Military Spectacle at Lakeview
Thousands gathered at the plain near Lakeview to witness a massive review of state troops, marking the end of recent military maneuvers.
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Fully 10,000 people gathered near Lakeview yesterday to witness the grand review of soldiers who had been engaged in mimic warfare at American Lake. Train after train rolled into the station, and the crowds watched as a division of infantry, artillery, and cavalry paraded across the open plain west of the station. The display of General Funston’s division, including Colonel Godfrey’s and Colonel Huston’s brigades, reached its height when Captain Kenly’s battery executed a dead gallop past the reviewing stand, drawing cheers from the massive crowd. The event marked the final maneuver of the encampment, with troops beginning their departure the following day.
“As Captain Kenly's battery passed by the reviewing stand the last time, with the horses on a dead gallop, the crowd was thrilled.”
This event took place on the plains of American Lake/Lakewood, long before the area became the permanent site of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It captures the region's long-standing identity as a center for military training and public display.
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