Jonah Edward Kelley
Jonah Edward "Eddie" Kelley (April 13, 1923 – January 31, 1945) was a United States Army soldier who received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in World War II.
Jonah Edward Kelley | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Eddie" (family) "Ed" (friends) "Jolting Jonah" (boot camp) "Combat Kelley" (during combat) |
| Born | April 13, 1923 Rada, West Virginia |
| Died | January 31, 1945 (aged 21) Kesternich, Germany |
| Place of burial | 1945-1948 Netherlands American Cemetery 1948 moved to Queens Point Cemetery, Keyser, WV |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | Company E, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II • Battle of Hürtgen Forest • Battle of Kesternich † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
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