Question on WW2 Troop Movement across Centeral USA

[Raynham Iron]

Dear Friends: I am seeking information about a railroad crossing/site in I Think Kanas that during WW2 was the place that exhibited great civilian support to the troop passing thru. Baked good pies,cakes cookies etc were avaiable to the soldier at this mid-point of their long ride from east or West Coast. Any book on this same topic would be welcomed. Google has not helped (I used Troop movements,WW2 Civilian support and Kansas) Thank ing You all in Advance Raynham Iron

[Raynham Iron]

Dear Friends: I am seeking information about a railroad crossing/site in I Think Kanas that during WW2 was the place that exhibited great civilian support to the troop passing thru. Baked good pies,cakes cookies etc were avaiable to the soldier at this mid-point of their long ride from east or West Coast. Any book on this same topic would be welcomed. Google has not helped (I used Troop movements,WW2 Civilian support and Kansas) Thank ing You all in Advance Raynham Iron

[Tijeras_Slim]

I think you're refering to the North Platte Canteen, a town's spontaneous feeding of troops who came through on the train during the entire war. There is a recent book out on the subject, but the title escapes me. I'll do a search and get back to you.

[Uncle Hal]

There is a book out on this town. My Uncle, who was in the navy in WW2, has the book. I cannot think of the book or authurs name. I belive the town is in Nebraska.

[RightWhale]

You will find this, although I don't have a link right now. Jim Bohanon did an extensive radio show on this last year and repeated it.

[Tijeras_Slim]

"Once Upon a Town: The Miracle of the North Platte Canteen" by Bob Greene

A Google search under North Platte Canteen pulls up a lot too.

[HardStarboard]

Ray...try ... http://npcanteen.tripod.com/canteen/canteen.html

I went to Google and entered "WWII Troop Trains Kansas" as search arguments.

I think this is the one your looking for - North Platte Nebraska seems to be the place.

[wildbill]

Dateline or Frontline had a feature on North Platte just a few weeks ago with interviews of residents and some of the soldiers who went through the town on their way to war.

You might get some good stuff from their website. Sorry I can't remember which one, but I'm thinking Dateline.

[Raynham Iron]

Dear Paster:
Thanks for help
Much appreciated !
Raynham Iron

[Raynham Iron]

Dear Tijeras_Slim:
Thanks for the data

It will help !

Raynham Iron

[Raynham Iron]

Looks like we're tracking it down.
Appreciate your kind reply
Raynham Iron

[Raynham Iron]

Will Research It Starting Now !
Thanks
Raynham Iron

[Raynham Iron]

Thanks for looking it up.
Your're a great Help
Raynham Iron

[Raynham Iron]

Will look into it Wildbill!
Appreciate everyone's kindness

Raynham Iron

[robowombat]

Try also Mattoon, Ill. Once one of the most heavily trafficked rail junctions in the US this town saw innumerable troop trains pass and pause from 1942 to 45.

[ex-snook]

I think we went through Kansas from NJ to Texas for training in February 1944 and back again to ship out to France in November 1944. These were troop trains and I don't remember ever stopping in Kansas (or anywhere else for that matter where civilians could find out about our travels). People were good to us in Texas (Mineral Wells and Ft. Worth) and Oklahoma (Muskogee and Tulsa) on weekend leave but stopped secret troop trains? - not mine, it was 'slip of the lip' time.

[Tijeras_Slim]

You're welcome.