Signal Corps Switchboards
The Whizzer was a popular alterternative to vehicles during the gas rationing days of WWII. This Whizzer belongs to Chris Davis of "Kilroys Homefront Commandos."
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2008, FortMiles.org Civil Defense played a vital role on the homefront, and Fort Miles was no exception. "Kilroy's Homefront Commando's" brings the CD story to life during our event weekends.
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2008, FortMiles.org Joe Fencl (left) and Chad Phillips (right) pose for a photo during the April 2008 event. When it comes to battery communication, Joe, Chad, and the rest of the 33rd Signal Construction Battalion keep the lines open.
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2008, FortMiles.org Chris Davis cruises by on his 3 wheeled military scooter, nicknamed "Ralph."
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2008, FortMiles.org MPs prepare to post the colors on the morning of the April 2008 event.
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2008, FortMiles.org Raising the colors on the morning of the April 2008 event.
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2008, FortMiles.org Members of the 261st Coast Artillery form up on the company street for morning inspection and briefing.
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2008, FortMiles.org Members of the 261st Coast Artillery form up on the company street for morning inspection and briefing.
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2008, FortMiles.org Members of the 261st Coast Artillery form up on the company street for morning inspection and briefing.
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2008, FortMiles.org The guidon of the 261st Coast Artillery is displayed at the administrative entrance of the barracks.
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2008, FortMiles.org S/Sgt. Rob Riley (center) and Sgt. Jason Garver prepare a charge for firing while 2nd Lt. Lee McDaniel, Ordnance Officer (left) looks on.
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2008, FortMiles.org A lucky civilian on post during the event prepares to fire the 3-inch gun. Pvt. Art Ellison (seated, left) covers his ears in preparation for the shot. Sgt. Jason Garver (center) and S/Sgt. Rob Riley (right) instruct the guest on the operation of the firing mechanism.
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2008, FortMiles.org A lucky civilian on post during the event prepares to fire the 3-inch gun. Pvt. Art Ellison (seated, left) covers his ears in preparation for the shot. S/Sgt. Rob Riley (right) looks on.
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Crews orient the 3-inch gun to the proper azimuth and elevation settings as ordered by the crew chief.
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2008, FortMiles.org Horace Knowles, a veteran of Fort Miles and the 261st Coast Artillery shares his story with a camera crew from Cape Henlopen High School.
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2008, FortMiles.org Horace Knowles, a veteran of Fort Miles and the 261st Coast Artillery shares his story with a camera crew from Cape Henlopen High School. S/Sgt. Ralph Lee (far left), Sara Baker, ARC & Kate Frey, ARC (center), and 1st Lt. Ian Parker, XO (behind Knowles) listen to Horace's stories.
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2008, FortMiles.org This jeep belongs to John Zistl, T/Sgt USAAF. He represents the local Army Air Field in Dover during WWII.
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2008, FortMiles.org Members of the tactical team set out to approach and enemy position during a combat demonstration.
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2008, FortMiles.org Our younger visitors enjoy having their pictures taken in this cockpit mockup brought in by member John Zistl.
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2008, FortMiles.org The primary source of news and entertainment - the radio - was always on in the rec room accoriding to our veterans.
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2008, FortMiles.org This 3 wheeled scooter, belonging to Jim Davis, was one of only a few made for the US Army in WWII.
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2008, FortMiles.org Switchboards such as these kept communications open between the many different fire control elements of Fort Miles.
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2008, FortMiles.org Switchboards such as these kept communications open between the many different fire control elements of Fort Miles.
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2008, FortMiles.org Troops rush for cover upon taking fire in a tactical training simulation.
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2008, FortMiles.org Troops enter a building to take cover upon taking fire from an enemy position during a combat training simulation.
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2008, FortMiles.org Troops take cover in a building after taking fire from an enemy position during a tactical training simulation.
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2008, FortMiles.org Troops advance on an enemy position during a combat training simulation.
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2008, FortMiles.org A rifleman returns fire on the advancing squad.
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2008, FortMiles.org Before barracks were built at Fort Miles, soldiers slept in tents much like this one.
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The Whizzer was a popular alterternative to vehicles during the gas rationing days of WWII. This Whizzer belongs to Chris Davis of "Kilroys Homefront Commandos."
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