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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 [1] for his heroic actions on October 13, 1918, at the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, France, during World War I.
Learn about the life and achievements of John J. Kelly, a Medal of Honor recipient who fought with the 2nd U.S. Infantry Division in France. He participated in the battles of Belleau Wood, St. Mihiel, and Blanc Mont Ridge, where he single-handedly knocked out a German machine-gun nest.
John J. Kelly was born on 10 June 1967 in Liverpool, England, UK. He is a producer and production manager, known for Divergent (2014), Warrior (2011) and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).
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- Producer, Production Manager, Additional Crew
- Liverpool, England, UK
- John J. Kelly
Sep 25, 2019 · Listen to the podcast episode about John J Kelly, a World War II soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Italy. Learn about his bravery, his awards, and his legacy.
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- Tales of Honor Podcast
John J. Kelly – Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge. 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.
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.
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John Joseph Kelly was born on 24 June 1898 in Chicago, Illinois. In May 1917 He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps from that state and participated in combat in France as a member of...
