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Gateway National Recreation Area
Fort Hancock's Children

Children at Fort Hancock

 
Col. Corley's son and friends at birthday party at Battery Gunnison, 1965.

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Col. Corley's son and friends at birthday party at Battery Gunnison, 1965.

Hundreds of children lived at Fort Hancock in the eighty years that the Army Post was active. Here are some of their stories.

Bernard Duze, son of Post Tailor, pdf

Harry Hanna, lived on Officers' Row, pdf

Al Germaine, lived on Sgt's Row, pdf

Hank Sandlass, Sandlass Beach Club, pdf

Ruffle Bar in Jamaica Bay  

Did You Know?
Gateway National Recreation Area is mostly made up of water, making it a boater's paradise! Canoeing, kayaking, fishing and sailing are just a few of the ways to enjoy the park.

Last Updated: November 25, 2008 at 14:13 EST