Charles W. Ryder
Major General Charles Wolcott Ryder CB (January 16, 1892 – August 17, 1960) was a senior United States Army officer who served with distinction in both World War I and World War II.
Charles Wolcott Ryder | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Doc" |
| Born | January 16, 1892 Topeka, Kansas, United States |
| Died | August 17, 1960 (aged 68) Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1950 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | O-3802 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment 34th Infantry Division IX Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (2) Purple Heart World War I Victory Medal American Campaign Medal European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal Army of Occupation Medal Order of the Bath |
| Relations | Charles W. Ryder Jr. (Son) |
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