Tom Kelly paints a vivid picture of brutal ground combat mixed with an insurmountable dedication to duty, honor, and country fulfilled by 100th Infantry Division Soldiers during a presentation before Army Reserve Soldiers currently assigned to the 100th Training Division headquarters. Kelly and his partner Joshua Kerner, founded the 100th Infantry Division (reenacted), a civilian organization that uses authentic uniforms and equipment to accurately and respectfully recreate WW II events pertaining to the 100th ID.
Former 100th Training Division Commander, Maj. Gen. (retired) Bill Barron, escorts Tom Kelly and Josh Kerner, around the 100th Division museum, located at the current 100th Training Division headquarters at Fort Knox, KY, during the unit's annual leadership readiness training. Kelly and Kerner, founded the 100th Infantry Division (reenacted), a civilian organization that uses authentic uniforms and equipment to accurately and respectfully recreate WW II events pertaining to the 100th ID.
Former 100th Training Division Commander, Major General (retired) Bill Barron, escorts Tom and Josh, from the 100th Infantry Division (reenacted) organization, around the 100th Division museum, located at the current 100th Training Division headquarters at Fort Knox, KY, during the unit's annual leadership readiness training.
The 100th Training Division (OS) Commanding General, Brigadier General Jason Walrath, and Division Command Sergeant Major Andrew Lombardo, pose for a photo with Tom Kelly and Josh Kerner of the 100th Infantry Division (reenacted) organization, following a presentation about the history of the 100th Infantry Division during WWII. ( Photo By: 1st Lieutenant Alicia Carver, DIV UPAR)
Members of the 100th Infantry Division (reenacted) assist in cutting the cake at the Fort Knox AUSA annual Army Birthday Celebration and Cadet Command Birthday Celebration. (Photo by 1st Lieutenant Alicia Carver, DIV UPAR)
Private Joshua M. Kerner
B Co., 399th Infantry, 100th Infantry Division
Fort Bragg, Summer of 1944
Private Thomas H. Kelly
B Co., 399th Infantry, 100th Infantry Division
Fort Bragg, Summer of 1944