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President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to retired Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles for conspicuous gallantry during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, July 18, 2016. Then-Major Kettles distinguished himself in combat operations near Duc Pho, South Vietnam, on May 15, 1967, and is credited with saving the lives of 40 soldiers and four of his own crew members. White House photo by Chuck Kennedy

Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles

President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to retired Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles for conspicuous gallantry during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, July 18, 2016. Then-Major Kettles distinguished himself in combat operations near Duc Pho, South Vietnam, on May 15, 1967, and is credited with saving the lives of 40 soldiers and four of his own crew members. White House photo by Chuck Kennedy

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