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A Day with the Busiest Man in the Plattsburg Camp
Lieutenant John J. Smith of the 2d Cavalry leads a busy scene at Plattsburg Camp as reporters, camera crews, and outsiders lobby for concessions while the provost marshal manages orders, interviews, and court appearances. The piece blends battlefield hurry with camp life, highlighting Waterman the photographer and the lieutenant’s calm efficiency amid chaos.
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John J. Smith
2D Cavalry
Platts
Mr. Waterman
Elick
Ming
Eit
Movin
Salt Cay
Lieutens J. Waterman
Plattsburg