World War II at Fort Hancock

The high water mark

World War II saw Fort Hancock's peacetime population of approximately 800 swell tenfold, to approximately 8,000 by 1945. Below are the stories of some of those who served both in the military and civilians who lived or worked at the Fort during the war years.

 

Oral Histories of Life at Fort Hancock During World War II

Loading results...

    Last updated: September 6, 2018

    Park footer

    Contact Info

    Mailing Address:

    210 New York Avenue
    Staten Island, NY 10305

    Phone:

    718 354-4606

    Contact Us