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Kelly, Charles Markland, Jr.

Date of death:
June 4th, 1942
Mentioned on:
United States Memorial for the Missing Honolulu
Nationality:
American

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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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 1941
Navy Aviator Wing

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