Charles Ruggles Boardman

Charles Ruggles Boardman (October 28, 1860 – April 5, 1950) was an American journalist, businessman, and Army National Guard officer. He served 16 years as Adjutant General of Wisconsin (1897–1913) and commanded the 64th Brigade of U.S. Infantry during . In civilian life, he was a founder and president of the Wisconsin National Life Insurance Company.

Early life and education Charles Ruggles Boardman was born in Empire, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, on October 28, 1860, to Colonel Napoleon Boardman and his wife Mary Louise ( Tallmadge). He attended Fond du Lac High School, graduating in 1878. and president of the Globe Printing Company.

He was sent to France during World War I. While overseas, he commanded the 64th Infantry Brigade as a brigadier general of the 32nd Infantry Division. He was relieved by General John A. Lejeune on August 11, 1918.

On August 13, 1918, he received an honorable discharge. He served for a total of thirty-eight years and was one of the oldest American general officers during World War I.

Personal life Boardman's maternal grandfather was Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, who served as a United States senator from New York and was the 3rd governor of the Wisconsin Territory.

He married Adelaide Ryan Paige on July 13, 1888. Together, they had a son, Robert Paige Boardman, who was also an Army officer. His wife died in 1934.

Death and legacy He died on April 5, 1950, in Oshkosh. He was interred at Riverside Cemetery in Oshkosh.