Fort McCoy's Commemorative Area [Image 23 of 24]

FORT MCCOY, WI, UNITED STATES

04.14.2024

Photo by Scott Sturkol                                                                                         

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

A scene inside the Fort McCoy History Center is shown April 14, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The History Center, which is part of the Fort McCoy Commemorative Area, features exhibits as well as displays of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia that tell the story of Fort McCoy since its founding in 1909. Whether it’s Maj. Gen. Robert B. McCoy’s World War I gas mask, horseshoes from the early camp stables, World War II-era uniforms, or items from the 1980 Cuban Refugee Resettlement mission, the History Center offers exhibits spanning from Fort McCoy’s earliest beginnings to the installation’s involvement in the war on terrorism. In 2022, the center also received two new additions as well. In July 2022, Alan McCoy, grandson of Maj. Gen. Robert Bruce McCoy for whom Fort McCoy is named after had visited the installation with his family members, and with him he brought a century-old artifact he’d received in the form of a wood crate that included the words stamped on it: “CAMP EMERY UPTON” and “CAMP ROBINSON.” The Commemorative Area overall consists of five World War II-era buildings set aside to help tell Fort McCoy’s unique story. These facilities are representative of the types found in the cantonment area when it was constructed in 1942. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

• Date Taken: 04.14.2024
• Date Posted: 04.29.2024 11:59
• Photo ID: 8366503
• VIRIN: 240414-A-OK556-9809
• Resolution: 2879x3837
• Size: 2.52 MB
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WI, US