The story
On January 23rd, Brigadier General Jay W. McKelvie assumed command of the Division, and in March the unit moved to its staging area at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. There followed a brief period of final physical checkups, issue of clothing and supplies and last minute changes.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.