Charles Watters

Charles Watters (January 17, 1927 – November 19, 1967) was a Chaplain Major in the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor posthumously for bravery exhibited while rescuing wounded men in the Battle of Dak To. He was killed at the battle in a friendly fire incident when a 500-pound bomb was dropped on American paratroopers near the triage area he was working at.

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January 17 - 1927 - November 19 - 1967 - Chaplain - United States Army - Medal of Honor - Battle of Dak To - Friendly fire - Triage

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