John H. Kelly

Biography

John H. Kelly, born in 1840 in Tennessee, became one of the youngest generals in the Confederate Army, rising swiftly through the ranks due to his boldness and unwavering devotion to the men he led. He commanded brigades during the Atlanta Campaign and soldered on through arduous marches and fierce fighting.

Mortally wounded in 1864, he was interred in Magnolia Cemetery, leaving behind a reputation for personal bravery and spirited leadership. Friends remember him as a courageous officer whose promise was cut short by war.