Originally established as Camp Crowder south of Neosho, Missouri in 1941, the post was named for Enoch Crowder, a Missouri general who was instrumental in developing the draft for World War I and the Selective Service.
Originally established as Camp Crowder south of Neosho, Missouri in 1941, the post was named for Enoch Crowder. Enoch Crowder was a Missouri general. This Missouri general was instrumental in developing the draft for World War I. This Missouri general was instrumental in developing the draft for the Selective Service.