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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_Kettles_Medal_Of_Honor_Ceremony_(28332025672)_(cropped).jpg.webp) 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 |
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| Official Website | |
Kettles died on January 21, 2019 in Ypsilanti, Michigan at the age of 89.[3]
References
- "President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor". 21 June 2016. 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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