Kelly, Charles Markland, Jr.
- Date of death:
- June 4th, 1942
- Mentioned on:
- United States Memorial for the Missing Honolulu
- Nationality:
- American (1776 - present, Republic)
Biography
Charles Markland Kelly Jr. received his wings in August 1941 and was commissioned as ensign. He served as fighter pilot with Fighter Squadron 8 (VF-8) on board the USS Hornet (CV-8). He failed to return with his Grumman F-4F Wildcat on an escort mission for the carrier's bombers at the Battle of Midway and was reported missing in action on June 4, 1942.
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Purple Heart
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Ensign
- Unit:
- Fighter Squadron 8 (VF-8), U.S.S. Hornet (CV-8), U.S. Navy
- Awarded for:
- Operation MI
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- August 1941
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