Kenneth A. Walsh

Kenneth Ambrose Walsh (November 24, 1916 – July 30, 1998) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and a Medal of Honor recipient who was the fourth ranking USMC fighter ace in World War II with a record of 21 enemy planes destroyed. He also served in Korea during the first year of the Korean War and retired from the Marine Corps in February 1962.

For the American swimmer, see Ken Walsh.
Kenneth Ambrose Walsh
Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth A. Walsh, U.S. Marine Corps
Born(1916-11-24)November 24, 1916
Brooklyn, New York, US
DiedJuly 30, 1998(1998-07-30) (aged 81)
Santa Ana, California, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1933–1962
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
UnitVMF-124
Battles/warsWorld War II
  • Pacific Theater
Korean War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Distinguished Flying Cross (7)
Air Medal (15)
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