Palmer, Charles D. (Charles Day), 1902-1999

Charles Day Palmer, Jr. (b. Feb. 20, 1902, Chicago, Ill.-d. June 7, 1999, Washington, D.C.), U.S. Army general, graduated from West Point in 1924. When the U.S. entered World War II, he was stationed in the British West Indies working on anti-submarine warfare projects, and in 1944 served as chief of staff, 2nd Armored Division, in Europe, participating in the Normandy invasion. Later in 1944 he took part in the invasion of southern France as chief of staff, VI Corps. In 1950, he was stationed in Japan with the 1st Cavalry Division, serving as artillery commander, then commander, and participating in six Korean War campaigns. Prior to the General's retirement in 1962, he served as deputy commander of American forces in Europe.

From the description of Palmer, Charles D. (Charles Day), 1902-1999 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10596802

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