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U.S. Navy · United States 
John Kelley
1927
John Kelley served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
9 July 1862 · USS Ceres, Roanoke River · Second Class Fireman, U.S. Navy.
Served as second-class fireman on board the U.S.S. Ceres in the fight near Hamilton, Roanoke River, 9 July 1862. When his ship was fired on by the enemy with small arms, Kelley returned the raking fire, courageously carrying out his duties through the engagement and was spoken of for "good conduct and cool bravery under enemy fires," by the commanding officer.
11, 3 April 1863.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
11, 3 April 1863.
Served as second-class fireman on board the U.S.S. Ceres in the fight near Hamilton, Roanoke River, 9 July 1862. When his ship was fired on by the enemy with small arms, Kelley returned the raking fire, courageously carrying out his duties through the engagement and was spoken of for "good conduct and cool bravery under enemy fires," by the commanding officer.
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