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John J. Kelly

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Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1898-1957)

United StatesLived 1898 to 1957 · aged 59
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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.

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The Army Medal of Honor is on the left in the top row of Kelly's medals. Immediately to the right is the Navy Medal of Honor, in the Tiffany Cross pattern.The Army Medal of Honor is on the left in the top row of Kelly's medals. Immediately to the right is the Navy Medal of Honor, in the Tiffany Cross pattern.Private John Joseph Kelly, USMC, World War I recipient of both the Army and Navy Medals of Honor (photo from official Marine Corps biography)Private John Joseph Kelly, USMC, World War I recipient of both the Army and Navy Medals of Honor (photo from official Marine Corps biography)

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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 surviving of 19 two-time Medal of Honor recipients when he died, although he received both awards for the same action.

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Lived 1898 to 1957 · aged 59
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