Charles Kettles

Charles Kettles
Then Army Major Charles Kettles stands in front of a 121st Aviation Company UH-1H Huey helicopter during his second tour of duty in Vietnam in 1969.
Birth nameCharles Seymour Kettles
Born(1930-01-09)January 9, 1930
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJanuary 21, 2019(2019-01-21) (aged 89)
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
Buried
Highland Cemetery, Ypsilanti, Michigan
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Army
Rank Lieutenant colonel
Commands176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion
AwardsMedal of Honor
Legion of Merit
Bronze star (2)
Army Commendation Medal (2)
Valorous Unit Award
WebsiteOfficial Website

Charles Seymour Kettles (January 9, 1930 – January 21, 2019) was a United States Army lieutenant colonel and a Medal of Honor recipient.

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