A photo from a soldier working as a medic at Camp Greene, near Charlotte North Carolina in World War 1. It appears he dealt with German POWs detained there. This photo was acquired from his personal album from an estate and is likely one of a kind.
Type & Size: A 4x3" original photograph. Condition: Original and in fair to good vintage condition. May have dirt, tears from age. Please see photos for scans.
A man in a soldier's uniform is peering through a wooden structure, possibly part of a makeshift prison ward or guard post, at Camp Greene in North Carolina. A nurse or medic in a white uniform stands on the opposite side, smiling. A barrack-style building is visible in the background, and a pipe fixture is seen in the foreground. The scene reflects a relaxed moment during military operations at Camp Greene in 1918.
Camp Greene was an important training site during World War I, providing facilities for the military and medical training of soldiers. The camp played a critical role in preparing troops for overseas deployment and supporting military efforts with necessary medical care, highlighted by its inclusion of prison wards and medical staff.