A Golden Anniversary of the Armor Force

Photos on this page by John Koger At Fort Knox's 50th Anniversary celebration of the founding of the Armor Force, on July 10, soldiers, their families, and many World War II vets joined thousands of visitors for a day of commemoration, including a firepower demonstration at St. Wth Range, dedication of the Armor Memorial Park next to the Patton Museum, and a reenactment battle at Keyes Park. I" I ' I '

An MlAl slides into a turn at St. Vith Range as hundreds of shutters click. Below, a German Hetzer tank destroyer moves into "battle". Late in the hot, humid afternoon, the dedication was a quieter affair. ARMOR - September-October 7990 77 At St. Vith Range: Mobility and Firepower a Photo: John Kogei 4 The Way It Was...

I A Place of Honor Photos: John Koaei MG Thomas C. Foley welcomes veterans and visitors to the dedication of the Armor Memorial Park, adjacent to the Patton Museum. Behind him is the new monument honoring Armor soldiers and veterans in Armor, Cavalry, Tank Destroyer, and Marine units. At right, COL H. H. D. Heiberg, guest speaker for the dedication. The ceremony closed with a parade of historic vehicles from the Patton Museum collection. ARMOR - September-October 7990 79