Camp Washburn

Camp Washburn

Infobox Military Structure
name=Camp Washburn
partof=Engineer Amphibian Command
location=Falmouth, Massachusetts
coordinates=coord|41|33|42.18|N|70|32|3.78|W|


caption=
type=Army Amphibious Landing Training Base
code=
built=1943
builder=United States Army
materials=
height=
used=1943
demolished=
condition=
ownership= Massachusetts
open_to_public=
controlledby= United States Army
garrison= Falmouth, Massachusetts
current_commander=
commanders=
occupants= U.S. Army
battles= World War II
events=

Camp Washburn was a satellite camp of Camp Edwards. It was located on Washburn Island in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

History

Camp Washburn, was used by the Army Amphibious Command as a landing area during World War II. It was home to the 594th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment, which was a branch of the 4th Engineer Special Brigade. It was paired up with Camp Havedoneit and Camp Candoit, which were both located nearby. It was abandoned during April, 1943, as Camp Candoit came into existence.

References

External Links

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