About Charles D. Palmer
Lived 1902 – 1999 (aged 97). Charles D. Palmer was an American military personnel.
General Charles Day Palmer Jr. (20 February 1902 – 7 June 1999) was a senior United States Army officer who served as Deputy Commander in Chief, United States European Command from 1959 to 1962. His brother, Williston B. Palmer, was also a four-star general, and his grandfather, William E. Birkhimer, was a general and Medal of Honor recipient.
Early life Palmer was born in Chicago, Illinois on 20 February 1902. After graduating from Washington High School in Washington, D.C., he entered the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1924.
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Who was Charles D. Palmer?
United States general (1902–1999)
When was Charles D. Palmer born?
Charles D. Palmer was born on 20 February 1902 in Chicago.
When did Charles D. Palmer die?
Charles D. Palmer died on 7 June 1999 in Washington, D.C..
What was Charles D. Palmer's occupation?
Charles D. Palmer was a military personnel.
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Charles D. Palmer was American.
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