About the Delaware Chapter

The Delaware Chapter is a chartered chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars. We seek and welcome all current, former and retired officers of the Uniformed Services, as well as spouses, and children of current and former officers. For names and contact information click on "Command and Staff" in the Menu. Persons who would like to be involved in furthering our mission yet are not an officer or family member of an officer who served in one of the branches of the United States armed services, may be designated a "Patriot", making them an official affiliate of the Delaware Chapter. Patriots do not pay National or Chapter dues. 

Chapter meetings are normally held at the Delaware Military Museum located at First Regiment Road, Wilmington, DE. Meetings are in the months of August, October, January, April and June. Meetings start with a social at 11:30 and lunch at 12:00. The agenda includes: fellowship, lunch, a short business meeting, and a guest speaker. Speakers provide interesting and informative presentations on subjects of patriotic education; military and US history; civic and world events. The Chapter members and guests gather for a Holiday party in December and a picnic and/or field trip in the summer.  On July 16, Companions ad guests visited Civil War POW Fort Delaware. Former President of the Fort Delaware Society, Kay Keenan provided a personalized tour. Afterword, attendees gathered for lunch at Crabby Dicks restaurant. 

The Chapter provides awards to Junior and Senior ROTC, Civil Air Patrol Cadets, Sea Cadets, Scouts, and persons who have performed noteworthy civic deeds that are in accord with the Orders Preamble. Focus areas also include veteran outreach, youth leadership and patriotic education, establishment and support of memorials, and promotion of law and order.  We also endeavor to partner with and provide mutual support to other organizations with similar interests . 

Staff meetings are held at the Delaware Military Museum during the months of March, May, July, September, and November from 11:00 to 1:30, unless otherwise announced. All Companions are most welcome to attend. For questions call Carl Witte at 610-742-0560.