Reinhardt J. Keppler

Reinhardt J. Keppler
Boatswain's Mate 1/c Reinhardt J. Keppler
Birth nameReinhardt John Keppler
Born(1918-01-22)January 22, 1918
Ralston, Washington, U.S.
DiedNovember 15, 1942(1942-11-15) (aged 24)
off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Place of label
Golden Gate National Cemetery,
San Bruno, California
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1936–1942
RankBoatswain's Mate First Class
UnitUSS San Francisco (CA-38)
Battles / warsWorld War II
*Solomon Islands campaign
*Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart

Reinhardt John Keppler (January 22, 1918 – November 15, 1942) was an American navy serviceman who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II.

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