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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.

   • Years of service: 1917–19
   • Service/branch: United States Marine Corps

   • Rank: Private

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   Kelly received two Medals of Honor for his valor at Blanc Mont Ridge. He received one from the Army and another from the Navy, which made him a double recipient. He was one of only 19 double recipients ever to receive the Medal of Honor. Kelly’s act of valor went “beyond the call of duty in action,” stated his Navy citation.

4. www.cmohs.org › recipients › john-j-kellyJohn Joseph Kelly | World War I | U.S. Marine Corps | Medal ...

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   Died: November 20, 1957, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States. Buried: All Saints Cemetery (4-2-13-12), Des Plaines, IL, United States. Photo Gallery. U.S. Marine Corps Private John Joseph Kelly was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War I.

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6. mohmuseum.org › medal_of_honor › john-kellyJohn Kelly - National Medal of Honor Museum

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   John Kelly MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a radio operator of Company C, in action against enemy aggressor forces.

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   Sep 25, 2019 · John J Kelly - Medal of Honor Recipient - YouTube. Tales of Honor Podcast. 1.26K subscribers. Subscribed. 9. 438 views 4 years ago. On episode two hundred and forty, the story of...

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   Who was John Joseph Kelly?

   • 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.

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   What medal did Pvt Kelly receive?

   • [Received both the Army and Navy Medal of Honor for the same deed.] 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.

   John Joseph Kelly | World War I | U.S. Marine Corps | Medal of Honor

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   How old was John Kelly when he enlisted?

   • 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. After successfully completing boot camp at Paris Island, he was assigned in mid-September 1917 to the 78th company.

   U.S. Marine Hero John J. Kelly in World War I

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   What is a Navy Medal of Honor?

   • Navy Medal of Honor For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment, 2d Division, in action with the enemy at Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 3 October 1918. Pvt.

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9. www.usmcmuseum.com › 6 › 60364049John J. Kelly Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge - National Museum of ...

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   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. On that day, Kelly advanced through an Allied barrage to take out a German machine gun nest.

10. www.talesofhonorpodcast.com › stories › john-j-kellyJohn J Kelly — Tales of Honor Podcast

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    Sep 25, 2019 · John received his Medals from General Pershing on the 22nd of January, 1919, while in line with four Major Generals next to him waiting for their military awards. He was honorably discharged from the Marines at Quantico on the 14th of August, 1919, and he lived out his life in Chicago.