Koelsch (FF 1049) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captain Wright H. Ellis

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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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Captain Wright H. Ellis, of Lockport, New York, graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Arts in History, and was commissioned through the Naval ROTC Program in 1961. He has since served aboard the USS HARWOOD (DD-861) as Damage Control Assistant, as Operations Officer of USS VIGIL (AGR-12) and USS SHIELDS DD-596). and as Executive Officer of USS SELLERS (DDG-II). As a Naval Gunfire Liasion Officer, Capt. Ellis has also served with the 1st Battalion, 12th Marines in Vietnam, earning the Navy Commedation Medal with Combat V, Capt. Ellis has served ashore at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, at the Naval ROTC Unit, Tulane University, at Naval District Albany and as Chief of Staff to Commander Navy Recruiting Area ONE. Captain Ellis has two children, Stephinc and Andrew. Mrs. Jeannine Ellis, is a former Lieutenant in the Navy Nurse Corps.