Charles Kettles, American colonel, Died at 89

Charles S. Kettles was born on January 9, 1930. in Ypsilanti, Michigan and died on January 21, 2019.

He was a United States Army lieutenant colonel and a Medal of Honor recipient.

Charles S. Kettles examined building at Michigan State Normal College (presently Eastern Michigan University). 

Kettles was drafted into the United States Army at 21 years old.

After he finished his fundamental preparing at Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky, Kettles went to Officer Candidate School at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and earned his bonus as a defensive layer officer in the United States Army Reserve on February 28, 1953. 

He finished his four year college education at Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas, and earned his graduate degree at Eastern Michigan University, College of Technology, in business development.

Charles S. Kettles passed away at 89 years old.