Charles Gould Morton

Charles Gould Morton was born on January 15, 1861 to Allen and Mary Morton in Cumberland, Maine.[1] He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated with the class of 1883.[1]

Morton accepted a commission as an infantry officer and served on the frontier until 1888.[1]

From 1889 to 1890, Morton was a Professor of Military Science at the Florida Agricultural College.[1]

For most of his military career, Morton served with the 6th Infantry Regiment.[2]

During World War I, he commanded the 29th Infantry Division.[2][1] Morton then commanded the Ninth Corps Area, which had its headquarters at the Presidio of San Francisco.[1][3] He retired in 1925.[2]

Morton married Ida Hastings on October 15, 1885.[1] She died in 1921, and Morton subsequently married Eleanor Moorhead Huff on June 14, 1922.[1]

Morton received the Distinguished Service Medal for his service during World War I.[1] Morton also received the Croix de Guerre with two palms and the title of Commander of the Legion of Honor.[3]

Morton died on July 18, 1933 in San Francisco, California.[1] He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

The transport ship USS General C. G. Morton (AP-138) was named in his honor and saw service in World War II and the Korean War.[3]