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U.S. Navy

John Kelley

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandUSS Ceres

Citation

Served as second-class fireman on board the USS Ceres in the fight near Hamilton, Roanoke River, 9 July 1862. When his ship was fired on by the enemy with small arms, Kelley returned the raking fire, courageously carrying out his duties through the engagement and was spoken of for “good conduct and cool bravery under enemy fires,” by the commanding officer.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862