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Fort DuPont World War II Memorial

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2019

1. Fort DuPont World War II Memorial

Inscription. The U.S Army’s World War II XIII Corps (Dec ’42-Sept ’45) stationed its headquarters at Ft. DuPont (May ’43-June’44) prior to transferring to Eto. XIII Corps troops reached the Elbe River, near Tangermunde, Germany, in April 1945, the closest that the American Forces came to Berlin, about 50 miles, prior to VE-Day.

Commanders:
(Dec’42-Nov’43) Maj. Gen. Emil F. Reinhardt
(Dec ’43-Sept ’45) Lt. Gen. Alvan C. Gillem Jr. Presented by XIII Corps Association 26 September 1992

Erected 1992 by XIII Corps Association.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 34.35′ N, 75° 35.118′ W. Marker was in Delaware City, Delaware, in New Castle County. Memorial was on Sussex Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Delaware City DE 19706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Parade Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Post Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Constructed by First Engineers (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Post Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commanding Officer Quarters (about 400 feet away); Officers Row (about 500 feet away); Floated Across The River (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware City.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2019

2. Fort DuPont World War II Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.