WWI Camp Greene Charlotte NC 1918 Postcard Soldiers Formation Military Barracks-image
WWI Camp Greene Charlotte NC 1918 Postcard Soldiers Formation Military Barracks-image

WWI Camp Greene Charlotte NC 1918 Postcard Soldiers Formation Military Barracks

$ 10.55

Region: North Carolina Type: Printed (Lithograph) City: Charlotte Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Military Unit Type: Unit Country: United States Continent: North America Signed: No Unit Quantity: 1 Year Manufactured: 1918 Number of Items in Set: 1 Era: World War I (1914-1918) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Postage Condition: Posted Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Country of Origin: United States Features: Postmarked

Description

WWI Camp Greene Charlotte NC 1918 Postcard Soldiers Formation Military Barracks. Discover a compelling piece of WWI history with this vintage postcard depicting a bustling scene at Camp Greene in Charlotte, North Carolina. The front captures a large formation of soldiers, likely undergoing drills or an inspection, with numerous tents and barracks visible in the background, illustrating the extensive scale of this important military training camp. This black and white halftone postcard offers a vivid glimpse into the daily life and operations of a significant U.S. Army facility during the Great War. The reverse side of this historically significant postcard is postmarked January 14, 1918, from Charlotte, N.C., Greene Branch, confirming its early 20th-century origin. It features two 1-cent U.S. postage stamps with George Washington's portrait and a handwritten message dated January 13, 1918, sent to Dallas Center, Iowa. The sender describes challenging weather conditions, including a "hard wind storm" that "blew down several of your tents," adding a personal and poignant detail to the historical record of military camp life. This postcard is a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of WWI memorabilia, North Carolina history, and military ephemera.

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