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Probably used for the training of trench warfare which was the type of fighting waged during World War I. Camp Lee was a basic training camp that included several men from West Virginia.

49. Trenches at Camp Lee, Va.

IDNO:
040890
Title:
Trenches at Camp Lee, Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Description:
Probably used for the training of trench warfare which was the type of fighting waged during World War I. Camp Lee was a basic training camp that included several men from West Virginia.
Men read while waiting their turn with the barber in a make-shift outside "shop". Many West Virginians trained at Camp Lee for fighting in Europe during World War I. Most were members of the 313th, 314th and 315th Field Artillery Units.

50. Soldiers Take Barber Break at Camp Lee, Va.

IDNO:
040891
Title:
Soldiers Take Barber Break at Camp Lee, Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Description:
Men read while waiting their turn with the barber in a make-shift outside "shop". Many West Virginians trained at Camp Lee for fighting in Europe during World War I. Most were members of the 313th, 314th and 315th Field Artillery Units.
The units were composed of men from West Virginia and saw heavy fighting during World War I from the Meuse Argonne into Germany.

51. Members of 155th Field Artillery Brigade During Training at Camp Lee, Va.

IDNO:
040892
Title:
Members of 155th Field Artillery Brigade During Training at Camp Lee, Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Description:
The units were composed of men from West Virginia and saw heavy fighting during World War I from the Meuse Argonne into Germany.
Unidentified soldiers, most likely from West Virginia, prepare to shave. This unit saw heavy fighting during World War l

52. Members of 155th Field Artillery Brigade Lathered Up, Camp Lee, Va

IDNO:
040896
Title:
Members of 155th Field Artillery Brigade Lathered Up, Camp Lee, Va
Date:
ca. 1917
Description:
Unidentified soldiers, most likely from West Virginia, prepare to shave. This unit saw heavy fighting during World War l
An instructor teaches soldiers how to use a gas mask in case of a mustard gas attack during World War l

53. Soldiers During Gas Attack Training, Camp Lee, Va.

IDNO:
040897
Title:
Soldiers During Gas Attack Training, Camp Lee, Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Description:
An instructor teaches soldiers how to use a gas mask in case of a mustard gas attack during World War l
Unidentified soldier and army cook, most likely from West Virginia pose outside at basic training camp.

54. Soldier and Cook at Camp Lee, Va.

IDNO:
040898
Title:
Soldier and Cook at Camp Lee, Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Description:
Unidentified soldier and army cook, most likely from West Virginia pose outside at basic training camp.
Note the "WV" behind the soldier, next to the door. All the men in the 155th Field Artillery trained at Camp Lee were from West Virginia and fought in some of the deadliest battles of World War l.

55. Unidentified West Virginia Soldier Outside Supply Building, Camp Lee, Va.

IDNO:
040899
Title:
Unidentified West Virginia Soldier Outside Supply Building, Camp Lee, Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Description:
Note the "WV" behind the soldier, next to the door. All the men in the 155th Field Artillery trained at Camp Lee were from West Virginia and fought in some of the deadliest battles of World War l.
Unidentified soldier is probably from West Virginia.

56. World War One Soldier at Camp Lee, Va.

IDNO:
040900
Title:
World War One Soldier at Camp Lee, Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Description:
Unidentified soldier is probably from West Virginia.