Charles DuVal Roberts

Charles DuVal Roberts
Roberts as a brigadier general, circa 1937
Born(1873-06-18)June 18, 1873
Cheyenne Agency, Dakota Territory, US
DiedOctober 24, 1966(1966-10-24) (aged 93)
Silver Spring, Maryland, US
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1897–1937
Rank Brigadier General
Unit Infantry Branch
CommandsPanama Canal Division
1st Infantry Division
Battles / warsSpanish–American War

Philippine–American War

Veracruz Expedition
World War I

AwardsMedal 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.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Charles DuVal Roberts 1897 - West Point Association of Graduates".
  2. ^ "Charles DuVal Roberts - Springfield Veterans".