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John J.H. Kelly

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John J.H. Kelly Famous memorial Veteran

Birth
Schuyler County, Illinois, USA
Death
4 Feb 1907 (aged 56)
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA GPS-Latitude: 39.8235, Longitude: -89.6587
Plot
Block 25, Lot 41
Memorial ID
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army in Company I, 5th US Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 9, 1874 at Upper Wichita River, Texas. His citation reads "Gallantry in action."
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army in Company I, 5th US Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 9, 1874 at Upper Wichita River, Texas. His citation reads "Gallantry in action."

Bio by: Don Morfe



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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Nov 22, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8113868/john_jh-kelly: accessed ), memorial page for John J.H. Kelly (27 Dec 1850–4 Feb 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8113868, citing Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.