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http://www.stripes.com/news/vietnam-war-helicopter-pilot-to-get-medal-of-honor-on-monday-1.419055
"WASHINGTON — A Huey helicopter pilot from the Vietnam War will become the latest recipient of the Medal of Honor on Monday.
Retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles, 86, of Michigan is scheduled to receive the medal from President Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House, according to a recent presidential announcement.
The nation’s highest military medal is an upgrade of the Distinguished Service Cross that Kettles received for a harrowing 1967 rescue of more than 40 soldiers with 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division who were ambushed in Vietnam.
“I didn’t do it by myself. There were some 74 pilots and crew members in this whole mission that day,” Kettles said in a video interview published by the Army. “So it’s not just me, I’m just leading the pack.” ".....>
"WASHINGTON — A Huey helicopter pilot from the Vietnam War will become the latest recipient of the Medal of Honor on Monday.
Retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles, 86, of Michigan is scheduled to receive the medal from President Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House, according to a recent presidential announcement.
The nation’s highest military medal is an upgrade of the Distinguished Service Cross that Kettles received for a harrowing 1967 rescue of more than 40 soldiers with 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division who were ambushed in Vietnam.
“I didn’t do it by myself. There were some 74 pilots and crew members in this whole mission that day,” Kettles said in a video interview published by the Army. “So it’s not just me, I’m just leading the pack.” ".....>