Charles S. Kilburn

Charles S. Kilburn
Born(1895-01-02)January 2, 1895
Silver City, New Mexico, United States
DiedDecember 28, 1978(1978-12-28) (aged 83)
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1917−1946
RankBrigadier General
UnitCavalry Branch
Commands7th Field Signal Battalion
8th Cavalry Regiment
3rd Cavalry Brigade
Combat Command A, 11th Armored Division
11th Armored Division
Florida Military District
Camp Blanding, Florida
ConflictsMexican Border War
World War I
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit
SpouseEdith Chabot (m. 1919-1978, his death)
Children4

Charles S. Kilburn (January 2, 1895 – December 28, 1978) was a career officer in the United States Army who attained the rank of brigadier general and was most notable for his World War II command of the 11th Armored Division from 1944 to 1945.

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