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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOP8_dedicated-to-all-american-ex-prisoners-of-war_Fort-Meade-MD.html
We exist to help those who cannot help themselves
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCYV_tipton-army-airfield_Fort-Meade-MD.html
Named for Marylander Colonel William D. Tipton, Tipton Army Airfield was constructed in 1960 to replace a smaller airstrip operating since 1938 near the present Post Exchange and Commissary complex. COL Tipton served in both World Wars. During …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCYU_the-tank-school-and-tank-corps_Fort-Meade-MD.html
When Great Britain introduced tank warfare to the battlefields of World War I, the face of battle changed forever. By providing support to infantry attacks, the usefulness of tanks was proven. For this reason, on January 26, 1918, Brigadier Genera…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCYT_school-for-bakers-and-cooks_Fort-Meade-MD.html
In compliance with instructions contained in a letter from Adjutant General of the Army, dated March 17, 1924, a School for Bakers and Cooks was established at Camp Meade in April of that year. Throughout its existence at the post, the school's mi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCYR_e-russell-allen_Fort-Meade-MD.html
Project Engineer for Cantonment 1940-1941. In commemoration of his unfaltering loyalty & inspiring leadership.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCYP_post-hospital_Fort-Meade-MD.html
When Camp Meade was established in 1917, a detachment of the Medical Department of the Army was one of the first organizations to report for duty. The original hospital occupied a large group of frame buildings in the northwest area of the camp (n…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCYM_maj-gen-ralph-h-van-deman_Fort-Meade-MD.html
In honored memory of Maj. Gen. Ralph H. Van Deman, father of modern U.S. Military Intelligence. Born September 3, 1865. Died January 22, 1952. On the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Corps of Intelligence Police - the U.S. Army's first c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCYD_hodges-hall_Fort-Meade-MD.html
In 1934, Hodges Hall was built as the post headquarters. From its position on the south end of the post parade ground, it offered an impressive view of events. The design of the building mirrors the central block of Doughoregan Manor, the home of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCXG_chapultepec-avenue_Fort-Meade-MD.html
Named in honor of the officers and men of the Third Cavalry who captured the Castle of Chapultepec, Mexico, 1847 "Brave Rifles - Veterans" - Winfield Scott, General, U.S. Army Placed here by the officers and men of the Third Armored Cavalry …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCXD_cavalry-area_Fort-Meade-MD.html
As the Cold War intensified in the late 1940s, security of the nation's Capital became a major concern of Defense Department planners. To protect the Capital, a ring of conventional and nuclear weapons was established around Washington, D.C. As pa…
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