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136. Sheena - 2008-11-09 19:23:26 I would also like to say that the one of the old swimming pools is in a very small patch of woods in front of some people I knows house and it still look like an empty old swimming pool except for the trees and plants growing in it   135. Sheena - 2008-11-09 19:05:30 Hi I am 20 yrs old and I live in the Camp croft area. Near where the hospital is on the old ww2 maps of camp croft. I have loved exploring the woods since I was young and the history in the woods in camp croft just absolutly facinates me. not only learning about the history but being able to SEE its existance in old bunkers and foxholes out in the woods. Ive even come across quonset huts and what looks to me to be a training area also a set of super old bleachers and a small stage. You can even find super old bullet shells and simple artifacts out there. Seeing old maps and pictures is neat to relate it to nowadays and figuring out where everything used to be. I just cannot stress how much it intrigues me to be able to see the history. its so different from reading about it in school books.   134. sidorski - 2008-09-14 09:02:03 Hello O’Dell, check out the photo gallery to see me.   133. Steven O’Dell - 2008-09-13 09:03:15 To guest #130, Ms. Hunt, I’m provided the photpgraph you are referring to. It’s already on the web page under this URL; www.schistory.net/campcroft/group/group.html. I would be happy to send you a good scanned image if you wish. My father completed training at Camp Croft in September 1944. That would be the same time your relative was there. This is a platoon photograph, so there is perhaps a one in four chance it’s the same platoon you need. Check the picture on the web page and let me know if you want the image. Cheers, Steve   132. Tom Montesion - 2008-09-12 09:33:01 I just discovered this site. My dad, James Montesion, was an MP stationed at Camp Croft I believe from 1943 to 1946. I have been told a million stories about the camp and I actually have a few pictures of my dad and some of his fellow MPs at the camp hanging on the walls of my home. sadly,Dad passed away in Sept. 2006. He would have loved this site. The names he has mentioned over the years are a blur but some of the photos on my walls have typed dates and names on the back. I’ll take a look and maybe it’s one of the vets or a relative here. Either way, I will post them. If anyone recognizes my dads name, I would love to hear from you.   131. Michael Paduchowski - 2008-09-05 12:51:04 My Grandfather, Wilfred Benoit, who served with Co. C. 413th Infantry Regiment, 104th (Timberwolves) Infantry Division, completed his Basic Training here at Camp Croft. He was a resident of Lawrence, Mass and served in WWII from 20 April 1944-2 July 1945... I personally am retiring from Military Service at end of 2008 w/ 29+ Yrs of Active and National Guard Svc as an E7 SFC...I am proud to have served my country and equally as proud of my Grandfather...God Rest his Soul...Thank You all VETS!   130. Pamela Hunt - 2008-08-21 11:05:42 My father in law, Albert E Hunt from Baltimore, went to Camp Croft for basic training from 1/1944 - 6/1944, first in Company B, 2nd Platoon, 29th Battalion, then after 6 weeks in the Camp Hospital, was reassigned to Company A, 2nd Platoon, 30th Battalion. I read a post from 2005 where someone had a company picture--any chance of getting that photo. Any other information would be most appreciated as well from either of those companies. Great site!   129. edward sidorski aka shedosky - 2008-08-15 08:02:49   128. Test - 2008-08-13 18:58:43 Test   127. WILLIAM ALLAN PEARCE - 2008-07-05 19:48:14 DRAFTED PEACETIME DRAFT JUNE 1941...BASIC TRAINING AT CAMP CROFT. FOLLOWED BY ARMY AIR CORP TRAINING...RADIO OPERATOR AND WAIST GUNNER ON B-24 (LIBERATOR) 15TH AIR FORCE, 456 BOMB GROUP OUT OF CERIGNOLA, ITALY...50 MISSIONS MARCH -AUGUST 1944 OCS FT BENNING ON RETURN TO USA...41/2 YEARS ACTIVE DUTY FOLLOWED BY 16 YEARS ARMY RESERVES

130. Pamela Hunt - 2008-08-21 11:05:42 My father in law, Albert E Hunt from Baltimore, went to Camp Croft for basic training from 1/1944 - 6/1944, first in Company B, 2nd Platoon, 29th Battalion, then after 6 weeks in the Camp Hospital, was reassigned to Company A, 2nd Platoon, 30th Battalion. I read a post from 2005 where someone had a company picture--any chance of getting that photo. Any other information would be most appreciated as well from either of those companies. Great site!   129. edward sidorski aka shedosky - 2008-08-15 08:02:49   128. Test - 2008-08-13 18:58:43 Test   127. WILLIAM ALLAN PEARCE - 2008-07-05 19:48:14 DRAFTED PEACETIME DRAFT JUNE 1941...BASIC TRAINING AT CAMP CROFT. FOLLOWED BY ARMY AIR CORP TRAINING...RADIO OPERATOR AND WAIST GUNNER ON B-24 (LIBERATOR) 15TH AIR FORCE, 456 BOMB GROUP OUT OF CERIGNOLA, ITALY...50 MISSIONS MARCH -AUGUST 1944 OCS FT BENNING ON RETURN TO USA...41/2 YEARS ACTIVE DUTY FOLLOWED BY 16 YEARS ARMY RESERVES   126. Betsy Tweedy - 2008-06-06 23:22:19 A correction by Betsy Tweedy; My uncleLawrenc Slawenwhite’s unit was 2nd Infantry REGIMENT Co. C. Thank you, veterans for all you have done and are doing now!     125. Betsy Tweedy - 2008-06-06 23:14:06 My great uncle, Lawrence Slawenwhite from Lynn,MA was trained at Camp Croft from Dec 1943 to June or so of 1944. He was part of the 2nd Infantry Division, Company C. Left for Europe in August 1944. Join Patton’s Third Army. Was wounded on Nov.8,1944, Promoted to Sergeant Nov.20th,1944. Was Killed in Action in Luxemburg January 19th 1945. He was newly married to my Great Aunt Rose a week before he went to Camp Croft. They never had time to begin a family. I am one of his remaining nieces and have learn a little from the few letters (one returned stamped Deceased), newspaper clippings and his medals(purple heart with oakleaf cluster)his wife kept. He is buried in Luxemburg. Does anyone remember this good soldier? We would love to hear from you. Thank you, Betsy Tweedy   124. Dennis G. Wood - 2008-05-30 22:34:24 My father was assigned to Camp Croft his enlistmrnt date was 27AUG. of 1942. Hepastaway 23APRIL2008,I am looking to make an ward display for my mother.I am not having much luck at finding dads info on ribbons medals or any other citations he might have gotten during his service,Iwill be truely thankful for any and all help with this task.Thankyou very much in advance.   123. Joan Stelling - 2008-05-03 20:30:36 My dad, Frank Stellng, was stationed at Camp Croft in early 1942. We recently found a diary he wrote during his stay there that I am re-writing for my family to have copies of (since his handwriting is so difficult to read).   122. PETER MINIX - 2008-04-08 19:04:57 “Are you a World War 2 Veteran or know someone who is?” In 1998, I began my project of collecting stories from World War 2 veterans and their families for the purposes of preserving and documenting information for future generations to learn. One day, all this information will be donated to the General Patton Memorial Museum. If you are interested in sharing your story, please contact me.  760-218-5512  (Cell) pdmmm@msn.com Peter D. Minix Former SGT. U. S. Marine Corps Former California Army National Guard Member     121. T Kalbaugh - 2008-03-25 02:54:52 My grandfather, Paul Kalbaugh, was an MP serving at Camp Croft near the end of the war. Does anyone know the name/number designation of the MP detachment at Croft? Granddad shared stories of rounding up intoxicated soldiers and leaving them in farm fields overnight, so that they could sober up.

