Record #:

22234

Author(s):

White, Herbert L.

Abstract:

During World War I Charlotte was the site of Camp Greene, a large military training camp. Recruits from all across the nation were sent there for training in preparation for possible overseas service. At its peak more than 60,000 soldiers lived on base.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 3, Aug 2014, p40-42, 44-45, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1914-1918--Military camps--Charlotte; Camp Greene--History