John D. Kelly - Homestead, PA
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N 40° 24.491 W 079° 54.737
17T E 592292 N 4473631
Monument to a Marine who served in Korea
Waymark Code: WMV2TG
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/13/2017
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This monument is located outside the former Homestead Train Station on Amity St in Homestead, Pennsylvania
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John D. Kelly
1928-1952
"Jack"
Pvt 1st Class - USMC - Korea
Private First Class John D. Kelly United States Marine Corps was presented the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously by the President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower
For conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life while serving as a radio operator of Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy forces in Korea on 28 May 1952. Courageously, Private First Class Kelly initiated a one man assault against three hostile strongpoints, destroying them. Mortally wounded while carrying out this heroic action, he inspired his comrades to sweep on and secure the objective. His extraordinary heroism reflects the highest credit upon himself and enhances the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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