Army Ground Forces Association

Army Ground Forces Association Restoration Projects

Modern photo of an AGFA member using an M1910A1 azimuth instrument
Modern photo of an AGFA member using an M1910A1 azimuth instrument. Credit: AGFA

One of the primary objectives of the Army Ground Forces Association (AGFA) is to provide the best possible interpretation of historic military equipment, with an emphasis on the Coast Artillery Corps of WWII. One of our areas of focus is restoring the Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck with the support of the National Park Service. Below, you will find documentation of various projects undertaken by AGFA over the last 17 years; these are just a sampling of the projects completed and in progress.

Restoring the Electrical System at Battery Gunnision/New Battery Peck

Chemical Warfare System - Restoring the system that protected the battery against poison gas

Restoring Hoist #1 - Restoring the mechanism that moved the shells to the gun platform (UPDATED 9-23-2021)

Acquiring Powder Cans and the Powder Can Rack System - Interpreting powder storage in the battery

Counterweight Project - Balancing the gun to allow for elevation in gun drills

Reconstructing the Range Board and Operators Platform - Showing how range data was transmitted to the guns

Securing the Mortar Battery

Sandy Hook Proving Ground Turret Test Block Clearing and Stabilization

Gun #1 Platform Expansion Joint Restoration - Long term concrete preservation and visitor safety

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