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Charles H. Barth
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Charles H. Barth, Ancy-le-Franc 1918
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| Born | December 28, 1858 Sheridan, Iowa |
| Died | December 5, 1926 (aged 67) Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1881–1922 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | Apache Wars Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Silver Star Citation Legion of Honor Croix de Guerre |
| Relations | MG George B. Barth (son) BG Charles H. Barth Jr. (son) |
Charles Henry Barth (born December 28, 1858 – died December 5, 1926) was an important American military leader. He became a Brigadier general and served bravely during World War I. He had a long and distinguished career in the United States Army.
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Early Life and Training
Charles H. Barth was born in Sheridan, Iowa. He attended the United States Military Academy, a famous school for training army officers. While there, he faced a challenge: he often got sick with malaria. Even so, he worked hard and graduated in 1881. He was one of 53 students in his class.
A Career in the Army
After graduating, Barth joined the 12th Infantry. His first duties were on the American frontier. He even took part in a campaign against Geronimo, a famous Apache leader.
Serving in the Philippines
In 1899, Barth traveled to the Philippines with his regiment. He was recognized for his bravery during battles there. He would later return to the Philippines for two more tours of duty. During his third tour, he commanded troops in Manila.
Teaching and Leadership
From 1903 to 1905, Barth taught military skills. He was an instructor at the Infantry and Cavalry School at Fort Leavenworth. In 1908, he completed his studies at the Army War College. He was then asked to stay on as an instructor. This shows he was a skilled and knowledgeable officer.
World War I Service
On August 5, 1917, Barth was promoted to Brigadier general. This was a very important rank. He commanded Camp Jackson in South Carolina. From July to October 1918, he trained the Seventh Infantry Division. He then led this division to France during World War I. He commanded them in action near Metz just before the war ended.
Retirement and Later Life
After returning to the United States, Barth continued his service. He commanded the 62nd Infantry Regiment at Camp Lee, Virginia. He then went back to the Philippines for his fourth and final tour. Charles Barth retired from the army on December 28, 1922. After retiring, he became the governor of the National Military Home at Fort Leavenworth. He held this position until his death.
Awards and Recognition
Charles H. Barth received several important awards for his service. He was given the Silver Star Citation for his bravery. He also received the Distinguished Service Medal twice from the United States. From France, he was awarded the Croix de Guerre and was made an Officer of the Legion of Honor.
Legacy
Charles H. Barth passed away on December 5, 1926, at the age of 67.
A building at Fort Leavenworth, called Barth Hall, is named in his honor. This shows how much he was respected. His legacy continued through his sons. Both of his sons also attended the United States Military Academy. His son, George B. “Bitt” Barth, became a Major General. He was recognized for his service in World War II and the Korean War. He received the Distinguished Service Cross. Charles Barth's other son, Charles H. Barth Jr., also became a Brigadier General. He sadly passed away in 1943 while serving in Iceland.
