John Kelvin Koelsch | |
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 Lt(jg) John K. Koelsch | |
| Nickname(s) | "Jack" |
| Born | December 22, 1923 London, England |
| Died | October 16, 1951 (aged 27) Korea |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942 — 1951 |
| Rank | Lieutenant (Junior Grade) |
| Unit | Composite Squadron 15 Torpedo Squadron 97 Torpedo Squadron 18 Helicopter Squadron 1 (HU-1) Helicopter Squadron 2 (HU-2) |
| Battles / wars | Korean War (POW) (DOW) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
| Alma mater | |
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.