Charles Askins, Jr. | |
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| Nickname(s) | Boots |
| Born | October 28, 1907 Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, 1999 (aged 91) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1971 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Other work | US Border Patrol |
Charles Askins, Jr. (October 28, 1907 – March 2, 1999), also known as Col. Charles "Boots" Askins, was an American lawman, US Army officer, and writer.[1] He served in law enforcement (US Forest Service and Border Patrol) in the American Southwest prior to the Second World War.[2] Askins was the son of Major Charles "Bobo" Askins, a sports writer and Army officer who served in the Spanish–American War and World War I.[3]
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