Charles Gould Morton

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Charles Gould Morton
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Charles Morton, 29th Division, Nogent-le-Roi 1918
Born(1861-01-15)January 15, 1861
Cumberland, Maine
DiedJuly 18, 1933(1933-07-18) (aged 72)
San Francisco, California
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1883–1925
RankUS-O8 insignia.svg Major general
Commands held29th Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsCroix de Guerre
Distinguished Service Medal
Commander of the Legion of Honor
Spouse(s)Ida Hastings
Eleanor Moorhead Huff

Charles Gould Morton (January 15, 1861 – July 18, 1933) was an American major general during World War I.

Early life[]

Charles Gould Morton was born on January 15, 1861 to Allen and Mary Morton in Cumberland, Maine.[1] He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated with the class of 1883.[1]

Military career[]

Morton accepted a commission as an infantry officer and served on the frontier until 1888.[1]

From 1889 to 1890, Morton was a Professor of Military Science at the Florida Agricultural College.[1]

For most of his military career, Morton served with the 6th Infantry Regiment.[2]

During World War I, he commanded the 29th Infantry Division.[2][1] Morton then commanded the Ninth Corps Area, which had its headquarters at the Presidio of San Francisco.[1][3] He retired in 1925.[2]

Personal life[]

Morton married Ida Hastings on October 15, 1885.[1] She died in 1921, and Morton subsequently married Eleanor Moorhead Huff on June 14, 1922.[1]

Awards[]

Morton received the Distinguished Service Medal for his service during World War I.[1] Morton also received the Croix de Guerre with two palms and the title of Commander of the Legion of Honor.[3]

Death and legacy[]

Morton died on July 18, 1933 in San Francisco, California.[1] He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

The transport ship USS General C. G. Morton (AP-138) was named in his honor and saw service in World War II and the Korean War.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j Davis Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 275. ISBN 1571970886.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c https://www.usarpac.army.mil/history2/cg_morton.asp
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Virginia P. Hosley Collection - Golden Gate National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov.
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