tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35420274.post6864638948995315254..comments2023-10-25T04:47:17.690-07:00Comments on Viewpoints: Col. Albert G. Kelly, 1892-1944Mark Kelly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02606490605499065257noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35420274.post-86191454275191405842011-11-26T21:06:42.337-08:002011-11-26T21:06:42.337-08:00I would LOVE to get a copy of that photo!! Can yo...I would LOVE to get a copy of that photo!! Can you get a good quality scan of it done and e-mail it to me? If the file is too large to e-mail (usually over 5MB or so, give or take) I can send you a link to upload it to me.<br /><br />My e-mail is mark@markkellyhall.com<br /><br />Thanks so much if you can!<br /><br />MarkMark Kelly Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606490605499065257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35420274.post-60481998732208968422011-11-24T15:57:31.197-08:002011-11-24T15:57:31.197-08:00I have a copy of a photograph taken (I think) in t...I have a copy of a photograph taken (I think) in the spring of 1946 in Germany. It's a sign that reads:<br /><br /><br />KELLY MEMORIAL PARK<br />In memory of ...<br />COL. ALBERT G. KELLY<br />CHIEF OF STAFF<br />9th ARMORED DIVISION<br />UNITED STATES ARMY<br /><br />Died in England<br />SEPTEMBER 19, 1944<br /><br />At the top of the sign is a bust of someone wearing a helmet.<br /><br />My understanding from the gentleman that took the photograph is that this was a recreational area for Army personel in the area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35420274.post-69179661397786980872009-09-18T19:47:14.591-07:002009-09-18T19:47:14.591-07:00To get a feeling for the logistics and all out eff...To get a feeling for the logistics and all out effort it took to launch the invasions, have a look at the books "An Army at Dawn" and "The Day of the Battle" by Rick Atkinson. He won a Pulitzer for his works about the Allied forces that landed in North Africa in 1942. We owe much to those who raised their hands in oaths of service, not knowing what their destination was or if they would ever make it home. Total commitment, total sacrifice.Cartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968169953970769483noreply@blogger.com