Paul X. Kelley
American general (1928–2019)
Paul Xavier Kelley (November 11, 1928 – December 29, 2019) was a United States Marine Corps general. He was the 28th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps from July 1, 1983, to June 30, 1987.
| Paul X. Kelley | |
|---|---|
 General Paul Xavier Kelley | |
| Born | November 11, 1928 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 2019 (aged 91) McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1950–1987 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Commandant of the Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force 4th Marine Division 1st Marine Regiment 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) w/ Combat "V" Bronze Star Medal (2) w/ Combat "V" |
| Other work | Cassidy & Associates Chairman, American Battle Monuments Commission |
In February 1980, Kelley was promoted to lieutenant general and named as the first Commander of the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force.[1]
Kelley died on December 29, 2019 at a care facility in McLean, Virginia from Alzheimer's disease-related problems at the age of 91.[2]
References
change- ↑ Simmons, Edwin Howard (2003). The United States Marines: A History. Naval Institute Press. p. 264. ISBN 978-1-55750-868-3. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
- ↑ Retired 28th Marine commandant Gen. Paul Kelley dies at 91 after 'lifetime of service'
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