Rank/Rate	Electrician's Mate, First Class
Service Number	385 97 62
Birth Date	October 20, 1923
From	Vancouver, Washington
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Barbel (SS-316)
Loss Date	February 4, 1945
Location	Approximately 7° 49.5' N x 116° 47.5' E
Circumstances	Sunk by air attack
Remarks	John Kelley was the son of John and Marie Kelley of Vancouver, Washington. He was the brother of Albert, Elaine, Richard, Vernon, and Roberta.

Photo courtesy of Deborah Leoni, daughter of John's best friend, William T. Ellis. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer and Michelle Harn Richardson, grandniece.

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