Camp Drum

Camp Drum, 1951, Jefferson County, Watertown. Originally Pine Camp (see Pine Camp for earlier history), renamed Camp Drum in 1951 after Lt. Gen. Hugh A. Drum who commanded the First Army during World War II. During and after the Korean Conflict a number of units were stationed and trained here to take advantage of the terrain and climate. Since its earliest existence the post has been a major annual training site for Northeastern National Guard and Reserve forces.

See also Pine Camp and Fort Drum.

For more information see www.drum.army.mil/sites/about/history.asp (Link opens new window.)

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