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  • John Kelvin Koelsch
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  • John Kelvin Koelsch (December 22, 1923 – October 16, 1951) 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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Unit
  • Composite Squadron 15
  • Helicopter Squadron 1
  • Helicopter Squadron 2
  • Torpedo Squadron 18
  • Torpedo Squadron 97
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serviceyears
  • 1942
Birth Date
  • 1923-12-22
Branch
death place
  • North Korea
Nickname
  • "Jack"
Name
  • John Kelvin Koelsch
Caption
  • Lt John K. Koelsch
placeofburial label
  • Place of burial
Birth Place
  • London, England
Awards
death date
  • 1951-10-16
Rank
Allegiance
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placeofburial
abstract
  • John Kelvin Koelsch (December 22, 1923 – October 16, 1951) 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.