120. Rita Crane - 2008-03-14 20:30:45 I am seeking anyone who might have known my father, A. Winston Landry, who was stationed at Camp Croft between 1942 and 1944. I think he was actually there for 4 years, I’m just not sure when they began or ended. He was from Grosse Tete, Louisiana, born in Morgan City, Louisiana. My oldest sister was born there in February, 1944. Thanks!   119. Joe Wachter - 2008-02-10 23:22:48 My Father, Joseph H. Wachter, was born in 1907 in Buffalo, NY. In May 1942 he enlisted in the Army and was thereafter stationed at Camp Croft in Spartanburg, SC. As far as I know, he stayed there throughout WWII, serving as a Staff Sergeant when the War ended. I have one photo of him with his unit, which is identified as Company B, 4th Platoon. While at Camp Croft he met my Mother, Margaret Elizabeth Caul. When he left the Army he remained in Spartanburg and worked as a merchant. His last business was called "Elliott’s" - a jewlery and appliance store located on East Main Street and later on Morgan Square. After the War, he became active in the Jewish Community in Spartanburg, serving as President of the local Synagogue, Temple B’Nai Israel, when he passed away in 1963. During WWII, Temple B’Nai Israel was located on S. Dean Street in downtown Spartanburg - just a few short miles up the Union Highway from Camp Croft. After the War, I was born in Spartanburg and raised in the the Jewish Commubnity there. During the last 3 years, I have been researching Jewish Families who helped start Temple B’Nai Israel in 1912 and who were members thereafter. Part of that research now includes locating Jewish soldiers who were stationed at Camp Croft during WWII. My research thus far indicates that most soldiers at Camp Croft came from the states of New York and Pennsylvania and other parts of the Northeast. I have located records that show as many as 2,000 Jewish soldiers were stationed at Camp Croft in any given month. I am hoping to locate someone who may have known my Father - but I am also looking for Jewish soldiers stationed at Croft who would be willing to share their experiences, stories, photos, etc., while there - as well as anything else they can remember and share about visiting Temple B’Nai Israel or the USO operated by the Jewish Welfare Board on East Main Street (a short distance away from the Temple). I am also very interested in finding our information about the Jewish Chaplains who were stationed there, Rabbis; David Max Eichhorn (Reform); Harry Jolt (Conservative); Abraham Klausner (Reform); and, Louis Engelberg (Orthodox). All four of those Rabbis were stationed at Canp Croft at various times between 1942 and 1946 and all served active duty during the War (three in Europe after the Normandy Invasion - the fourth in the Phillipines). After the War, all four had very distinguished careers as Rabbis in various congregations around the U.S. I have located descendants of those four Jewish Chaplains who have agreed to share information about their ancestors - and I am now looking for others who may have actually known them - at Camp Croft or elsewhere. Eventually, I will be writing a book about the Jewish Community in Spartanburg, SC - and that book will include information about the Jewish Chaplains and Jewish soldiers who served at Camp Croft. If you are willing to share any information with me, please respond to this email or feel free to contact me at my address or telephone number shown below. Thank you for reading this. Joe Wachter PO Drawer 2567 Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-2567 Tele;  (843) 449-2000  FAX; (843) 449-7755 Email; jhw@48th.com     118. Jim Sansone - 2008-01-26 20:09:08 Hello, I’m looking for information on replacement depots/battalions in the ETO. My dad trained at Croft (Co B, 39 ITB) in 1943 and fought with the 83rd Div (Co A 330 BN) in Europe. He was a replacement, and I received some records indicating he joined the 83rd from the 48th Replacement Battalion. I haven’t been able to locate any information on that unit. Wondering if anyone could point me in a direction. Thanks, Jim Sansone   117. Roger deWardt Lane - 2007-12-19 04:00:30 Please take a look at usegroups - alt.binaries.numismatic. The scan I did this morning is of a "25 Bucks chit". I hope someone will have the rest of the story. The note has "8th INF. TNG. REGT." which per my records was my Regiment. I was 18 during the ’Battle of the Boulge’ and still in High School, so when I graduated, I knew I would be drafted. Therefore I volunteered for immediate induction. I was inducted at Portland, Maine (I lived near Bangor, Me.) and after stop at an Army postnand a long train ride arrived at Spartensburg, S.C. A bus took us to Camp Croft. During the time I kept a diary, but right off hand, do not know where it is,now. However starting Jan 1,1946 I started a new one, using U.S.O. letter paper, and when I got to Germany used Red Cross letter paper. I kept the diary for the whole year 1946, sending the pages to my Mother, like letters. She kept them for me. A few years ago, I started to transcribe them. I have the first two months in HTML and will post them to my web site in a few weeks. My days at Camp Croft were a learning experience and I had good friends there too. I sure would like to know more about this chit. I think we only were paid $25 a month, so do not know who would have that much money. TheDimeMan     116. Liz - 2007-12-14 21:24:46 We just discovered a big bunch of letters that my uncle wrote home from the war. Bob Phillips from Newark, Delaware trained at Camp Croft in 1943-44. Believe it or not, he had high praise for the food! I guess it tasted pretty good after 3 weeks stuck at Fort Dix. Thank you for this web site.   115. - 2007-11-18 03:28:33 did basic here march to august i944--d company 41st infantry training battalion then shipped to texas to join 99th division     114. Roy W. Patterson - 2007-11-15 14:49:09 my Dad, Roy Patterson, went through his basic training and advanced infantry training at Camp Croft back in 1944. From there he shipped over to Europe and in early January 1945 joined up with the 232nd Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division (Rainbow) and fought with them in the Strasbourg Campaign and in the battles for several cities in Southern Germany. I grew up hearing about Spartanburg but now with this great website I can get a better sense of what he went through. Truly, his was "the greatest generation! thanks Roy W. Patterson 14th Armored Cav 66-69   113. ORETHA SOWELL HUNTER - 2007-11-09 23:50:24 I THANK GOD FOR ALL OF YOU WHO SERVED.MY FATHER WAS THOMAS F. SOWELL AND DID BASIC AT CAMP CROFT.I WOUL LIKE TO KNOW ALL ABOUT THE PLACE.IM A PERSIAN GULF WAR VET.IF ANY ONE HAS INFO PLEASE LET ME KNOW.   112. edward sidorski aka shedosky - 2007-10-27 13:23:41 I have found a new site www.areyouinmyphoto.com and I have some Camp Croft pictures in it, if anyone recognizes them selves please sign this guestbook and let me know.   111. edward sidorski aka shedosky - 2007-09-28 22:14:10 Where are all of the men that I trained at Camp Croft in 1940 to 1942, I’d like to hear from at least some of them.

