Lt. Thomas Kelley seems to be like many MOH awardees, he wears his Medal in honor of all who served and especially for those whose brave actions were not seen or documented.
Lt. Kelley, though severely wounded, continued issuing commands until the situation was safe. Such a brave man and such a great American Hero.
Wow! Such humility! This seems to be so common a trait with the caliber of person who receives this recognition. Either something happened in their experience or they were humble to start. Much gratitude goes out to this great American.
It's amazing that this man continued doing "his job" even as he laid severely wounded The fact that he volunteered for this dangerous mission was a clear indicator of what type man he was!
Thomas Kelly, sustained a grevious injury that should have put him our of commission, yet continued to direct his men, enabling them and their vessels to make it to safety. Yet again, by his own words he displayed the common humility of so many MOH recipients.
The Medal of Honor recipients all say the same things and exhibit the same traits on receiving the MOH. They wear it in honor of all who served. They just did what they were trained to do. They are humble. Lt. Thomas Kelley is another fine example of so many of our warriors. Another great story to start the week.
Lt. Thomas Kelley seems to be like many MOH awardees, he wears his Medal in honor of all who served and especially for those whose brave actions were not seen or documented.
Lt. Kelley, though severely wounded, continued issuing commands until the situation was safe. Such a brave man and such a great American Hero.
Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday.
Wow! Such humility! This seems to be so common a trait with the caliber of person who receives this recognition. Either something happened in their experience or they were humble to start. Much gratitude goes out to this great American.
It's amazing that this man continued doing "his job" even as he laid severely wounded The fact that he volunteered for this dangerous mission was a clear indicator of what type man he was!
Courage in the face of danger. Humility through it all. Yet another great story--thanks, Tara!
Thomas Kelly, sustained a grevious injury that should have put him our of commission, yet continued to direct his men, enabling them and their vessels to make it to safety. Yet again, by his own words he displayed the common humility of so many MOH recipients.
👍 Thank you, Tara.
Wouldn't you know it even afterwards still thinking of other's that's MOH worthy! Thank you Tara 😊
Thank you Ms. Ross!
Thomas Kelley was willing to “give his all” for his fellow soldiers but led them through the battle as he laid near death!
He received his well deserved Medal of Honor but his thoughts were with those others who deserved it but no one knew their whole story!
Thank you, Tara, for another story of courage under fire and near death that I was not aware of!
Once again, as is the case every Monday, I’m left in awe. These are the best of us, and I thank God for them.
The Medal of Honor recipients all say the same things and exhibit the same traits on receiving the MOH. They wear it in honor of all who served. They just did what they were trained to do. They are humble. Lt. Thomas Kelley is another fine example of so many of our warriors. Another great story to start the week.
Thank you Thomas Kelley!
Each week these stories remind me of those we owe so much too for their service and taking on the extra to save others. 🙏❤️💪🇺🇲
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The way it was written led me to believe that the event occurred shortly after his 1966 graduation rather than three years later.
My sentiments exactly what Wally Firkins said.
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