Background
Brewer, Carlos was born on December 5, 1890 in Mayfield, Kentucky, United States. Son of Lafayette and Celia (Cross) Brewer.
Brewer, Carlos was born on December 5, 1890 in Mayfield, Kentucky, United States. Son of Lafayette and Celia (Cross) Brewer.
Student West Kentucky College, 1905-1908. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1913. Graduate advance course, Field Artillery School, 1927, staff course Command and General staff schedul, 1928, Army War College, 1933.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1913. Promoted through grades to major general, August 1942. Instructor West Point, 1916-1921.
Director Field Artillery School, 1928-1932.
Professor military science and tactics, Purdue University. Commanding General, 12th Armored Division, 1933-1937.
Married Grace Moore, December 21, 1913. Children: Carlos Breckenridge, Sherman Theodore, Robert Moore, Grace Elizabeth.