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United States Army Major Elmer Prince stands outside his two man tent in Camp Philip Morris. This "cigarette camp" could hold up to 35,000 men. In 1946, men in all camps were waiting for their number to be called to board a "Victory Ship" home. The port at Le Havre became known as the "Gateway to America".

1. Major Elmer W. Prince of Morgantown, W. Va. at Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France

IDNO:
038341
Title:
Major Elmer W. Prince of Morgantown, W. Va. at Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France
Date:
1946/03
Description:
United States Army Major Elmer Prince stands outside his two man tent in Camp Philip Morris. This "cigarette camp" could hold up to 35,000 men. In 1946, men in all camps were waiting for their number to be called to board a "Victory Ship" home. The port at Le Havre became known as the "Gateway to America".
Photograph taken by United States Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia.

2. Information Center At Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France

IDNO:
038343
Title:
Information Center At Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France
Date:
1946/03
Description:
Photograph taken by United States Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia.
The "Sea Witch" sailed for America one hour before Major Elmer Prince's transport. Major Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, probably took this photograph. Note the crowded deck, packed with GIs returning home.

3. 'Sea Witch' Victory Ship, Le Havre, France

IDNO:
038351
Title:
'Sea Witch' Victory Ship, Le Havre, France
Date:
1946/04
Description:
The "Sea Witch" sailed for America one hour before Major Elmer Prince's transport. Major Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, probably took this photograph. Note the crowded deck, packed with GIs returning home.
Picture taken in the spring time. This is the transport Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia took to return home. The "Sea Witch Victory Ship" is docked on the left.

4. Loading On 'Hood Victory Ship' For U.S.A., Le Havre, France

IDNO:
038352
Title:
Loading On 'Hood Victory Ship' For U.S.A., Le Havre, France
Date:
1946
Description:
Picture taken in the spring time. This is the transport Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia took to return home. The "Sea Witch Victory Ship" is docked on the left.
Photo taken in the spring time. Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia was aboard this transport as it headed home to the United States.

5. 'Hood Victory Ship' Leaves Le Havre Dock, France

IDNO:
038353
Title:
'Hood Victory Ship' Leaves Le Havre Dock, France
Date:
1946
Description:
Photo taken in the spring time. Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia was aboard this transport as it headed home to the United States.
It's standing room only on board this transport carrying war-weary GIs across the Atlantic towards home. Included on board was Morgantown, West Virginia's Major Elmer Prince

6. "Hood Victory Ship" Heads For Atlantic from French Port

IDNO:
038354
Title:
"Hood Victory Ship" Heads For Atlantic from French Port
Date:
1946/Spring
Description:
It's standing room only on board this transport carrying war-weary GIs across the Atlantic towards home. Included on board was Morgantown, West Virginia's Major Elmer Prince