John Kelvin Koelsch
Military Person
1923 – 1951
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Who was John Kelvin Koelsch?
John Kelvin Koelsch was a United States Navy officer and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Korean War. He was the first helicopter pilot to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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- Born
- Dec 22, 1923
London - Died
- Oct 16, 1951
North Korea - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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