Whittlesey, Charles White, 1884-1921

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Dates:
Birth 1884-01-20
Death 1921-11-26
Birth 1884-01-20
Death 1921
Gender:
Male
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

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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Subjects:

  • United States. Army
  • Medal of Honor
  • Medal of Honor
  • Meuse
  • World War I
  • World War I (1914-1918)

Occupations:

  • Army officers
  • Loggers
  • Soldiers

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  • WI, US
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