Portfolio / Kesternich

Honors

Memorials to Kelley have been constructed at the sites of both the new and old Keyser High School. Read more…         In remembrance of Sgt. Ed Kelley, the J. Edward Kelley Society was established at Keyser High School in 1946.  The award is presented to an outstanding male student-athlete in each year’s

Kesternich, Modern Day

Visit the modern city of Kesternich and the ruins that have since been rebuilt.

Medal of Honor

Jonah Edward Kelley's Medal of Honor & its history.

The Battle for Kesternich

The 78th Lighting Division & its history.

Jonah’s Place of Death

Dack's search for Kelley's story & place of death.

Kelley Barracks Army Base

US Army Base, Kelley Barracks, named after Kelley in 1949.

Personal Belongings

Kelley's last items from war. Some stripped away and returned.