110. Roland Manzi - 2007-09-03 15:44:41 Basic Training in 1943   109. James Myers - 2007-09-01 17:35:12 My Names Is James Myers, My Great Uncle Herman L Merritt was stationed at Camp Croft in the 1940’s. He was awarded the Silver Star as well as the Purple Heart. He was Killed in Germany. I would like to har from any one who knew my great Uncle   108. PAUL J. BYRNE, SR. - 2007-08-29 16:13:08 TRAINED HERE IN 1945!     107. Junior - 2007-08-22 13:35:22 I love you so much! Great place to visit!   106. ROBERT P. REIDER - 2007-08-09 15:42:53 I took my basic training there in May of 1943.   105. Kathy L. Hyatt - 2007-07-05 07:24:05 My Daddy, J.C. Hyatt, was sent papers on 4 different occasions to report for his induction physical at the courthouse in downtown Asheville, NC, where he had lived his whole life. He was declined all four times, secondary to flatfeet and a decline in his hearing. He was classified as 4-F. But since he had been around all of the soldiers so many times, and he worked as a truck driver for the City of Asheville at the time, he was chosen to be the official bus driver of the busload of new recruits that was to report to Camp Croft, during the early 40’s. Daddy said that he had made that trip down the mountain to Spartanburg so many times that he could almost do it in his sleep. He spent some time down at the Camp, and would have to wait around at times, to take a few soldiers back that apparently couldn’t make it. He was also responsible for keeping up with the money that the government gave to stop at least one time down the mountain, in order to feed the recruits. They all had to have the same thing, he said, which was a hamburger plate. They got a small hamburger, some french fries, and a drink. I don’t remember what my Daddy said the plate cost, but he couldn’t spend a penny more or less on each soldier. They were several times that a few recruits had some extra money of their own, and they wanted more to eat, as well as, to buy beer to drink. Well, that apparently ended up causing quite a few fights, but the worse fights was caused by a few of the recruits who had drunk quite a bit, and they got into alot of trouble. The owner of that little restraurant would call the MP’s, and they would come and arrest the drunken recruits. Daddy said that he was never able to figure out how the MP’s always ended up beating them down to Camp Croft. Daddy said he would have the bus loaded up, minus the troublemakers, so that when the MP’s arrived, he and his passengers would leave. But every time, he said they beat him back. My Daddy also said that he enjoyed taking "those boys" down to the Camp, "but I used to sit there and look at those same boys....and wonder which ones wouldn’t make it back....and there were quite a few that didn’t." My Daddy passed away in January of 2004, but the tales and memories of his times with "the boys" and "Camp Croft," will always be among my favorites of the stories he told. God Bless my Mama & Daddy souls. God Bless America. God love and watch over the thousands and thousands of service personel over many years and may wars, that have led the fight in keeping America free. "ALL gave some, but SOME gave ALL" God Bless your souls and give you peace in your eternal home.   104. Arrenda Tarkington - 2007-07-01 04:39:44 Hi! My father, Richard Merlin Tarkington, Sr. was of the 50th Bomb Squadron, 46th Bomb Group (L), attached 369th Technical School Squadron, Air Corps. I am not sure what "(L)" means and I have been unable to locate anyone else from his groups. He studied at Radio Operators and Mechanics School in Scott Field, IL in 1942-43 and attended aerial gunnery school. My father was stationed at Camp Croft sometime in 1941, because he was hospitalized October 31st, 1941 for an asthma attack. He was honorably discharged after service in the Army/Air Corps for 2 years, 9 mos, and 7 days. He was in Fort Bragg, NC; McDill Field in Tampa FL; Greenville AFB/Camp Croft in Greenville and Spartenburg, SC; Barksdale Field, Shreveport, LA, and Scott AFB in Scott Field, IL. For many years he suffered from asthma and COPD, as well as, headaches, stomach problems, heart trouble, and hypertension. He developed Cholangiocarcinoma (CCC), which is a rare cancer of the bile duct. He passed away in 2000 with Cardiac Arrest, COPD, and CCC. Recently, since I am in college, I have been researching educational financial assistance since my father was a veteran. In the process, for the first time, I have been able to review his many medical records, discharge papers, and contact with the VA. I have reason to believe my father may have been misdiagnosed and have discovered many others who were stationed at Camp Croft had similar medical conditions. In my research, I am discovering that Camp Croft was built with Asbestos materials, which cause Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma can go undetected for up to 50 years and because the use of asbestos became so great during WWII, veterans of that time period should be especially cautious and can easily become misdiagnosed if not specifically looking for this disease!! I am wondering if any of you have had these same medical conditions, have family member veterans from Camp Croft who died with these conditions, or can help in evidence that asbestos was in fact present at Camp Croft. From my understanding, while CC was being built, men were forced to sleep in pup tents and during winter they were heated with coal heat. I would like some confirmation on this, as well as, any evidence that this was in fact the truth. Any assistance would be great! My father recieved compensation for 16 years for his asthma disability and the government decided to take it from him after all that time since he did not recieve a letter for review and was living at a different address (which he notified them of). He faught for about 20 years to regain his benefits and was still appealing when he died. It is my family’s perrogative to find justice. Thanks! Arrenda Tarkington   103. Heather Flatley - 2007-06-03 05:48:17 My grandfather was Colonel Preston B. Waterbury, stationed at Camp Croft from 1941-1945 to train troops for WWII. He was responsible for the design of what were referred to as "confidence courses", the obstacle/fitness courses that are used throughout the world today for military training. He received the Legion of Merit for his efforts. I mention this because I don’t see his name anywhere on any website and I just felt he should be remembered. My family has several letters of thanks to my grandfather from men who were in combat, who felt his training made a big difference in how they survived combat conditions. He probably wouldn’t appreciate me "tooting his horn" like this because he was always about the army as a whole, about the men who served and fought, not about himself.   102. Andrea - 2007-05-30 15:01:00 In may grandfathers steps i went to ft jackson and ft bragg and ft Benning in my grandfathers shadow Andrew Will Daniels died july 1942 I,m sure he is missed by all who new him at ft croft S.C.   101. leo w durkin jr - 2007-05-25 21:54:32 i took basic training in 39th I T B in July of 45 for 17 weeks was there when V J day thank the lord

