6th Port Headquarters
| 6th Port | |
|---|---|
| Active | 31 July 1942 – 24 May 1946 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, U.S. |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Decorations | Meritorious Service Medal |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the regiment | R. Hunter Clarkson |
The 6th Port of Embarkation, Headquarters Company was a combat service support unit of the United States Army serving the Transportation Corps and the Quartermaster Corps during World War II, under the command of Col. R. Hunter Clarkson, Transportation Officer of the Delta Base Section.
The 6th Port worked the ports of French Morocco, French Algeria, Italy and France, and was responsible for the movement of troops and supplies, loading and unloading the ships, and looking after 50,000 troops.
In 1945, the unit was awarded the Meritorious Service Plaque for superior performance in control and execution of its port missions.