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What a brave man! I think all high schools should have a mandatory course on MoH recipients what they did in all our wars. This IS the history of our country and why we honor our Flag! Thank you Tara!!!

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AD3 Neal was one of the first black naval Aircrewmen. That doesn’t matter so much but in those days and immediately after DOD desegregation and before the civil rights movements, it made for an interesting dynamic especially as a flyer. Neal received a Navy Cross for his actions during the mission. I believe they are naming a DDG after him. I heard a movie script was also in the offering.

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Wow. Ltjg John (Jack) Koelsch was amazing. Serving not one but two consecutive tours in a most dangerous war zone, Korea. The extreme bravery required of a rescue chopper in that war zone was necessary for every rescue pilot and Jack Koelsch had bravery down pat. His actions during the mission when he and his AV3 were shot down while attempting to rescue a downed pilot was beyond brave. He died as a POW in one of the most brutal places while refusing to accommodate his captors. His torture was most likely extremely brutal and his brave demeanor as a captive served to inspire other POWs.

May God continue to bless this man and may God continue to bless and protect all who serve or have served this great nation. Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday.

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Everything about this is amazing! Freedom really isn't free. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Amazing story of a hero among heroes. RIP sir.

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Thank you Jack Koelsch for you courage and bravery, grit and determination to save your brother in arms. Your country honors you!

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Lt. Koelsch was the exact type of helicopter pilot needed in Korea and Vietnam. From all of the accounts I have heard about these pilots they almost all deserved to receive the MOH. Lt. Koelsch not only showed his bravery as a pilot but especially as a POW. He was certainly an extraordinary man but he was also an inspiration to all of those who served with him and those that followed in his footsteps. RIP Lt. Koelsch.

❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Thanks for this story.

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Another outstanding read Tara

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More stellar humans!

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Well I am late on this post. Hurricane Beryl arrived and interrupted life! I always love Medal of Honor posts and was able to read this before we lost power. Another amazing hero. Lieutenant Koelsch exemplified a great Navy pilot. His actions were above and beyond the call of duty. At least two men lived because of his courageous service.

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RIP

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Another inspiring story about an American hero I had never hear of. He did not have to be there and he did not have to make a second pass, but his diligence saved the man’s life. Very good story.

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Tara, thank you for another terrific post.

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What an incredible feat of bravery. Another American hero brought to us compliments of you Tara. Thank you so much.

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