Charles L. Scott (U.S. Army general)
Charles L. Scott (October 22, 1883 – November 27, 1954) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Philippine–American War, World War I and World War II, Scott's career began when he graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1905. A notable equestrian, he was prominent in the Cavalry Branch prior to the Second World War and participated in polo, endurance races, fox hunting, and horse shows.
Charles L. Scott | |
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From 1942's Armoraiders: A Pictorial Review of the Armored Command | |
| Nickname(s) | "Lutie", "Scotty" |
| Born | October 22, 1883 Mount Pleasant, Monroe County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 1954 (aged 71) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1905–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 02048 |
| Unit | U.S. Army Cavalry Branch U.S. Army Armor Branch |
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| Wars | Philippine–American War World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
| Spouse(s) |
Helen Jeanette Patterson
(m. 1912–1954) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relations | Charles L. Scott (grandfather) |
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As an early proponent of the Armor Branch during the years between the world wars, Scott was the first commander of the 2nd Armored Division and the second commander of I Armored Corps. As commander of the Armor Replacement Center and Armor Center and School at Fort Knox, he directed individual and collective training for tank crewmen and units, which played a vital role in U.S. success during World War II. Scott received the Army Distinguished Service Medal in recognition of his accomplishments at Fort Knox, and retired in 1946.