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Charles Clark Jamieson
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Harris and Ewing Collection, Library of Congress
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| Born | November 3, 1866 Glover, Vermont |
| Died | August 21, 1935 (aged 68) Ocala, Florida |
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West Point Cemetery, West Point, New York
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| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1892–1910, 1917–1919 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | 0-13823 |
| Unit | U.S. Army Infantry Branch U.S. Army Ordnance Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Alma mater | Johnson Normal School United States Military Academy |
| Spouse(s) | Frances P. Floyd (1894-1923, her death) Anne Uezzel (1930-1935, his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Other work | Engineer |
Charles Clark Jamieson (November 3, 1866 – August 21, 1935) was an American engineer and a high-ranking officer in the United States Army. He was a veteran of World War I, where he reached the important rank of brigadier general.
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Early Life and Schooling
Charles Clark Jamieson was born in Glover, Vermont, on November 3, 1866. He grew up in Stannard, Vermont. From 1882 to 1885, he went to the State Normal School in Johnson, Vermont. After finishing school there, he worked as a teacher in West Burke.
In 1888, Charles started attending the United States Military Academy, often called West Point. This is a famous school for training future army officers. He graduated from West Point in 1892.
His Career in the Army and as an Engineer
After graduating, Jamieson served in the 15th Infantry regiment. He was stationed at Fort Sheridan from 1892 to 1895. Later, from 1897 to 1900, he worked at the Sandy Hook Proving Ground. This was a place where new weapons and military equipment were tested.
From 1900 to 1903, Jamieson returned to West Point, but this time as a teacher. After that, he was moved to the Rock Island Arsenal. An arsenal is a place where military weapons and ammunition are made and stored.
On June 25, 1906, he was promoted to major in the Ordnance Department. The Ordnance Department is in charge of weapons and military supplies. In 1910, he retired from the army as a major because of a disability he got while serving.
As a civilian, Jamieson used his engineering skills. He worked as a manager and mechanical engineer. From 1910 to 1913, he worked for a company that made farming machines. Then, he worked for Deere & Co. until 1916. After that, he became a consulting engineer. He worked with George W. Goethals, who was also a West Point graduate.
When World War I started, Jamieson was called back to active duty on April 13, 1917. He rejoined the Ordnance Department. On January 3, 1919, he retired again, this time as a brigadier general. A brigadier general is a very high rank in the army. After retiring, he went back to work with George W. Goethals and Company. In 1923, he became a consulting engineer again, working in both New York and Jacksonville, Florida.
Family Life
Charles Jamieson married Frances Parmalee Floyd on June 12, 1894. They had two children together. Frances passed away on July 20, 1923. Later, on July 12, 1930, Jamieson married Anne Uezzel.
Later Years and Burial
Charles Clark Jamieson died in Ocala, Florida, on August 21, 1935. He was buried at the West Point Cemetery in West Point, New York. This cemetery is a special resting place for many important people who served the United States.
