Английская Википедия:Camp Harry J. Jones
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Camp Harry J. Jones was an encampment of the United States Army. Located near Douglas, Arizona, it was active during the Pancho Villa Expedition and World War I.
History
The United States Army established a camp near Douglas, Arizona in 1910,Шаблон:Sfn one of a number of camps established along the border with Mexico to provide border security during the conflicts that were part of the Mexican Revolution.Шаблон:Sfn The site was renamed Camp Harry J. Jones in 1916, in honor of a soldier who had been accidentally shot and killed by a stray bullet while on guard duty during the Second Battle of Agua Prieta, which took place between revolutionaries and Mexican government forces across the border from Douglas.Шаблон:Sfn
Camp Harry J. Jones was an important facility during the 1916–17 Expedition against Pancho Villa, which was commanded by John J. Pershing, with several cavalry units stationed there to provide security against incursions by Villa's forces.Шаблон:Sfn The camp also served as the mobilization site for the Arizona National Guard when it was called up to take part in the Villa Expedition.Шаблон:Sfn
During the Villa expedition, units based at Camp Harry J. Jones made extensive use of automobiles and trucks, and also employed aircraft for observation and scouting.Шаблон:Sfn This use of motorized vehicles was the Army's first major effort to employ mechanized forces, and foreshadowed its transition away from horses and mules.Шаблон:Sfn
World War I
Camp Harry J. Jones remained an important location during World War I, and was the headquarters of the Army's Arizona District.Шаблон:Sfn Soldiers stationed there continued to patrol the U.S. border with Mexico to deter possible attacks by German soldiers or infiltration by German spies.Шаблон:Sfn
Closure
Camp Harry J. Jones was closed in January 1933.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn Several southwestern border posts were proposed for closure as a cost savings measure during the Great Depression.Шаблон:Sfn Local leaders in Douglas and state leaders in Arizona attempted to prevent the closure, but were unsuccessful.Шаблон:Sfn Many of the troops then stationed at Camp Harry J. Jones were transferred to nearby Fort Huachuca.Шаблон:Sfn Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment salvaged buildings and other equipment, much of which was sold or moved to Fort Huachuca.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn There are no existing traces of Camp Harry J. Jones, and the location of the camp is now a residential area within the Douglas city limits.Шаблон:Sfn
Location
The camp entrance was described in a contemporary account as being at the east end of 10th Street in Douglas.Шаблон:Sfn An existing map shows the camp as bounded on the west by North Washington Avenue, on the north by East 13th Street, and on the south by 1st Street.Шаблон:Sfn This area corresponds roughly to the area between Calvary Cemetery in Douglas and the Douglas Municipal Airport.Шаблон:Sfn
Notable people
- DeRosey Caroll Cabell, commander of the Arizona District during World War IШаблон:Sfn
- James M. Gavin, assigned to the 25th Infantry Regiment at Camp Harry J. Jones from 1929 to 1932Шаблон:Sfn
- William H. Hay, commander of the 1st Cavalry Brigade at Camp Harry J. Jones from 1922 to 1924Шаблон:Sfn
- Charles S. Kilburn, served as a second lieutenant at Camp Harry J. Jones during the beginning of his careerШаблон:Sfn
- John F. Madden, commander of the 19th Infantry Regiment from 1919 to 1920Шаблон:Sfn
- Edward McGlachlin Jr., commander of the Arizona District during World War IШаблон:Sfn
- Perry L. Miles, served with 14th Infantry Regiment during Pancho Villa ExpeditionШаблон:Sfn
- Troy H. Middleton, served with the 7th Infantry Regiment during the Second Battle of Agua PrietaШаблон:Sfn
- George H. Morgan, Medal of Honor recipient, commanded Camp Harry J. Jones and the Douglas sub-district of the Arizona District during World War IШаблон:Sfn
- Lucian Truscott, stationed at Camp Harry J. Jones as a member of the 17th Cavalry Regiment during World War IШаблон:Sfn
- Leroy H. Watson, stationed at Camp Harry J. Jones with the 22nd Infantry during the Pancho Villa ExpeditionШаблон:Sfn
- John E. Woodward, stationed at Camp Harry J. Jones as adjutant of the Arizona District from 1916 to 1917Шаблон:Sfn
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