Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fort Oglethrorpe, Georgia
Home of the Third Women’s Army Corp Training Center
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 27, 2022
1. Fort Oglethrorpe,Georgia Marker
Between 1 January 1943 and 14 July 1945, Fort Oglethorpe was the home of the third Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (later Women’s Army Corps) Training Center. Approximately 53,000 women entered basic training here and, after graduation, many stayed for additional training as specialist courses to become clerks, typists, cooks, bakers, military policewomen, drivers, medical technicians and medical clerks at army posts around the world. Overseas training for WACS was conducted here between February 1943 and March 1945. The WAC Officer Candidate School was located at Fort Oglethorpe between August 1944 and February 1945, commissioned 876 women as Second Lieutenants in the WAC, Army of the United States. Lt. Col. Elizabeth C. Strathorn, the first woman to command an army training center, held the title of commandant of the Third WAC training center from 22 April 1944 until the center closed in 1945. Women from all over the United States who trained and served at Fort Oglethorpe enjoyed and admired Chickamauga Park and the nearby communities where they were received with hospitality and friendship.Erected
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 27, 2022
2. Fort Oglethrorpe,Georgia Marker
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Women.
Location. 34° 56.54′ N, 85° 15.712′ W. Marker is in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Barnhardt Circle and South Gate Street, on the right when traveling west on Barnhardt Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Barnhardt Cir, Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 92nd Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 36th Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away); Warren's Mississippi Light Artillery (about 700 feet away); Fowler's Alabama Battery (about 700 feet away); 11th Ohio Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); 88th Indiana Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of Chickamauga (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
Also see . . . . (Submitted on March 28, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia.)
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 28, 2022
3. Lt. Col. Elizabeth C. Strathorn
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
