C. T. Singleton, Jr.

1905–1977 (age 72)

Military Officer

Biography

C. T. Singleton, Jr. shaped the Army through a lifetime of service, championing training, preparedness, and the welfare of his troops. His leadership was deliberate, thoughtful, and always focused on the mission ahead.

Those who served with him remember a mentor who cared deeply for his people, and the memory of his commitment lives on at Arlington National Cemetery, where he rests among fellow defenders of the nation.

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