Charles A. Willoughby

1892–1972 (age 80)

Military Officer

Biography

Charles A. Willoughby was a prominent military officer whose career spanned decades of service to the United States Armed Forces. He was known for his strategic acumen and his contributions to military operations and planning.

Willoughby's distinguished service is commemorated by his burial at Arlington National Cemetery, where he is honored among the nation's most respected military leaders and patriots.

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