Private First Class Charles Howard Roan (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.
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16 August 1923 Claude, Texas
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Died |
18 September 1944 (aged 21) Peleliu, Palau Islands
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Zodiac | Leo |
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