General Patton Memorial Museum
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The General George S. Patton Memorial Museum, in Chiriaco Summit, California, is a museum erected in tribute to General George S. Patton on the site of the entrance of Camp Young, part of the Desert Training Center of World War II. generalpattonmuseum.org
The General Patton Memorial Museum wishes everyone Happy New Year! 2026!!!
January 1, 2026 at 11:26 PM
The General Patton Memorial Museum wishes everyone Happy New Year! 2026!!!
Veteran of the Day: John W. Carson, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
January 1, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Veteran of the Day: John W. Carson, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
January 1st, 1942
January 1, 2026 at 11:25 PM
January 1st, 1942
What happened on this day in WW2? January 1st: In 1945, in Operation Bodenplatte, 900 Luftwaffe aircraft strafe Allied airfields in France and Belgium, destroying 465 aircraft but losing 234 with an irreplaceable loss of experienced pilots.
January 1, 2026 at 11:24 PM
What happened on this day in WW2? January 1st: In 1945, in Operation Bodenplatte, 900 Luftwaffe aircraft strafe Allied airfields in France and Belgium, destroying 465 aircraft but losing 234 with an irreplaceable loss of experienced pilots.
The General Patton Memorial Museum wishes everyone a Happy New Year!!!
December 31, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The General Patton Memorial Museum wishes everyone a Happy New Year!!!
Immerse yourself in the rich history of General George S. Patton, Jr, the Desert Training Center and World War II at the General Patton Memorial Museum.
December 31, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Immerse yourself in the rich history of General George S. Patton, Jr, the Desert Training Center and World War II at the General Patton Memorial Museum.
Veteran of the Day: Eugene T. Carson, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
December 31, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Veteran of the Day: Eugene T. Carson, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
December 31st, 1944(Starting 1/1/26, I will start sharing New York Times front page war news from 1942.)
December 31, 2025 at 11:28 PM
December 31st, 1944(Starting 1/1/26, I will start sharing New York Times front page war news from 1942.)
What happened on this day in WW2? December 31st: In 1939, Finnish 9th Division secures Suomussalmi, Finland, after the Soviets retreat. Britain bans sirens and horns for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
December 31, 2025 at 11:27 PM
What happened on this day in WW2? December 31st: In 1939, Finnish 9th Division secures Suomussalmi, Finland, after the Soviets retreat. Britain bans sirens and horns for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
AUSTRIA - AUGUST 22: The General Patton On A Horse For Hirohito In Austria 1945 (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
December 31, 2025 at 3:17 AM
AUSTRIA - AUGUST 22: The General Patton On A Horse For Hirohito In Austria 1945 (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
(Original Caption) Col. George Patton sails over the Engineer's Jump on Hukupu at the 15th Annual West Point Horse Show, held June 6th at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Colonel Patton, riding on the Ft. Meyer, Virginia team, won the individual military championship class at the show.
December 31, 2025 at 3:17 AM
(Original Caption) Col. George Patton sails over the Engineer's Jump on Hukupu at the 15th Annual West Point Horse Show, held June 6th at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Colonel Patton, riding on the Ft. Meyer, Virginia team, won the individual military championship class at the show.
(Original Caption) 6/5/1933- Colonel George S. Patton with his blue ribbon winner "Hukupu" after it was judged the military jumping champion of the West Point Horse Show.
December 31, 2025 at 3:15 AM
(Original Caption) 6/5/1933- Colonel George S. Patton with his blue ribbon winner "Hukupu" after it was judged the military jumping champion of the West Point Horse Show.
Veteran of the Day: Landon H. Brent, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
December 31, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Veteran of the Day: Landon H. Brent, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
December 30th, 1944
December 31, 2025 at 3:14 AM
December 30th, 1944
What happened on this day in WW2? December 30th: In 1944, Germans attack Bastogne, Belgium, but US forces hold firm. Second of two German spies (Erich Gimpel) who landed in Maine by U-boat on November 29 is arrested by the FBI in New York City; William Colepaugh had turned himself in on December 26.
December 31, 2025 at 3:14 AM
What happened on this day in WW2? December 30th: In 1944, Germans attack Bastogne, Belgium, but US forces hold firm. Second of two German spies (Erich Gimpel) who landed in Maine by U-boat on November 29 is arrested by the FBI in New York City; William Colepaugh had turned himself in on December 26.
Photo of General Patton sometime between Sept. 19, 1940 to Jan. 18th, 1942 from the General Patton Memorial Museum Photo Collection.
December 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Photo of General Patton sometime between Sept. 19, 1940 to Jan. 18th, 1942 from the General Patton Memorial Museum Photo Collection.
Photo of General Patton & his dog on an unknown date from the General Patton Memorial Museum Photo Collection.
December 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Photo of General Patton & his dog on an unknown date from the General Patton Memorial Museum Photo Collection.
Photo of General Patton and Captain Jemison on Sept. 14th, 1944 from the General Patton Memorial Museum Photo Collection.
December 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Photo of General Patton and Captain Jemison on Sept. 14th, 1944 from the General Patton Memorial Museum Photo Collection.
Veteran of the Day: Eugene T. Carson, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
December 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Veteran of the Day: Eugene T. Carson, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
December 29th, 1944
December 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
December 29th, 1944