Funeral Homes in Fort Richardson, AK

Facts about the city

Fort Richardson was a United States Army installation in the U.S. state of Alaska, adjacent to the city of Anchorage. In 2010, it was merged with nearby Elmendorf Air Force Base to form Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

Fort Richardson Obituaries

It was noted by Tyler Morning Telegraph on November 19th, 2011 that Danny Ray Alexander died in Diana, Texas.  Alexander was 63 years old and was born in Fort Richardson, AK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Danny Ray's life.

History

The majority of USARAK combat forces were at Fort Wainwright, 300 miles to the north, with Fort Richardson as the primary support base. Fort Richardson is now headquarters for United States Army Alaska (USARAK), a subordinate unit of United States Army Pacific Command. Established as the headquarters of the United States Army, Alaska (USARAK) in 1947, the post moved to its present location five miles (8 km) northeast of Anchorage in 1950. Fort Richardson was built during 1940–1941 on the site of what is now Elmendorf Air Force Base. Fort Richardson is a United States Army installation in the US state of Alaska, adjacent to the city of Anchorage, Alaska|Anchorage.

Fort Richardson was named for the military pioneer explorer, Brig.