Background
GILBERT, Charles E. was born on July 29, 1868 in Chicago, 111. Son of Enoch E. and Delphine Elizabeth (Garland) Gilbert.
GILBERT, Charles E. was born on July 29, 1868 in Chicago, 111. Son of Enoch E. and Delphine Elizabeth (Garland) Gilbert.
Elementary and High Schools.
Appointed Clerk, Supply Department, Board Education, Chicago, 111., 1890. Promoted through Civil Service. Elected Secretary, same, 1924-1928, re-elected, since 1928.
Enlisted, Company G., Second Infantry., 111. N.G., 1890; honorary discharged as Corporation. Enlisted Company H., First Infantry., 1890.
Honorary discharged as Sergeant, 1895. Second Lieutenant, Company I., 7 Infantry., United States Volunteer, 1898. Appointed Battalion Adjutant, 7 Infantry. with rank First Lieutenant, 1900.
Elected Captain, Company B., 7 Infantry., 1901, First Lieutenant, Company H., First Infantry., 111. N.G., 1903.
Member: Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Royal Arch Mason; Knight Templar. Shrine; Naval and Military Order Span-American War.
Fern wood Council No. 39 Royal League; Independent Order of Odd Fellows. United States.W. Veterans.
(Past Commander); Commerce Association. Art Institute.
Spouse Sarah Gilpin, December 21, 1890.