for the Japanese, another two for the Germans, and one for the Koreans. There were two barracks in each compound consisting of 50 bunk beds This is where they would sleep, spend time with one another and write home if they wanted. Japanese POWs were served steamed rice, usually once a day, and they were offered soy sauce with all their meals. Their utensils were replaced with chopsticks. Prisoners at Fort McCoy were fed well compared to other camps that were criticized for how they treated Japanese POWs Health was important factor to Fort McCoy. They had an on-site hospital that POWs could use if they were ill and had access to prescription medicines and the camp dentist. They were allowed to practice religion freely. Japanese POWs were given a chapel which was converted to a place of worship. Buddhist preaching was performed daily and in order to perform them prisoners needed incense. They did not have incense so they asked the YMCA for it and it was granted to them. References External links Description at GlobalSecurity.org 1909 establishments in Wisconsin Buildings and structures in Monroe County, Wisconsin Forts in Wisconsin United States Army posts