Paul X. Kelley Military person

Paul Xavier Kelley (born November 11, 1928) is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, from July 1, 1983, to June 30, 1987.Kelley served 37 years active duty in the Marine Corps. After his commission in 1950, he served as an infantry officer in a wide variety of billets. His first assignment after receiving his commission through Villanova College's Naval ROTC program was with Aircraft Engineering Squadron 12 (AES-12) at Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia. He then served as an exchange officer with the Royal Marines. He then joined the Marine Force Reconnaissance community and served with distinction during the Vietnam War. His final assignments were as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and then Commandant of the Marine Corps until his retirement in 1987.Following his retirement from the Marine Corps, Kelley has served on a number of corporate boards.

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Birth date	November 11, 1928
Birth place	Boston

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award	Bronze Star Medal Defense Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) Legion of Merit Silver Star Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy)
military operations	Vietnam War
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	Commandant of the Marine Corps 1st Marine Regiment 4th Marine Division 2nd Battalion 4th Marines Assistant Commandant Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force
service start	1950
service end	1987