First U.S. Army Mountain Ski Unit Formed at Fort Lewis

By Duane Colt Denfeld, Ph.D. HistoryLink.org

Posted 4/12/18

On Nov. 15, 1941, shortly before the U.S. enters World War II, the first United States Army mountain ski unit is created.

Formed at Fort Lewis in Pierce County, it is designated the 1st …

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