Charles T. Lanham
✓ Source-basedstableUnited States general (1902-1978)
United StatesLived 1902 to 1978 · aged 75Fame42.2
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Major General Charles Trueman Lanham, known as "Buck", was an author, poet, and professional soldier in the United States Army, winning 14 decorations in his career. After retiring from the military, he was active in corporate business.
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Major General Raymond O. Barton (right) and Colonel Buck T. Lanham (left) after the latter's 22nd Infantry was first to break through the Siegfried Line on September 14, 1944
Colonel Buck T. Lanham (right) with Ernest Hemingway (left) and a 2 cm Flak 38 after breakthrough of the Siegfried Line in Western Germany, September 18, 1944
The grave of Major General Charles T. Lanham at Arlington National CemeteryAwards 1
Connected to Charles 6
Royal C. JohnsonAlso won Distinguished Service Cross
Jerome Clarke HunsakerAlso won Distinguished Service Cross
John Leonard HinesAlso won Distinguished Service Cross
Bolesław RomanowskiAlso won Distinguished Service Cross
Arthur Dewey StrubleAlso won Distinguished Service CrossAlbert CrahayAlso won Distinguished Service CrossAbout this person
Major General Charles Trueman Lanham, known as "Buck", was an author, poet, and professional soldier in the United States Army, winning 14 decorations in his career. After retiring from the military, he was active in corporate business. He is the model for one of Ernest Hemingway's heroes, and in life was a close friend of the author.
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Lived 1902 to 1978 · aged 75
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