Over 1.2 million African-American soldiers proudly served
their country during World War II. Although, the military
did not officially desegregate the Armed Forces until after
World War II, African-American soldiers made many
important . . . — — Map (db m225168) HM
On U.S. 165 at State Highway 112, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 165.
(Activated Oct. 1940 - Deactivated Dec. 1945)
Camp Claiborne was named for William C. C.
Claiborne, first governor of the state of
Louisiana. The camp was part of the 8th
Service Command. It was also home for the US
Army's 34th Infantry . . . — — Map (db m125136) HM
On Fourth Street (East Johnston Road) north of State Highway 112, on the right when traveling west.
At this site on May 7 1942 Sergeant Alvin C York the most decorated Soldier of WWI
addressed the 82nd Infantry Division under the command of General Omar Bradley. The division would later become the 82nd Airborne Division and furnish personnel to . . . — — Map (db m125176) HM
On Louisiana Route 112, 0.1 miles west of U.S. 165.
The 761st, a mostly black tank battalion, was activated at Camp Claiborne, LA on April 1,
1942. While at Camp Claiborne, the 761st trained on M5 Stuart light tanks. After reassignment
to Fort Hood, TX for final training, the 761st was assigned to . . . — — Map (db m224353) HM
On State Highway 112 west of U.S. 165, on the right when traveling west.
Here at Camp Claiborne the 82nd Infantry Division, "All American" of WWI fame was reactivated on March 25, 1942, under the command of Major General Omar Bradley. On June 26, 1942, Major General Bradley
was reassigned to Camp Livingston, Louisiana, . . . — — Map (db m124040) HM
Central Louisiana played a vital role in preparing our
Nation's military for World War II starting with the Louisiana
Maneuvers in 1940. The Louisiana Maneuvers occurred from
1940 to 1943 and were the largest peacetime exercises in
American . . . — — Map (db m225156) HM
34th Infantry Division
The 34th Infantry Division, consisting of National Guard
personnel from North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and
lowa, was the first Division to train at Camp Claiborne. Known as the "Red Bulls," the . . . — — Map (db m225157) HM
