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Camp Lee (Fort Lee) — WWI Training Camp

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

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Outcome
One of the largest WWI training camps; trained the 80th Division. Still an active Army base as Fort Lee.
The Battle

History & Significance

Trained 156,000 soldiers for WWI. The 1918 influenza swept through camp, killing hundreds in weeks. Now Fort Lee (renamed back from Fort Gregg-Adams in 2025), home of the Army Quartermaster Corps.

Casualties & Losses

~750 influenza deaths; major outbreak September–October 1918

Forces Involved

US Army: peak ~60,000 trainees

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Camp Lee (Fort Lee) — WWI Training Camp take place?
Camp Lee (Fort Lee) — WWI Training Camp took place in 1917.
Where was Camp Lee (Fort Lee) — WWI Training Camp fought?
Camp Lee (Fort Lee) — WWI Training Camp was fought in Virginia, United States.
What was the outcome of Camp Lee (Fort Lee) — WWI Training Camp?
One of the largest WWI training camps; trained the 80th Division. Still an active Army base as Fort Lee.
What was the significance of Camp Lee (Fort Lee) — WWI Training Camp?
Trained 156,000 soldiers for WWI. The 1918 influenza swept through camp, killing hundreds in weeks. Now Fort Lee (renamed back from Fort Gregg-Adams in 2025), home of the Army Quartermaster Corps.
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