Charles Henry Muir

Charles Muir
Charles Muir
Nickname(s)	"Uncle Charley"
Born	18 July 1860; Erie Township, Michigan, United States
Died	8 December 1933 (aged 73); Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1885−1920
Rank	Major General
Service number	0-33
Commands held	28th Division; IV Corps; United States Army Command and General Staff College
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War; Philippine–American War; Occupation of Cuba; World War I Champagne-Marne campaign; Aisne-Marne campaign; Oise-Aisne campaign; Meuse–Argonne offensive;
Awards	Indian Campaign Medal; Spanish Campaign Medal; Distinguished Service Cross (United States); Army Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star; Army of Cuban Occupation Medal; Philippine Campaign Medal; China Relief Expedition Medal; Croix de Guerre (with palms); French Legion of Honor (Commandeur); Order of St Michael and St George (Knight Commander)
Relations	MG James Irvin Muir (son)

Major General Charles Henry Muir (July 18, 1860 – December 8, 1933) was a United States Army officer.

During the final year of World War I, he commanded the 28th Division throughout most of its service on the Western Front. Previously, he served on active duty during the American Indian Wars, the Spanish–American War, the Philippine–American War, and the occupation of Cuba.

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