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William M. Reilly Memorial

On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th. On the Museum Grounds tour.

	General Richard Montgomery J. Wallace Kelly, 1946 * Statue of Richard Montgomery * standing person, sword * inscription: 1738-1775 Native of County Dublin, Ireland General of the Continental Army Firm believer in the cause of freedom He lost his life in the American assault on Quebec in mid-Winter of 1775 * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. * 39.966650,-75.182675 [map] * Exhibits: War * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +michenermuseum.org's J. Wallace Kelly Page +wikipedia.org's Richard Montgomery page +findagrave.com's Richard Montgomery page
	General Casimir Pulaski Sidney Waugh, 1947 * Statue of Casimir Pulaski * standing person, sword, plant * inscription: 1748-1779 Native of Poland General of the Continental Army Despairing of liberty in his native land he volunteered his services to the American Patriots. Gave his life at the siege of Savannah. * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. * 39.966850,-75.182400 [map] * Exhibits: War * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +askart.com's Sidney Waugh page +wikipedia.org's Casimir Pulaski page
	General Friedrich Von Steuben Warren Wheelock, 1947 * Statue of Friedrich Von Steuben * standing person, hat, sword * inscription: 1730-1794 Native of Prussia Professional Soldier He served the cause of American Independence as Major General and Inspector General. He perfected the training and organization of the Continental Army * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. * 39.967250,-75.182900 [map] * Exhibits: War * See also: +askart.com's Warren Wheelock page +wikipedia.org's Friedrich Von Steuben page
	Marquis de Lafayette Raoul Josset, 1947 * Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette * standing person, sword * inscription: 1757-1834 Native of France Devoted and faithful to the cause of American Independence General of the Continental Army An indispensable ally of freedom * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. * 39.967025,-75.183200 [map] * Exhibits: War * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +Max Buten's picture of this piece +Another Max Buten picture of this piece +texasescapes.com's Raoul Josset page +wikipedia.org's Marquis de Lafayette page
	John Paul Jones Walker Hancock, 1957 * Statue of John Paul Jones * standing person, hat, telescope, sword * inscription: 1747-1792. Sailor and diplomat, commander of squadrons. Against desperate odds, his own ship afire and sinking, he defeated the British man-of-war Serapis and established our power upon the seas. He gave our Navy its first traditions of heroism and victory. * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. * 39.967050,-75.182625 [map] * Exhibits: War * See also: +phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Walker Hancock page +wikipedia.org's John Paul Jones page +John Paul Jones @ SeacoastNH.com
	General Nathanael Greene Lewis Iselin, Jr., 1960 * Statue of Nathanael Greene * standing person * inscription: front: 1742-1786 We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again. left: A Rhode Islander Businessman turned soldier Served with great distinction as Quartermaster General and Army Commander A trusted friend of General Washington right: His qualifications for statesmanship were not less remarkable than his military ability. -Alexander Hamilton. Second to no one in enterprise, in resource, in sound judgement, promptitude of decision, and every other military talent. -Thomas Jefferson * Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. * 39.966835,-75.182925 [map] * Exhibits: War * See also: +Smithsonian interview with Lewis Iselin +wikipedia.org's Nathanael Greene page