Charles E. Kelly (soldier): Difference between revisions

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}}</ref> in May 1942, and by September 13, 1943, was serving as a [[Corporal#United States|corporal]] in Company L, [[143rd Infantry Regiment (United States)|143rd Infantry Regiment]], [[36th Infantry Division (United States)|36th Infantry Division]]. After voluntarily participating in several patrols on that day, near [[Altavilla Silentina|Altavilla]], [[Italy]], he helped to defend an [[ammunition]] storehouse against attack by [[Germany|German]] forces. He held his position behind the storehouse all night, then took up a position inside the building. When withdrawal became necessary, he voluntarily stayed behind and held the German soldiers at bay until everyone had been evacuated from the storehouse, at which time he withdrew and was able to rejoin his unit. For these actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor five months later, on February 18, 1944.

 

===Medal of Honor citation===