Red Lion Hundred in Delaware City in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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 This memorial has been replaced by another memorial nearby.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

Regionally, this memorial was in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia.

It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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

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(within shouting distance of 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 May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 18 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.