He enlisted in New Mexico to serve in the Spanish-American War of 1898. He moved to Hawaii shortly after the turn of the century, and lived in the territory until his death. He worked as a Linotype operator for the Evening Bulletin, and its successor, the Star-Bulletin. He was a widower, and was survived by 10 children. He was a member of Lodge Le Progres de l'Oceanie, No. 371, F. & A. M. and also was a Shriner. Obituary in The Honolulu Advertiser lists his birthdate as Nov. 22, 1874.
He enlisted in New Mexico to serve in the Spanish-American War of 1898. He moved to Hawaii shortly after the turn of the century, and lived in the territory until his death. He worked as a Linotype operator for the Evening Bulletin, and its successor, the Star-Bulletin. He was a widower, and was survived by 10 children. He was a member of Lodge Le Progres de l'Oceanie, No. 371, F. & A. M. and also was a Shriner. Obituary in The Honolulu Advertiser lists his birthdate as Nov. 22, 1874.
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[Christian Cross]
RICHARD S. KELLY
NEW MEXICO
PVT. 1 TER. U.S. VOL. INF.
NOVEMBER 12, 1940
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Buried: 1940-11-15
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