Charles Morris Ankcorn (September 11, 1893 - October 1, 1955) was professor of military science at State College of Washington and Brigadier General in the U.S Army during World War II.
Charles Morris Ankcorn | |
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| Born | September 11, 1893 Palouse, Washington |
| Died | October 1, 1955 |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | 157th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World I, World II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
| Other work | Professor of Military Science at State College of Washington |
Early life and career
editCharles M. Ankcorn was born on September 11, 1893[1] in Palouse, Washington. Prior to military service, Ankcorn attended the University of Idaho and Ohio State University. During World War I, he was assigned to the infantry during 1917. Following the war, he was professor of military science and tactics at State College of Washington from 1924 to 1929.[2]
World War II
editAnkcorn was a Regular Army instructor assigned to the Colorado National Guard. In 1940, he replaced Colonel Rudolph J. Seyfried as commander of the 157th Infantry Regiment, after Seyfried was disqualified for medical reasons. Ankcorn commanded the regiment from September 1940 to September 1943, seeing his first action during the Allied invasion of Sicily. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and in September 1943, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. That month, he was injured when his jeep ran over a land mine, costing him his right leg. He returned to the U.S. in January 1944.[2]
Later life
editAnkcorn retired from military service in December, 1944. Ankcorn died on October 1, 1955.[2]
Awards
editDistinguished Service Cross
editCitation
editColonel (Infantry) Charles M. Ankcorn, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in July 1943. Colonel Ankcorn's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Biography of Brigadier-General Charles Morris Ankcorn (1893 – 1955), USA". www.generals.dk. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ a b c Ancell, R. Manning; Miller, Christine M. (1996). The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers. Westport, CT: Greenwood. p. 7. ISBN 0313295468.
- ^ "Charles M. Ankcorn: Awards By Date of Action: Distinguished Service Cross". Valor.MilitaryTimes. Retrieved November 19, 2018.