Charles Kettles

Charles S. Kettles
Kettles in 2016
Born(1930-01-09)January 9, 1930
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJanuary 21, 2019(2019-01-21) (aged 89)
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Army
RankLieutenant colonel
Commands176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion
AwardsMedal of Honor
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Valorous Unit Award Bronze star
WebsiteOfficial Website

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. 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.

Kettles died on January 21, 2019 in Ypsilanti, Michigan at the age of 89.

References

  1. ↑ "President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor". 21 June 2016. Archived from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  2. ↑ "Lt. Col. Charles Kettles - Medal of Honor Nominee - U.S. Army". Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Michigan Vietnam War hero, Medal of Honor recipient dies". mlive.com.

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