Jefferson Barracks by Sandie Grassino-128 pages
Like many of us, I have loved ones who are buried in Jefferson Barracks. My dad shipped out on a train from there in 1942 to head to Indio, CA to train under General Patton. So, when this book came across my desk I grabbed it! It is short and sweet with a lot of fascinating historic pictures. I enjoyed learning the history of Jefferson Barracks.
Founded in 1926 it was home to America's first permanent Dragoons (later the United States Cavalry), first school of Infantry, and first regiment of buffalo soldiers. The largest induction and mustering-out center during both the First and Second World Wars.
It is now home to the Missouri Air National Guard, the VA hospital, the Historic Park, a national cemetery and many museums. It also has many wonderful walking trails that I highly recommend. We are fortunate to have so much history so nearby. I enjoyed this book very much.
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