Camp Edwards West

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Camp Edwards was named after Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant First Class Junior D. Edwards. More than 130 American servicemen were awarded the Nation's highest honor for actions during the Korean War. Many of those honored names have been bestowed on camps and facilities throughout the Republic of Korea.

Camp Edwards' primary mission was support for the 2nd Infantry Division in the Western Corridor. Camp Edwards was located near Camp Howze (Which was south along MSR1), and the closest urban center was Kumchon, located a mile from the facility with a population of 30,000. Camp Edwards was 14 miles from Seoul. Its climate features included, on average, summers between 80 and 90 oF, winters between -5 and 30 oF, and 40-48" of rain during a rainy season between July and August.

Numerous units were stationed at this location over its existence to include the FAST 3 from 2ID (consisting of C Co. 702nd Main Support Battalion for one), the 296th Forward Support Battalion (2ID) from 1989 to 1992, and the 82nd Engineer Company (2ID) from 1992 to 2004 when the post was closed and returned to the Republic of Korea.
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Coordinates:   37°46'43"N   126°47'8"E

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  • Camp Edwards West.
  • WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE???!!!
  • looking for old friends stationed there in 1970-71 2nd med battalion company D. Hi to Catusa Kim Sung and Yoon
  • Was 1SG of C, 702 from 79-80. Still looking for old friends (Cherry,, Kischoick, Collins, Flott, McMahan, Bernathy,. Balentine, PVFD633@yahoo.com
  • Tim Gehrlein, B Co, 2nd S&T, 2nd INF DIV, Nov '70 - Jan ' 72
  • Looking for anyone that served at Camp Edwards (W) from 1973 to 1975. Contact Bob McCray at mccrayr56@yahoo.com
  • Sad times. Just saw where Camp Edwards has been leveled. Wonder where D Co. 2nd Med went or if it was disbanded? Those were great times . I was there 1972-1973. PFC Lasher. Now old man Lasher just turned 64.
  • Wow. Glad to find Cp Ed online, because its long gone. I wasn't there when these old timers were. Thank you, sincere and true for your service. But I was there in 2000. 4years before it was purchased, and dismantled. Years later when I was working at DCAA/Ft Belvoir I saw my old Cpt at the AAFES gas pump. And he'd informed me of the closure. I even left tape recordings there for future soldiers. Wonder what happen to those tapes? This is SGT Parker, before ROK I was a 92nd Eng from 97-99
  • CW4 Olson (USA Ret) (guest) SFC Olson then. RCS (Shop Office NCOIC) of C/702 from 80-81. I replaced SFC Collins. I also remember SFC Kischoick. Just called him SFC K.
  • hello Robert, i was in 702nd in 1975, worked in the mess hall. i remember having to get at least 3 people to be able to watch a movie in the small theater. i will look in my fast team 3 yearbook to see if i can find you. kenneth baker
  • i think i remember you,i had a pic, your were in the unit police right.
  • SFC Olson trained me as a young 2nd Lt when I arrived at Edwards. Great times and a great place to serve. The Stateside Army just wasn't the same.
  • 702nd Super C. 1977 - 1978 Wow... Can’t find much about this place online, so I’m glad I incountered this. Anyone else there during the 70’s ?
  • I was there from mid 73 thru mid 75. Had a great time there. Worked Co. C 702nd in signal shop and orderly room.
  • I was there in July 96 - Aug 97 enjoyed my time.... Met some great people.
  • What's up Shane don't know if you remember me or not Jim Lambert 3rd SHOP Company C 1973 to 1975 my brother look me up on Facebook
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