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==History== |
==History== |
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Originally known as ''Ingleburn Military Camp'', the [[Commonwealth of Australia|commonwealth]] acquired 684 acres in 1940, which the army had already occupied after setting up tents on [[8 October]] [[1939]]. Accommodation was constructed shortly after by the [[16th Australian Infantry |
Originally known as ''Ingleburn Military Camp'', the [[Commonwealth of Australia|commonwealth]] acquired 684 acres in 1940, which the army had already occupied after setting up tents on [[8 October]] [[1939]]. Accommodation was constructed shortly after by the [[2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion]] to provide for the formation of the [[Second Australian Imperial Force]] (2AIF). |
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During [[World War II]], the camp became the major army training facility in New South Wales. Many important army units who, having trained at the camp, served in some of the major engagements of World War II. All corps were trained at the camp including engineers, transport, signals and anti-aircraft units. |
During [[World War II]], the camp became the major army training facility in New South Wales. Many important army units who, having trained at the camp, served in some of the major engagements of World War II. All corps were trained at the camp including engineers, transport, signals and anti-aircraft units. |
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==Units based at ''Ingleburn Army Camp''== |
==Units based at ''Ingleburn Army Camp''== |
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* 16th Australian Infantry |
* 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion |
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* 20th Australian Infantry |
* [[2/20th Australian Infantry Battalion]] |
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==Memorials== |
==Memorials== |
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The memorials located at ''Ingleburn Army Camp'' include; |
The memorials located at ''Ingleburn Army Camp'' include; |
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* 16th Australian Infantry |
* 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion Memorial (relocated) |
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* National Servicemen Memorial (relocated) |
* National Servicemen Memorial (relocated) |
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* Memorial Wall dedicated (lists names of all units which have served at Ingleburn) |
* Memorial Wall dedicated (lists names of all units which have served at Ingleburn) |
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Revision as of 05:05, 9 September 2008
Ingleburn Army Camp was a purpose built camp constructed in 1940 for the Australian Army at Ingleburn, New South Wales, Australia.
History
Originally known as Ingleburn Military Camp, the commonwealth acquired 684 acres in 1940, which the army had already occupied after setting up tents on 8 October 1939. Accommodation was constructed shortly after by the 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion to provide for the formation of the Second Australian Imperial Force (2AIF).
During World War II, the camp became the major army training facility in New South Wales. Many important army units who, having trained at the camp, served in some of the major engagements of World War II. All corps were trained at the camp including engineers, transport, signals and anti-aircraft units.
Following the outbreak of the Korean War during the 1950s, Battalions destined for Korea were stationed at the camp. National Service recommenced and the camp was a major National Service centre. Many Australians experienced military training at the camp prior to going into a Army Reserve unit.
The Commonwealth Government extended compulsory military training in 1964 and conscripts were sent on military operations outside Australia.
The training of National Service recruits was the main function of the camp from 1951 until 1972, when the Commonwealth Government abolished National Service. Since the end of World War II the Camp's main function was training camp for the National Service Scheme (1951-1972) and as the Headquarters of Second Training Group of the Army Reserves (post 1973).
The Camp began was wound down in mid 1990's with units gradually being transferred to other locations. Many buildings were demolished or destroyed by fire in the late 1990s. The site has been vacant since late 2000.
Units based at Ingleburn Army Camp
- 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion
- 2/20th Australian Infantry Battalion
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Memorials
The memorials located at Ingleburn Army Camp include;
- 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion Memorial (relocated)
- National Servicemen Memorial (relocated)
- Memorial Wall dedicated (lists names of all units which have served at Ingleburn)
- Memorial grove of cypress surrounding a sandstone column monument
References
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