Charles Frederick Shoemaker

Biography

Charles Frederick Shoemaker devoted himself to the defense of the nation throughout a long Army career that spanned from the turbulence of mid-19th-century conflict into the era of professionalized service. His steady leadership and experience helped guide the Army through peacetime transformations while maintaining readiness for the nation’s needs.

Remembered at Arlington National Cemetery, he is honored as a steadfast officer whose life of duty set a quiet example of commitment to country and to the men he led.