While not a UM "Michigan Man," Charles Kettles was born and raised in Ypsilanti, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in Vietnam. My uncle was one of the 40 soldiers of the 101st Airborne that were rescued that day. Without Kettles, their names would be on The Wall in D.C. RIP, sir.
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/01/23/medal-honor-recipient-cha...