13th Armored Division Association

10/16/2026

Happy Birthday, Black Cats!

13th Armored Division was activated October 15, 1942 at Camp Beale, California.

Photo from the division’s assembly in celebration of its first birthday, October 15, 1943.

08/07/2026

Special thoughts of our 13th Armored Purple Heart veterans. It was so special to be at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor during our 2017 reunion! Black Cat veterans John Parolo and Arnold Mathias were honored by the Hall of Honor during our visit.

07/04/2026

Happy July 4th, Black Cat family!

06/07/2026

Remembering all who gave their lives defending freedom. D-Day June 6, 1944

05/28/2026

WARNING!! There have recently been scam posts on this page advertising “alumni t-shirts” with a link to order the shirts. Please know that these are a scam and not located in the U.S. Please do not click on the link!!

I try to delete them and block the account that posts the ads as soon as I know about them but you may see them before I can get them off.

05/25/2026

Remembering all who gave their lives in service to our country with special thoughts of those who served with the 13th Armored Division. Never forget.

05/21/2026

05/09/2026

Our Black Cat heroes, fellow US military, citizens and Allies celebrated Victory 81 years ago today!!

03/26/2026

Something very special happened in the state of Pennsylvania in March of 1926. Two future Black Cat heroes were born just two days apart!! Today we celebrate another special man!

Happy 100th Birthday to 13th Armored veteran Richard Delle Rose!!! Your Black Cat family loves you and celebrates you today and every day!! Please join in wishing Richard a very happy birthday!!

03/25/2026