Charles DuVal Roberts

Charles DuVal Roberts
Roberts as a brigadier general, circa 1937
Born(1873-06-18)June 18, 1873
DiedOctober 24, 1966(1966-10-24) (aged 93)
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1897–1937
RankBrigadier General
UnitInfantry Branch
CommandsPanama Canal Division
1st Infantry Division
ConflictsSpanish–American War

Philippine–American War

Veracruz Expedition
World War I

AwardsMedal of Honor
Distinguished Service Medal
Croix de Guerre (France)
Officer of the Order of Leopold (Belgium)

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.