Charles A. Doyen
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Brigadier General Charles Augustus Doyen (September 3, 1859 − October 6, 1918) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps (USMC). He is notable for having commanded the 4th Marine Brigade during World War I and was the first recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
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Charles Augustus Doyen | |
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Born | (1859-09-03)September 3, 1859 Concord, New Hampshire, United States |
Died | October 6, 1918(1918-10-06) (aged 59) Quantico, Virginia, United States |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1881–1918 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Commands held | 2nd Marine Regiment 1st Marine Brigade 5th Marine Regiment 4th Marine Brigade 2nd Division |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War World War I |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
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