Charles H. Bonesteel III
Charles Hartwell Bonesteel III (September 26, 1909 – October 13, 1977) was an American military commander, the son of Major General Charles Hartwell Bonesteel Jr. and grandson of Major Charles H. Bonesteel Sr. (1851–1902). He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. In the 1960s, he served as commander, United States Forces Korea during the Korean DMZ Conflict (1966–69).
Charles H. Bonesteel III | |
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| Birth name | Charles Hartwell Bonesteel III |
| Nickname(s) | "Tick" |
| Born | September 26, 1909 Plattsburgh, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 1977 (aged 68) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1931–1969 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | 24th Infantry Division VII Corps Eighth United States Army United States Forces Korea United Nations Command Korea (CINC USFK/UNC) |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Korean DMZ Conflict |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) |
| Relations | Major General Charles Hartwell Bonesteel Jr. (father) |
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