Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007. Official Military Personnel Files, 1885 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for John K. Koelsch.

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Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007. Official Military Personnel Files, 1885 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for John K. Koelsch.

1938-1963

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/145762642

This Official Military Personnel File includes records from the following folders: Service Documents (August 1942 - July 1957); Correspondence (September 1938 - December 1963); Awards, Decorations, & Commendations (November 1945 - September 1955); Efficiency/Fitness Reports (October 1944 - August 1951); Medical Records (August 1945 - January 1946).

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National Archives at St. Louis

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SNAC Resource ID: 11651832

National Archives at St. Louis

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Koelsch, John K. (John Kelvin), 1923-1951

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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. Lieutenant (jg) Koelsch's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with a Navy helicopter rescue unit in...