Established in 1941, Camp Crowder was a large military base located in Newton and McDonald counties and at its height had a population of over 47,000 soldiers, Women’s Army Corps, and Red Cross officers. The base was over 42,000 acres and functioned as a city with multiple businesses and a hospital inside. Camp Crowder offered military training in 40 communication styles, medical corps, ground troops and had an Officer Candidate Prep School. During WWII, Camp Crowder had a prisoner of war (POW) camp of over 2000 prisoners from Germany. In 1947, the camp was deactivated.
News article about young a man forgetting his credentials
A large group of workers gathers for a photo outside Camp Crowder’s Rock Quarry on March 25, 1942. Joe Cochran was the Supt., Geo Thompson was the Drilling Supt., C.L. Kelley was a General Foreman, and Eddie Jenkins was a General Foreman. All other workers’ names are unknown. Mining workings in the background.
A large group of workers gathers for a photo outside Camp Crowder’s Rock Quarry Area 31 on January 23, 1942. Mining trucks and equipment can be seen in the background. HA. Perryman was the Supt. All other workers’ names are unknown.
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