War Hero

Charles White Whittlesey – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death

The war hero Charles White Whittlesey passed away at age 37, this age of death has to be considered too young. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Charles White Whittlesey and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Commander of the Lost Battalion of World War I and recipient of the Medal of Honor.

He joined the Army in 1917, just before the U.S. officially entered World War I. Following his initial military training, he was sent to France.

He famously refused to surrender during an October, 1918 battle in which he and his men found themselves surrounded by enemy troops and cut off from supplies.

How did Charles White Whittlesey die?

Information about the death of Charles White Whittlesey
Cause of deathN/A
Age of death37 years
ProfessionWar Hero
BirthdayJanuary 20, 1884
Death dateNovember 26, 1921
Place of deathN/A
Place of burialN/A