Charles F. Humphrey Jr.
Charles F. Humphrey Jr. | |
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Humphrey as a brigadier general in 1938 | |
| Born | 11 August 1876 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | 11 February 1968 (aged 89) Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Service | United States Army |
| Service years | 1898–1940 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | O668 |
| Unit | US Army Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 18th Infantry Regiment Fort Hamilton Overseas Discharge and Replacement Service, Fort McDowell 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Fort Warren, Wyoming Eighth Corps Area 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division |
| Wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
| Spouse |
Helen Kingsbury
(m. 1903–1949) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relations | Charles Frederic Humphrey Sr. (father) Evan Harris Humphrey (brother) |
Charles F. Humphrey Jr. (11 August 1876 – 22 January 1968) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, and World War I, he served for more than 40 years and attained the rank of brigadier general. As a first lieutenant, he received the Distinguished Service Cross for actions in the Philippine–American War.
A highly regarded trainer and organizer, in the 1930s, Humphrey advocated to senior army and federal government leaders that the United States prepare for entry into the coming world war, including improvements to training and fielding improved equipment. He retired in 1940 and lives first San Antonio, and later in Columbus, Georgia. He died at Fort Benning on 22 January 1968 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.