Charles B. Roper Jr. served 28 years in the Army and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4.

Charles served two combat tours in Vietnam.  Of his 28 years of service, 22 of those were served as a helicopter pilot.

Charles was given the following medals of service;

* National Defense Service Medal
* Combat Medal Badge
* Vietnam Combat Medal
* Distinguished Flying Cross
* Bronze Star Medal
* Four Overseas Service Stars
* Vietnam Galantry Medal.

Charles was a dedicated military man as well as a dedicated family man.  