Spanish American War Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Ireland, he served as a Private in Company H, 21st Infantry, US Army. On July 1, 1898, during the battles to take San Juan and Kettle Hills outside Santiago, Cuba, Private Thomas Kelly was one of the soldiers assisting in the rescue of wounded from the front lines. When the Americans were advancing across large areas of open ground, Private Kelly rushed to the rescue of the wounded under heavy enemy shell fire and snipers at the edges of the jungle. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 22, 1899 and later achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class.
Spanish American War Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Ireland, he served as a Private in Company H, 21st Infantry, US Army. On July 1, 1898, during the battles to take San Juan and Kettle Hills outside Santiago, Cuba, Private Thomas Kelly was one of the soldiers assisting in the rescue of wounded from the front lines. When the Americans were advancing across large areas of open ground, Private Kelly rushed to the rescue of the wounded under heavy enemy shell fire and snipers at the edges of the jungle. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 22, 1899 and later achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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