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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".

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

Photograph taken by United States Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia.

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