The Camp Devens’ base hospital and regimental infirmaries were overwhelmed with thousands of sick trainees. (#2 on Map)
Camp Devens — Physicians performing autopsies described influenza pathology as unique, characterized by the intense congestion and ‘hemorrhage’ of the lungs. One doctor during an autopsy, turned away from the blue, swollen lungs with wet, foamy, shapeless surfaces [and] became excited and nervous, saying, ‘This must be some new kind of infection or plague.’
Hanger 10 at Eberts Field (pictured) was used as a recovery ward. The field was located 20 miles east of Camp Pike and 1.4 miles northwest of Lonoke, Arkansas.
Infirmaries were Overwhelmed
