Jack W. Kelso
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Jack William Kelso (January 23, 1934 – October 2, 1952) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on the night of October 2, 1952, during the First Battle of the Hook in the Korean War. He was killed while covering the escape of fellow Marines from a besieged bunker. He was the 31st Marine to receive the United States's highest military decoration for valor during the Korean War.
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![]() Jack W. Kelso, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient | |
Born | (1934-01-23)January 23, 1934 Madera, California |
Died | October 2, 1952(1952-10-02) (aged 18) near Panmunjom, Korea |
Place of burial | Washington Colony Cemetery, Fresno, California |
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Years of service | 1951–1952 |
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Unit | Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Medal Purple Heart Medal (2) Combat Action Ribbon |
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