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John Kelvin Koelsch
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
| Bio | John Kelvin Koelsch was a United States Navy officer and a recipient of the United States' 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.2 |
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| Born | 1923 Dec 221 |
| Died | 1951 Oct 161 |
| Occupation | helicopter pilot, military officer1 |
| Cause of death | death in custody, death in custody2 |
| Status | Confirmed: John Kelvin Koelsch is a 27 Club member |