The Vancouver Barracks, Proving Ground for Generals Speaker: Jeff Davis The Vancouver Barracks was established in 1849, and was open as a military post until the new millennium. In the 150+ years of history, many young officers served at the Vancouver Barracks, and later rose to the rank of general. Jeff Davis will focus on […]
C-4 Does Not Float Speaker: Timothy Shotwell Retired Master Sergeant Timothy Shotwell served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves for over 30 years, serving from the Vietnam War to the Global War on Terrorism. He will share many tales, some amusing, some not so amusing relating to his military experiences. The presentation will last […]
The M1917 Army Ambulance Presented by MSG Jack Giesen, USAR Retired Over the past year, the Vancouver Barracks Military Association has constructed a replica of the Model 1917, US Army Ambulance, as part of their commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of World War I. This talk will be the public unveiling of the completed ambulance. […]
On May 9th the VBMA will unveil the M1917 Ambulance that they have been working to recreate on a Model-T Chassis. The unveiling will be at the Marshall House in Vancouver Washington. Click here to read the Columbian newspaper article about the project.
The Other Spanish American War Speaker: James Moody Many people associate the Spanish American War with Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders charging up San Juan Hill, in Cuba. Fewer people know that the Spanish American War was fought in the Western Pacific, in places like Guam, and the Philippines. Local historian James Moody knows […]
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Buffalo Soldiers at the Vancouver Barracks In the late 1890s, and in World War II, African American soldiers, sometimes called Buffalo Soldiers served at the Vancouver Barracks. Mr. Wilson Keller, who is working on his Boy Scout Eagle project will talk about an interpretive sign about the Buffalo Soldiers, he is helping design and have […]
In the late 1890s, and in World War II, African American soldiers, sometimes called Buffalo Soldiers served at the Vancouver Barracks. Mr. Wilson Keller, who is working on his Boy Scout Eagle project will talk about an interpretive sign about the Buffalo Soldiers, he is helping design and have installed at the Vancouver Barracks. Retired […]
Dr. Mary Walker: Hero, Surgeon, Trailblazer Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 6:30 pm General O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver The Trust is excited to host the Vancouver Barracks Military Association's 2023 military history talk series. Join us for this fascinating discussion with speaker Michelle Marra, a descendant of Dr. Walker. Since it was created […]