James Comley is a 2011 Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Ellis Island Medal of Honor

The Ellis Island Medal of Honor was founded by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations and intended to pay homage to the immigrant experience. The medals honor the contribution made to America by immigrants and the legacy they left behind in the successes of their children and grand-children...

 Recipient for his dedication to public safety in the elevator industry.

Comley was appointed by the governor to serve on the Massachusetts Board of Elevator Regulations in the state’s Department of Public Safety for over 20 years and was elected the Chairman in 2006.

Although, he recently retired as President of Embree Elevator, Comley continues as a worldwide consultant to the elevator and escalator industry on new technology, safety devices and procedures.

He is a veteran of the United States Navy serving on the destroyer, USS Hawkins, during the Korean War

Korean War

The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...

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External Links

• James Comley - Life.com
• 2011 Ellis Island Medals of Honor Announcement - Hamptons.com
• 2011 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Kickoff Reception - Blacktiemagazine.com
• 2011 Ellis Island Medals of Honor Reception - Vivanista.com
• 2011 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Awards and Dinner - SocietyAllure.com
• Medals of Honor - New York Social Diary