Charles M. Gettys
United States Army general
About Charles M. Gettys
Lived 1915 – 1982 (aged 66–67). Charles M. Gettys was an American.
Charles Martin Gettys (January 1, 1915 – November 20, 1982) was a United States Army Major General who served as commander of the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal Division) during the Vietnam War.
Early life and education Gettys was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and grew up in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He attended Clemson University graduating in 1936.
Military service He received a commission in the Army Reserve and was called to active duty in 1940.
Gettys returned to South Vietnam in 1970 and served as Chief of Staff for Military Assistance Command, Vietnam until 1971.
Later life He died of cancer on November 20, 1982, at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Who was Charles M. Gettys?
United States Army general (1915–1982)
When was Charles M. Gettys born?
Charles M. Gettys was born in 1915 in Charlotte.
When did Charles M. Gettys die?
Charles M. Gettys died on 20 November 1982 in Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
What nationality was Charles M. Gettys?
Charles M. Gettys was American.
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