Charles Sherman Lincoln

Background

Lincoln, Charles Sherman was born on February 12, 1875 in Boone, Iowa, United States. Son of James Rush and Priscilla (Hicks) Lincoln.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, 1894. Graduated from Army School of the Lincolnshire, 1909, Army Staff College, 1910. Student Army War College, 1911 and 1920.

Career

Enlisted in the United States Army, January 5, 1895. Second in command Lieutenant, April 12, 1898. Promoted through grades to brigadier general, December, 1931.

Appointed chief of staff, General Staff Corps, 1935.

Now retired.

Achievements

Charles Sherman Lincoln has been listed as a noteworthy army officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Cora Thompson, September 15, 1898.

Father:: James Rush Lincoln
Mother:: Priscilla (Hicks) Lincoln
Spouse:: Cora Thompson

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Born

February 12, 1875

Boone, Iowa, United States
Died

March 18, 1941 (aged 66)
Nationality
American
Religion
Episcopalian

Awards

Awarded Distinguished Service Cross (United States). Legion of Honor (France). Cross of Order of Leopold (Belgium).

Awarded Distinguished Service Cross (United States). Legion of Honor (France). Cross of Order of Leopold (Belgium).

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