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Charles S. Kettles
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Kettles in 2016
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| Born | January 9, 1930 Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2019 (aged 89) Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
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 United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Commands held | 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze oak leaf cluster Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster Valorous Unit Award Bronze star |
| Website | Official Website |
Charles S. Kettles (January 9, 1930 – January 23, 2019) was a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel. He was a Medal of Honor recipient for his services in the United States Army. Kettles received the Medal of Honor on July 18, 2016, nearly 50 years after his actions while serving as a flight commander assigned to 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion, Americal Division.
Kettles died on January 21, 2019 in Ypsilanti, Michigan at the age of 89.
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President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Kettles on July 18, 2016.
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Obama talks with Kettles (center) and his guests, former brothers-in-arms from Vietnam, following the Medal of Honor ceremony for Kettles at the White House, July 18, 2016.
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