Charles Russell Codman (February 22, 1893 – August 25, 1956) was an American writer, wine expert, and aide to General George S. Patton during World War II.

Codman was a Boston, Massachusetts native who was born into an old, notable, and wealthy New England family.

[1] After graduating from Harvard College in 1915, he enlisted in the American Field Service.

When the United States entered World War I, Codman became a pilot and saw combat in France as a first lieutenant in the 96th Aero Squadron.

In the latter stages of the North African Campaign, he met Patton, who soon asked him to serve as his aide-de-camp, which Codman did for the rest of the war.