Fort Whipple, Arizona, and Fort Whipple, Virginia.

Brevet Major General Amiel Weeks Whipple

Memorial Day (celebrated this weekend in the United States to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces) is probably an appropriate time to mention Amiel Weeks Whipple, one of the many Whipples who served in the armed forces of the United States. May 7 of this year (2013) was the 150th anniversary of his death. Amiel died at the Battle of Chancellorsville while defending Washington, D.C. during the American Civil War (1861-1865).

At least two military forts have borne his name. A recent article was published by The Daily Courier (Prescott, Arizona), discussing the Fort Whipple in that vicinity: "Bullets, bayonets and beyond: Fort Whipple takes a trip back in time for Armed Forces Day." (The 150th anniversary of the founding of Arizona's Fort Whipple will be on May 13, 2014.)

Present-day Fort Myer, Virginia, was originally known as Fort Whipple until its name change in 1881.

We express our appreciation to the numerous soldiers who have sacrificed their time, health, and lives in the defense of country. THANK YOU!

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