Comments regarding Captain Charles E. WISE

Commander Company L 13 May 1918 to 31 May 1919

 

 

Distinguished Service Cross AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War I

CITATION: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) Charles E. Wise, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-Foret, France, 12 October 1918. While leading his company in an advance from the Bois-de-Pays to the Bois-de-Foret, Captain Wise was severely wounded, but continued to lead his men until he became so weak that he was unable to advance further. He then directed the advance of his company from the shelter of a shell hole until the command could be turned over to the first sergeant, all the other officers having become casualties.

 

Chicago Daily News, 11January 1919

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The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military honor that is given to a member of the U.S. Army. It was awarded for extreme gallantry at risk of life in combat with an enemy force. During World War I, over 6,000 men were awarded the Distinguished Service.

https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/american-indians-in-ww1-awards/american-indians-in-ww1-service-cross.html

WWI Victory Medal with battle Clasps
Purple Heart
 

 

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Biographic and Post-WWI

 

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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles Wise
Age: 5
Birth Date: Jul 1894
Birthplace: Minnesota, USA
Home in 1900: Mankato Ward 5, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Ward of City: Mankato
Street: West Side of Byron Street
House Number: 226
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Charles E Wise
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's Name: Minnie L Wise
Mother's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Can Read: No
Can Write: No
Can Speak English: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Charles E Wise 39 Head
Minnie L Wise 33 Wife
Charles Wise 5 Son
Cathrine Wise 4 Daughter
Baby Wise May 0 Daughter
Emma Carlson 14 Servant
Tillie Oftahl 17 Servant

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles E Wise
Birth Year: abt 1895
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 35
Birthplace: Minnesota
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Street Address: Argonne Place N. W
House Number: 1601
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 87.50
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 28
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Agricultural Engineer
Industry: Cement Co.
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
War: WW
Household Members Age Relationship
Charles E Wise 35 Head
Evelyn V Wise 31 Wife
Charles E Wise 6 Son

Washington, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1932
Name: Charles E Wise Jr
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1932
Street Address: HJOl Argonne NW apt 430
Residence Place: Washington, District of Columbia
Occupation: Clerk
Spouse: Evelyn V Wise

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles Wise
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Minnesota
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Baltimore, Maryland
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Glencoe, Monkton, Baltimore, Maryland
Occupation: Secretary
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 5th or subsequent year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 3600
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Charles Wise 44 Head
Evelyn Wise 41 Wife
Charles Wise 16 Son

Death

Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Name: Charles Wise
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 18 Jul 1894
Death Date: 27 Oct 1975

Find A Grave
Charles Edward Wise Jr.
BIRTH 18 Jul 1894
Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota
DEATH Oct 1975 (aged 81)
Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland
BURIAL Glenwood Cemetery
Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota
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Family Members
Parents
Charles Edward Wise 1860–1942
Minnie Etta Lee Wise 1865–1945
Siblings
Katherine L. Wise Jefferson 1896–1984
Elizabeth Wise 1900–1901
Margaret Wise Allen 1903–1999