# Charles Liteky

> Charles James Liteky, 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.

*United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1931-2017)*

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## Identity
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1931-02-14
- **Died:** 2017-01-20
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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