The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
KELLY, FRANCIS
Rank and Organization: Watertender, U.S. Navy. Born: 28 March 1879,
Boston, Mass. Accredited To: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899.
Citation:
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of
Santiago de Cuba, 2 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Kelly
displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.
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