Questions and Answers
What is the official name of Ft. Des Moines and what are its open/close dates?
The Fort Des Moines Training Camp for Colored Officers (June 18 — October 15, 1917)
Who was Ft. Des Moines Basileus?
1LT Jesse S. Heslip
How many Black men earned commissions at Ft. Des Moines?
629 men earned commissions ranging from 2nd Lieutenant to Captain
What founders earned commissions at Ft. Des Moines?
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What Grand Basileus established Ft. Des Moines?
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How many Omega men served in WWI?
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What are the dates for Camp Howard?
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Study Notes
Fort Des Moines Overview
- Officially named "The Fort Des Moines Training Camp for Colored Officers."
- Opened on June 18 and closed on October 15, 1917.
Leadership at Fort Des Moines
- 1LT Jesse S. Heslip served as the Fort Des Moines Basileus.
Commissions Earned
- A total of 629 Black men earned military commissions ranging from Second Lieutenant to Captain at Fort Des Moines.
- Among the founders who earned commissions were 1LT Frank Coleman and CH Edgar Amos Love.
Establishment and Legacy
- Established under the leadership of the 5th Grand Basileus, James C. McMorris.
- 125 Omega men served in World War I, with ten initiated at Fort Des Moines and 28 initiated at Camp Howard.
Camp Howard Details
- Camp Howard dates: August 1 to September 16, 1918.
- The SATC program enabled college students to receive military training during WWI, leading to the establishment of a temporary chapter at Howard University.
- Twenty-seven men from eight colleges, including Biddle, Fisk, Morehouse, and others, were inducted into this chapter, helping to break barriers for African American fraternities at Southern colleges.
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Description
Explore the history and significance of the Fort Des Moines Training Camp for Colored Officers, which operated during World War I. This quiz covers key figures, leadership, and the legacy of the camp, along with its role in military commissions for Black men. Test your knowledge of this important chapter in American military history.
