Jack Walter Kelley was born 25 March 1925

Signal Company, Field Depot

Parents: James and Maude Kelley
Siblings: James Kelley and Caryn Kelley
Burial December 29, 1948, Edgewood Cemetery, Knoxville

The Knoxvilel Journal, Dec. 8, 1948
The body of Pfc. Jack Walter Kelley, 19, son of Mrs. Maude Kelley, 135 East Delaware Avenue, who was killed in action Feb. 25, 1944 in the Pacific War Theater, arrived here yesterday. He had attended Chilhowee and Amanda School before he enlisted for service and was employed at a Savannah Shipyard, before going overseas. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Maude Kelley; and two brothers, James A. and Carlye E. Kelley of Knoxvilel.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 25 March 1925
  • Date of death: 28 February 1945
  • County: Knox
  • Hometown: Knoxville
  • Service Branch: Marine Corps
  • Division/Assignment: Signal Company, Field Depot
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Edgewood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XIV, Bottom Panel
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