Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as second-class fireman on board the USS Ceres in the fight near Hamilton (North Carolina), Roanoke River, 9 July 1862. When his ship was fired upon by the enemy with small arms, Kelley returned the raking fire, courageously carrying out his duies throughout the engagement, and was spoken of for "good conduct and cool bravery under enemy fire" by the commanding officer."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as second-class fireman on board the USS Ceres in the fight near Hamilton (North Carolina), Roanoke River, 9 July 1862. When his ship was fired upon by the enemy with small arms, Kelley returned the raking fire, courageously carrying out his duies throughout the engagement, and was spoken of for "good conduct and cool bravery under enemy fire" by the commanding officer."
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