13th Replacement Depot

The **13th Replacement Depot** was a key administrative unit of the United States Army during World War II. Its primary mission was to receive, process, and assign replacement personnel to combat and support units in the European Theater of Operations. The depot played a crucial role in maintaining the fighting strength of front-line divisions by efficiently managing the flow of soldiers arriving from the United States and rear areas. Operating in locations such as France and Germany after D-Day, the 13th Replacement Depot helped ensure that American forces remained at effective fighting strength throughout major campaigns on the Western Front.