Colonel Archie Van Winkle (1925-1986) earned the Medal of Honor as a United States Marine Corps staff sergeant during the Korean War for leading a daring charge during which a bullet shattered his arm and an enemy hand grenade exploded against his chest.
Colonel Archie Van Winkle (March 17 1925-May 22 1986) earned the Medal of Honor as a United States Marine Corps staff sergeant during the Korean War. A bullet shattered his arm and an enemy hand grenade exploded against his chest.