Fort Ord

Images of America: California

by Harold E. Raugh Jr.

From its establishment during World War I to its closure at the end of the Cold War, the Army installation best known as Fort Ord made a significant contribution to our national defense. Founded as a training area for Presidio of Monterey troops in 1917, Fort Ord covered more than 28,000 acres near the city of Monterey in its heyday. The local topography made it ideal as an infantry training center, and this was its primary mission throughout much of the 20th century. Most recently, Fort Ord was home to the 7th Infantry Division (Light), which was inactivated in 1993. In September 1994, Fort Ord closed its gates and became a part of military history.

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 22, 2004

Reviews

[GREG J NELSON · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative book.

Went through basic training at Ft Ord in 1972. Retired the same year it closed. Stopped by the main gate a few years ago. Still remember going through it that first night. Wondering what was to come.