After receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, Muir was sent to Dakota Territory and later to Fort D. A. Russell in Wyoming. He held first place on the Army Rifle Team in 1890.[2] In 1895, Muir graduated at the head of his class from the Infantry and Cavalry School in Fort Leavenworth in Kansas.[3]
Muir was deployed to Cuba during the Spanish–American War,[2] where he received the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in action during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.[4] On July 2, 1898, he had voluntarily exposed himself to heavy enemy artillery and infantry fire in an action which resulted in the silencing of a piece of Spanish artillery.[1]
Major General Muir, the newly appointed commander of U.S. IV Corps, pictured here with his staff at Boucq, Meuse, France, October 31, 1918. Stood to Muir's left is his chief of staff, Brigadier General Briant H. Wells while Joseph Stilwell, then a major, stands to his right in the rank behind.
Muir was promoted to captain on 2 March 1899. Later that year he was promoted to major and sent to the Philippines. On 19 January 1900, Muir and ten other American soldiers attacked the headquarters of General Miguel Malvar at Rosario in Batangas province, driving Malvar and his men out. Muir's unit took possession of 25,000 Mexican pesos from Malvar's treasury and released 300 Spanish prisoners.
In 1887, Muir married May Bennett, the daughter of Colonel Clarence Edmund Bennett. They were the parents of three sons and a daughter, including James I. Muir, who was a career army officer and attained the rank of major general as commander of the 44th Infantry Division during World War II.
Venzon, Anne Cipriano (2013). The United States in the First World War: an Encyclopedia. Hoboken, NJ: Taylor and Francis. ISBN1-135-68453-7. OCLC 865332376.
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Major General Charles Henry Muir July 18 1860 December 8 1933 was a United States Army officer Charles MuirNickname s Uncle Charley Born 1860 07 18 18 July 1860Erie Township Michigan United StatesDied8 December 1933 1933 12 08 aged 73 Baltimore Maryland United StatesBuriedArlington National Cemetery Virginia United StatesAllegiance United StatesService wbr branch United States ArmyYears of service1885 1920RankMajor GeneralService number0 33Commands held28th DivisionIV CorpsUnited States Army Command and General Staff CollegeBattles warsSpanish American WarPhilippine American WarOccupation of CubaWorld War I Champagne Marne campaign Aisne Marne campaign Oise Aisne campaign Meuse Argonne offensiveAwardsIndian Campaign MedalSpanish Campaign MedalDistinguished Service Cross United States Army Distinguished Service MedalSilver StarArmy of Cuban Occupation MedalPhilippine Campaign MedalChina Relief Expedition MedalCroix de Guerre with palms French Legion of Honor Commandeur Order of St Michael and St George Knight Commander RelationsMG James Irvin Muir son During the final year of World War I he commanded the 28th Division throughout most of its service on the Western Front Previously he served on active duty during the American Indian Wars the Spanish American War the Philippine American War and the occupation of Cuba Contents 1 Military career 2 Awards 3 Death and legacy 4 Family 5 Namesakes 6 References 7 Bibliography 8 External linksMilitary career EditMuir received an appointment to the United States Military Academy USMA at West Point New York in 1881 graduating eighth in his class in 1885 1 Among his classmates included several officers who would become future general officers such as Beaumont B Buck Joseph E Kuhn Henry P McCain Robert Michie George W Burr John D Barrette John M Carson Jr Robert A Brown Robert Lee Bullard William F Martin Daniel B Devore and Willard A Holbrook After receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army Muir was sent to Dakota Territory and later to Fort D A Russell in Wyoming He held first place on the Army Rifle Team in 1890 2 In 1895 Muir graduated at the head of his class from the Infantry and Cavalry School in Fort Leavenworth in Kansas 3 Muir was deployed to Cuba during the Spanish American War 2 where he received the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in action during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba 4 On July 2 1898 he had voluntarily exposed himself to heavy enemy artillery and infantry fire in an action which resulted in the silencing of a piece of Spanish artillery 1 Major General Muir the newly appointed commander of U S IV Corps pictured here with his staff at Boucq Meuse France October 31 1918 Stood to Muir s left is his chief of staff Brigadier General Briant H Wells while Joseph Stilwell then a major stands to his right in the rank behind Muir was promoted to captain on 2 March 1899 Later that year he was promoted to major and sent to the Philippines On 19 January 1900 Muir and ten other American soldiers attacked the headquarters of General Miguel Malvar at Rosario in Batangas province driving Malvar and his men out Muir s unit took possession of 25 000 Mexican pesos from Malvar s treasury and released 300 Spanish prisoners From 1903 to 1907 he was a member of the general staff at Washington D C 5 Major General Muir succeeded Charles M Clement as Commander of the 28th Division from 15 December 1917 until 23 October 1918 when he was succeeded by William H Hay Muir commanded IV Corps aided by Briant H Wells as his chief of staff until April 1919 when he succeeded Hay as commander of the 28th Division and led it to the United States for its post war demobilization 1 He was succeeded by William G Price Jr when the division was reorganized as part of the Pennsylvania National Guard From July 1919 to August 1920 MG Muir served as Commandant of the United States Army Command and General Staff College His final duty assignment was at the War Department in Washington D C after which he retired from the army with the permanent rank of major general 6 1 Awards EditHe received the Distinguished Service Cross the Army Distinguished Service Medal and a Silver Star Citation 4 From France he received a Croix de Guerre He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George 6 Death and legacy EditHe died at the age of 73 on December 8 1933 6 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery 7 Family EditIn 1887 Muir married May Bennett the daughter of Colonel Clarence Edmund Bennett They were the parents of three sons and a daughter including James I Muir who was a career army officer and attained the rank of major general as commander of the 44th Infantry Division during World War II Namesakes EditMuir Army Airfield USS General C H Muir AP 142 a transport shipThe General Muir restaurant and deli Atlanta Georgia is named for the ship 8 References Edit a b c d Venzon 2013 p 392 a b Davis 1998 p 277 Reynolds Francis J ed 1921 Muir Charles Henry Collier s New Encyclopedia New York P F Collier amp Son Company a b Valor awards for Charles Henry Muir Davis 1998 p 277 278 a b c Davis 1998 p 278 Burial Details Muir Charles H ANC Explorer The General Muir restaurant and deli Atlanta Georgia Bibliography Edit Biography portal World War I portalDavis Henry Blaine Jr 1998 Generals in Khaki Raleigh North Carolina Pentland Press ISBN 1571970886 OCLC 40298151 Venzon Anne Cipriano 2013 The United States in the First World War an Encyclopedia Hoboken NJ Taylor and Francis ISBN 1 135 68453 7 OCLC 865332376 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Charles Henry Muir United States Army officer History of Rosario Batangas at rosariobatangas com visited 16 December 2010 Charles Henry Muir Major General United States Army ArlingtonCemetery net an unofficial website The General Muir restaurant and deli Atlanta Georgia Military officesPreceded byCharles M Clement Commanding General 28th Infantry Division1917 1918 Succeeded byWilliam H HayPreceded byJoseph T Dickman Commanding General IV Corps1918 1919 Succeeded by Preceded byWilliam H Hay Commanding General 28th Infantry Division1919 1920 Succeeded byWilliam G Price Jr Preceded byWilliam A Shunk Commandant of the United States Army Command and General Staff College1919 1920 Succeeded byLucius Roy Holbrook Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Charles Henry Muir amp oldid 1145250968, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
