John J. Kelly
Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Born on: June 24, 1898Died on: November 20, 1957
Aged: 59 years 149 days (712 months)
Birth Sign: Cancer
John Joseph Kelly was a United States Marine who was awarded both the Army and Navy Medals of Honor for his heroic actions on October 13, 1918, at the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, France, during World War I.
He was the last surviving of 19 two-time Medal of Honor recipients when he died, although he received both awards for the same action.
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