Charles Liteky
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Charles James "Charlie" Liteky (February 14, 1931 – January 20, 2017), formerly known as Angelo Liteky, was an American peace activist who served as a United States Army chaplain in the Vietnam War and was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. A Roman Catholic priest, Liteky received the award for braving intense fire to carry 20 wounded soldiers to safety during a 1967 battle. He later left the priesthood, became a social activist, and in 1986 renounced his Medal of Honor.
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Birth name | Charles James Liteky |
Other name(s) | Angelo Liteky |
Born | (1931-02-14)February 14, 1931 Washington, D.C. |
Died | January 20, 2017(2017-01-20) (aged 85) San Francisco, California |
Place of burial | Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California |
Allegiance | United States |
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Years of service | 1966–1971 |
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Unit | 12th Infantry Regiment, 199th Infantry Brigade |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor (Renounced in 1986) |
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