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I will try to keep all
posts in the Facebook
Camp Forrest Group
published here at the
Camp Forrest Web site.

 

"The only good day of the maneuvers, as far as I can tell from the stories, was when they
crossed the state line leaving Tennessee". - Author unknown


A Note to all: When I say "LATEST" I mean the most recent email offerings which could go back a few weeks. I try hard to get to this web site when time allows and I realize some might be disappointed that their mail, photos, etc are not posted immediately. I own and maintain many web sites by myself (the major ones are listed at the very bottom of the page) which is my livelihood. I will always get to your email so don't be discouraged. I only wish that I could do better.


Latest Posts

Jim Corder - Can you tell me what counties in TN the footprint Camp Forrest covered?  I googled for a map overlay of Camp Forrest and didn't come up with anything. 
Jim & Janell Roseman - Truly a wonderful thing.  I'm wondering if you might have somewhere in your data bank the name Art Seles.  He was a PFC  and was part of the Headquarters Battery, 124th Field Artillery.
Laura Opel - My father-in-law was a prisoner of War from Germany during WWII. I am not sure of which camp he Stayed at, and am trying to find out if any of the camps have lists
Martin Mayer - My father was in the German Air Force, was shot and captured by the American army and spent the rest of WWII in Camp Forrest in Tennessee. I believe he was returned to France after the war and put in a work gang for reconstruction efforts. He had fond memories and stories of his time in the camp and spoke very respectfully of his keepers
Roger McClelland - I He spent at least 1 year here at Camp Forest. I  have several pictures of Camp Forest and his buddies but no names on most of them. and pictures of Uncle Ken. Would you like me to send these to you. I was hoping that this might help in knowing some of his buddies and to see if they remember Kenard R Schrock.. And  hoping it may help you with adding this to your info Of Camp Forest.
Charles Fiore - I recently came across an article that mentioned 3 German POWs from Camp Forrest that worked on the campus of the University of the South in Sewanee, TN under the supervision of professor Abbott Martin. I was wondering if you (or if you know of someone else) that might be able to provide me with a couple of specifics...
Marian Horner - I have been looking for information on my dad all I know is he reenlisted in the army and he was stationed at Camp Forrest -  I am not sure of the date  I think it was in1945. His name was Harold Arthur Mason. I never knew anything about his life - my sisters
Linda Bode - My father was a Supply Officer at Camp Forrest during World War 2 and my Mother and I lived off base with him.  During that time you had German Prisoner at Camp Forrest, he was an artist that painted... I would love to locate J Fink, or his family, find out anything that I can about him...
Jerry Kovar - I am researching WWll vet, actor Neville Brand who was stationed at Camp Forrest in 1941-1942. Company F of Second Battalion of 129th Infantry. I was hoping that some readers may have stories to share, either first hand accounts or written memoirs about Mr. Brand being there.
Greg Krenzelok - My first question is was Camp Forrest call Camp Peay at sometime? And is there any of the old Veterinary Hospital Building still standing. And if Camp Forrest was not Camp Peay is there any of the old Veterinary Hospital Standing that was at Camp Forrest
Meg Garrett - I am a Coffee County native and resident who is very familiar with the Camp Forrest site. I have hiked extensively throughout the grid of roadways and ruins that mark the area today. Do you have any maps from military
Carey Waldrip - I tracked down a church building in Cowan, Tennessee, that is supposed to be the Chapel from Camp Forrest.  Presently it is the Hope Baptist Church on Poplar Street in Cowan... Photograph and Sketch
Steve Cole - Attached is a scan of the Corps of Engineers map dated 1943.  My scanner is getting old and tired and I have to do a lot of editing to remove the red and to brighten it up some.  You may want to edit it more and maybe reduce the size.  If you can’t reduce...
Star Hicks - I just purchased a home in Madison, TN about 2 miles from the river in a subdivision off Neelys Bend.  While exploring our new backyard, we turned over a headstone for Alfred L. Choate.  His ARMY ID no.
Jim Thebeau - I purchased  this table runner with Camp Forrest embossed on each end of the runner, and  another runner with  the US Army insignia and three small doilies... PHOTOS
Samuel K. Moore Do you know of any other links that depict photography from the former German Internment Camp in Tullahoma?

Educational Papers/Projects

Major Semester Project - World History - by Jacob Worthington May 01, 2008
Interviews with three people who worked as a World War II POW Facility, Camp Forrest, near Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Constance Sachs Do you know of anyone whose family may have used German POWs on their farms during 1942-1946? I am of the opinion that if the German POWs had not been available as contract labor in several different agricultural industries, the United States may have seen a collapse of the agricultural economy due to the shortage of manpower because of the war (the majority of able-bodied men were serving in the military).
Connie Sachs... doing my thesis on the German POW camps in TN... how did the camps impact (economically, socially) the communities they were in?  what made the camps in TN unique from the camps in other parts of the country (for example, how... HAVE QUESTIONS... NEED SOME ANSWERS PLEASE???
Constance Sachs Seeking information for thesis
Junior History major at UT is seeking information or anyone with first hand experience at Camp Forrest for a possible Senior Research project or Master’s Thesis...

Recollections of Camp Forrest

Durham Caldwell (Contributed by)  Excerpts From Letters Home written by Pfc. Mitchell J. Dabrowski of Wilbraham, Mass
Note: These excerpts from letters written home by Pfc. Dabrowski  reflected the hearts of the thousands of men and women who came and went through Camp Forrest, Tennessee,
also permission was given to publish excerpts of an interview of Harry Carnevale.and I thank Mr. Caldwell for his permission to reprint for all to enjoy.
Will Hawkins  Remembering dad leaving for war...
Jeanie Zalmanek  Remembering childhood days... & dad's photograph

Books & Other Publications

Russell W. Estlack - I am writing a book on the internment of German and Italian American internees during WWII. I am looking for stories, photographs, letters, and documents that I can include in my book to make it as historically accurate as possible. I will give full credit for any contributions to this project
Russ Wilkins - I have recently written and had published a book called "Missing in Belgium".  "Missing in Belgium" is not only written around my uncle and his unit, the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 17th Airborne Division...
Susan Campbell - I am writing a story on a dog tag for a WWII soldier from Chicago that was found near Manchester and we are trying to make a connection. The area where it was found on the Murfreesboro Highway was used for maneuvers... Do you have records where the 473rd Infantry Regiment (or the military collecting unit?) of the 92nd Infantry Division was ever stationed at Camp Forrest? Also update 8/11/2008
Carol Tyler - Here's a sneak peak page from the book... (see left hand column)
Tannia E. Ortiz-Lopés - Doing research for book, "It is my goal to interview at least 12 Germans who are willing to share their stories with me in an anonymous basis." 
John Beck - John shares the title of a book that may be of interest to those seeking information about Camp Forrest.
"Hospital on Wheels WW II MASH" By Leo E. Ours, Jr.
Leo has contributed over the years to this web site and I am more than happy to include the following excerpts from his book.
Major Van Harl USAF Ret - Major Van Harl talks about the US Army Medics the subject of Leo Ours book titled "Hospital On Wheels". Leo is also a contributer to this site.
Carol Tyler  I'm in the middle of a graphic novel about my Dad & WWII that features Camp Forrest...

Photographs, Sketches, Printed Materials & Other Articles

Jas Bo - Richard Weinert  sending to his wife in Shelbyville not sure if he is still alive or his wife. (Hand sketched/painted envelope)
Carol Tyler - Here's some pictures of maneuvers...
John Beck -  have some photos of Camp Forrest Tennessee, my Dad was there from March 1941-January 1942...these will come on several emails as that's the way my sister scanned in to me. My dad's name was John Beck and he...
Roseanna Renaud - Thought you might enjoy a picture of this pristine souvenir pillow from Camp Forrest Tenn. for your site. 
Mike Mul  Camp Forrest 1943 Runners Up Basketball Team... Can anyone help indentify any of the players?
Wolfgang Reiszmann Photo contributions and other information
Bob Seymour  (7) Camp Forrest Photographs
Leo Ours Jr.  (2) Camp Forrest Photographs
Linda Cole  Sketch by Step-Father
Louis M. Buzek  (1) Photograph in Kodachrome (2) Photographs, Black/White, (2) Pencil Sketches
Greg Wine Have Camp Forrest Handbook...
Drpannen  Christmas Menu

