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John Joseph Kelly (June 24, 1898 – November 20, 1957) was a United States Marine who was awarded both the Army and Navy Medals of Honor for his heroic actions on October 13, 1918, at the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, France, during World War I.
- 1917–19
- United States Marine Corps
Double recipient of the Medal of Honor, U.S. Marine John Joseph Kelly. Private John Kelly was destined for great feats of battle fighting in the ranks of the 4th Marine Brigade. He enlisted in the Corps at the age of 18 on May 15, 1917, in Port Royal, South Carolina.
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Army Medal of Honor: Pvt. Kelly ran through our own barrage 100 yards in advance of the front line and attacked an enemy machine-gun nest, killing the gunner with a grenade, shooting another member of the crew with his pistol, and returning through the barrage with eight prisoners.
His extraordinary heroism in the face of almost certain death reflects the highest credit upon himself and enhances the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Rank: Private First Class. Conflicts: Korean War.
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John J. Kelly – Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge BLUF: Private John Joseph Kelly was a United States Marine awarded the Army and Navy Medals of Honor. Kelly was attached to the 78th Company, 6th Regiment, 2nd Army Division, at the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge on 3 October 1918.
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (Army Award) to Private John Joseph Kelly (MCSN: 87666), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont Ridge ...
