Jack W. Kelso, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jack W. Kelso

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 23-Jan-1934

Place of Birth: Madera, California, United States

Date of Death: 02-Oct-1952

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Jack W. Kelso

  • 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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