Charles E. Kelly (soldier)

Charles E. Kelly (September 23, 1920 – January 11, 1985) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration for valor—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. Kelly was the third enlisted man to be decorated with the Medal of Honor for action on the European continent, after S/Sgt Maynard H Smith 306th Bomb Group (St Nazaire and Brest May 1, 1943) and Flight Officer (a temporary, non-commissioned warrant rank) John C "Red" Morgan 92nd Bomb Group, Hanover, July 28, 1943.

For the Irish cartoonist, see Charles E. Kelly (cartoonist). For the Vietnam War helicopter pilot, see Charles L. Kelly.
Charles E. Kelly
US Government photo of Charles E. "Commando" Kelly
Nickname(s)"Commando Kelly"; "The One Man Army"."
Born(1920-09-23)September 23, 1920
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
DiedJanuary 11, 1985(1985-01-11) (aged 64)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Place of burial
Highwood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1942 - 1945
RankTechnical Sergeant
Service number13085671
Unit3rd Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
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