Paul X. Kelley
| 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 |
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.
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 | change source]- ↑ 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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