Archie Van Winkle

Archie Van Winkle
Archie Van Winkle, Medal of Honor recipient
Born	(1925-03-17)March 17, 1925 Juneau, Territory of Alaska, U.S.
Died	May 22, 1986(1986-05-22) (aged 61) Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S.
Place of burial	cremated and scattered at sea
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1942–1945, 1948–1974
Rank	Colonel
Unit	1st Battalion, 7th Marines
Commands	2nd Battalion, 1st Marines
Battles / wars	World War II Solomon Islands campaign Philippines Campaign Landing on Emirau Korean War Battle of Inchon Chosin Reservoir advance Vietnam War Battle of Khe Sanh
Awards	Medal of Honor Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star (2) w/ "V" Device Air Medal w/ V Device Purple Heart (3)

Archie Van Winkle (March 17, 1925 – May 22, 1986) was a United States Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as a staff sergeant during the advance to the Chosin Reservoir in 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.^[1]