Charles Spittal, formerly a defenseman with the Ottawa Hockey Club, while a Major with the Canadian Army in World War I. Spittal rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

While in his 20s and early 30s Spittal was an avid sportsman competing in cycling, lacrosse and ice hockey.

As an ice hockey player Spittal played for the Ottawa Hockey Club in the ECAHA and with the Pittsburgh Victorias in the WPHL. He also played in the IPHL with the Pittsburgh Pros and the Canadian Soo.