100. Sandy Kleckner - 2007-05-22 03:45:35 I am signing for my Uncle Eugene T. Shore who was one of the first groups to open up Camp Croft in February of 1941. Does anyone know or remember him? He is now 92 and we just got finished doing a veterans project for school which was about him.   99. Gail - 2007-05-18 04:34:57 Did anyone know William Vogel who was from Long Island, NY and stationed at Camp Croft around 1944? He was a paratrooper. Thanks for any info.   98. Becky McConnaughy - 2007-05-16 23:35:56 I’m signing for my Dad, William "Mac" McConnaughy, who was at Camp Croft from November ’44 - March ’45. He was in the 4th platoon, 27th Battalion, Company D. He is alive and well at 80 years old in Martins Ferry, OH. He would love to contact anyone who remembers him, and would like to see some pictures of his platoon. He mentioned these names, as some of the buddies he remembers; John L. Gallagher from Illinois, Shale Wolf from Philadelphia, Richard Zeabart from Vincennes, IL, Clyde Knox from Pittsburgh, Charles Henderson, ? Weese from West Frankfort, IL, Donald Morris from Spring Garden, PA and ? Provo, who was in the 3rd platoon. (He has an excellent memory!!) Please e-mail me if you remember him, or know any of these people. I’d be happy to give you his phone number. Thank you! *I’m not sure, but I think that’s my Dad in the photo from 1944 that says "unknown unit." He’s in the back row, far left.     97. The Unknown Soldier - 2007-05-14 04:43:15 Thank you to all vets out there! Your efforts are appreciated!   96. james a rillema - 2007-05-09 13:00:00 Does anyone remember my father Albert Rillema? He did his training at Camp Croft in the summer of 1945. He was then assigned to the 99th infantry in Belgium in November of 1945. He fought through the Battle of the Buldge, and was part of the units that captured the Bridge at Remagen. He was subsequently killed on March 13, 1945, across the Rhine River in a village called Ahrendorf. He was a PFC and operated a bazooka.   95. John Graham - 2007-04-22 23:23:01 Signing for my Dad John Graham, Jr. who passed away. He attended the Camp and only found out about it late in his life. I was at one of our customer sites in Greenville and they have a huge picture of the Camp in their lobby. Parker is the name of the company.   94. Dan Hale - 2007-04-18 20:29:14 Is there anyone out there that knew my Father from Camp Croft in the middle 40’s . His name was Everett E. Hale from Maine. Looking for info.   93. Allison Martin - 2007-04-13 00:29:46 I am signing this in memory of my grandfather, Charlie Early, that served at Camp Croft in 1942. I have a wonderful panaramic picture of the soldiers taken sometime that year before he shipped overseas. He and my grandmother told wonderful stories of living in Spantanburg and how good the people were to them. Our last family vacation was a trip by the old camp and surrounding areas. Glad to know this site is here so I can share with my son.   92. edward shedosky ala sidorski - 2007-04-02 18:32:39 I sure would like the soldier who took the pictures of me and my platoon at camp croft some time in 1942 to fess up.   91. Bryan Knighton - 2007-04-02 00:37:50 Thanks for this site. I live close to the site and have used this facility all my life but never really understood what went on here until a few years ago. Thanks again this is a great site. Bryan

90. Kent A. Mocas - 2007-04-01 18:24:47 My father, Verle Wayne Mocas, did his basic training at Camp Croft during the summer of 1944. He was drafted immediately upon high school graduation. He went on to the Euopean campaign and nearly lost his feet to severe frostbite, I believe during the Battle of the Bulge. Dad still has touble with his feet and circulation due to that experience. Dad now speaks rather fondly of those early days in South Carolina. Does anyone know if there will be any future Camp Croft reunions scheduled? Dad, mom and I would love to hear from somewhere with any information. Sincerely, Kent A. Mocas, Indianpolis, IN   89. S Johnson - 2007-03-18 01:06:15 I am signing on behalf of my Grandfather, Barney Claude Harris, of whom I am very proud. He was a PFC in Co. L, 126th Inf Regt, 32nd Division. He served as a rifleman in the Pacific Theater, specifically in Luzon. I would love to hear from any folks who may have served with him. He died 14 yrs ago, leaving my world a shade darker.   88. George Fletcher - 2007-03-12 05:15:37 Hi Ron, What a nice job you’re doing on the Camp Croft site. I am especially grateful for your inclusion of my late father’s (Tex Fletcher) information and photographs. Dad always enjoyed talking about his time at the camp. Warm regards, George A. Fletcher Saratoga Springs, NY   87. JOE HERRON - 2007-02-20 01:31:51 WHAT A GREAT SITE! I AM GOING TO SUBMIT A PHOTO TAKEN IN THE SUMMER OF 1943 OF BARRACK 212,CO. B,37th I.T.B. WITH MY DAD EDWARD HERRON Jr., OF LAKEVILLE, CT. IN THE FRONT ROW,SECOND IN FROM THE RIGHT. HE LATER WENT TO THE E.T.O. ON THE LOUIS PASTURE,AS A REPLACEMENT IN THE THIRD INF. DIV. 15TH INF. REG. K. CO. FROM 1943 TO 1945. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT KNEW HIM OR ANYONE ELSE IN THE PHOTO!MANY THANKS TO EVERY WORLD TWO VET! JOE HERRON P.O.BOX 179,LAKEVILLE, CT. 06039 (860) 435-9161   86. John A Roman - 2007-02-02 03:09:33 I took my Infantry training from August 1943 until January 1944. I made the D-Day invasion 6 June 1944. I was wounded twice and am a Purple Heart recipient. We were well treated by the people of Spartenburg.   85. patrick pepe 2007 - 2007-01-30 17:00:24 I WAS AT CROFT FROME JUNE 1945 TO NOVEMBER 1945 HEAVY WEPONS PLATOON.WAS SENT TO ITALY ASSIGHNED TO 80TH QUARTERMASTER DEPOT SUPPLY CO. LEGHORN ITALY.   84. Marilyn Stebbins Hook - 2007-01-30 00:06:55 I enjoyed looking at this site. My father, R.H. Stebbins(Red) was stationed at Camp Croft. I am looking at the photos to see if he is in any of them.   83. H W "Mutt" McCord - 2007-01-11 22:12:43 Ron, Always enjoy going back to your site and read about my old Camp. She was the best camp I was stationed at Croft was the best.Hello to all the guys that served time at Croft. H W "Mutt" McCord   82. Karen Richardson - 2006-12-23 15:48:57 In cleaning out my Mother’s cedar chest, I found a pillow cover from Camp Croft. It’s satin material with flocking for lettering which is for a Sister. There’s a poem written on it, and below is Camp Croft, SC. It’s fringed in yellow satin fringe. I called my aunt who believes this is from her Uncle to my Grandmother. It’s in perfect condition, and I’ll treasure it forever. I’ll make a note with it so the next generation will know where it came from. I see from the website that Camp Croft was open from 1940-46. Thank you to all who served! Karen Richardson, Allentown, PA (formerly Silver Creek, NY)   81. charles condren - 2006-11-15 18:21:37 I was trained at Camp Croft from May 1942 until Sept 1942 I was trained not only the usual training in the morning and them in the afternoon was trained in commuication. After training and two weeks leave was sent oversea to North Africa and later joined the Third Inf. Div. and stayed with them until the end.

