Charles L. Southward
Charles L. Southward | |
|---|---|
 Southward as Chief of the Army Division, c. 1965. | |
| Born | May 16, 1912 Richmond, Virginia, US |
| Died | April 28, 2000 (aged 87) Williamsburg, Virginia, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1930–1974 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | Virginia Army National Guard Army National Guard |
| Commands | 176th Regimental Combat Team Army National Guard District of Columbia National Guard |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) Legion of Merit |
| Other work | Veterans’ Counselor, Business Specialist, United States Department of Commerce |
Charles Lutcher Southward (May 16, 1912 – April 28, 2000) was a United States Army major general who served as director of the Army National Guard and commander of the District of Columbia National Guard.
Early life
[edit]Charles Lutcher Southward was born in Richmond, Virginia, on May 16, 1912.[1] He graduated from John Marshall High School,[2] joined the Virginia National Guard in 1930, and attained the rank of first sergeant before receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in 1935.[3][4]
Between 1935 and 1940 Southward advanced to captain, and he graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in 1939.[5]
World War II
[edit]During World War II Southward served on the staff of Army Forces Pacific, South West Pacific Command as a member of the Logistics (G4) section. During the war he was promoted twice, leaving active duty as a lieutenant colonel.[6]
Post World War II
[edit]After the war Southward pursued a full-time career with the federal government, serving as a Veterans’ Counselor and Business Specialist with the United States Department of Commerce in Richmond.[7][8]
He continued his military service, and in the 1950s was commander of the 176th Regimental Combat Team with the rank of colonel.[9][10]
Southward graduated from the United States Army War College in 1954.[11][12]
National Guard Bureau
[edit]In 1954 Southward was assigned to full-time duty at the National Guard Bureau, serving as head of the Policy and Liaison Office. In the early 1960s he served on the staff of the Continental Army Command.[13][14]
From 1964 to 1967 Southward was Chief of the Army Division, (now Director of the Army National Guard), receiving promotion to brigadier general.[15]
Southward was appointed Commander of the District of Columbia National Guard in 1967 and promoted to major general. He served until retiring in 1974.[16][17][18]
Awards and decorations
[edit]Southward's awards included: Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Legion of Merit; Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster; American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with service star; World War II Victory Medal; Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), National Defense Service Medal with service star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with gold hourglass; Philippine Defense Medal; Philippine Liberation Medal; Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation; Virginia National Guard Legion of Merit; Alabama Commendation Medal; and Mississippi Magnolia Medal.[19]
Death and burial
[edit]Southward died in Williamsburg, Virginia, on April 28, 2000.[20] He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 65, Site 3264.[21]
Legacy
[edit]The District of Columbia National Guard presents the annual Southward Leadership Award. The Southward Trophy is awarded to the outstanding Army and Air National Guard leaders in the organization.[22]
References
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- ^ U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, entry for Charles L. Southward, accessed May 21, 2013
- ^ John Marshall High School, Yearbook, 1928
- ^ Virginia Division of Military Affairs, Annual Report, 1936, page 19
- ^ Richmond Public Schools, Annual Report, 1929, page 47
- ^ Army and Navy Journal, Inc., Army and Navy Journal, Volume 78, Issues 1-26, 1939, page 411
- ^ National Guard Association of the United States, The National Guardsman, Volume 21, 1967, page 45
- ^ United States. Department of Commerce, Domestic Commerce magazine, Volume 34, 1946, page 29
- ^ National Production Authority, Historical Reports on Defense Production, Issues 61-63, 1953, page 33
- ^ Virginia State Chamber of Commerce, The Commonwealth magazine, Volume 22, 1955, page 42
- ^ State of Virginia, Annual Reports of Officers, Boards and Institutions of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Volume 1, 1953, page 67
- ^ William M. Donnelly, Under Army Orders: the Army National Guard During the Korean War, 2001, page 204
- ^ U.S. Army War College Foundation, Foundation and Alumni News, Fall, 2012, page 28
- ^ National Guard Association of the United States, The National Guardsman, Volumes 28-29, 1974, page 10
- ^ Associated Press, Petersburg Progress, Col. Southward Goes to Natl. Guard Bureau, June 4, 1954
- ^ National Guard Association of the United States, Official Proceedings, Volumes 87-92, 1965, page 197
- ^ District of Columbia National Guard, Home page, DC National Guard Youth Leaders’ Camp Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, 2008
- ^ District of Columbia National Guard, Annual report, 1980, page 81
- ^ U.S. Senate, Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate, Volume 110, 1968, page 75
- ^ Tiffany Hill, Hampton Roads Daily Press, Obituary, Charles L. Southward, April 30, 2000
- ^ Social Security Death Index, entry for Charles L. Southward, accessed May 21, 2013
- ^ Arlington National Cemetery
- ^ District of Columbia National Guard, DC Guardian magazine, Winter, 2011, page 8
- 1912 births
- 2000 deaths
- Military personnel from Richmond, Virginia
- People from Williamsburg, Virginia
- United States Army personnel of World War II
- United States Army generals
- Commanding generals of the District of Columbia National Guard
- United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni
- United States Army War College alumni
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit