Charles D. W. Canham

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Charles D.W. Canham
Maj. Gen. Charles D. W. Canham
Born	(1901-01-26)January 26, 1901 Kola, Covington County, Mississippi
Died	August 21, 1963(1963-08-21) (aged 62) Washington, D.C.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1919-1960
Rank	Major General
Commands held	29th Infantry Division 3rd Infantry Division 82nd Airborne Division XI Corps
Battles/wars	Normandy Invasion
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge

Major General Charles Draper William Canham (January 26, 1901 – August 21, 1963) was the commander of the 29th Infantry Division's 116th Infantry Regiment, which landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, on D-Day, June 6, 1944.