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John Joseph Kelly

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Birthplace: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Death: November 20, 1957 (59)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Place of Burial: Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, United States
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About John J. Kelly

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_J._Kelly

John Joseph Kelly (June 24, 1898 – November 20, 1957) 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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John J. Kelly's Timeline

1898
June 24, 1898
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
1957
November 20, 1957
Age 59
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
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All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, United States