Charles DuVal Roberts

Charles DuVal Roberts
Charles DuVal Roberts
	Roberts as a brigadier general, circa 1937
Born	June 18, 1873; Cheyenne Agency, Dakota Territory, US
Died	October 24, 1966 (aged 93); Silver Spring, Maryland, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1897–1937
Rank	Brigadier General
Unit	Infantry Branch
Commands held	Panama Canal Division; 1st Infantry Division
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War Battle of El Caney; Siege of Santiago; Philippine–American War Battle of Makahambus Hill; Veracruz Expedition; World War I Battle of Saint-Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne Offensive;
Awards	Medal of Honor; Distinguished Service Medal; Croix de Guerre

Charles DuVal Roberts (June 18, 1873 – October 24, 1966) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of Brigadier General. He received the Medal of Honor for valor in action on July 1, 1898, near El Caney, Cuba during Spanish–American War.

Roberts, a West Point alumni, participated in the numerous conflicts and reached the general's rank following the World War I. He commanded famous 1st Infantry Division and completed his career in 1937 as commanding general, Washington Military District.

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