Left to Right: Bate, Figgy, Steve, Kelly. Maurice Bateridge, Thomas Figge, and Salvatore Elmo pose with Kelly on a school grounds in Waco, Texas. We four were a part of the forty-two men who undertook basic Army training at the Tank Destroyer Replacement Training Center, North Camp Hood, Texas. 31 August 1943 to 11 January 1944.
From 11 to 24 January 1944, with a 13-day delay enroute from Camp Hood, Texas, to Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Kelly had time at home with Mim.
From 11 to 24 January 1944, with a 13-day delay enroute from Camp Hood, Texas, to Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Kelly had time at home with Mim.
From 11 to 24 January 1944, with a 13-day delay enroute from Camp Hood, Texas, to Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Kelly had time at home with Mim.
From 11 to 24 January 1944, with a 13-day delay enroute from Camp Hood, Texas, to Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Kelly had time at home with Mim.
Waiting assignment at the 90th Replacement Depot at the Wenvoe, Wales. Kelly had a visit by brother Bob and a day off to be together. May 1944.
Waiting assignment at the 90th Replacement Depot at the Wenvoe, Wales. Kelly had a visit by brother Bob and a day off to be together. May 1944.
St. Fagans, Wales
St. Fagans, Wales
Bill Yauch at Cadoxton Wales.
At Braunton Camp North Devon England. June 1944
While waiting for assignment at the 190th Replacement Company. Kelly became the official sign painter. A sample of his work is on the door and on the latrine butt cans handing from his shoulder.
Also waiting assignment, S/Sgt Van Siclen.
190th Cadre: Sgt. Ballard, S/Sgt. Marinich, Sgt. Tillqer.
Recreation on Saunton Sands, June 1944 (Note: Postal Card from brother Bob, May 1976, after 32 years, pictures the same background hotel and buildings.
German Outpost captured by Lt. Flanagan near Bitche, France. December 15, 1944.
Schoenberg Woods. Our defensive positions overlooking German-held Bitche, France. 16-31 December 1944.
A path in Schoenburg Woods. We had our hot Christmas meal here.
College de Bitche. From here Kelly, with Sgt. LeRoy Cote, Pvts Inman and Satoski, and I&R man leave for night patrol. 30 December 1944.
Outpost beyond Schoenburg Woods in the background manned by Kelly and his squad. 17-23 December 1944.
Schoenburg Woods, 1 January 1945. Foxhole built by Kelly, S/Sgt Rober Cramer, and Pfc. Tom Callahan. Called from here to defend the company command post, we never returned for our personal things.
The "Farmhouse" Command Post we defended January 1, 1945, until the enemy had us closed in on three sides. Most of our men were killed or captured.
The "Farmhouse" Command Post we defended January 1, 1945, until the enemy had us closed in on three sides. Most of our men were killed or captured.
Views into enemy held territory at Freudenberg Farm defensive positions: Enemy held pillbox in Maginot Line
Views into enemy held territory at Freudenberg Farm defensive positions: Enemy positions at tree line.
The hamlet of Lambach one half mile behind enemy lines. We came off the lines every 14 days for a 5 day rest in reserves. January & February 1945.
The hamlet of Lambach one half mile behind enemy lines. We came off the lines every 14 days for a 5 day rest in reserves. January & February 1945.
The hamlet of Lambach one half mile behind enemy lines. We came off the lines every 14 days for a 5 day rest in reserves. January & February 1945.
A respite from combat. February 18-20, 1945. A 3-day pass to Paris to visit with brother Bob at Chantilly.
A respite from combat. February 18-20, 1945. A 3-day pass to Paris to visit with brother Bob at Chantilly.
A respite from combat. February 18-20, 1945. A 3-day pass to Paris to visit with brother Bob at Chantilly.
Views from the windows of the 127th General Hospital, Nancy, France. (3 to 28 March 1945)
Views from the windows of the 127th General Hospital, Nancy, France. (3 to 28 March 1945)
Views from the windows of the 127th General Hospital, Nancy, France. (3 to 28 March 1945)
German POWs (working in the hospital) waiting for their chow.
Kelly outside the 114th General Hospital, Kidderminster, England. May 1945.
