Middlesex Township near Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

World War II Core Area

Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012

1. World War II Core Area Marker

Inscription. The massive Army buildup at the beginning of World War II brought together millions of American civilians from all walks of life. After induction, new recruits were assigned to a unit, usually a company in a regiment, and issued uniforms and equipment. The company area of barracks buildings, orderly and supply rooms and mess halls became the center of their lives. The very open nature of Army life forced soldiers to give up much of their individual identities and become effective unit members. Military training eventually transformed groups of individuals into cohesive fighting forces that defeated Axis armies on battlefields throughout the world. Comradeship begun in training and forged in battle often lasted a lifetime.

Erected by U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.

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

Location. 40° 12.34′ N, 77° 9.567′ W. Marker is near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in Middlesex Township. It can be reached from Army Heritage Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Induction Centers (a few steps from this marker); Reception Centers (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Sergeant Frederick A. Counsel (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Winter Cabins (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Cabins (within shouting distance of this marker); Integrity (within shouting distance of this marker); Pine Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); A New German Offender: The PAK 43/41 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Army Introduces a Heavyweight: The 3-Inch Antitank Gun M5/M6 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Sergeant Michael A. Mira (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Kady Brownell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Colonel Peter R. Mansoor (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); They Called Them "Hellcats" (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

The Core Area display image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012

2. The Core Area display

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.