In 1884, Captain Arthur MacArthur Jr., 13th Infantry, was assigned as post commander. With him was his wife and two young sons, Arthur MacArthur III, age 7, and Douglas MacArthur, age 4.
In 1884, Captain Arthur MacArthur Jr., 13th Infantry, was appointed as post commander.  He was accompanied by his wife and two young sons, Arthur MacArthur III, age 7, and Douglas MacArthur, age 4.