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The Daily Gate City And Constitution Democrat
Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa
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Mustering officers at Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Washington, expect to demobilize 250 or more men per day starting now, following the examination of the first 300 enlisted men on November 27, with the rate to increase once operations smooth out.
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[United Press Leased Wire Service.]
TACOMA, Washn., Nov. 27.-Demobilization at the rate of 250 men or more a day from now on is expected by mustering officers at Camp Lewis following the physical examination of the first batch of 300 enlisted men yesterday.
When the demobilization machinery has reached a smooth working stage, the number of men returned to civilian life daily will be considerably increased.
Examination is proceeding today as rapidly as possible and more than 200 men probably will have passed through the hands of the physicians and be slated for discharge before night.
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Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Washn.
Event Date
Nov. 27
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demobilization rate of 250 men or more per day expected, to increase further; first batch of 300 examined yesterday, over 200 slated for discharge today.
Event Details
Demobilization at the rate of 250 men or more a day from now on is expected by mustering officers at Camp Lewis following the physical examination of the first batch of 300 enlisted men yesterday. When the demobilization machinery has reached a smooth working stage, the number of men returned to civilian life daily will be considerably increased. Examination is proceeding today as rapidly as possible and more than 200 men probably will have passed through the hands of the physicians and be slated for discharge before night.