80. Glenn Philpott - 2006-11-12 13:00:07 My father, Glenn E. "Zeke" Philpott was inducted on December 5, 1941 (good timing!!), and served as a drill sergeant until 1945. He was stationed at Camp Croft from 1941 until the spring of 1944 when he was sent to Camp Hood, TX. He has many memories of the men he worked with and trained during that period. He was the drill sergeant and military instructor of the 1st platoon, Company A, 40th I.R.T.C battalion (S.T.U.) He trained some men who were unable to read or write, basic paratroopers, and officers on weapons. At 92 he still is very sharp (how many men remember their rifle number or their service number??), and has fond memories of the pretty girls and pecan pie from Carolinas!! I will gladly share with him any comments or questions. Glenn Philpott (son)   79. Ron Croft - 2006-11-10 02:56:38 Here are a few more details regarding the Camp Croft IRTC, 6th Regiment, 32nd Battalion, Company C, trained during the period January 1945 - May 1945. The Company Commander was Capt. Witherow, and the First Sergeant was Jack Burch. The 1st Platoon Leader was 2nd Lt. Lewis, and the Platoon Sergeant was T/Sgt. Lipscomb, who was assisted by Corporal Kovaleski. I was a trainee in the 1st Platoon, and was assigned as Squad Leader of the third Squad. In seventeen weeks,the officers and non-coms listed above, did a great job of molding a group of us young, raw, and diverse individuals into a team of proud men - Infantrymen. God bless them for what they did for us.   78. Nancy Johnson Koper - 2006-11-08 08:39:01 Hello all, Just spoke to my dad on the phone. He was in the 32nd battalion at Camp Croft and was stationed there for about a year --- July 1941 to about July 1942. He said that people were moved in and out but as I said above, he was there for a year. He’s got photos taken there but they are at his place in MA and he doesn’t have a computer and I live overseas. Does anyone remember him? Nancy Johnson Koper   77. Garnett W Neil Jr - 2006-11-06 18:25:18 My Dad was stationed at Camp Croft for a short time in 1943, between his being stationed at Camp Blanding near Starke, FL. and his transfer to California. My Mom and he were married at the chapel at Camp Croft on July 20, 1943. Dad was working as a golf professional’s assistant at Cherokee County Club in Knoxville, TN prior to his enlistment in Feburary 1942. He worked in supply for the duration of the war due to an injury he sustained as a 15 year old youth. He was discharged from duty in Feburary 1946 at Fort MacArthur in Riverside, CA.   76. James Cameron - 2006-11-02 00:57:57 Excellent site. My father, James L. Cameron, trained at Camp Croft as a driver, later spending a couple of years in Iran with the Persian Gulf Command, driving a weapons carrier for an APO. He’d been a NY City bus driver prior to the war, so the job was at least a good fit. Dad was born in Scotland, and got his US citizenship while overseas. Ted Gray was in his training company, and married his sister after the war, thus becoming my uncle when I was born. He was wounded in the leg by a sniper in Sicily. He was a long haul trucker after the war, while my father went back to driving his bus. They’ve been gone for some time now, and I miss them both.   75. Joanna - 2006-10-24 16:36:15 Denise (comment 75) I also have photos of my grandfathers with the dates and names written on the backs. Believe it or not it’s the same month/year as the ones YOUR grandfather took. Email me! I’m trying to find family of the men in the photos and giving them the photos.   74. Denise - 2006-10-24 14:44:02 I recently found a picture of my grandfather who served in the Army during WWII. On the back of the photo is written Nov 1941 Camp Croft SC I just did a search and found this Website. What a great history lesson. I only wish I could have shared this with him. He passed away this past April at the age of 91.     73. Bryan - 2006-10-09 23:15:23 What a great site, and not what one would normally expect to see! My grandfather attended basic infantry and pioneer training at Camp Croft beginning in December 1941. He left sometime around the first of April bound for Ft. Benning, GA and jump school. I am currently helping him write his war memoirs, so I am willing to collaborate on whatever I can!! Great site! Bryan   72. Lisa - 2006-10-09 03:11:25 I’m looking for anyone who may have known Hoarce Wingfield. I will be so grateful for any info big or small. All I know right now is he is listed as MIA. Thanks   71. Nancy Johnson -Koper - 2006-10-05 15:17:41 Whoops!! I forgot to mention that his name is Tauno Johnson. His brother, Sulo, also served in the Army but was sent to New Guinea. Nancy Johnson-Koper

70. Nancy Johnson -Koper - 2006-10-05 15:16:31 My dad joined the Army sometime after Pearl Harbor. He was at Camp Croft for quite some time. He also trained in Colorado as he was supposed to go to the Pacific --- I think in the mountains with donkeys or mules --- but ended up going to the European theatre, just after D-day. He fought through France as an infantryman (Pfc) and was captured near Aachen, having been fighting in the Hurtgen Forest. He is now 88 and in pretty good health and state of mind. I was wondering if anyone out there in www-land might have known him when he was at Camp Croft or even, later on during WWII. He hasn’t got a computer, so any messages you might have, I would be happy to pass on. I know he’d enjoy hearing from old Army buddies. Nancy Johnson Koper   69. H W "Mutt" McCord - 2006-09-08 02:10:22 Hey Ron, Just spent the last hour visiting camp Croft again. I never get tired of visiting your page. It brings bach wonderful memories to me. I’m holding on pretty good with my health. Keep up the great work on your web pages. They are great. Ex-Crofter, HW "Mutt" McCord   68. Jim Sansone - 2006-09-06 21:31:13 My dad, Peter Sansone, trained at Croft in 1943, and arrived in Europe June 28, 1944. Wound up in the 83d division. I just found that he joined the 83d from the 48th training battalion beginning of August 1944. Does anyone have any information on that unit, or know where I might look? Thanks, Jim Sansone     67. Louis De Francesco Jr. - 2006-09-03 00:41:09 I am the son of Louis A. De Francesco who trained at Camp Croft from Feb 21 1942 to May 23 1942 at age 19. He was from at Elmont ,New York. After training,he was assigned to the 45th Infantry(Thunderbird) Division -179th Regiment. He served in North Africa, Sicily, and Anzio Italy.Was awarded Combat Infantry Badge,Bronze Star, Purple Heart. After duty in WWII moved to Levittown,married,had two sons and became a Motorcycle Police Officer for Nassau County. Was killed on duty in 1957. Next year is the 50 th Anniversary of his passing.   66. edward shedosky - 2006-08-25 13:58:43 Where are all the men who trained at Camp Croft? Don’t any of them have computers? Gee whiz.   65. Dennis Zink - 2006-08-14 02:12:16 My dad James C. Zink from Los Angles CA was stationed at Camp Croft as a quartermaster for several years. He married my mother a Spartanburg native Ann Miller and never left the Carolinas. My dad is still alive and driving and I am sorry I did not know about the reunion. If anyone would like to send me an e-mail, I will past it along to him. I know he would appreciat hearing from any of you.   64. edward sidorski aka shedosky - 2006-08-02 16:45:11 When will we ever see the pictures taken at the 2006 reunion?   63. edward sidorski aka shedosky - 2006-08-02 16:43:42 who’s minding the store?   62. Sonneborn, richard - 2006-07-12 20:15:46 excellent site ! a credit to the kind of dedication that has always been an 8th ID/121st Infantry blue bonnet standard ! Although time marches on and some history is forgotten the 121st Infantry AND the 8th infantry Division will always be in the front line of our hearts and memories forever! Forty RoundsSIR! Sonneborn , R.T. Commanding,8th ID Association www.8thid.org   61. Shirley Forehand Kinsey - 2006-07-12 15:52:16 My father Burlie Forehand was in training at Camp Croft in 1944, 129th Training Battalion, mentions other men named Hoch, Kinnant who trained with him-he rented a small house in Spartanburg and had my mother and their two daughters come stay with him until he shipped out to Europe as part of the 42nd ID, 242nd Reg. 3 battalion.

