Charles W. Whittlesey
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Charles White Whittlesey was a United States Army Medal of Honor recipient who led the Lost Battalion in the Meuse-Argonne offensive during World War I. He committed suicide by drowning when he jumped from a ship en route to Havana on November 26, 1921, at age 37.
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Whittlesey at Williams College
Maj. Whittlesey (right) talking to Maj. Kenny, commanding the 3rd Battalion, 307th Infantry after the battle. Kenny's battalion took part in "Lost Battalion" relief attempts.
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Major General Clarence R. Edwards pinning the Medal of Honor on Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Whittlesey on Boston Common (December 24, 1918)[10]Awards 1
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About this person
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Lawyer
Status
deceased
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Lived 1884 to 1921 · aged 37
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