Charles H. Bonesteel III

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Charles H. Bonesteel III

Charles H. Bonesteel III AKA Charles Hartwell Bonesteel III

Born: 26-Sep-1909
Birthplace: Plattsburg, NY
Died: 13-Oct-1977
Location of death: Alexandria, VA [1]
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Military

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Commander, U.S. Forces, Korea

Military service: US Army (1966-69)

Eagle Scout class of 1925. USMA Class of 1931. Commander in Chief, United Nations Command (1-Sep-1966 to 30-Sep-1969); Commander, U.S. Forces, Korea; Commander, U.S. Eighth Army.

[1] Woodbine Nursing Home, Alexandria, VA.

Father: Charles Hartwell Bonesteel (b. 9-Apr-1885, d. 5-Jun-1964)
Mother: Caroline Hudson Bonesteel (b. 12-Apr-1885, d. 15-Oct-1965)
Sister: Mrs. Elenor Bonesteel Chman
Wife: Alice Pratt Bonesteel
Son: Charles H. Bonesteel (Bedford, MA)

University: US Military Academy, West Point (1931)
University: National War College

Distinguished Service Medal twice
Legion of Merit twice
Rhodes Scholarship
Eagle Scout 1925
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
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