Fort DuPont World War II Memorial-Delaware City, DE
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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.
Waymark Code: WM11DH1
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2019
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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
Property Permission: Public
Location of waymark:
Sussex Avenue
Delaware City, DE USA
19706
Commemoration: U.S. Army's World War II XIII Corps
Date of Dedication: Not listed
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