Arriving at Camp
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In addition to the Tar Heels in the Wildcat and Old Hickory Divisions, others served throughout the army, and in the navy and marines too. African American soldiers were separated into other units; many serving in the 92nd or 93rd Infantry Divisions. The 93rd Division was assigned to the French Army, which was known as “The Red Hand.” North Carolina American Indians also volunteered. For every man, volunteer or draftee, the call to arms meant leaving home for an uncertain future—which began at camp.
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