In January 1918, a temporary aviation camp was established near the intersection of Olmos and McCullough Avenues for the training of Observation Balloon Companies. It was named in honor of John Wise, a balloonist who produced the Army’s first . . . — — Map (db m308824) HM
Cannon have been on display at the Tower since about 1895. These two cannon are copies of the M-1841 6-pounder Field Howitzers. The M-1841 could fire a 3.67″ diameter solid shot to a range of 1,500 yards.
The Tower is 90 feet tall and . . . — — Map (db m308814) HM
Dwight David Eisenhower (1890–1969) occupied these quarters in 1941 as a colonel and brigadier general. The most renowned of the West Point class of generals (1915), General Eisenhower went on to lead the African invasion and become General of . . . — — Map (db m308787) HM
The Quadrangle, a scaled-down version of Jeffersonville Depot in Indiana, was begun in 1876 and originally served as a Quartermaster Depot and Headquarters for the Department of Texas. Designed as a fortress-like building with both one and two . . . — — Map (db m31802) HM
Walter Krueger (1881–1967) occupied these quarters 1939–41 as a major general commanding the Second Division. A great tactician of the U.S. Army, authority on strategy and American history, he rose through the ranks from private to general in 47 . . . — — Map (db m308790) HM
Adoption of the 3" field gun in 1902 gave the US Army its first rapid fire, breechloading gun with a hydrospring recoil system capable of indirect fire. The complete gun section included the gun and a caisson with 70 rounds of fixed ammunition. . . . — — Map (db m31613) HM
Based on a German design and used in Infantry and Antitank Platoons starting in 1939. Prime mover was 1/4 ton truck (Jeep). By 1941, the M-3 was no longer effective against German tanks in service. It saw widespread use in the Pacific as an . . . — — Map (db m308827) HM
The half-track chassis provided both good on-road performance and crosscountry mobility. First used in the 1941 maneuvers in Louisiana, the M-3 series was produced as a personnel carrier, artillery and tank destroyer prime mover and gun platform . . . — — Map (db m308826) HM
Standardized in 1939 as a high speed scout vehicle in the divisional reconnaissance troop armored calvary and tank destroyer units. Also produced as a carrier for the 4.2″ mortar. The scout car was used by the US Army. Than transferred to . . . — — Map (db m308829) HM
Introduced in 1953 as part of a "family" of tank designs. The elliptical hull and turret provided greater armor protection while the M-41 90mm gun increased offensive power. Variants of the M-48 series saw service in Europe, the Middle East and . . . — — Map (db m31804) HM
When a larger caliber antitank gun was needed to defeat the German tanks, the Army mounted a high-velocity 3″ antiaircraft gun on the carriage of the M-2 105mm howitzer, adding a shield to protect the crew. The M-5 was used in towed Tank . . . — — Map (db m308801) HM
Based on the German M18/40 Light Field Howitzer used in World War II. This gun was probably sold to Iran, then captured by Iraq in the Iran-Iraq War. It was damaged in a firefight with US forces in February 1991 north of Kuwait City and abandoned. . . . — — Map (db m31688) HM
Introduced in 1953 to provide armor protected mobility to infantry squad operating with tanks. Variants included cargo carrier, ambulance, mortar carrier and reconnaissance vehicle.
Weight • 42,000 lb
Crew • 12
Made by • Ford Motor Co. . . . — — Map (db m31810) HM
Type adopted in 1941 for use in the Field Artillery Battalions of the Infantry Divisions. Prime mover was a 2-1/2 ton truck ora halftrack. More than 8,500 were built during by the end of the Korean War and almost 3,000 more were built since then. . . . — — Map (db m308828) HM
William Mitchell (1879–1936), probably the most controversial military figure of the twentieth century, occupied these quarters in 1925 immediately before his sensational court-martial. Brigadier General “Billy” Mitchell, champion of air power, . . . — — Map (db m308794) HM
Donated from the Brazilian Army and dedicated in recognition of the 80th Anniversary of Operation Encore and the seizure of the Monte della Torraccia–Monte Castello line.
On February 21, 1945, the Fifth Army, encompassing the Brazilian . . . — — Map (db m308817) HM WM
In March, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson ordered General John J. Pershing to lead an expedition into Mexico to punish Pancho Villa, the Mexican revolutionary whose troops crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and attacked the town of Columbus, New . . . — — Map (db m85539) HM
The Quadrangle, a scaled-down version of the Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot in Indiana was begun in 1876 and originally served as a Quartermaster Depot and Headquarters for the Department of Texas. Designed as an open quadrangle with a . . . — — Map (db m308780) HM
After the Army arrived in San Antonio in 1845, facilities were established in San Antonio to command and support military operations in Texas. Headquarters for the Department of Texas was in the Vance Building. The Quartermaster Depot was in the . . . — — Map (db m308810) HM
Selected second most historic tree in the area in 1976 by the San Antonio Bicentennial Committee. This tree occupied Government Hill when the Army established the Quartermaster Depot here. Like the oak, the post has grown and developed, sinking . . . — — Map (db m308822) HM
The Quadrangle originally designed as a QM Depot, was erected under Act of Congress in A.D. 1876–1878. On 22 Dec. 1879, the QM Depot moved from the Alamo, San Antonio, into its new quarters in the Quadrangle.
2nd Plaque
The . . . — — Map (db m308816) HM
This arched gateway through the south side of the Quadrangle was the main entrance. The doorway on the east side leads upstairs to the office area. One scene in the motion picture, WINGS!, was filmed in the doorway. Three bronze plaques are . . . — — Map (db m308809) HM
This brick wall, built circa 1890, replaced the original wood fence which enclosed the corrals, stables and wagon parks for the quartermaster depot in The Quandrangle. The two nearby buildings served as blacksmith and wheelright shops. — — Map (db m85540) HM
Named in honor of
Lt. Col. William Barret Travis
Born: 9 Aug. 1809 Died: 6 Mar. 1836
As commander of the Alamo garrison, Travis answered Santa Anna’s demand for surrender with a cannon shot. Telling his men he intended to . . . — — Map (db m308796) HM
Provided airmobile transport of troops and equipment. Could carry 7 passengers, three litter patients or 2,400 lbs of cargo internally. Also produced in gunship variant.
Weight: 4,600 lb
Crew: 2
Made by: Bell Helicopter (1962)
Cruise . . . — — Map (db m308802) HM
The original tank in the tower was filled with water pumped from the Acequia Madre at the western edge of the post. In addition, there were two underground cisterns filled by collecting the runoff from the metal roof. Three elevated metal tanks . . . — — Map (db m308820) HM
Erected in honor of the officers and men of the Wisconsin National Guard, stationed at Camp Wilson, Texas.
1916–1917
Total troops, 5038
Dedicated June 29, 1966 — — Map (db m308786) WM
