Established in 1917, Camp Grant saw its first "selected men," or draftees, arrive in September of that year. Primarily a location for training infantry, it became one of the largest military training facilities in the United States during World War I. The 86th Infantry Division ("Black Hawk" Division) was formed there.
Camp Grant, established in 1917, began accepting recruits, known as "draftees," in September of that year. It became a major training ground for infantry during World War I and served as the base for the formation of the 86th Infantry Division ("Black Hawk" Division).