Delaware State Guard

Delaware State Guard
Delaware State Guard insignia.
Active1917–1919
1941–1947
Country United States
Allegiance Delaware
BranchArmy
Type  State defense force
RoleMilitary reserve force
Size500
Part ofDelaware Department of Military Affairs
Garrison/HQWilmington, Delaware
Commanders
Governor of Delaware during World War IGovernor John G. Townsend, Jr.
Governor of Delaware during World War IIGovernor Walter W. Bacon
Commanding OfficerColonel J. Paul Heinel
Executive OfficerLt. Colonel Victor Clark

The Delaware State Guard is the currently inactive state defense force of the state of Delaware, which was active during both World War I and World War II. As the official militia of the state, the Delaware State Guard was created with the intent of acting as a stateside replacement for the Delaware National Guard while the National Guard units were deployed abroad.