Headquarters, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, U. S. Army
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The splendid natural harbor of Hampton Roads served the nation as a military port of embarkation in the Spanish American War and two World Wars. In World War 1, headquarters were set up at Newport News on July 11, 1917, and vast shipments of troops and materiel were processed.
Waymark Code: WM12724
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2020
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Headquarters, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, U. S. Army-The splendid natural harbor of Hampton Roads served the nation as a military port of embarkation in the Spanish American War and two World Wars. In World War 1, headquarters were set up at Newport News on July 11, 1917, and vast shipments of troops and materiel were processed. During World War II 1,687,000 people passed through here from June 15, 1942, to Sept. 1, 1945.
Marker Title: Headquarters, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, U. S. Army
Marker Location: intersection of West Avenue and 25th Street, Newport News VA 23607
County or Independent City: Newport News
Marker Program Sponsor: Newport News Historical Committee.
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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