Charles W. Ryder

Charles Wolcott Ryder
Nickname(s)"Doc"
Born(1892-01-16)January 16, 1892
Topeka, Kansas, United States
DiedAugust 17, 1960(1960-08-17) (aged 68)
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1917–1950
Rank Major General
Service numberO-3802
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment
34th Infantry Division
IX Corps
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Purple Heart
World War I Victory Medal
American Campaign Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
Order of the Bath
RelationsCharles W. Ryder Jr. (Son)

Major General Charles Wolcott Ryder CB (January 16, 1892 – August 17, 1960) was a senior United States Army officer who served with distinction in both World War I and World War II.


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