Camp Wood (military base)
Camp Wood was a U.S. military base, located at the southern end of Japan, near Kumamoto.
Former use
The camp's buildings once housed a Japanese cavalry unit.
The 24th Division was stationed here during the occupation of Japan until the start of the Korean War.[1]
Americans stationed in Japan post-World War II were rated by ability in their closeness to McArthur. Camp Wood was the farthermost post in Japan and the poorest class soldiers were stationed here.[2]
Famous residents
- Kenneth R. Shadrick, first reported American casualty of the Korean War.
References
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