Koelsch (FF 1049) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Man LTJG JOHN KEVIN KOELSCH was serving with a Navy Helicopter Rescue Unit in North Korea in July 1951. In an attempt to rescue a downed flier, his helicopter was shot down in enemy territory. For nine days he led his crew toward the allied lines but they were finally captured. Even as a prisone he inspired faith and confidence in his men. He died of mal nutrition on October 16, 1951. For his c onspicuous gallantry at the risk of his li above and beyond the call of duty LTJG KOELSCH was .awarded the MEDAL OF HONOR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION 1 LTJG KOELSCH } COMMANDING OFFICER 4 EXECUTIVE OFFICER (1ST) 6 EXECUTIVE OFFICER (2ND) 7 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT 8 01 DIVISION 9 ON DIVISION 12 OE DIVISION 14 OC DIVISION 16 X DIVISION 18 WEAPONS DEPARTMENT 20 1ST DIVISION 21 2ND DIVISION 24 FOX DIVISION 26 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 28 R DIVISION 29 E DIVISION 32 M DIVISION 34 B DIVISION 36 SUPPLY DEPARTMENT 38 WARDROOM 42 CHIEFS 44 CEREMONIES 46 BOXING 48 ITALY 50 BAHRAIN SUEZ CANAL 54 SICILY 58 D ' JIBOUTI 60 SAIL PAST 62 WRESTLING 64 AWARDS 66 RESERVES ' 68 HARPOON EX 70 MISCELLANEOUS 74 HOMECOMING 78 CRUISEBOOK COMMITTEE 80

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Captain Wright H. Ellis