Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
June 1975
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2009
1. June 1975 Marker
Inscription.
June 1975. . To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States Army on 14 June 1975 and the 150th anniversary of Fort Hamilton on 11 June 1975, this plaque is dedicated. We ask our successors to hold an appropriate observance in June 2025 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Fort Hamilton and 250th anniversary of the United States Army., In June 1975 the following commands were at Fort Hamilton or its subordinate installations.
. USA Garrison Troops 818th Hospital Center (Army Reserve) , Armed Forces Examination Sta. 353d Civil Affairs Area (Army Reserve) , New York District Recruiting Command Armed Forces Police Detachment , USA Criminal Investigation Detch. USA Health Clinic , 563d Military Police Company Fort Totten, Queens , 26th Army Band Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island , USA Communications Detch. Bellmore Depot, Long Island , 902d Military Intelligence Detch. Fort Tilden, Queens , 77th Army Reserve Command Fort Hancock, N.J. ,
411th Engineer Brigade (Army Reserve) , . In Sept. 1974, the USA Chaplain Center and School moved from Fort Hamilton to Fort Wadsworth. Army Air Defense units were inactivated around New York City and Forts Tilden and Hancock were in the process of being turned over to Dept. of the Interior for inclusion in the Gateway National Recreation Area. The Fort Hamilton Command reported to USA Forces Command located at Fort McPherson, Georgia. General Fred C. Weyand was Chief of Staff of the United States Army.,
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States Army on 14 June 1975 and the 150th anniversary of Fort Hamilton on 11 June 1975, this plaque is dedicated. We ask our successors to hold an appropriate observance in June 2025 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Fort Hamilton and 250th anniversary of the United States Army.
In June 1975 the following commands were at Fort Hamilton or its subordinate installations.
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USA Garrison Troops 818th Hospital Center (Army Reserve) Armed Forces Examination Sta. 353d Civil Affairs Area (Army Reserve) New York District Recruiting Command Armed Forces Police Detachment USA Criminal Investigation Detch. USA Health Clinic 563d Military Police Company Fort Totten, Queens 26th Army Band Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island USA Communications Detch. Bellmore Depot, Long Island 902d Military Intelligence Detch. Fort Tilden, Queens 77th Army Reserve Command Fort Hancock, N.J.
411th Engineer Brigade (Army Reserve) * * * *
In Sept. 1974, the USA Chaplain Center and School moved from Fort Hamilton to Fort Wadsworth. Army Air Defense units were inactivated around New York City and Forts Tilden and Hancock were in the process of being turned over to Dept. of the Interior for inclusion in the Gateway National Recreation
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Area. The Fort Hamilton Command reported to USA Forces Command located at Fort McPherson, Georgia. General Fred C. Weyand was Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
Angelo Perri Colonel, Infantry Commanding 1975
Erected 1975.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1975.
Location. 40° 36.56′ N, 74° 1.959′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Hamilton. Marker is on Sheridan Loop, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the grounds of Fort Hamilton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11218, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The June 1975 marker is one of three found at this location.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2009
4. Fort Hamilton Country Club
The marker is at the top of the stairs, near the entrance to the Fort Hamilton Country Club.
via HDC, unknown
5. Fort Hamilton Officers’ Club (Casemate Fort)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,209 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on January 29, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.