Charles DuVal Roberts
Charles DuVal Roberts | |
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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 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1897–1937 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | Panama Canal Division 1st Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
| 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.