Charles Hartwell Bonesteel Jr.
Charles Hartwell Bonesteel Jr. (April 9, 1885 – June 5, 1964) was a major general in the United States Army. He commanded the United States Army Infantry School and the G-1 (personnel) staff section of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force during World War II. He was the father of General Charles H. Bonesteel III.
Charles H. Bonesteel Jr. | |
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Major General Charles H. Bonesteel Jr. | |
| Born | April 9, 1885 Fort Sidney, Nebraska, US |
| Died | June 5, 1964 (aged 79) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1908–1947 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-2372 |
| Unit | United States Army Infantry School |
| Commands held | 1st Battalion 18th Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion 2nd Infantry Regiment 19th Infantry Regiment Sixth Corps Area 5th Infantry Division Iceland Base Command United States Army Infantry School Western Defense Command G-1 Section, Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force General Inspectorate Section, U.S. European Theater of Operations War Department Manpower Board |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
| Relations | Major Charles Hartwell Bonesteel Sr. (Father) General Charles Hartwell Bonesteel III (Son) |
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