Archie Van Winkle
US Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 61 years 66 days (734 months)Star Sign: Pisces
Colonel 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.
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