Lt Col Kettles Viet Nam pilot

[steve]

Originally Posted by KS11

The Medal of Honor is an upgrade for Kettles, who will be honored in a White House ceremony scheduled for July 14. He initially received the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second highest award for valor, for his actions.

Off topic; when upgraded as the article states, does the individual retain the initial award?

[billdawg24]

Originally Posted by steve

Off topic; when upgraded as the article states, does the individual retain the initial award?

Yes, he was awarded the DSC. Nothing changes that. I've gotten 2 awards for the same action.