John J. Kelly

Military Person

1898 – 1957

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Who was John J. Kelly?

John Joseph Kelly 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. He was the last of the 19 two-time Medal of Honor recipients to have been alive.

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Born
Jun 24, 1898
Chicago
Also known as
  • John Joseph Kelly
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Nov 20, 1957
Illinois

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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