Charles White Whittlesey was born on January 20, 1884 in Wisconsin and is a War Hero. He is best known for his heroic actions during World War I, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. His net worth, biography, age, height, family and career updates are available online. He is remembered for his bravery and courage in the face of adversity.
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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.
He was born in Wisconsin, and he grew up in Massachusetts.
He was portrayed by actor Rick Schroder in the A&E television film The Lost Battalion.
