Archie Van Winkle
Archie Van Winkle | |
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Archie Van Winkle | |
| Born | March 17, 1925 Juneau, Territory of Alaska, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 1986 (aged 61) Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1942–1945 1948–1974 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, 7th Marines |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (2) w/ "V" Device Air Medal w/ V Device Purple Heart (3) |
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 one of two Medal of Honor recipients from Alaska.