Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Francis Kelly
Details
- Also Known As: Houston, Archibald
- Rank: Watertender (Highest Rank: Chief Machinist's Mate)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Merrimac - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 3, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Citation
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 3 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Kelly displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: July 5, 1860, Scotland
- Died: May 19, 1938, Glasgow, Scotland
- Buried: Sandymount Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland