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From New York to Camp Lee The Letter Home
A camp diary from Officers Training School Camp Lee Virginia October 8 1918 describes the long train trip from New York City via Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington the sights along the way and the Stonewall Jackson house near the line. It recounts harsh accommodation at the camp the strict schedules drills rifle training meals and the routine of a soldier in training including wake times and daily inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Officers’ Training School
Camp Lee
Virginia
Washington
United States
New York University
181St St
University Avenue
Pennsylvania Station
New York City
Altho
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Red Cross
Capitol City
Capitol
Fredrickshoro
Richmond
PD. C
Stonewall Jackson
Petersburg
CO. T. S
Jlolie i
Joe McElhinney
Uncle Sam
Joe Camp Lee
Petersbore
Africa
Humber
McCormick
Caruso
Colonel Eaton
Reveille
Hopewell
Times
Brooklyn
Bronx
Petersborg