Background
Charles Laurie McCawley son of Charles Grymes McCawley and Elizabeth Mary Colegate. He was born on August 24, 1865, in Boston, Massachussets. His father was a colonel in the Marine Corps and its commandant from 1876 to 1891.
( This work has been selected by scholars as being cultur...)
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
https://www.amazon.com/Instructions-Governing-Transportation-Troops-Supplies/dp/1374063606?SubscriptionId=AKIAJRRWTH346WSPOAFQ&tag=prabook-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1374063606
( This work has been selected by scholars as being cultur...)
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Regulations-Pertaining-Quartermasters-Department/dp/1374031615?SubscriptionId=AKIAJRRWTH346WSPOAFQ&tag=prabook-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1374031615
Charles Laurie McCawley son of Charles Grymes McCawley and Elizabeth Mary Colegate. He was born on August 24, 1865, in Boston, Massachussets. His father was a colonel in the Marine Corps and its commandant from 1876 to 1891.
McCawley received his early education in the public schools and in 1893, was graduated from Columbian College, later George Washington University, with the degree of LL. B.
McCawley was commissioned a captain and appointed assistant quartermaster in the Marine Corps on June 27, 1897. On April 18, 1898, at the outbreak of the war with Spain, he was sent to Cuba as quartermaster of the 1st Battalion of Marines. He sailed from New York on the transport Panther four days later and was stationed at Key West until early in June. He landed with his battalion under the fire of the Spaniards at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on June 10, and the next day was brevetted major for "distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy. " McCawley took part in Cuba in various engagements against the Spanish troops and in the defense of Camp McCalla. He accompanied his battalion on the transport Resolute to Manzanillo, Cuba, and was present at the bombardment of that place on August 12. After the war he was transferred to Marine Corps headquarters, and on March 3, 1899, was promoted major. He sailed from San Francisco on the transport Newport with a marine battalion on April 20, 1899, and was on duty at the naval station at Cavite, Philippine Islands, during the early days of the Philippine insurrection. He was detached from his battalion and returned to the United States in October 1899. President Theodore Roosevelt made him his military aide, a position which he held during the Roosevelt administration. After his service in the White House he was promoted lieutenant-colonel and in 1913 received his commission as colonel. He was made brigadier-general, August 29, 1916. On the day that he received his colonelcy, June 2, 1913, he was made quartermaster of the Marine Corps, a position which he held until his retirement on August 24, 1929. It was in this position that he was able to render his country his most notable service. His death was caused by heart disease.
During the First World War, it became his duty to keep the marines sent overseas supplied with every type of equipment. As a result of plans that he had perfected several years before, he was able to furnish adequate supplies to an organization that had expanded from 11, 000 to 75, 000 men in a few months. For this service he received the Distinguished Service Medal. He also held the Victory Medal, the West Indian Medal, and the Spanish War and Philippine Campaign badges.
( This work has been selected by scholars as being cultur...)
( This work has been selected by scholars as being cultur...)
McCawley was known in military and naval circles as a courageous and inspirational officer, with exceptional ability as an administrator and organizer.
On July 24, 1906, McCawley was married to Sarah (Frelinghuysen) Davis, widow of the former Judge John Davis, of the Court of Claims, and daughter of Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, secretary of state under President Chester A. Arthur.
