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Veterans Roll of Honor: JOHN KETTLEWELL II

Branch of Service: United States Army

Rank: First Lieutenant

Service history: Lieutenant Kettlewell served as a pilot in D Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 23rd Infantry Division (Americal Division) in Vietnam from 19 October 1970 to 07 August 1971. He was a graduate of the Army War College, Rotary Wing Flight School, and the Ranger and Recondo Courses.

Awards and Decorations:

Silver Star Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal (2 bronze stars)
Combat Infantryman Badge
Army Aviator Badge
Parachutist Badge
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm

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