Charles Clark Jamieson
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Charles Clark Jamieson | |
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.jpg) Harris and Ewing Collection, Library of Congress | |
| Born | November 3, 1866 Glover, Vermont, US |
| Died | August 21, 1935 (aged 68) Ocala, Florida, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1892–1910, 1917–1919 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | 0-13823 |
| Unit | U.S. Army Infantry Branch U.S. Army Ordnance Corps |
| Conflicts | World War I |
| Alma mater | Johnson Normal School United States Military Academy |
| Spouses | Frances P. Floyd (1894-1923, her death) Anne Uezzel (1930-1935, his death)[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Other work | Engineer |
Charles Clark Jamieson was a (November 3, 1866 – August 21, 1935) was an American engineer and officer in the United States Army. A veteran of World War I, he attained the rank of brigadier general during the war.[1]
Charles Clark Jamieson was born in Glover, Vermont on November 3, 1866,[2] the son of William S. and Isabella (McDowell) Jamieson.[1] He was raised and educated in Stannard, Vermont, then attended the State Normal School in Johnson from 1882 to 1885.[3] After graduating, he taught school in West Burke.[4] In 1888, Jamieson began attendance at the United States Military Academy, from which he graduated in 1892.[1]
Career
Jamieson served with the 15th Infantry and was stationed at Fort Sheridan from 1892 to 1895.[1] From 1897 to 1900, he was assigned to the Sandy Hook Proving Ground.[5] From 1900 to 1903, Jamieson taught at the United States Military Academy.[1] He then was transferred to the Rock Island Arsenal.[1]
Jamieson received a promotion to major with the Ordnance Department on June 25, 1906.[2] He incurred a disability in the line of duty and retired as a major on October 12, 1910.[1][2]
As a civilian, Jamieson worked as a manufacturing manager and mechanical engineer, first with the Walter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Company in Hoosick Falls, New York, from 1910 to 1913 and then for Deere & Co. until 1916.[2] He then became a consulting engineer and partner with Goethals, Houston & Jay, with offices in New York, working with fellow West Point graduate George W. Goethals.[1][5]
On April 13, 1917, Jamieson was recalled to active duty with the Ordnance Department.[1][2] On January 3, 1919, he retired as a brigadier general and returned to George W. Goethals and Company as vice president and Partner.[2] In 1923, he again became a consulting engineer, splitting his time between New York and Jacksonville, Florida.[5]