Charles Erwin Wilson
Former United States Secretary of Defense
Charles Erwin Wilson was an American engineer and businessman who served as United States Secretary of Defense from 1953 to 1957 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Known as "Engine Charlie", he was previously the president and chief executive... Wikipedia
Born: July 18, 1890, Minerva, OH
Died: September 26, 1961 (age 71 years), Norwood, LA
Party: Republican Party
Previous office: United States Secretary of Defense (1953–1957)
Awards: Washington Award
Education: College of Engineering (1909) and Carnegie Mellon University