John H. Kelly

Military Person

1840 – 1864

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Who was John H. Kelly?

John Herbert Kelly was, at the time of his promotion, the youngest brigadier general in the Confederate States Army. He became one of the youngest generals to die during the American Civil War, at the age of 24. His death occurred during the Franklin-Nashville Campaign.

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Born
Mar 31, 1840
Carrollton
Also known as
  • John Kelly
Nationality
  • Confederate States of America
  • United States of America
Education
  • United States Military Academy
Died
Sep 4, 1864
Franklin

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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