Charles Billingslea, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army major general (1914-1989)
Date of Birth: 16-May-1914
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 14-Mar-1989
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Charles Billingslea
- Charles Billingslea (May 16, 1914 – March 18, 1989) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of Major general.
- A graduate of the United States Military Academy and trained Paratrooper, Billingslea received two awards of Distinguished Service Cross, second highest decoration of the United States military for heroism in combat, during World War II.Following the War, he remained in the Army, reached the general's rank and held several important assignments including command of 2nd Infantry Division (Indianhead) or Deputy Commanding General, U.S.
- Army Combat Development Command. He led the forces that enforced desegregation at the University of Mississippi, during the Ole Miss riot of 1962, and later led forces in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the peace during demonstrations led by Martin Luther King, Jr to end segregation.
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