John Kelvin Koelsch Military person

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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John Kelvin Koelsch
Birth dateDecember 22, 1923
Birth place
England , London
Date of deathOctober 16, 1951
Place of death
North Korea
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

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