Delaware State Guard
| Delaware State Guard | |
|---|---|
Delaware State Guard insignia. | |
| Active | 1917–1919 1941–1947 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Delaware |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | State defense force |
| Role | Military reserve force |
| Size | 500 |
| Part of | Delaware Department of Military Affairs |
| Garrison/HQ | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Commanders | |
| Governor of Delaware during World War I | Governor John G. Townsend, Jr. |
| Governor of Delaware during World War II | Governor Walter W. Bacon |
| Commanding Officer | Colonel J. Paul Heinel |
| Executive Officer | Lt. 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.