Charles T. Boyd

1870–1916 (age 46)

Military Officer

Biography

Charles T. Boyd joined the regular Army at a pivotal moment in American history, serving through the Spanish-American War and the years that followed. Those who served with him remembered his careful attention to preparedness and the quiet confidence he brought to difficult tasks.

He passed away in 1916, leaving a record of steady service and mentorship. Arlington National Cemetery preserves his resting place, a testimony to a life spent safeguarding the republic.

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