Origin of the term “Quartermaster”
Derived from the Old French quartier and the Latin quartarius, the term literally means master of quarters.
The Quartermaster Museum is currently closed due to the government shutdown.
Derived from the Old French quartier and the Latin quartarius, the term literally means master of quarters.
The Quartermaster Corps joined the U.S. Army Regimental System on 13 June 1986. Army General Order #9 established the Quartermaster Regiment and named Fort Lee, Virginia as the Corps’ regimental home.
Key Quartermasters in history are listed chronologically. Members are identified by their rank, name, and a brief description of their contributions to the Quartermaster Corps.
Former members of the Quartermaster Corps include U.S. Presidents, supreme court justices, military heroes and prominent citizens. The list is far from complete.
For their valor Quartermaster soldiers have been awarded every medal this nation has allowed — including more than two dozen Medals of Honor.
Original Design of Branch Insignia was published 1896, War Department General Order #40 of 3 September 1896 authorized the sword, key, wheel and eagle as the insignia of the Quartermaster Corps.
I am Quartermaster My Story has enfolded within the history of this Nation Sustainer of Armies...
The Coat of Arms for the Quartermaster Corps was authorized by the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry effective 16 June 1994.
On the eve of World War II a trio of QM songwriters came up with an official song for the Corps: “We’re The Gang That Keeps Things Moving.” It was formally approved by The Quartermaster General in October 1941.