Charles D. Roberts-Arlington, VA
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N 38° 52.776 W 077° 04.350
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at El Caney, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 3670.
Waymark Code: WMY378
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2018
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He was born on June 18, 1873 in Cheyenne Agency, Dakota and died on October 24, 1966 in Silver Spring, MD. He attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ROBERTS, CHARLES D.
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 17th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898
• Entered service at: Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo.
• Date of issue: 21 June 1899
Citation: Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines under heavy fire of the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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