Kelly returned to active duty in June 1945 and was billeted in the office of the linen factory in Uhingen, Germany
Kelly's room: first full window shown on left. The mill owner's house is at far left.
Unlike combat, occupation duties were performed under better living conditions with clean indoor plumbing facilities.
Pictures found in the linen factory. As in America, the Nazis must have had an "E" for excellence day for the factory workers.
Pictures found in the linen factory. As in America, the Nazis must have had an "E" for excellence day for the factory workers.
Pictures found in the linen factory. As in America, the Nazis must have had an "E" for excellence day for the factory workers.
While Kelly was in the hospital the 399th Infantry Regiment aided in the taking of Heilbronn, Germany. April 1945. These Photos were taken 4 July 1945.
While Kelly was in the hospital the 399th Infantry Regiment aided in the taking of Heilbronn, Germany. April 1945. These Photos were taken 4 July 1945.
While Kelly was in the hospital the 399th Infantry Regiment aided in the taking of Heilbronn, Germany. April 1945. These Photos were taken 4 July 1945.
While Kelly was in the hospital the 399th Infantry Regiment aided in the taking of Heilbronn, Germany. April 1945. These Photos were taken 4 July 1945.
With the bridge over the Neckar River knocked out boats were used to gain ground on the other side.
With the bridge over the Neckar River knocked out boats were used to gain ground on the other side.
Pfc. Arthur Grimm stopped this tank with two bazooka shots.
Pfc. Arthur Grimm stopped this tank with two bazooka shots.
While capturing the Kaserne (German barracks), Kelly's buddy Tony Zuevella was mortally wounded in this doorway.
Company 'B' Marches by, a July 4th Parade in Heilbronn.
Company 'B' Marches by, a July 4th Parade in Heilbronn.
Company 'B' Marches by, a July 4th Parade in Heilbronn.
Kelly relaxing at the Red Cross Club
Kelly relaxing at the Red Cross Club
Along the Neckar at Nürtingen
Along the Neckar at Nürtingen
In a field of poppies near Worms
Sgt. J.R. Jones
Kelly with good buddies
S/Sgt. LeRoy Cote
After the war was ended Kelly had several reunions with Bob. On 7 August 1945 they climbed the hill to ruin Trimberg, near Bad Kissingen, Germany. We took some pictures and had a glass of wine in the ruins.
After the war was ended Kelly had several reunions with Bob. On 7 August 1945 they climbed the hill to ruin Trimberg, near Bad Kissingen, Germany. We took some pictures and had a glass of wine in the ruins.
After the war was ended Kelly had several reunions with Bob. On 7 August 1945 they climbed the hill to ruin Trimberg, near Bad Kissingen, Germany. We took some pictures and had a glass of wine in the ruins.
After the war was ended Kelly had several reunions with Bob. On 7 August 1945 they climbed the hill to ruin Trimberg, near Bad Kissingen, Germany. We took some pictures and had a glass of wine in the ruins.
After the war was ended Kelly had several reunions with Bob. On 7 August 1945 they climbed the hill to ruin Trimberg, near Bad Kissingen, Germany. We took some pictures and had a glass of wine in the ruins.
After the war was ended Kelly had several reunions with Bob. On 7 August 1945 they climbed the hill to ruin Trimberg, near Bad Kissingen, Germany. We took some pictures and had a glass of wine in the ruins.
After the war was ended Kelly had several reunions with Bob. On 7 August 1945 they climbed the hill to ruin Trimberg, near Bad Kissingen, Germany. We took some pictures and had a glass of wine in the ruins.
After the war was ended Kelly had several reunions with Bob. On 7 August 1945 they climbed the hill to ruin Trimberg, near Bad Kissingen, Germany. We took some pictures and had a glass of wine in the ruins.
After the war was ended Kelly had several reunions with Bob. On 7 August 1945 they climbed the hill to ruin Trimberg, near Bad Kissingen, Germany. We took some pictures and had a glass of wine in the ruins.
After the war was ended Kelly had several reunions with Bob. On 7 August 1945 they climbed the hill to ruin Trimberg, near Bad Kissingen, Germany. We took some pictures and had a glass of wine in the ruins.
Photo by Professional Photographer. Etretat, France. 6 October 1945.
Sam Hermance, Manson Donaghey, Carl Fleck. Germany.