Alexander Kelly was an African-American coal miner and native of Pennsylvania who fought with the Union Army as a member of the 6th United States Colored Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. He was awarded his nation's highest military decoration—the U.S. Medal of Honor—for his gallantry in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia on September 29, 1864.

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Occupation: soldier
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Born: April 7, 1840
Died: June 19, 1907

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Alexander Kelly

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1840-1907)

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Occupation: soldier
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