Charles Erwin Wilson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Erwin Wilson

American secretary of Defence

Date of Birth: 18-Jul-1890

Place of Birth: Minerva, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 26-Sep-1961

Profession: businessperson, engineer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Charles Erwin Wilson (July 18, 1890 – September 26, 1961) 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 officer of General Motors.
In the wake of the Korean War, he cut the defense budget significantly.