Charles S. Kilburn
Charles S. Kilburn | |
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| Born | January 2, 1895 Silver City, New Mexico, United States |
| Died | December 28, 1978 (aged 83) Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917−1946 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | Cavalry Branch |
| Commands | 7th Field Signal Battalion 8th Cavalry Regiment 3rd Cavalry Brigade Combat Command A, 11th Armored Division 11th Armored Division Florida Military District Camp Blanding, Florida |
| Battles / wars | Mexican Border War World War I World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
| Spouse(s) | Edith Chabot (m. 1919-1978, his death) |
| Children | 4 |
Charles S. Kilburn (January 2, 1895 – December 28, 1978) was a career officer in the United States Army who attained the rank of brigadier general and was most notable for his World War II command of the 11th Armored Division from 1944 to 1945.