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Charles E. Wilhelm
United States Marine Corps general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Elliott Wilhelm[1] (born August 26, 1941) is a decorated retired United States Marine Corps General who served two combat tours of duty in Vietnam. He later served as Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division; as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense; and as the Commander, U.S. Southern Command (1997–2000). General Wilhelm retired from the Marine Corps in 2000, after 37 years of service.
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![]() Charles E. Wilhelm, USMC | |
Born | (1941-08-26) August 26, 1941 (age 82) Edenton, North Carolina |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1964–2000 |
Rank | General |
Commands | 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 1st Marine Division Marine Corps Combat Development Command Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic U.S. Southern Command |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Bronze Star |
Other work | Research, U.S. Army War College Fellow, Center for Defense Information Vice President, Battelle. |
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