Charles R. Forbes
Charles Forbes | |
|---|---|
| Director of the Veterans Bureau | |
| In office August 9, 1921 – February 28, 1923 | |
| President | Warren Harding |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Frank Hines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1877 |
| Died | April 10, 1952 (aged 74) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Cooper Union Columbia University Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps United States Army |
| Years of service | 1894–1900 (Marine Corps) 1900–1908, 1917–1918 (Army) |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 41st Infantry Division 33rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre Army Distinguished Service Medal |
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Charles Robert Forbes (February 14, 1877 – April 10, 1952) was a Scottish-American politician and military officer. After serving in the United States Armed Forces and having fought on the Western Front of World War I, Forbes participated in Warren G. Harding's successful bid to become president of the United States. Forbes was appointed the first director of the Veterans' Bureau by President Harding on August 9, 1921, and served until February 28, 1923. His tenure was characterized by corruption and scandal, including cases in which he embezzled money and took bribes. After being pressured into resignation by Harding, he was convicted of fraud and served jail time. He died in 1952.