Beginning in 1912 the Quartermaster Department became the Quartermaster Corps, with a new way of operating. For the first time the Army recognized that trained Soldiers were required to support military operations, especially in combat or overseas situations.
The Quartermaster Corps traces its origins to 16 June 1775. Two days after Congress authorized the Continental Army it also authorized a Quartermaster General and his deputy, in recognition of the need for logistical support to the new Army.
The intent of this webpage is to provide a short overview of significant historical events in Army Quartermaster history.
The office of the Quartermaster General was established by resolution of the Continental Congress on 16 June 1775, but the position was not filled until 14 August 1775.
Described is a brief history of how the missions and functions of the Army Quartermaster have evolved.
Quartermaster Corps' historical moments throughout the years, listed by the calendar week they happened. Learn more about every occurrence, each with its own unique “Quote of the Week”.
In June 1986, the Quartermaster Corps Regiment was established, which placed the Quartermaster Corps under the US Army Regimental System, creating the Regimental Command Sergeant Major.
The 4009th was a Negro unit. They went into action in the early days in Normandy and stuck with it through the first hellish weeks in that sector. They inaugurated the now-famous Red Ball truck highway. They were trapped in the Ardennes offensive and helped reduce the Ruhr pocket.
An overview of Black Quartermaster, Transportation, Air Defense, Medical, Chemical and Engineer units that were involved in combat during World War Two.
Army Quartermaster support to the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.
Experiences of a QM officer detailed to pack and return art looted by the Nazis in World War II.
The Jeffersonville Quartermaster Intermediate Depot had its first beginning in the early days of the Civil War, near its present location.
Mifflin Hall was dedicated in the name of Major General Thomas Mifflin who on 14 August 1775, was selected by General Washington as the Continental Army’s first Quartermaster General.
