Korean War
| Service # | 13298074 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 6 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Kellam was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Kellam was a member of the 8th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on July 24, 1950 and returned to duty on August 22, 1950. He was seriously injured again on September 6, 1950 and died of those injuries later that day.