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John Kelvin Koelsch

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 27 years 298 days (333 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

John Kelvin Koelsch

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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