Charles L. McCawley

Charles L. McCawley
Brigadier General Charles Laurie McCawley, USMC
Born	August 24, 1865(1865-08-24) Massachusetts
Died	April 29, 1935(1935-04-29) (aged 69)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Rank	Brigadier general
Battles/wars	Spanish-American War World War I
Awards	Marine Corps Brevet Medal Distinguished Service Medal

Charles Laurie McCawley (August 24, 1865–April 29, 1935) was an American officer who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish-American War and World War I. He who was one of 23 Marine Corps officers awarded the Marine Corps Brevet Medal for bravery.

Early life and marriage

McCawley was born August 24, 1865 in Massachusetts to Charles G. McCawley who became the 8th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

He married Sarah Helen Frelinghuysen Davis July 24, 1906 at Washington, D.C.

Military career

McCawley worked in the Commandant of the Marine Corps office as Chief Clerk from 1881 to 1897. His father Colonel McCawley assumed the duties as the Commandant in 1895 and the younger McCawley remained on as the Chief Clerk for two years while his father was Commandant.

Charles L McCawley

On the day his father retired from Marine Corps service Charles L. McCawley was appointed a direct commission in the Marine Corps as a Captain. After accepting his appointment he went on to serve in Cuba, the Spanish-American War and World War I.

He died April 29, 1935 at his home in Washington, D.C., and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery May 1, 1935. His grave can be found in the south section, site 3888. His wife Sarah was buried beside him when she died.

He retired from the Marine Corps August 24, 1929, at the age of 64.

Presidential citation

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Marine Corps Brevet Medal to Charles Laurie McCawley, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct and public service in the presence of the enemy at Guantanamo, Cuba, 11 June 1898. On 18 March 1901, appointed Major by brevet.^[1]

Secretary of the Navy citation

McCawley's former residence in Washington, D.C.

Citation

The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in transmitting to Captain Charles Laurie McCawley, United States Marine Corps, the Brevet Medal which is awarded in accordance with Marine Corps Order No. 26 (1921), for distinguished conduct and public service in the presence of the enemy while serving as Quartermaster, First Marine (Huntington's) Battalion, at Guantanamo, Cuba, on 11 June 1898. On 18 March 1901, Captain McCawley is appointed Major, by brevet, to take rank from 11 June 1898.^[2]

Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Citation:

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Charles Laurie McCawley, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the organization and administration of the Quartermaster's Department of the Marine Corps during World War I. Through his energy and efficient management this Department was able successfully to meet the various emergencies and difficulties connected with the transportation, subsistence, housing and clothing of the personnel of the Marine Corps throughout the period of the war.^[2]

See also

	Biography portal
	United States Marine Corps portal

References

General

• John E. Lelle SgtMaj. USMC (Ret) (1988). The Brevet Medal. Quest Publishing Co. ISBN 0-915779-02-1. 
• "Marine Corps Officers: 1798 to 1900". Naval Historical Center. 2006-04-06. http://www.history.navy.mil/books/callahan/reg-usmc.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-04. 
• Edward S. Haynes (May 1972). "The United States Marine Corps Brevet Medal and Its Recipients". The Collector 23 (5). 

Specific

1. ^ Sterner, C. Douglas. "U.S. Marine Corps Recipients of the Brevet Medal" (MS Word). Home of Heroes. http://www.homeofheroes.com/valor/01_usmcBVT/USMCbrevet.html. Retrieved 2009-08-04. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Hall of Valor". Charles McCawley. Military Times. http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=3431. Retrieved 2009-08-04. 

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Name	Maccawley, Charles L.
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Date of birth	1865-08-24
Place of birth	Massachusetts
Date of death	1935-04-29
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