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Camp Gordon, Georgia

The declaration of war on 6 April 1917 put the training camp idea on hold in favor of actual conscription and mustering of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). As a result, the Army transformed several small camps located all over the country, originally designed to function for a few weeks each summer, into full-scale military installations.

27th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry

After a series of Union setbacks in the summer of 1861, it became clear that subduing the Confederacy would not be achieved by way of a single decisive battle. In response, President Abraham Lincoln called for an additional 300,000 volunteers to serve a period of three years.

Soldier- Major General Joseph Holt

Joseph Holt was born in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, in 1807. He attended Saint Joseph College and later moved to Louisville where he apprenticed to be an attorney.

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The Memorial Garden at the National Museum of the United States Army

MEMORIAL GARDEN

As part of the Museum’s mission to present a holistic picture of the Soldier experience, AHF supports the creation of a designated space that honors the sacrifices of those who serve.

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There are many ways to honor your service or the service of your loved ones while also supporting the Museum. Unit Tributes, Benches, Trees, Seats, and Commemorative Bricks are all unique ways to be a part of the national landmark honoring our Army.

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