60. edward sidorski aka shedosky - 2006-07-08 17:28:05 Jenny King who was at the 2006 reunion at Camp Croft, is you see this please respond as I wrote your email in that little green booklet but I left it on the table when I left so I need your email address.   59. edward sidorski aka shedosky - 2006-07-08 17:24:32 does anyone on this site remember Sgt Edward Shedosky who came from C.Co. 26th infantry regiment 1st division to A.Co 39th training battalion Camp Croft in 1941 before the war and up to 1942 after the war started. I’ll write back.     58. Eugene Mulligan - 2006-05-29 20:03:21 My Father, Eugene F. Mulligan from Pawtucket RI. was stationed at Camp Croft in 1942. He was in Co. D 38th Inf. Training Bn. I have a group photo dated Feb., 1942-Camp Croft, SC. My mother drove down to Camp Croft in 1942 from RI and married my father in Spartanburg. Both my parents have since passed away. I have numerous photos of his stay here in SC. My father received the Purple Heart while in Europe, and I know that he would be very proud that this site is here to remember all who had passed through the gates of Camp Croft. Thank You for him, EAM Greer, SC.   57. jerry p hagy jr - 2006-05-05 18:14:59 My uncle Elden L. Keen went to basic training at camp croft in 1943. Then was in the 2nd Inf. Div. Landed at omaha beach on june 6th 1944, and fought in the battle of the bulge. Thank you for creating this website.   56. Sarah R. Hinson - 2006-04-19 19:26:43 My father, Charles Henry Rowell from Lancaster, SC was at Camp Croft in early 1940s. On his discharge papers he is listed as "Company B 470 Infantry Battalion. I know that when he left Camp Croft he was shipped to a location in Newfoundland. If anyone out there remembers him or has a relative who might have gone to Newfoundland, I’d appreciate any information. I am creating a scrapbook for my grown son.   55. Martha Crocker Dearybury - 2006-04-14 15:17:11 My father took basic training at Camp Croft in mid 40’s, I think 43 and they kept him there as sargent training troops for about 6 months prior to being shipped overseas. I have picture of his company when in basis training at the Camp and I also have all his medals in a shadow box. His name " PAUL R. CROCKER " and we are from the east side of Spartanburg, S. C.   54. Ann - 2006-04-04 00:59:17 I am looking for information on my great-grandfather,he was in Camp Croft in 1942. He was attached to 8th Army "760th diesel locomotive unit"as a transportation Mechanic. Any information on where to begin looking would help. Thanks.   53. Amanda McGraw Vrablic - 2006-02-28 19:21:43 My dad was there in the 1940’s. Please tell me if anybody remembers him. Richmond Pearce (Pierce) McGraw, Shelby, NC Cleveland County. I know nothing about his days there or the unit he was in.   52. Pat Dunnavant - 2006-01-28 03:28:51 I am the daughter of the late Howard Dunnavant who was stationed there in WWII. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him. He passed in ’77 when I was still relatively young. If anyone knew him or of him please share your anecdotes.   51. Marie Gilliland - 2006-01-04 01:59:30 I am looking for any stories or memories about Camp Croft in Spartanburg South Carolina. I am a history major and I am writing my thesis on Camp Croft. Actually, I work for the S.C. State Park Service. Camp Croft is now a state park but unfortunately it is not represented as it should be. I have grown up playing in the park (there are still remnants of the training camp left) and preserving the memory of Camp Croft has become very important to me. I hope that one day I can convince the State Park Service to construct a museum commemorating the men who trained there. While I am collecting information for my thesis paper I hope to collect information that can later be used for the State Park Service. If anyone would like to share any stories or memories with me I would greatly appreciate it. You may email me at kgilli3917@aol.com

50. Jeff Mason - 2005-12-31 07:07:18 Nice web page old friend! Thanks Jeff   49. Diane Karakehian - 2005-12-15 11:16:51 Recently, I found a satin foldover purse-like remembrance. The front is stenciled, and hand painted, and says "Remember Me". There is a large red painted rose under that writing, and the red-white-blue crest with eagle, on the top left. Inside, there’s a poem, "Remember Me", with four painted roses around it, and underneath that, says "Camp Croft". The lower half, is a pouch, with a cover the US Flag, with 48 stars. My father believes that it might have been sent to their mother, or to his girlfriend, by my uncle George Karakehian, who was at Camp Croft, maybe 1944?-don’t know for sure. Would this item be of interest to a museum there?   48. Jim Hennessey - 2005-12-10 22:22:17 E-Mail address correction.   47. Jim Hennessey - 2005-12-10 22:20:02 I took my basic training at Camp Croft early 1944.Then I joined the 87th Inf.Div at Ft.Jackson,Columbia S.C. Went overseas with 87th and was part of Patton’s 3rd Army. While at Camp Croft I was with the 35th Bn.Hello from Bayonne N.J.God Bless our troops in Iraq WW2 -Vet-Jim Hennessey     46. Don Chiles - 2005-12-10 16:35:15 Very enjoyable reading about Camp Croft history. My grndfather served in WWI and returned home to Inman, SC to farm. During WWII I heard that German prisoners of war from Camp Croft picked peaches "during season" and farmers only had to feed them "southern fixin’s" for lunch. Do any CC vets have any recall or info on this?     45. donald koos - 2005-12-03 18:30:44 I TRAINED AT CAMP CROFT JAN-APRIL IN 1943 LEFT SOMETIME IN APRIL TO JOIN THE 29TH LETS GO DIVISION TO TRAIN FOR D-DAY. I LOVE THIS WEB SITE KEEP THE MEMORYS ROLLING. THANKS OLD BUDDY DON KOOS 29TH LETS GO   44. John D. Bevill - 2005-11-29 20:36:59 Uncle James Boyce ("Boots") Bevill was associated with the civilian engineering efforts at Camp Croft until its deactivation. His son, Jimmy, would spend summers visiting with his Dad at the Camp. Jimmy expressed his desire to visit the former camp site prior to his death several years ago. We visited the Camp only once during its existence that I remember--the rows of tents along the roadway still stick in my mind’s picture. Uncle "Boots" passed away in the late 60’s after his retirement from the old "Post Engineering Function"--whatever it’s called now. At Camp deactivation, Uncle "Boots" gave our family three sturdy bookshelves with some books that helped me to learn to read. The wooden bookshelves were constructed by some of the German POW’s and still remain in service. Friends Claude and Gail Horton live in the Huntington Woods (?) section of the former Camp layout. Thank You for your efforts and the obvious "labor of love" in this web site. It is not only a historical and learning site for us, but also provides that personal "tug at the heart" for those of us who had personal attachments and connections with the location and personnel for Camp Croft. Respectfully, John D. Bevill   43. Wilfred Owens - 2005-11-19 04:40:25 I was at camp Croft May-Sept.1944 at the age of 18.It was hot and I remember 17wks.of basic training on the m-1 Rifle,m-1 carbine,BAR,Bazooka,flamethrower,machinegun,mortars,and close order drill,hikes etc. I was introduced to, 1.M-1 Thumb -Result of not getting your thumb out of the way when closing bolt on rifle. 2.Dive bombing-Picking up litter. 3.Field strip-tearing paper open on cigarette fliping tobacco to the wind,rolling paper into small ball and flipping to the wind. 4.KP - Kitchen Police. 