| Charles Gould Morton | |
|---|---|
 Charles Morton, 29th Division, Nogent-le-Roi 1918 | |
| Born | January 15, 1861 |
| Died | July 18, 1933 (aged 72) |
| Place of birth | Cumberland, Maine |
| Place of death | San Francisco, California |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1883–1925 |
| Rank |
 Major general |
| Commands held | 29th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |
Croix 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.[1][2] 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][4] 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.[4]
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[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 Davis Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc.. p. 275. ISBN 1571970886.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://www.usarpac.army.mil/history2/cg_morton.asp
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Virginia P. Hosley Collection - Golden Gate National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)". https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/hosley-collection.htm.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Patterson, Michael Robert. "Charles Gould Morton, Major General, United States Army". http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/cgmorton.htm.
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