Linton Military Camp
New Zealand Army base / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Linton Military Camp is the largest New Zealand Army base and is home to the Headquarters 1(NZ) Brigade. It is located just south of Palmerston North.
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Linton Military Camp | |
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Palmerston North, New Zealand | |
![]() Museum building of Engineering Corps Memorial Centre | |
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Coordinates | 40.408°S 175.587°E / -40.408; 175.587 |
Type | Army Camp |
Area | 4.98 km2 (1.92 sq mi) |
Site information | |
Owner | New Zealand Defence Force |
Controlled by | ![]() |
Site history | |
Built | 1941 |
In use | 1941–present |
Garrison information | |
Current commander | Colonel Brett Wellington |
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Manawatu Prison is located north of the camp.