Camp Lee Visit by Ab Andrews Report
c.N. Andrews of the Waston Free Press visits Camp Lee near Petersburg Virginia. He notes the camp’s prime location a horseshoe layout and easy trolley access from Hopewell and discusses its historic Civil War ties, quality facilities, and the welcome for thousands of new recruits as they train under limited chaplain support.
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Camp Life Described Near Petersburg Richmond Visit Notes
The article details camp layout with outside barracks heated by steam and hot water. It describes drill grounds with trenches and bayonet racks, rifle ranges, and machine gun drills. Nearby cities Petersburg and Richmond offer social ties. health is good and efficiency efforts aid repairs and transport to France.
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