Where were new soldiers trained at Camp Howze Texas sent?

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I have lived near Camp Howze all of my life. My parents rented rooms to some nurses that were stationed there. I have always been told that this was the last training before they were sent to the European theater, primarily Germany. But, I have never made a serious inquiry of any locals who would know.

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father went into pattons unmarked army - belzen germany. not a brit rescue. 'east' of the elb river etc. stood guard east. I still have a watch given him by an old man captured by soviet army {taken away} in front of him. feared them more than germans. they did give THEM soap as candy

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My Father trained with the 86th Division at Camp Howze, Texas. He was sent to the ETO after completion of training.