Third Officers Training Camp - US Army - Camp Devens - 1918

The New Idea in Training Officers... And How It Has Worked Out

When the United States entered this great world conflict she realized to the fullest extent what it meant, how deadly serious it was, and the almost unbelievable expansion of man power that would he required of her if she was to bring victory to the side of the Allies in the field.

History of First Training Battery, 3rd OTC - 1918

Being a Few Observations on the First Training Battery and Its Preparation for Action. Silly humor and anecdotal tidbits of life in the Third Officers Training Camp at Camp Devens, Ayer, Massachusets from the viewpoint of one of the cadets, Gerald Mygatt.

Officers of First Training Battery, 3rd OTC - 1918

Brief Biographies and listing of the Command Training Officers of the First Battery Field Artillery, 3rd Officers Training Camp at Camp Devens during 1918.

Roster of First Training Battery, 3rd OTC - 1918

The roster of Cadets in the First Battery Field Artillery at the Third Officers Training Camp in 1918. The training was undertaken at Camp Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts. The listing included Name, Home Town, and Previous Organization (Typically an Army Unit or University).

First Battery FA Statistics - 3rd OTC - 1918

Impressive statistics for the cadets undergoing training in the Third Officers Training Camp, First Battery Field Artillery unit at Camp Devens. Statistics included the number of enrolled men, average age, height, and weight, marital status, and previous occupations.

History of the First Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

John D. Little, a cadet of the First Infantry Company, 3rd OTC at Camp Devens, writes anecdotally of his experiences during the training, including the accuracy (or not) on the firing range, measles quarantine, and other exciting adventures during officer training.

Officers of the First Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

Brief biographies of the First Infantry Company Command Training Officers of the Third Officers Training Camp at Camp Devens. Statistics are also included for the First Company, including the starting date, demographics, and education/marital status of the cadets.

Roster of First Infantry Company, 3rd OTC - 1918

The roster of Cadets in the First Infantry Company at the Third Officers Training Camp in 1918. The training was undertaken at Camp Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts. The listing included Name, Home Town, and Previous Organization (Typically an Army Unit or University).

History of the Second Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

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Officers of the Second Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

Brief biographies of the Second Infantry Company Command Training Officers of the Third Officers Training Camp at Camp Devens. Statistics are also included for the First Company, including the starting date, demographics, and education/marital status of the cadets.

Roster of Second Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

The roster of Cadets in the Second Infantry Company at the Third Officers Training Camp in 1918. The training was undertaken at Camp Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts. The listing included Name, Home Town, and Previous Organization (Typically an Army Unit or University).

History of the Third Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

The 3rd Infantry Company weighed in 1918 with about fifty percent pencil pushers, thirty percent road builders, indicating Depot Brigade origin, eleven percent threatening soldiers, four percent soldiers and sailors, four percent lawyers, and the historian.

Officers of the Third Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

Brief biographies of the Third Infantry Company Command Training Officers of the Third Officers Training Camp at Camp Devens. Biographies contain the necessary information, including birth, marital status, education, military resumé, assignments, and photographs.

Roster of Third Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

The roster of Cadets in the Third Infantry Company at the Third Officers Training Camp in 1918. The training was undertaken at Camp Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts. The listing included Name, Home Town, and Previous Organization (Typically an Army Unit or University).

Third Infantry Company Statistics - 3rd OTC - 1918

Impressive statistics for the cadets undergoing training in the Third Officers Training Camp, Third Infantry Company unit at Camp Devens. Statistics included the number of enrolled men, average age, height, and weight, marital status, and previous occupations.

History of the Fourth Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

Harrison M. Fayre, a cadet of the 4th Infantry Company, 3rd OTC, wrote the history for his Company entitled "The Fourth Chronicle." Aptly named, as he chronicled the life of the cadets during their training to become officers of the National Army during 1918.

Officers of the Fourth Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

Brief biographies of the Fourth Infantry Company Command Training Officers of the Third Officers Training Camp at Camp Devens. Biographies contain the necessary information, including birth, marital status, education, military resumé, assignments, and photographs.

Roster of Fourth Infantry Company - 3rd OTC - 1918

The roster of Cadets in the Fourth Infantry Company at the Third Officers Training Camp in 1918. The training was undertaken at Camp Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts. The listing included Name, Home Town, and Previous Organization (Typically an Army Unit or University).

Fourth Infantry Company Statistics - 3rd OTC - 1918

Impressive statistics for the cadets undergoing training in the Third Officers Training Camp, Fourth Infantry Company unit at Camp Devens. Statistics included the number of enrolled men, average age, height, and weight, marital status, and previous occupations.