Charles H. Roan
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 80 years ago |
| Date of birth | August 16,1923 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Claude |
| Texas | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | September 18,1944 |
| Died | Peleliu |
| Palau | |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| New Guinea | |
| Operation Cartwheel | |
| Battle of Peleliu | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Purple Heart | |
| Servicebranch | United States Marine Corps |
| Year of servic | 1942–1944 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 586727 |
Charles H. Roan Life story
Private First Class Charles Howard Roan was a United States Marine who sacrificed his life to save those of four fellow Marines in the landing on Peleliu during World War II. For his heroism, he posthumously received his nation's highest military honor – the Medal of Honor.
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