Charles Hedges McKinstry
Charles Hedges McKinstry (December 19, 1866 – November 29, 1961) was an engineer and army officer for the United States Military.
Charles Hedges McKinstry | |
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| Born | December 19, 1866 San Francisco, California |
| Died | November 29, 1961 (aged 94) Santa Barbara, California |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1888–1919 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-13388 |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Spouse(s) | Lillie Lawrence McKinstry |
Early life and education
McKinstry was born on December 19, 1866, in San Francisco, California. He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated in 1888, number two of forty-four in his class.[1] Two of his classmates included Peyton C. March and Guy Henry Preston.[1]
Military career
McKinstry was an instructor of engineering in West Point for the Corps of Engineers at the Engineering School of Application from 1891 to 1893.[2] On June 11, 1888, McKinstry made Second Lieutenant and on July 22, 1888, he was promoted to first lieutenant.[2] On October 11, 1892, McKinstry became a Captain.[2] Then on July 5, 1898, he became a Major.[2] After becoming a Major, McKinstry went on to be in charge of defensive works and harbors improvements in Key West from 1898 to 1900.[2] From 1901 to 1903, he was at the Engineer School in Willets Point, New York, as an instructor, which included instruction in astronomy.[1] McKinstry moved on to Southern California during 1903–1906 to work on fortifications, rivers and harbors.[2] On January 1, 1906, he became a lieutenant colonel.[2] In 1909, McKinstry became Chief Engineer in the Philippine Island Division until 1911.[2] On February 27, 1912, he was promoted to Brigadier General and then became Commander of the 158th Field Artillery Brigade on August 5, 1917.[2] In 1919, McKinstry retired as a colonel.[1]
Personal life
On January 10, 1920, Lillie Lawrence McKinstry, his wife, died in Miami, Florida.[1] McKinstry regained his rank of Brigadier General in June 1930. On November 29, 1961, McKinstry died in Santa Barbara, California.[1]