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{{Short description|U.S. military base in Daegu, South Korea}}
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'''Camp Walker''' is a U.S. military base in [[Daegu]], [[South Korea]]. ''Camp Walker'' was named in 1951 after [[General (United States)|General]] [[Walton Walker]], commander of the [[Eighth United States Army|Eighth Army]] who was killed in a jeep crash in December 1950 during the [[Korean War]]. Camp Walker, [[Camp Henry]], and [[Camp George]] are the three U.S. military bases in Daegu, part of the U.S. Army Garrison Daegu. Camp Walker spans {{convert|94|acre|km2}} and contains military family housing for about 100 military and civilian families. Also on Camp Walker are Daegu Middle High School,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dodea.edu/Pacific/Korea/CampWalker/DaeguHS/|title=Daegu High School website|accessdate=10 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607091412/http://www.dodea.edu/Pacific/Korea/CampWalker/DaeguHS/#|archive-date=7 June 2014|dead-url=yes|df=dmy-all}}</ref> a DoDEA school serving 7th to 12th graders; the main Exchange and DeCA Commissary; the Camp Walker Army Lodge; the Evergreen Golf Course; Kelly Gym and Athletic Field; and several Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) clubs.<ref name="army.mil">{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mil/daegu|title=Official U.S. Army Garrison Daegu website|accessdate=10 June 2014}}</ref>
'''Camp Walker''' ({{langx|ko|캠프 워커}}) is a U.S. military base in [[Daegu]], [[South Korea]]. ''Camp Walker'' was named in 1951 after [[General (United States)|General]] [[Walton Walker]], commander of the [[Eighth United States Army|Eighth Army]] who was killed in a jeep crash in December 1950 during the [[Korean War]]. Camp Walker, [[Camp Henry]], and [[Camp George]] are the three U.S. military bases in Daegu, part of the U.S. Army Garrison Daegu. Camp Walker spans {{convert|94|acre|km2}} and contains military family housing for about 360 military and civilian families. Also on Camp Walker are Daegu Middle High School,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dodea.edu/Pacific/Korea/CampWalker/DaeguHS/|title=Daegu High School website|accessdate=10 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607091412/http://www.dodea.edu/Pacific/Korea/CampWalker/DaeguHS/|archive-date=7 June 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> a DoDEA school serving 6th to 12th graders; the main Exchange and DeCA Commissary; the Camp Walker Army Lodge; the Evergreen Golf Course; Kelly Gym and Athletic Field; and several Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) clubs.<ref name="army.mil">{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mil/daegu|title=Official U.S. Army Garrison Daegu website|accessdate=10 June 2014}}</ref>


The nearest subway station is [[Hyeonchungno Station|Hyeonchungno]] of [[Daegu Metro Line 1|Daegu Metro]], located on the northwest side of the base outside Gate 6.
The nearest subway station is [[Hyeonchungno Station|Hyeonchungno]] of [[Daegu Metro Line 1|Daegu Metro]], located on the northwest side of the base outside Gate 6.
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During the [[Korean War]] the [[USAF]] designated the airfield as '''K-37''' or '''Taegu West Air Base'''. The runway was improved to an asphalt surfaced {{convert|4335|ft}} by {{convert|140|ft}} facility.
During the [[Korean War]] the [[USAF]] designated the airfield as '''K-37''' or '''Taegu West Air Base'''. The runway was improved to an asphalt surfaced {{convert|4335|ft}} by {{convert|140|ft}} facility.


Detachment F of the USAF [[3rd Air Rescue Squadron]] operating [[Sikorsky H-5]]s and later [[Sikorsky H-19]]s was based at K-37 from January–June 1951. One H-5 remained at K-37 while the rest of the unit moved forward to [[Seoul Air Base|K-16]].<ref name="Marion">{{cite book|last=Marion|first=Forrest|title=That others may die: USAF air rescue in Korea|publisher=Air Force History and Museums Program|year=2004|isbn=9780160876257|pages=7–9}}</ref>
Detachment F of the USAF [[3rd Air Rescue Squadron]] operating [[Sikorsky H-5]]s and later [[Sikorsky H-19]]s was based at K-37 from January–June 1951. One H-5 remained at K-37 while the rest of the unit moved forward to [[Seoul Air Base|K-16]].<ref name=Marion>{{cite book|last=Marion|first=Forrest|title=That others may live: USAF air rescue in Korea|publisher=Air Force History and Museums Program|year=2004|url=https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a440090.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506040422/https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a440090.pdf|url-status=live|archive-date=6 May 2019|isbn=9780160876257|pages=7–9}}{{PD-notice}}</ref>


On 2 February 1951 H-5G #48-0530 was written off in a crash {{convert|8|mi|km}} west of K-37.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=118296|title=02-February 1951 Sikorsky H-5G|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|accessdate=8 July 2013}}</ref>
On 2 February 1951 H-5G #48-0530 was written off in a crash {{convert|8|mi|km}} west of K-37.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=118296|title=02-February 1951 Sikorsky H-5G|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|accessdate=8 July 2013}}</ref>
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Department of Defense housing was opened on the base in 1959.
Department of Defense housing was opened on the base in 1959.


The H-805 airfield was decommissioned as a landing zone and redesignated as a mass parking area for the numerous contractors that are employed in Area IV.
The airfield remains in use as a heliport designated '''H-805'''.


