Charles J. Watters Military person

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

Personal facts

Birth date	January 17, 1927
Birth place	Jersey City New Jersey
Date of death	November 19, 1967
Place of death	South Vietnam
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Air Medal Medal of Honor
military operations	Battle of Dak To Vietnam War
military branch	Air National Guard
military unit	173rd Support Battalion (United States) Chaplain Corps (United States Army)