Albert Raymond Kelly ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Ohio
On July 30, 1945 Seaman Second Class Kelly was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Ohio. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 99414 |
| Service ID | 8588322 |
| Name | Albert Raymond Kelly |
| From | Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio |
| Birth Date | September 14, 1925 |
| Casualty Date | July 30, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Enlisted |
| Specialty | Seaman Second Class |
| Unit/Group | USS Indianapolis (CA-35) |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Location | Waters off Guam, Philippine Sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Albert Raymond Kelly is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Albert Raymond Kelly was born in Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, the only son of Joseph and Julia Kelly. His family was later living in Cleveland. He graduated from West Technical High School and was an athlete, active in basketball and baseball. He enlisted in the US Navy just before graduation.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Albert Raymond Kelly was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Kelly had the rank of Enlisted. His military occupation or specialty was Seaman Second Class. Service number assignment was 8588322. Attached to USS Indianapolis (CA-35).
He was born on September 14, 1925. According to our records Ohio was his home or enlistment state and Cuyahoga county has been included within the archival record. We have Cleveland listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Navy enlisted man Kelly was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on July 30, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. Incident location: Waters off Guam, Philippine Sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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• 19,067 World War II
• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
• 376 Prisoners of war
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• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 246 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
• 376 Prisoners of war
• 4,216 Missing in action
• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 246 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
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