Marc E Kollbaum

Gateway to the West Marc E Kollbaum

When the Cavalry Recruit Depot closed at Jefferson Barracks in October 1894 troops of the line, the 3rd Cavalry, moved in. The 3rd Cavalry would remain at the post until the Spanish-American War in 1898. At this time Jefferson Barracks again became a troop rendezvous and training facility. Volume II will go into detail the role that Jefferson Barracks played in the Spanish-American War, World War I, the years between wars, and World War II. Training would remain a primary mission throughout the years 1894 to 1941. After World War I Washington did not know what to do with the Army, return to pre-war status, remain large or something in between. Citizens Military Training Camps will be described as will other special camps and training organizations. Finally, in September 1940 Jefferson Barracks was turned over to the Army's Air Corps and an entirely new organization and mission had to be established. Volume II will cover all of this and much more.