Charles D. Barrett
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.
Charles Dodson Barrett | |
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MajGen Charles D. Barrett | |
| Born | August 16, 1885 Henderson, Kentucky |
| Died | October 8, 1943 (aged 58) Noumea, New Caledonia |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1909–1943 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands held | Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps 5th Marines 3rd Marine Brigade 3rd Marine Division I Marine Amphibious Corps |
| Battles/wars | Veracruz (1914) World War I *Meuse-Argonne Offensive Occupation of the Dominican Republic World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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