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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.
During WWI's Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, John J. Kelly single-handedly knocked out a German machine-gun nest, receiving the Medal of Honor.
U.S. Marine Corps Private John Joseph Kelly was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War I.
John J. Kelly – Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge. arded the Army and Navy Medals of Honor. Kelly was attached to the 78th Company, 6th Regiment, 2nd Army Division, at the Batt. e of Blanc Mont Ridge on 3 October 1918. On that day, Kelly advanced through an Allied barra.
Sep 25, 2019 · On episode two hundred and forty, the story of John J Kelly is told. All stories in September and October will be double recipients Be sure to visit our webs...
On 15 March 1919, General John J. Pershing, USA, Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Force, presented the award to Kelly in Coblenz, Germany. Returning to the United States, he...
Private John Joseph Kelly, U.S. Marine Corps, Medal of Honor Recipient. Pvt. Kelly of 78th Company, 6th Regiment, 2nd Divison was twice awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Blanc Mont Ridge, France on October 3, 1918 - one from the U.S. Navy and one from the U.S. Army.
