Charles G. Dodge

1907–1985 (age 78)

Military Officer

Biography

Charles G. Dodge answered the call to serve his country and spent decades guiding younger officers through assignments that demanded both calm judgment and courage. His steady presence shaped units responding to shifting global challenges and earned him the respect of peers who relied on his thoughtful leadership.

Beyond the uniform, he treasured the bonds of service and the quiet satisfaction of a job well done, leaving a legacy of mentorship that endured long after his retirement. His resting place at Arlington National Cemetery reflects a life dedicated to duty and honor.

Did you know Charles G. Dodge?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Arlington National Cemetery

John Rodgers Meigs
1841–1864 (age 23)
Arlington National Cemetery
John Rodgers Meigs was a Union Army officer killed in action during the Civil War at age 23.
John Aaron Rawlins
1831–1869 (age 38)
Arlington National Cemetery
John Aaron Rawlins was a Union general and chief of staff to General Ulysses S. Grant.
Alexander Asboth
1811–1868 (age 57)
Arlington National Cemetery
Alexander Asboth was a Hungarian-born Union general who fought in the American Civil War.
John F. Kennedy
1917–1963 (age 46)
Arlington National Cemetery
The 35th President of the United States, assassinated in Dallas, Texas. His eternal flame marks his grave at Arlington.
Stephen Cassin
1783–1857 (age 74)
Arlington National Cemetery
Stephen Cassin was a United States Navy officer who lived from 1783 to 1857.
Philip Kearny
1815–1862 (age 47)
Arlington National Cemetery
Philip Kearny was a renowned Union general known for his aggressive tactics in the Civil War.

Other notable military officers

John Bell Hood
1831–1879 (age 48)
Metairie Cemetery
John Bell Hood (1831-1879) was a Confederate general from Owingsville buried in Metairie Cemetery.
James Hamilton
1786–1857 (age 71)
Avery Island
James Hamilton was a Charleston-born military officer and brother of Alexander Hamilton.
Montfort Stokes
1762–1842 (age 80)
Fort Gibson National Cemetery
Montfort Stokes (1762-1842) was a Lunenburg County native and military official buried at Fort Gibson National Cemetery.
James Edwards Rains
1833–1862 (age 29)
Mount Olivet Cemetery
James Edwards Rains was a Confederate colonel and military officer who died during the American Civil War.
Joseph Miller
1819–1862 (age 43)
Grandview Cemetery
Joseph Miller was an American military officer who served during the Civil War.
Angus William McDonald
1799–1864 (age 65)
Hollywood Cemetery
Angus William McDonald (1799-1864) was a Winchester resident and Confederate officer who lived 65 years.