John Edward Kelly

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John Edward Kelly, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 3d Battalion, 378th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 4 April 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Kelly’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 95th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.