More Photographs

| Rifle Range at Camp Forrest | Photo & Postcard Main Gate | Photos Camp Forrest Internee Huts |
| (1) Second Army Tennessee Maneuvers |
| (2) Second Army Tennessee Maneuvers | Opening of Sports Center | Item Company |
| Soldiers at Bakers and Cooks School | Mess Hall for the Bakers and Cooks |


Looking for Persons, Information, Publications, Photographs and other Items

Timothy L Torey I am looking for any pictures of the Rangers while in training at Camp Forrest...
Joe Adams - I am trying to find information on my Uncle Alley (Cpl.Alfred J. Adams serial # 33581526). He was with Company I of the 317TH Infantry of the 80TH Infantry division. Also if you have a Roll of Honor for the service men and Women who trained there and died in the service of there country...
Peter Berg - I l had been looking for a long time for information about camp forest - without success - till now! Maybe there is someone of the staff of that days or other POWs who are remembering Joseph Berg, born 16.10.1922?
Jenny Jones - Looking for artist that did a portrait of aunt that worked at Camp Forrest.
Bob Rogers - "He was 2d Lieutenant, Robert K. Rogers, in case anyone might have known him down there".
Don Mays  I'm looking for information concerning the 191st FA BN, and mainly the Batteries...
William Shaw  Looking for POW who sketched mother...
Bill & Agnes Jones  We have been trying to locate pictures made on the range...
Alton G. Rogers Pictorial history of the Seventh Division in Korea...
Jennifer Kowaleski - Looking for uncle of grandmother - "looking for Philip Reuschel all I know is that he registered during WWI".
Betty Cook  I am Looking for possible a picture or info on any one that may have heard of a John W Page Jr. ...
The PBS show History Detectives is looking for information about the German artist who did this sketch of a Col. Russell S. Wolfe. This artists name appears to be,  J.W. Guentter. View Photograph
Frank Hinchey  We have located a a couple of Sgt. Flaig's buddies, but we were hoping you might...
Alicja Kordaczka  Looking for information about Grandfather...
M.M."Butch" Self  Looking for hospital in the area of Camp Forrest...
Mary Ann Potter  Seeking information regarding dad...
Molly Frasier  Looking for more Camp Forrest Information...
Sterling Whalen  Seeking information about uncle...
Lloyd Lewis Adams - My father M/Sgt. Charles J. Adams was a part of the initial cadre when Camp Forrest was activated in Feb. 1941 - Does anyone remember M/Sgt. Adams

Observations, Recollections, Reflections & Comments

Brian Aabel - As an aside, my father kept his checking account at a bank in Tullahoma until he passed away in 1968...
Brian Harris - I am posting your web site link on a discussion group page for the 94th Alliance. The 94th Div will be holding its 2009 reunion in Nashville. 
Constance Sachs - Connie shares her concerns for the University of Tennessee Center for Study of War and Society closing it's doors. She states, "I would hate to see the records it houses just end up on a shelf somewhere and the memories of our WWII veterans fade away with them"
Daniel P. Juckett  Relating his fathers service...
Randy Houser   Internees or POW's... "My German grandfather arrived there by prisoner train from Fort Meade in 1942 and stayed until late 1943 "...
Sharon L. Noel-St.Aubin  It was an emergency cesarean operation performed by a visiting English Medical Officer, at the Army Hospital, Camp Forrest...
1st. Lt. Jack Cunningham I was on the Tennessee maneuvers and I also experienced...
Jim Blanton  ... none of the original base is left...
M.M. "Butch" Self... I was born at the Camp Forrest hospital...
Robert E. Lichty  My  father, Robert E. Lichty died in 1967.  He had served in Europe during the Second World War but had never talked about his experiences...
Barrett J. Whiteley  To: Any interested former members of the 191st Field Artillery (especially C Battery)

Other

Cartoon depiction 191st Field Artillery Battalion in action
75th Field Artillery Brigade  168th Field Artillery, 181st Field Artillery, 191st Field Artillery .

 

Steve Speer
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