5.Maggie’s Drawers- A red flag that was waved across the target when the shooter completely missed the target on the firing range. I had two buddies(Pence& Noland)who I went to Spartenburg & Gaffney with on weekends. I went overseas on the Marine Panter in a convoy,and joined the 8th Div. in central Europe& into the Rhineland. I was surprised but delighted to find this Website and have sent in several pictures taken in camp Croft and Spartenburg. I guess they will on posted soon. Thank You, W.Owens   42. edward sidorski (aka shedosky) - 2005-11-16 16:06:23 I was a platoon sgt in A Co. 39th infantry training battalion. I was one of the first cadre from C. Co. 26th infantry 1st division (big red one) I was discharged sometime in July 1941. Had to reenlist when Dec 7th rolled around. The reason that I dissappeared from Camp Croft is because the army found out that I had studied radio and they transferred me to the Signal Corp and sent to Kettle Cape Umnak Alaska, I was discharged for a second time in Oct 1945 (oh! happy day)   41. Michael Halik - 2005-11-16 16:05:25 I was in training at Camp Croft during the months of May, June July and August of 1943. Upon completion of my training I went to the the Repo- Depot outside of Naples, Italy from where I was assigned to Fox Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, I was with the 3rd ID until I stepped on a mine during the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944. I will have to research my files to see which Training Battalian I was with at Camp Croft. I did send postal cards home from the camp so the address should be on them. If anyone shoud remember me please send me an E- mail. At the time of my training my home was in Clifton, New jersey

40. edward sidorski (aka shedosky) - 2005-11-16 16:04:34 I was a platoon sgt in A co. 39th infantry training battalion, and would have had a safe place to be during the war but as a kid I studied radio and some one in the defence dept found that out and in 1942 I was transferred to the Signal Corp and was sent to Alaska Umnak Island as a radar maintenance man.   39. Mike Carozza - 2005-11-16 16:03:28 I am researching information concerning my Uncle Joe Carozza who was KIA near the Po Valley, Italy Oct. 10th 1944. He trained at Camp Croft sometime between Oct. 15th, 1943 and Feb. 22, 1944. He also trained at Ft. Meade MD. before his unit was sent to Africa in March 1944. I found a letter dated Feb. 17th 1944, stating that he was assigned to Co. D, 30th infantry brigade at Camp Croft. You have done a great job with this site. Any information is appreciated by me and my family.   38. David Pike - 2005-11-16 16:02:24 We moved into a undeveloped area of Camp Croft in 1972. I spent many a years running the woods and old buildings. This puts new meaning for this Marine to where I grew up. It is with many thanks that this website is here. David   37. Richard Long - 2005-11-16 16:01:39 My Dad, who has passed away was a Sgt and Drill Instructor at Camp Croft and he met my mother in Spartanburg SC. When I was very young I can remember him taking me to where Camp Croft used to be and showing me where he was stationed. His name was Edward M. Long or Edward Merle Long. After he had passed away my uncle, (My moms brother), Joe Stepp told me a stories about my dad at Camp Croft. I have a picture somewhere of my Dad and his unit in a picture taken at Camp Croft I would gladly donate to the musuem if I can find it. Thanks, Richard Long   36. Ilene Jones Cornwell - 2005-11-16 16:00:54 I’m DELIGHTED to have discovered this CC site! I’m a 7th-generation native of SC--beginning with Col. John Thomas of Revolutionary War fame and originator of the Spartan Militia--and my father was based at Camp Croft before being deployed to the European Theater during WW II. Camp Croft had the historical roots for our Jones family, since John and Jane Black Thomas’ homeplace was near Fairforest Creek, in what is now the southeast corner of Croft Park. Can you tell me if a trail has been blazed to the 1904 DAR marker to the Thomas homeplace at that site? I’d like to visit it on April 29-30, when I’m in Spartanburg for my late mother’s burial. I’ll appreciate hearing from you. Kindest regards from Ilene Jones Cornwell, Nashville, TN.   35. John - 2005-11-16 16:00:02 My Grtandfather just died and I was looking through his war albums and I found out he was in Croft. Its too bad so many WWII vets are dieing off.   34. Robert David Anderson - 2005-11-16 15:59:34 Thanks for maintaining this wonderful collection of material relted to Camp Croft. My period of training there in the fall and early winter of 1944 was filled with delightful, though sometimes very hard, experiences. Unfortunately, I was never able to maintain contact with the many men in my infantry training platoon after the war. My company commander was Capt. Grey (Gray) and we often sang while on our forced marches "Marching away with Capt. Grey." While standng guard duty during one pitch black night during maneuvers,he and Lt. Schmidt accosted and challenged me (you couldn’t see your hand in front of your face) I shouted, "Who goes there? Give the password." Without warning, Lt. Schmidt pulled out his 45 and fired directly into my chest from a few feet away. The blank almost knocked me over,but they apologized profusely. Along with most of the company, we were given a 10-day delay enroute which allowed me to catch the Clinchfield Railroad in Spartanburg and travel to Dante, Virginia to spend a brief period with my dad before reporting to Ft. Meade and then to Staten Island where we boarded ship for Liverpool. Crossed England by train to Weymouth and to Le Havre, France via LCI across the channel. "40 & 8s" took us to Metz which had only recently been captured after a hard battle. I was assigned to Co. L., 377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Division which was then in Saarlautern, Germany. We moved through Bastogne on or about January 17, the day after the Battle of the Bulge was considered over and into Holland to back up the British at the Remagen bridgehead. From there it was fighting through the Rhur Pocket, accross the Rhine River and eventually serving briefly as occupation forces. The 95th was the second division back from the European Theatre garrisoned at Camp Shelby, MI. Training and being re-equipped for the battle of the Japanese homeland (our advance party had already left for Hawaii where we had been assigned a beachhead on the main island)when the fist atom bomb brought hostilities to an end. Later service took me to Ft. Dix and Ft. Monmouth in New Jersey where I worked in separation and reception centers until discharge as Staff Sgt. Altogether, it was a wonderful experience but not one that I would want to relive again at age 79.   33. Ted Argeson - 2005-11-16 15:55:24 I was pleased to see Ignazio D’Agati’s recent message, and that he resides in Wayne, NJ as I do. I also was in the last training cycle at Camp Croft, SC, that concluded 10 January 1946. I was in Co.D, 38th Battalion, which is where I’m positive Ignazio was also stationed. Subsequently, I shipped out to Germany for occupation duty and was assigned to the 970th Counter Intelligence Corps (C.I.C.). Luckily, President Truman had the courage to drop the two atom bombs on Hiroshima nad Nagasaki to end the war; otherwise, young boys straight out of infantry training, like Ignazio and me, would have been in on the assault on the Japanese mainland. I have no doubt that casualties would have been in the hundreds of thousands.   32. Igna zio J. D’Agati - 2005-11-16 15:54:39 I was in Camp Croft from August 1945 through January 1946. Our group of soldiers were the last 17 week infantry wartime infantry training program. I spent 19 weeks in Camp Croft and upon my completion, was sent to Europe in February 1946 with the occupation USA army. I served in the Inspector General Office in Paris during the shutdown of many installations in France in 1946.   31. Don Condrill - 2005-11-16 15:53:59 I was at Camp Croft from about the end of May 1942 until October 1942. I trained as a heavy machine gunner on the water cooled caliber 30. The 30th Battalion. I then was sent to the Infantry Radio Operators school at Camp Croft where we learned the Morse Code and how to operate the radio equipmemt. The 26th Bn. Upon completion of my training, I was ordered to Camp Davis, NC tp become an Officer Candidate in the Anti Aircraft Artillery, graduating on the 21st of January 1943 and becoming a second lieutenant.

