About Charles P. Gross
Lived 1889 – 1975 (aged 85–86). Charles P. Gross was an American military personnel, engineer, military engineer, major general and new York City Board of Transportation.
Later life Gross retired from the Army at his own request on 30 November 1945. The following day he was appointed the Chairman of the New York City Board of Transportation by Fiorello H. La Guardia, the Mayor of New York. on 18 July 1975, and was buried in West Point Cemetery. The , a was named in his honor.
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Who was Charles P. Gross?
American general (1889–1975)
When was Charles P. Gross born?
Charles P. Gross was born in 1889 in Brooklyn.
When did Charles P. Gross die?
Charles P. Gross died in 1975 in West Point.
What was Charles P. Gross's occupation?
Charles P. Gross was a military personnel, engineer, military engineer, major general and new York City Board of Transportation.
What nationality was Charles P. Gross?
Charles P. Gross was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles P. Gross. https://biography.guide/charles-p-gross/
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