Charles D. Palmer
Charles Day Palmer | |
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Palmer on undated photograph | |
| Born | 20 February 1902 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | 7 June 1999 (aged 97) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1924–1962 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 0-15519 |
| Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
| Commands | Sixth United States Army 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal |
| Relations | William E. Birkhimer (grandfather) Williston B. Palmer (brother) |
| Other work | Military consultant |
General Charles Day Palmer, Jr. (20 February 1902 – 7 June 1999) was a senior United States Army officer who served as Deputy Commander in Chief, United States European Command from 1959 to 1962. His brother, Williston B. Palmer, was also a four-star general, and his grandfather, William E. Birkhimer, was a general and Medal of Honor recipient.