30. Paul F. Blefari - 2005-11-16 15:53:02 I took my basic training in 1943 at Camp Croft South Carolina in D company and shipped out from Camp Edwards near Boston, MA. I landed at Liverpool, England and was assigned to the 35th Inf. Division at St.Lo. I was wounded at Nancy, France and at the Battle of The Bulge in Belgium just outside Bastone. I enjoyed my stay at Camp Croft and enjoyed visiting Spartenburg when out on pass. I would like to hear from anyone that was there in September 1943 thru December 1943.   29. Gavin Hodge - 2005-11-16 15:52:25 Going towards Lake Edwin Johnson, past the rifle range is a gate across the road, just past this gate on the left hand and about thirty yards in the woods are some concrete structures that apparently had roofs at one time. The larger of the two concrete building has an oddly cast concrete structure in the floor running the full length of the building and a neatly cut large stone leading into the entrance marked "LEE" What were these buildings used for?   28. robert neal sr. - 2005-11-16 15:51:23 I have a camp croft book from 1941,my uncle William Statnik was inducted august 7,1941,did his training there, have his enlisted record and discharge record,plus a card with 12 rules like number 9 rule to allow no one to commit a nuisance or dis-order. Would like to donate where ever they should go.   27. robert j reeves - 2005-11-16 15:50:15 Company B Training cycle beginning March 1943, server North Africa and Italy....   26. robert grubbs - 2005-11-16 15:49:28 my uncle Jodie Allen , from Griffin Ga. trained at camp croft and I have inherited all if his memorabilia and two uniforms looking for information   25. Steve O’Dell - 2005-11-16 15:48:12 My father trained at Camp Croft (A Company, 30th Battalion) sometime between February and October 1944. I have a Camp Croft newspaper "The Spartan" dated 11 April 1944, and a platoon photograph, undated. Would you like a scan or copy of these?   24. Alfonso Nicro - 2005-11-16 15:47:34 I trained at Camp Croft in 1944 and from there i joined the 87th infantry div. I was with I co.of the 345th reg.   23. Shirley Reece - 2005-11-16 15:46:50 my Father was stationed at campcroft sometimes beween 1943--1945 I lost contact with him years ago I don’t even know if he is still living he was from Maryland his name was Douglass J White is there any way if I can find out any information as to when he was there in campcroft. I do know he left by train in July or August 1945 a month or two before I was born. any information you could find for me please e-mail me back thank you, Ms.Shirley white Reece   22. James M Shugrue - 2005-11-16 15:45:58 just want to be listed in the guest book for now keep up the good work nice to read from othters that hve servered at camp croct in 1945 Feb. 22 or there aboutjim   21. Jim Hennessey - 2005-11-16 15:44:52 Took my basic training at Camp Croft.March 1944,35th IRTC.Sad times but memories that last forever.Served in 87th(Golden Acorn) Inf.Div.-Gen. Patton’s 3rd Army-E.T.O.

20. Art Kourian - 2005-11-16 15:43:38 Sorry I missed the Camp Croft Vet Reunion. Although I was 18 when there,9/45 to 12/45, my memories are still clear of my time there and in Spartanburg.From there I went to the ETO and left the Army in 1947. Best regards to all associated with the Vet Reunion and publication of "When the Soldiers Came to Town." Art Kourian 2nd Platoon,A Company   19. Mutt McCord - 2005-11-16 15:42:54 Hello out there to all you old Ex-camp Croft soldiers. The 2004 reunion was a good one. You guys missed a good reunion. Thanks to all the Ron Crawley family and Robin Zimmerman we had a grand time. Ex-Crofter H W "Mutt" mcCord Company B 30th Bn. 9th reg. 1942-1944   18. Robert E. White - 2005-11-16 15:42:12 I took my infantry basic at Croft in 1944, from April to September. The hottest months of the year. I have many memories, some good and some not so good. After Croft, I joined the 76th Infantry Division, and we saw action in the Bulge, Rhine crossing and across Germany to meet the Russions on the Elbe River.   17. Del Guidice - 2005-11-16 15:41:20 HEAVY WEAPONS COMPANY C 29TH AS CADRE, CORP. FEB. 1942 THROUGH SEPT. 1943. SHIPPED TO CAMP BLANDING, FLA.   16. Robert H.Gunter Sr. - 2005-11-16 15:40:38 My father,Bush H.Gunter Jr. was at Camp Croford.I have no dates.Afterwards was sent overseas with 172nd Infantry Ragiment,43rd Infantry Division.He My dad passed away Nov. 11 1989,on Vetrens Day.We were all very proud of him.He won two Silver Stars on 14th and 18th of January 1945 on Hill 580,Luzon Philippine Islands. He was a Medic attached to a infantry unit. I know he went to Camp Croft.I have one scarf with remember me on it Camp croft S.C. Afterwards he went to FT. McCLELLAN,ALA(CO.B-14Bn March 1943 !st LT.F.H.Spears Jr. commanding Officer.   15. RC Acosta - 2005-11-16 15:39:22 a very good site   14. Don Karr - 2005-11-16 15:18:59 Friend of Duane Harvey Hodges.   13. Bill - 2005-11-16 15:18:09 I failed to mention in my previous post, this man was a Medic, and held the rank of Sergeant   12. Bill - 2005-11-16 15:17:42 I recently purchased a complete uniform from a soldier in the 4th Service Command. I am hoping to identify this man. The only information I have so far is... "Krick, 14" written in ink on the inside of the shirt and tunic. There is a first initial before the name that I cannot make out. Also there is "W1220" written in ink, which may be part of his serial number? If anyone has any information or can point me in the right direction to research this please feel free to e-mail me. Thank You, Bill   11. Charles Glover - 2005-11-16 15:17:13 Very nice site. We are trying to find out information about our uncle. He was at Camp Croft 11/42 until 4/43 from there he went to Camp Edwards, Mass. He was with the CoI 143rd Infantry Reg. 36th Division. He was killed at the battle of San Pietro in Italy 12/18/43 I have a picture of his group on the back it says 2 battalion. His name was Ernest Glover from Gloversville,NY

10. FRANK J KREISEL - 2005-11-16 15:16:31 this 18 year old, who never traveled more than 20 miles from home, was inducted in the army and put on a train. no idea where we were going, just told to pull down the shades on the train and wait. the rumors on the train were wild. we were going to the air force, the mp’s, etc. in the middle of the night in 1943, the train stopped, i raised the shade and there in front of me is a billboard reading,"welcome to camp croft infantry replacement training center" that was the last sign we wanted to see. then came basic, more training at fort meade, then camp shanks, and then a 38 day boat ride from brooklyn to new caledonia. then the solomons, phillippines, and finally japan. quite an experience for a young green kid from new jersey.....   9. Jean Dyke Kinney - 2005-11-16 15:15:30 Seeking info on any one who was in Basic Training March 1944 with Harry W. Dyke . He was from Penn Yan NY. I am his daughter. His widow is now 83 and lives with me in Ga. any info appreciated.   8. Royce Knight - 2005-11-16 15:14:58 What a great site. I can remember going with my Dad to Camp Croft when I was a Kid. He was route salesman for Garners Potato Chip Co. later to become Lays Potato Chip Co. He serviced the Oficers club the NCO club and the PXs . brings back eat memories of GIs training , quite a sight for a teenage boy   7. charles e, gibson - 2005-11-16 15:14:19 i was inducted into the army at camp croft in 1942 and served in several units until i served overseas in the 104th inf, div. then after returning to the states i was with co. b 30th batallion at camp croft until croft was closed and i was sent to ft. wright ny until i was discharged in 1946.   6. Barbara Wyld - 2005-11-16 15:13:32 My grandfather, Harold Wyld, was stationed at Camp Croft anywhere between 1941-1943. I was looking at the photo gallery to see if I could spot him, but I when I zoomed in, it was too pixelated. Cool site though. Thanks.   5. Ray Merriam - 2005-11-16 15:12:50 I am the publisher of Thomas Street’s memoir "How to Survive Combat as Point Man if You’re Lucky... and Lose Freinds if They’re Not", which you kindly include a mention of on your web site and a link to the page on my web site which gives a brief excerpt from his book. I will put a link to your web site on the pages for Tom’s book. Thanks for helping support a very small publisher (one-man home-based operation since 1968).   4. James Dodge - 2005-11-16 15:11:59 I remember our Sargent’s name was Estervick, and was in Company E. I hope I spelled his name correctly. Anybody else remember this? I was 19 at the time. Just celebrated 80 years. The year was May, 1943.   3. Whitney P. Mullen - 2005-11-16 15:11:18 I took Infantry basic training at Croft in the 35th IRTB. Began late July to early December 1944. Shipped overseas early January 1945 and served in the 15th Infantry Regiment of the Third Infantry Division from late January to mid-December of 1945. I was discharged in mid-February of 1946 at Ft. Dix NJ.