Charles Kettles

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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
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Lieutenant colonel
Commands176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion
Awards Medal of Honor
Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Valorous Unit Award
Bronze star
WebsiteOfficial Website

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