Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
John J. h Kelly
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Ordnance Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
5th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 9, 1874
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Upper Wichita River, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 23, 1875
- Born: 1851, Schuyler County, IL, United States
- Died: February 4, 1907, Springfield, IL, United States
- Buried: Oak Ridge Cemetery (PM) (25-41), Springfield, IL, United States