Overseas Replacement Station Fort Lewis WA

The Overseas Replacement Station at Fort Lewis, Washington, played a critical role during World War II as a primary staging and processing center for U.S. Army personnel destined for overseas deployment, particularly to the Pacific Theater. Established in 1942, the station efficiently managed the intake, training, equipping, and movement of thousands of soldiers, ensuring units were ready for combat operations abroad. Its strategic location on the West Coast allowed for rapid movement of troops and materials to embarkation points. After the war, the replacement station's functions were gradually phased out as the need for large-scale overseas deployment diminished.