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John Kelvin Koelsch
Lt(jg) John K. Koelsch
Nickname(s)"Jack"
Born(1923-12-22)December 22, 1923
London, England
DiedOctober 16, 1951(1951-10-16) (aged 27)
Korea
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1942 — 1951
RankLieutenant (Junior Grade)
UnitComposite Squadron 15
Torpedo Squadron 97
Torpedo Squadron 18
Helicopter Squadron 1 (HU-1)
Helicopter Squadron 2 (HU-2)
Battles/warsKorean War  (POW)  (DOW)
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart
Alma mater
  • Princeton University
  • Choate School

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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