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United States Army Major Elmer Prince stands outside his two man tent in Camp Philip Morris. This "cigarette camp" could hold up to 35,000 men. In 1946, men in all camps were waiting for their number to be called to board a "Victory Ship" home. The port at Le Havre became known as the "Gateway to America".

13. Major Elmer W. Prince of Morgantown, W. Va. at Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France

IDNO:
038341
Title:
Major Elmer W. Prince of Morgantown, W. Va. at Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France
Date:
1946/03
Description:
United States Army Major Elmer Prince stands outside his two man tent in Camp Philip Morris. This "cigarette camp" could hold up to 35,000 men. In 1946, men in all camps were waiting for their number to be called to board a "Victory Ship" home. The port at Le Havre became known as the "Gateway to America".
While enduring the long waiting period to go home, most GIs had less than ideal living conditions, as one soldier wrote, "Under the floor of the tents the rats grew to cat size and sounded as through they were wearing boots when they tramped around while the men trying to sleep ..."

14. Tented Billets at Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France

IDNO:
038342
Title:
Tented Billets at Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France
Date:
1946/03
Description:
While enduring the long waiting period to go home, most GIs had less than ideal living conditions, as one soldier wrote, "Under the floor of the tents the rats grew to cat size and sounded as through they were wearing boots when they tramped around while the men trying to sleep ..."
Photograph taken by United States Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia.

15. Information Center At Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France

IDNO:
038343
Title:
Information Center At Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France
Date:
1946/03
Description:
Photograph taken by United States Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia.
Post war "Mess Hall" at Camp Philip Morris. After V-E Day (Victory in Europe) many camp mess halls were staffed with German POWS as cooks and waiters

16. 'Mess Hall', Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France

IDNO:
038344
Title:
'Mess Hall', Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France
Date:
1946/03
Description:
Post war "Mess Hall" at Camp Philip Morris. After V-E Day (Victory in Europe) many camp mess halls were staffed with German POWS as cooks and waiters
The front of the Red Cross Club at Camp Philip Morris. Since camps did not have bathing facilities, the Red Cross shower room was usually the first place visited by soldiers with a 24 hour pass.

17. Red Cross Club at Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre. France

IDNO:
038345
Title:
Red Cross Club at Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre. France
Date:
1946/03
Description:
The front of the Red Cross Club at Camp Philip Morris. Since camps did not have bathing facilities, the Red Cross shower room was usually the first place visited by soldiers with a 24 hour pass.
A fence separates the WAC (Women's Army Corps) and French War Brides living areas from the rest of the camp. There were approximately 6,500 French War Brides, many left France with their husbands to live in America.

18. WAC and French War Bride Area At Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France

IDNO:
038346
Title:
WAC and French War Bride Area At Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France
Date:
1946/03
Description:
A fence separates the WAC (Women's Army Corps) and French War Brides living areas from the rest of the camp. There were approximately 6,500 French War Brides, many left France with their husbands to live in America.
Barrick was a student at West Virginia University serving in the army in World War II. He entered into active duty again after being commissioned a Second Lieutenant, ca. 1948. Barrick was killed in Korea, July, 1950.

19. George Barrick Jr. of Morgantown, W. Va. on Army Base

IDNO:
039478
Title:
George Barrick Jr. of Morgantown, W. Va. on Army Base
Description:
Barrick was a student at West Virginia University serving in the army in World War II. He entered into active duty again after being commissioned a Second Lieutenant, ca. 1948. Barrick was killed in Korea, July, 1950.
Layne Ford, son of Gene and Ada H. Ford wearing army dress uniform. The photograph was taken while he was on leave for the holidays during World War II.

20. Layne Haldeman Ford of Grafton , W. Va.

IDNO:
039846
Title:
Layne Haldeman Ford of Grafton , W. Va.
Date:
1943
Description:
Layne Ford, son of Gene and Ada H. Ford wearing army dress uniform. The photograph was taken while he was on leave for the holidays during World War II.
Dick pictured looking at a notice on a board. She was a member of the Women's Army Corps (WAC).

21. WAC Personnel Leatrus Dick from Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047576
Title:
WAC Personnel Leatrus Dick from Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
Dick pictured looking at a notice on a board. She was a member of the Women's Army Corps (WAC).
Dick pictured on the telephone. She was a member of the Women's Army Corps (WAC).

22. WAC Personnel Leatrus Dick from Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047577
Title:
WAC Personnel Leatrus Dick from Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
Dick pictured on the telephone. She was a member of the Women's Army Corps (WAC).
Garten pictured in his military uniform, probably belong to the United States Army.

23. Portrait of William "Bill" Garten of Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047906
Title:
Portrait of William "Bill" Garten of Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1941-1945
Description:
Garten pictured in his military uniform, probably belong to the United States Army.
A truck carrying uniformed soldiers is pictured at the intersection of Ballengee Street and 2nd Avenue. Subjects unidentified.

24. Army Day Parade in Downtown Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049880
Title:
Army Day Parade in Downtown Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1948
Description:
A truck carrying uniformed soldiers is pictured at the intersection of Ballengee Street and 2nd Avenue. Subjects unidentified.