Archie Van Winkle, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 17-Mar-1925
Place of Birth: Juneau, Alaska, United States
Date of Death: 22-May-1986
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Archie Van Winkle
- Colonel Archie Van Winkle (March 17, 1925 – May 22, 1986) was a United States Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as a staff sergeant during the advance to the Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. A combat veteran of World War II, he was called to active duty with the Marine Corps Reserve after the outbreak of hostilities in Korea and was released to inactive duty on July 16, 1951.
- Van Winkle again returned to active duty and served in combat during the Vietnam War.
- He is the only Medal of Honor recipient from Alaska.
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