Camp Meade, Maryland USA 1917
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Established as a World War I cantonment in July 1917, Camp Meade was built to serve as the training camp for the 79th Infantry Division (National Army) which occupied the camp from August 1917 – July 1918 when it transferred overseas.
After the 79th Division left, the camp was expanded to include [Benjamin] Franklin Cantonment.
In December 1918 it was designated as a demobilization centre.
After the war, the camp was retained as a permanent reservation.
It was briefly known as Fort Leonard Wood in 1928, but became what is still known as Fort George C. Meade in 1929.
After the 79th Division left, the camp was expanded to include [Benjamin] Franklin Cantonment.
In December 1918 it was designated as a demobilization centre.
After the war, the camp was retained as a permanent reservation.
It was briefly known as Fort Leonard Wood in 1928, but became what is still known as Fort George C. Meade in 1929.