Camp Lee Supply Letter to Enlisted Men, 1941
Collections in the Classroom
Grade Level
Elementary, High, Middle
Time Period
1900-1950: Early 20th Century
Theme
WWII
Resource Type
Engagement Activity, Primary Source
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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
- How did the military prepare enlisted men to become soldiers?
- What items are essential when going to war?
CONTEXT
Camp Lee was established during World War I in Petersburg, Virginia, initially serving as a mobilization center and later as a training camp for soldiers. In 1941, it housed the Quartermaster Replacement Training Center, the Quartermaster School, and the Women’s Army Corps Training Center. Quartermasters in the U.S. Army are responsible for providing shelter, rations, and supplies to troops. Over the course of World War II, more than 300,000 soldiers passed through Camp Lee before deploying to the European and Pacific theaters. In 1950, the installation was renamed Fort Lee, and in 2023, it was again renamed Fort Gregg-Adams, honoring General Arthur Gregg and Lieutenant General Marvin Adams.
