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CHARLES S. KETTLES
On 15 May 1967, Major Kettles, upon learning that an airborne infantry unit had suffered casualties during an intense firefight with the enemy, immediately volunteered to lead a flight of six UH-1D helicopters to carry reinforcements to the embattled force and to evacuate wounded personnel. Enemy sm...
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The Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Generally presented to its recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress.
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Arthur J. Jackson Passes Away
June 14, 2017
Thomas J. Kinsman Passes Away
May 18, 2017
Thomas J. Kinsman, Private First Class in the U.S. Army, passed away on Monday, May 15th. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and the U.S. Army.
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Wilburn K. Ross Passes Away
May 10, 2017
Willburn K. Ross, Private in the U.S. Army, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and the U.S. Army.
