Whittlesey, Charles White, 1884-1921

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Charles White Whittlesey, also known as Galloping Charlie, (born January 20, 1884; disappeared November 26, 1921) was a United States Army Medal of Honor recipient who led the "Lost Battalion" in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive during World War I. On November 26, 1921, he committed suicide by drowning on route to Havana at age 37.
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United States. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
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World War I
World War I (1914-1918)
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Birth 1884-01-20

Death 1921-11-26

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