Thomas Kelly
Born: Ireland
Home Town: New York, New York
RELATED HEROES STORIES
Medal of Honor
American Civil War
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: August 26, 1864
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Thomas Kelly, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 16 August 1864, while serving with Company A, 6th New York Cavalry, in action at Front Royal, Virginia, for capture of flag.
Medal of Honor
American Indian Wars
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: April 23, 1875
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Thomas Kelly, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 9 September 1874, while serving with Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry, in action at Upper Washita River, Texas.
Medal of Honor
Spanish-American War
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: June 22, 1899
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Thomas Kelly, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 July 1898, while serving with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry, in action at Santiago, Cuba. Private Kelly gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.