John Kelley enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1970 and was discharged in 1972 as a Sergeant. After his subsequent graduation from the University of Massachusetts in 1976, he returned to service and was commissioned in the Marine Corps. He currently serves as a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
John
F.
Kelly
Born:
Boston
,
Massachusetts
Home:
Boston
,
Massachusetts
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General John F. Kelly, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Kelly reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
1st Marine DivisionAction Date:
War on Terrorism
Personnel Awards Section (MMMA-2), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John F. Kelly, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States wile serving with the FIRST Marine Division in the Global War on Terrorism. [Brigadier General Kelly is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.]