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In Memory of 81st Wildcat Division / Camp Sevier
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By Brian Scott, June 4, 2008 | |
| | | 1. In Memory of 81st Wildcat Division Marker | | |
Inscription.
[Main marker]:
In Memory of
81st Wildcat Division
which trained at Camp Sevier,
Apr to July 1918
Maj. Gen. Chas. J. Bailey,
commanding
[Plaque at foot of marker]:
Camp Sevier
Camp Sevier, a WWI National Guard training center, was located on 1900 acres off Lee Road, three and 1/2 miles east of downtown Greenville. The Thirtieth Division, 30,000 strong, was formed and trained here in 1917-1918. It was composed of the National Guard from the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. It became known as the Old Hickory Division and fought in Belgium and France. Twelve medals of Honor were awarded to members of the Thirtieth, six of which were to South Carolinians. The 118th Infantry Regiment had more medals of honor recipients than any other regiment during WWI. More than half of all British awards to Americans went to members of the Thirtieth.
"The Division accomplished every task assigned to it. Not a single failure is recorded against it. Not a scandal occurred to mar the glory of its achievements. Duty to God, to country, and to home, well done is the highest standard humanly attainable. The officers and men of the Thirtieth Division did their duty superbly. Their deeds and the example which they set are imperishable. | | | | 
By Brian Scott, June 4, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Camp Sevier Marker | | Located at the base of the 81st Wildcat Monument. The symbol on the lower right is the official unit insignia for the Thirtieth Division. It features an "H" within an oval "O"; the three Xs within it represent the number "30" in Roman numerals. | | |
North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee may well be proud of their sons, both the living and the dead."
Maj. Gen. E.M. Lewis
Commander 30th Division
Erected 1956.
Location. 34° 51.321′ N, 82° 23.816′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is on North Main Street. Click for map. The marker is part of a park designed to remember those with military service. It is near the entrance to Springwood Cemetery. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. SC Ordinance of Secession (here, next to this marker); Confederate Armory (1861-1864) (here, next to this marker); Kershaw Brigade (a few steps from this marker); General Robert E. Lee (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenville County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Eighty Unnamed Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. James Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); 90 mm M-2 Anti-Aircraft Gun (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); 75 mm Field Gun / 3 inch M1903 (about 700 feet away); Max Heller Legacy Plaza (about 800 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Greenville. | | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, circa August 25, 2008 | |
| | | 3. In Memory of 81st Wildcat Division / Camp Sevier Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. The Wildcat Division. There may be some confusion caused by the proximity of these two markers as to which division was the "Wildcat Division". Interestingly, there was a similiar confusion back in late 1918. This letter from the 81st Division's Chief of Staff to the editor of The New York Times, published on November 25th, 1918, helps sets the record straight. (Submitted on June 6, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. The Old North State and 'Kaiser Bill', North Carolinians in World War I. Brief history and photographs of the 81st Wildcat Division. (Submitted on June 6, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
3. Thirtieth Division Official History. History and photographs of the Thirtieth Division in World War I. (Submitted on June 6, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
4. Charles Justin Bailey. Charles Justin Bailey (June 21, 1859-September 21, 1946) was an American soldier, born in Tamaqua, Pa. (Submitted on May 17, 2009, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina.)
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| | | 4. Maj. Gen. Charles Justin Bailey (1859-1946) | | |
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By Brian Scott, May 9, 2009 | |
| | 5. World War I Plot -
Springwood Cemetery, Greenville, SC | | The first soldier to be buried in the plot was Fred Kirk (11/07/1917). Also buried in the plot are twenty soldiers from Camp Sevier that died during the Spanish influenza epidemic in 1918. The Greenville News reported the "caskets were stacked like cordwood at the depot" as a result of the outbreak. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on June 5, 2008, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,617 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. Submitted on June 5, 2008, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina. 3. Submitted on September 9, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4, 5. Submitted on May 17, 2009, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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