Charles H. Waterhouse (September 22, 1924 – November 16, 2013) was an American painter, illustrator and sculptor renowned for using United States Marine Corps historical themes as the motif for his works.

[2] He served with the 5th Marine Division during the Pacific campaign of World War II, landing with the first wave assault on Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945.

[4] The paintings were such a success the Marines awarded Waterhouse with the title "USMC Artist in Residence", thus becoming the first and only person to earn such recognition.

At the age of 81, Waterhouse set out to create a comprehensive series of paintings showing Marines and navy corpsmen in the acts for which they were recognized with the Medal of Honor.

In 2012, Waterhouse donated the entire Medal of Honor series and additional paintings to the National Museum of the Marine Corps.