==Occupants==
==Occupants==
*[[Army and Air Force Exchange Service|AAFES Regional Headquarters]]
*[[Army and Air Force Exchange Service|AAFES Regional Headquarters]]
*[[1st Signal Brigade (United States)|36th Signal Battalion]]
*H-805 Airfield Operations
*H-805 Airfield Operations
*168th Medical Battalion
*188th Military Police Company
*169th Signal Company
*19th ESC
*Major Cybercrime Unit - Korea Office (CID)


==Facilities<ref name="army.mil"/>==
==Facilities==
*Medical Facilities available:
*Medical Facilities available:
**Wood Medical Clinic
**Wood Medical Clinic
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**Kelly Fitness Center
**Kelly Fitness Center
**United Service Organizations
**United Service Organizations
**Apple Tree Goods
**Bowling Center
**KATUSA and KN Snack Bar
*AAFES facilities available:
*AAFES facilities available:
**Post Exchange
**Post Exchange
**Four Seasons
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**LG Uplus(Mobile, Internet)
**Shoppette
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**LG Uplus (Mobile, Internet)
**Burger King
**Burger King
**Commissary
**Post Office
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==Education==
[[File:Daegu-mhs-front-03-2000px.webp|thumb|Daegu Middle High School]]
[[Department of Defense Education Activity]] (DoDEA) operates base schools. Daegu Middle High School is in Camp Walker.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://daegumhs.dodea.edu/|title=Home|publisher=Daegu Middle High School|access-date=2024-10-27|quote=USAG Daegu Camp Walker}}</ref> Daegu Elementary School is in Camp George.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://daegues.dodea.edu/|title=Home|publisher=Daegu Elementary School|access-date=2024-10-27|quote=USAG Daegu Camp George}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commonscat|Camp Walker (South Korea)}}
{{Commons category|Camp Walker (South Korea)}}
*[https://www.facebook.com/USAGDaegu], Camp Walker (USAG Daegu) Facebook page
*[https://www.facebook.com/USAGDaegu Camp Walker (USAG Daegu) Facebook page]
*[http://www.army.mil/daegu], official website of USAG Daegu
*[http://www.army.mil/daegu official website of USAG Daegu]

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Latest revision as of 00:26, 10 November 2024

Camp Walker
Nam District, Daegu, South Korea
Official crest of United States Army Garrison Daegu
TypeArmy post
Site information
Owner United States
 South Korea
Controlled by  United States Army
Site history
Built1921
In use1950 - present

Camp Walker (Korean: 캠프 워커) is a U.S. military base in Daegu, South Korea. Camp Walker was named in 1951 after General Walton Walker, commander of the Eighth Army who was killed in a jeep crash in December 1950 during the Korean War. Camp Walker, Camp Henry, and Camp George are the three U.S. military bases in Daegu, part of the U.S. Army Garrison Daegu. Camp Walker spans 94 acres (0.38 km2) and contains military family housing for about 360 military and civilian families. Also on Camp Walker are Daegu Middle High School,[1] a DoDEA school serving 6th to 12th graders; the main Exchange and DeCA Commissary; the Camp Walker Army Lodge; the Evergreen Golf Course; Kelly Gym and Athletic Field; and several Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) clubs.[2]

The nearest subway station is Hyeonchungno of Daegu Metro, located on the northwest side of the base outside Gate 6.

History

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The camp was originally established as an Imperial Japanese Army base in 1921 during the Japanese imperial period. An airfield was later built on the base.

Korean War

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During the Korean War the USAF designated the airfield as K-37 or Taegu West Air Base. The runway was improved to an asphalt surfaced 4,335 feet (1,321 m) by 140 feet (43 m) facility.

Detachment F of the USAF 3rd Air Rescue Squadron operating Sikorsky H-5s and later Sikorsky H-19s was based at K-37 from January–June 1951. One H-5 remained at K-37 while the rest of the unit moved forward to K-16.[3]

On 2 February 1951 H-5G #48-0530 was written off in a crash 8 miles (13 km) west of K-37.[4]

Postwar

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Department of Defense housing was opened on the base in 1959.

The H-805 airfield was decommissioned as a landing zone and redesignated as a mass parking area for the numerous contractors that are employed in Area IV.

Occupants

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  • AAFES Regional Headquarters
  • H-805 Airfield Operations
  • 168th Medical Battalion
  • 188th Military Police Company
  • 169th Signal Company
  • 19th ESC
  • Major Cybercrime Unit - Korea Office (CID)

Facilities

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  • Medical Facilities available:
    • Wood Medical Clinic
    • Bodine Dental Clinic
  • F&MWR facilities
    • Evergreen Golf Course
    • Evergreen Community Club
    • Hilltop Club
    • Kelly Fitness Center
    • United Service Organizations
    • Apple Tree Goods
    • Bowling Center
    • KATUSA and KN Snack Bar
  • AAFES facilities available:
    • Post Exchange
    • Four Seasons
    • Shoppette
    • LG Uplus (Mobile, Internet)
    • Burger King
    • Commissary
    • Post Office

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Education

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Daegu Middle High School

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) operates base schools. Daegu Middle High School is in Camp Walker.[5] Daegu Elementary School is in Camp George.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Daegu High School website". Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Official U.S. Army Garrison Daegu website". Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  3. ^ Marion, Forrest (2004). That others may live: USAF air rescue in Korea (PDF). Air Force History and Museums Program. pp. 7–9. ISBN 9780160876257. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 May 2019.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ "02-February 1951 Sikorsky H-5G". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  5. ^ "Home". Daegu Middle High School. Retrieved 27 October 2024. USAG Daegu Camp Walker
  6. ^ "Home". Daegu Elementary School. Retrieved 27 October 2024. USAG Daegu Camp George
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