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Colonel Archie Van Winkle (March 17, 1925–May 22, 1986) was a United States Marine who was awarded Medal of Honor for his actions as a Staff Sergeant during 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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  • Colonel Archie Van Winkle (March 17, 1925–May 22, 1986) was a United States Marine who was awarded Medal of Honor for his actions as a Staff Sergeant during 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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  • Colonel Archie Van Winkle (March 17, 1925–May 22, 1986) was a United States Marine who was awarded Medal of Honor for his actions as a Staff Sergeant during 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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