Tag: 1943
Jun 27, 1943 — Took I.Q. tests, issued uniform, etc., Got shots – arm hurts
Jun 28, 1943 — Cleaned barracks. Dug post holes. Some guys pulled out today. Eat meat and butter!!
A really big deal due to rationing during the War.
US Army Reception Center • Camp Upton, NY
June 29, 1943 — Funny description of K.P. – One swell Corp. – Prisoners drafted. Meet Hawaiians, Philippines, Chinese, etc.
First Days as a Soldier • Camp Upton, NY.
Jul 1, 1943 — 1100 recruits came today. Funny to see WACs driving great big trucks while we shell peas in the kitchen.
Jul 2, 1943 — K.P. not hard, just the hours. Phone line too long to call you.
Jul 3, 1943 — “Why in hell don’t you write?” Ben hopes to leave for permanent camp soon.
Jul 4, 1943 Description of train ride to Camp Croft. Starts 13 wk basic training. Field equipment. Leggings lace up.
Jul 5, 1943 Picture Card First of many requests to family for many items.
See another Camp Croft history website here http://www.schistory.net/campcroft/
Learn about the song “Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning”. Music by Irving Berlin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oh!_How_I_Hate_to_Get_Up_in_the_Morning
Jul 6, 1943 South Carolina heat. No cameras allowed. College men here.
PFC Benjamin Kaplow 