Camp Claiborne Birthplace of the 82d & 101st Airborne Division's

Camp Claiborne Birthplace of the 82d & 101st Airborne Division's Camp Claiborne was the birthplace of the 82d and 101st Airborne Divisions One of two Engineer Unit Training Centers was also located at Camp Claiborne.

This is a collection of various photos from various sources, of Camp Claiborne, LA which was an historic WWII Army camp located near Forest Hill, Louisiana. I hope these pictures will be educational as well as honor those men and women that appear in them.

07/02/2026

First and Last Review of the 82d Airborne Division at Camp Claiborne. A. Burnette Collection

07/02/2026

HQ Company 82nd AB passing in review at Camp Claiborne

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These businesses were located near Camp Claiborne. If anyone knows were these were located please share in the comments.

Christmas Holiday 1941
05/21/2026

Christmas Holiday 1941

When metal was in short supply during the war.
04/10/2026

When metal was in short supply during the war.

Found this low concrete wall that had been partially demolished. What is interesting is the material they used to reinfo...
02/13/2026

Found this low concrete wall that had been partially demolished. What is interesting is the material they used to reinforce the wall. Here is part of metal matting used on airfields.

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77 Longleaf Road
Forest Hill, LA
71448

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Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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