Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Thomas
Kelly
June 1, 1837

–

March 25, 1919

Cemetery:

Mount Calvary Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    5th U.S. Infantry

    Action Date:

    September 9, 1874
    Date of Issue: April 23, 1875

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Thomas Kelly, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 9 September 1874, while serving with Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry, in action at Upper Washita River, Texas.