Charles H. Corlett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Charles H. Corlett

United States general

Date of Birth: 31-Jul-1889

Place of Birth: Burchard, Nebraska, United States

Date of Death: 13-Oct-1971

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Charles H. Corlett

  • Major General Charles Harrison Corlett (July 31, 1889 – October 13, 1971), nicknamed "Cowboy Pete", was a senior United States Army officer who commanded troops in both the Pacific and European Theaters during World War II.
  • He led the attack on Kiska in 1943 and commanded the 7th Infantry Division in the taking of Kwajalein in 1944.
  • After D-Day he led the XIX Corps in pursuit of the retreating German Army through France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany.

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