Charles H. Roan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 16-Aug-1923
Place of Birth: Texas, United States
Date of Death: 18-Sep-1944
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Charles H. Roan
- Private First Class Charles Howard Roan USMCR (August 16, 1923 – September 18, 1944) 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. On July 21, 1945, in a simple presentation ceremony on the Armstrong County Courthouse lawn, Mrs.
- Lillabel Roan, of Claude, Texas, accepted the Medal of Honor posthumously awarded her son, Pfc.
- Charles Howard Roan, USMCR.
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