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Camp Devens — WWI Training Camp

1917
Massachusetts
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1917
Location
Massachusetts
Status
Historical record
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Outcome
Major WWI training facility; the 1918 influenza outbreak at Devens in September 1918 overwhelmed all medical facilities
The Battle

History & Significance

The 1918 influenza outbreak at Camp Devens was documented by Dr. Roy Grist in a famous letter describing men 'literally turning blue' — an early warning of pandemic severity.

Casualties & Losses

~757 influenza deaths total during September 1918; one of the earliest and hardest-hit East Coast camps

Forces Involved

US Army: peak ~44,000 trainees

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Camp Devens — WWI Training Camp take place?
Camp Devens — WWI Training Camp took place in 1917.
Where was Camp Devens — WWI Training Camp fought?
Camp Devens — WWI Training Camp was fought in Massachusetts, United States.
What was the outcome of Camp Devens — WWI Training Camp?
Major WWI training facility; the 1918 influenza outbreak at Devens in September 1918 overwhelmed all medical facilities
What was the significance of Camp Devens — WWI Training Camp?
The 1918 influenza outbreak at Camp Devens was documented by Dr. Roy Grist in a famous letter describing men 'literally turning blue' — an early warning of pandemic severity.
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