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Interim 1899 - 1910 - U.S. Navy

Charles Church Roberts

Details
  • Rank: Machinist's Mate First Class
  • Conflict/Era: Interim 1899 - 1910
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. North Dakota
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 8, 1910
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: U.S.S. North Dakota at sea, Philippine Islands
Citation

Serving on board the U.S.S. North Dakota; for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on board that vessel, 8 September 1910.

Medal of Honor Recipient Charles C. Roberts
Medal of Honor Recipient Charles C. Roberts
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Illinois
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 13, 1911

    Presented by Pres. William H. Taft

  • Born: March 6, 1882, Newton, Middlesex County, MA, United States
  • Died: March 8, 1957
  • Buried: Prospect Hill Cemetery (MH), Millis, MA, United States
 

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