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| name = Charles Liteky<br />
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| birth_name = Charles James Liteky<br />
| birth_date = [[February 14]], [[1931]]<br />
| birth_place = [[Washington, D.C.]], [[United States]]<br />
| death_date = [[January 20]], [[2017]] (aged 85)<br />
| death_place = [[San Francisco]], [[California]], [[United States]]<br />
| nationality = [[American]]<br />
| occupation = [[Roman Catholic priest]], [[activist]]<br />
| known_for = [[Medal of Honor]] recipient, [[Vietnam War]] hero, [[peace activism]]<br />
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'''Charles James Liteky''' (February 14, 1931 – January 20, 2017) was an [[American]] [[Roman Catholic priest]] and [[peace activist]]. He was awarded the [[Medal of Honor]] for his heroic actions during the [[Vietnam War]]. Later in life, he became known for his activism against [[U.S. foreign policy]] and [[military intervention]].<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
Charles Liteky was born in [[Washington, D.C.]] on February 14, 1931. He was raised in a devout [[Catholic]] family and felt a calling to the priesthood at a young age. He joined the [[Congregation of the Mission]], also known as the [[Vincentians]], and was ordained as a [[Roman Catholic priest]].<br />
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== Vietnam War ==<br />
During the [[Vietnam War]], Liteky served as a [[chaplain]] in the [[United States Army]]. On December 6, 1967, while serving with the [[199th Infantry Brigade (United States)|199th Infantry Brigade]], he displayed extraordinary heroism during a fierce battle near [[Phuoc-Lac]] in [[Bien Hoa Province]]. Despite intense enemy fire, Liteky moved among the wounded, administering last rites and evacuating them to safety. For his actions, he was awarded the [[Medal of Honor]].<br />
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== Post-War Life and Activism ==<br />
After the war, Liteky continued his ministry but became increasingly disillusioned with U.S. military actions. In 1986, he renounced his [[Medal of Honor]] by placing it at the [[Vietnam Veterans Memorial]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] as a protest against U.S. policies in [[Central America]]. He became an outspoken critic of U.S. foreign policy and was involved in various peace movements, including protests against the [[School of the Americas]].<br />
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== Death ==<br />
Charles Liteky passed away on January 20, 2017, in [[San Francisco]], [[California]]. He is remembered for his bravery during the [[Vietnam War]] and his lifelong commitment to peace and justice.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Liteky's life is a testament to the complexities of heroism and the moral challenges faced by those who serve in the military. His actions during the [[Vietnam War]] and his subsequent activism continue to inspire discussions on the ethics of war and peace.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Medal of Honor]]<br />
* [[Vietnam War]]<br />
* [[Peace activism]]<br />
* [[Roman Catholic Church]]<br />
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