Camp Gordon Johnston Museum

09/01/2026

In September 1942, Camp Carrabelle, also known as Camp Belle, opened as a small military installation. This Florida site was later selected as a significant training base for amphibious operations during World War II. In January 1943, it was officially renamed Camp Gordon Johnston, in honor of Colonel Gordon Johnston, a highly decorated soldier.

The camp expanded to cover 165,000 acres and played a pivotal role in training a quarter of a million men and women between 1941 and 1946.

Come see us Tues-Sat from 11-5 pm at 1873 Highway 98 W, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach. No charge for admission.

09/01/2026

Discover the History of Operation Market Garden - Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle presents Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far, a special exhibit on display through Oct 3.

Explore one of World War II’s most ambitious, and ultimately unsuccessful, Allied operations through information on the military commanders, Allied and German forces, and the aircraft and gliders that carried troops into battle.

The exhibit includes fascinating artifacts such as Jump Boots, German Dust Goggles, Glider Pilot Wings, a Paratrooper Helmet and Wrist Compass.

📍 Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
1873 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL
🗓️ Tuesday–Saturday | 11 am–5 pm ET
🎟️ No charge for admission; donations gladly accepted

Located directly across from Carrabelle Beach, where thousands of soldiers trained for beach assault operations during World War II. Visit CampGordonJohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

08/24/2026

Traveling along Florida's Forgotten Coast? Make a stop in Carrabelle and discover one of the area's most fascinating World War II stories at the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum.

Now on display through Saturday, August 29, the special exhibit Special Services Forces at Camp Gordon Johnston explores how the camp became a U.S. Army Special Services Forces Training Center in late 1943. Through photographs, artifacts, historical information, and personal stories, learn how thousands of soldiers trained in specialized support roles that kept Allied troops supplied, ports operating, and amphibious missions moving forward in both Europe and the Pacific.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for an interesting stop during your vacation, this exhibit offers a unique glimpse into Carrabelle's important role in World War II.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free, and donations are gladly accepted.

📍Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, 1873 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park.

Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

08/18/2026

Did you know that about a quarter of a million soldiers trained in Carrabelle during World War II? Discover this remarkable history at the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum's special exhibit, Special Services Forces at Camp Gordon Johnston, on display through Saturday, August 29.

Explore how specialized support units trained here before serving overseas, helping repair ports, move supplies, operate harbor vessels, and keep Allied forces advancing across two theaters of war. Through artifacts, photographs, and personal stories, this exhibit reveals an important chapter of American history that many visitors have never heard before.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am–5 pm. Admission is free.

Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

08/10/2026

Planning a Forgotten Coast getaway? Make time to visit the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle and experience the special exhibit Special Services Forces at Camp Gordon Johnston, available through August 29.

Learn how thousands of soldiers trained here in specialized units responsible for building and repairing ports, transporting supplies, operating harbor craft, maintaining equipment, and supporting amphibious operations across Europe and the Pacific during World War II. The exhibit features fascinating artifacts, historic photographs, and stories that bring these often-overlooked heroes to life.

Open Tuesday–Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm with free admission (donations appreciated).

Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

08/04/2026

Looking for something unique to do while visiting Florida's Forgotten Coast? Step into history at the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle and explore the special exhibit, Special Services Forces at Camp Gordon Johnston, on display through Saturday, August 29.

While Camp Gordon Johnston is best known for training infantry divisions in amphibious assault, it also became a U.S. Army Special Services Forces Training Center where thousands of soldiers trained in highly specialized support roles that helped make Allied victories possible. Discover the stories of the Port Companies, Harbor Craft Companies, Amphibious Truck Companies, specialized Quartermaster units, and many other specialized forces through photographs, artifacts, and personal stories.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am–5 pm. Admission is free, and donations are gladly accepted.

📍1873 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle (across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park)

Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

07/30/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1267434416448849&id=100095469072608

List of DUKW Victims B/605th FAB, 10th MD
Cpl. William R. Armstrong
Pvt. Merle Britton
Pfc. Willard E. Chapman
Pfc. Jerry T. Dillard
Cpl. Emory E. Hamilton
Pvt. Howard Harper
Cpl. James Harwell
Pfc. Edward E. Koskela
Pfc. Stanley R. Lade
Cpl. William E. Madara
Pfc. Frank J. Miller
Pvt. William C. Morrison, Jr.
Pvt. Roger L. Murray
Pfc. Elmer C. Paulson
Pfc. Xwell Y. Reynolds
Cpl. Gayle W. Russell, Jr.
Pvt. Frank Tame
Pfc. Charles E. Tannehill
C/605th FAB, 10th MD
Pfc. Walter J. Armstrong
Cpl. Max L. Champion
1st Sgt. James S. Hilley
Pfc. Leroy A. King
Pfc. Norman B. Russel
Cpl. Richard Wright
3333rd Amphibious Truck Company, 52d Quartermaster Battalion, 10th Mountain Division
Pfc. Nicholas Del Grosso
Private First Class Nicholas Del Grosso

Nicholas Del Grosso
World War II

A forgotten World War II military vehicle has been discovered deep beneath the waters of Lake Garda, Italy, nearly 80 years after it vanished during a dangerous wartime mission. The rust-covered amphibious truck, known as a “Duck,” was found resting at a depth of around 600 feet (180 meters) after sonar technology and underwater exploration revealed its hidden location. The vehicle was linked to a tragic 1945 crossing by the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division, where a violent storm sank the truck and left 24 servicemen missing.
https://bicnews.com/wwii-era-amphibious-truck-found-in-italian-lake/

07/29/2026