hawaiian Department IV Corps IX Corps V Corps 1st Division 67th Field Artillery Brigade 1st Field Artillery Brigade Fort Flagler Fort William H. Seward Fort Lawton
Battles/wars
Spanish–American War Philippine–American War China Relief Expedition World War I
Awards
Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (4)
Other work
President of The Citadel (1931–1953)
General Charles Pelot Summerall (March 4, 1867 – May 14, 1955) was a senior United States Army officer. He commanded the 1st Infantry Division in World War I, was Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1926 to 1930, and was President of The Citadel between 1931 and 1953.
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Global Information
United States
General
Distinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (4)