Charles E. Kilbourne
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 90 years 324 days (1090 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
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Charles Evans Kilbourne Jr. (December 23, 1872 – November 12, 1963) was the first American to earn the United States' three highest military decorations.As an officer in the United States Army he received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Philippine–American War.
He served as a general officer during World War I, and received the Distinguished Service Cross and Army Distinguished Service Medal.
After World War I, he served as the superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute, succeeding General John A.Lejeune, and had a post-military career as a distinguished writer.
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