Popular Spotlight 90,000 soldiers passed through Greensboro during World War II. Here's the story of the Overseas Replacement Depot NANCY MCLAUGHLIN Greensboro News & Record Jun 12, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 0 1 of 4 A photo of troops mopping a barracks at the Overseas Replacement Depot is on exhibit at the Greensboro History Museum. A photo of military personnel living the inside of an overseas replacement depot barracks is on exhibit at the Greensboro History Museum. A copy of a newspaper story about a U. S. O. that served the overseas replacement depot is on exhibit at the Greensboro History Museum. WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record A map of the basic training camp that became the overseas replacement depot is on exhibit at the Greensboro History Museum. WOODY MARSHALL Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NANCY MCLAUGHLIN Greensboro News & Record A bunk from the Overseas Replacement Depot, ORD, is on display at the museum. 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