Charles Kettles
Charles S. Kettles (January 9, 1930 – January 21, 2019) was a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel. He was a Medal of Honor recipient for his services in the United States Army.[1][2] Kettles received the Medal of Honor on July 18, 2016, nearly 50 years after his actions while serving as a flight commander assigned to 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion, Americal Division.
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| File:Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kettles Medal Of Honor Ceremony (28332025672) (cropped).jpg Kettles in 2016 | |
| Born | January 9, 1930 Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2019 (aged 89) Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | 22x20px United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Commands held | 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze oak leaf cluster Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster Valorous Unit Award Bronze star |
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| Official Website | |
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Kettles died on January 21, 2019 in Ypsilanti, Michigan at the age of 89.[3]
Charles Kettles Media
- Barack Obama awards Medal of Honor to Charles Kettles.jpg
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Kettles on July 18, 2016.
- Barack Obama and Charles Kettles in the Blue Room.jpg
Obama talks with Kettles (center) and his guests, former brothers-in-arms from Vietnam, following the Medal of Honor ceremony for Kettles at the White House, July 18, 2016.
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US Army Master Aviator Badge
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Ribbon from the Legion of Merit awarded by the United States Department of Defense.
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Korea Defense Service Medal ribbon
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Armed Forces Reserve Medal ribbon
- United Nations Service Medal Korea ribbon.svg
United Nations Service Medal Korea ribbon
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Markesman Weapons Qual Badge
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Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
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Army w:Overseas Service Bar.
References
- ↑ "President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor". 21 June 2016. Archived from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ "Lt. Col. Charles Kettles - Medal of Honor Nominee - U.S. Army". Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ "Michigan Vietnam War hero, Medal of Honor recipient dies". mlive.com.
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