John Kelley (Medal of Honor)

- September 12, 1927) was an Irish born recipient of the Medal of Honor and sailor in the Union Navy during the American Civil War.

[1] He served as Second Class Fireman aboard the USS Ceres during the American Civil War.

[2] He earned his medal in action aboard the USS Ceres on July 9, 1862.

[2] His medal is now located in the Naval Historical Center in Washington, DC.

[2] For extraordinary heroism in action as Second Class Fireman on board the USS Ceres in the fight near Hamilton, Roanoke River, North Carolina, 9 July 1862.