Charles Pelot Summerall

Charles Pelot Summerall
General Charles P. Summerall
Born	(1867-03-04)March 4, 1867 Blounts Ferry, Columbia County, Florida, United States
Died	May 14, 1955(1955-05-14) (aged 88) Washington, D.C., United States
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1888–1931
Rank	General
Unit	Infantry Branch Field Artillery Branch
Commands held	Chief of Staff of the United States Army Hawaiian Department IV Corps IX Corps V Corps 1st Division 67th Field Artillery Brigade 1st Field Artillery Brigade Fort Flagler Fort William H. Seward Fort Lawton
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War Philippine–American War China Relief Expedition World War I
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (4)
Other work	President of The Citadel (1931–1953)

General Charles Pelot Summerall (March 4, 1867 – May 14, 1955) was a senior United States Army officer. He commanded the 1st Infantry Division in World War I, was Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1926 to 1930, and was President of The Citadel between 1931 and 1953.