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The circumstances of Pvt Kelly's Medal of Honor decoration were unique. It was pinned on his chest by General John J. Pershing, Commander-in-Chief, American Expeditionary Force, while Pvt Kelly was with the Army of Occupation.
Jul 3, 2016 · Kelly was honorably discharged on 14 August 1919, as an ‘excellent’ soldier. Among other honors, Pvt. Kelly received the French Croix de guerre with Bronze Star, Croix de guerre with Palm, the Médaille militaire , the Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra and the Montenegrin Silver Medal for bravery.
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.
In addition to the Army and Navy Medals of Honor, Kelly was awarded the Silver Star with four oak clusters, the Purple Heart with one oak cluster, the French Médaille Militaire, the French Croix de Guerre, the Montenegro Medal for Bravery, and the Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra.
Died: November 20, 1957, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Buried: All Saints Cemetery (4-2-13-12), Des Plaines, IL. Photo Gallery. U.S. Marine Corps Private John Joseph Kelly was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War I.
May 5, 2024 · USMC Pvt John Kelly was awarded both the Army and Navy Medal of Honor for his actions during WWI. He is one of 19 men who have been the awarded the Medal of Honor twice. ...more.
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Private Kelly ran through our own barrage 100 yards in advance of the front line and attacked an enemy machinegun nest, killing the gunner with a grenade, shooting another member of the crew with his pistol, and returning through the barrage with eight prisoners. Awarded January 22, 1919. Rank: Private.
