Section 7. Corporal Charles E. Kelly Interchange.
(a) Findings.--
(1) On September 13, 1943, near Altavilla, Italy,
Corporal Kelly voluntarily joined a patrol that located and
neutralized enemy machine gun positions.
(2) Later Corporal Kelly again voluntarily traversed
more than a mile through enemy-held territory to gather
information about enemy placements.
(3) The following day Corporal Kelly positioned himself
in a storehouse window and rained effective fire on the enemy
throughout the day. When the position was about to be
overrun, Corporal Kelly voluntarily maintained his position,
using mortars to hold the enemy at bay while the remainder of
his detachment withdrew.
(4) As the detachment moved out, Corporal Kelly was
observed deliberately loading and firing a rocket launcher
from the window. He was successful in covering the withdrawal
of the unit and later in joining his own organization.
(5) Corporal Kelly's fighting determination and
intrepidity in battle exemplify the highest traditions of the
United States Armed Forces.
(6) The United States Army Base at Oakdale is named for
Kelly, and he is buried in the Highwood Cemetery on Brighton
Road in Pittsburgh.
(b) Designation authorized.--The half interchange, including only westbound off and eastbound on movements, with Second Avenue in the City of Pittsburgh is hereby designated and shall hereafter be known as the Corporal Charles E. Kelly Interchange in recognition of the Medal of Honor recipient.
(c) Signs.--The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission shall erect appropriate signs at the interchange displaying the designation under subsection (b).