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John
B.
Kelly
KIA (WWII)
April 25, 1918

–

November 15, 1944

Born:

Wheeling

, 

West Virginia

Home:

Wheeling

, 

West Virginia

Buried: 

Wheeling

, 

West Virginia

Cemetery:

Mount Calvary Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    318th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    80th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 19, 1944
    Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 60 (October 19, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) John B. Kelly (ASN: 0-1285599), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 14 August 1944 in France. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    318th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    80th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 8, 1944
    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 20 (January 20, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) John B. Kelly (ASN: 0-1285599), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company G, 2d Battalion, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces while crossing the Seille River in the advance on Reuves, France, on 8 November 1944. Captain Kelly’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 80th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.