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Archie Van Winkle Military person

Colonel Archie Van Winkle (March 17, 1925–May 22, 1986) was a United States Marine who was awarded Medal of Honor for his actions as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. A combat veteran of World War II, he was called to active duty with the Marine Corps Reserve after the outbreak of hostilities in Korea and was released to inactive duty on July 16, 1951. Van Winkle again returned to active duty and served in combat during the Vietnam War. He is the only Medal of Honor recipient from Alaska.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 17, 1925
Birth place	Juneau Alaska
Date of death	May 22, 1986
Place of death	Ketchikan Alaska
Resting place	Cremation , Burial at sea

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