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.
| Charles S. Kettles | |
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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 |  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 |
| Website | |
| Official Website | |
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.
US Army Master Aviator Badge
Ribbon from the Legion of Merit awarded by the United States Department of Defense.
Korea Defense Service Medal ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal ribbon
United Nations Service Medal Korea ribbon
Markesman Weapons Qual Badge
Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Army w:Overseas Service Bar.
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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.
