Thomas Kelly (Medal of Honor)
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Thomas Kelly was a private serving in the United States Army
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
sometime prior to 1898 and after immigrating to the United States, entered the army from New York City
. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry as a private were he received the Medal of Honor
for his actions.
He died December 17, 1920 and is buried in Plattsburg Barracks Post Cemetery Plattsburgh, New York.
Citation:
United States Army
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during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Kelly was born in IrelandIreland
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sometime prior to 1898 and after immigrating to the United States, entered the army from New York City
New York City
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. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry as a private were he received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for his actions.
He died December 17, 1920 and is buried in Plattsburg Barracks Post Cemetery Plattsburgh, New York.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago de Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War