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30 Jan

Sergeant Jonah Kelley led his men in an assault on German positions in the tiny German community of Kesternich

Jonah Edward Kelley (April 13, 1923 - January 31, 1945) was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in combat in World War II. Kelley was born in Rada, Mineral County, and spent most of his youth in Keyser. Kelley graduated from Keyser High School ...

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