Camp Wood was a U.S. military base, located at the southern end of Japan, near Kumamoto.
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Former use
The camp's buildings once housed a Japanese cavalry unit.
The 24th Division was stationed here during the occupation of Japan until the start of the Korean War.
Americans stationed in Japan post-World War II were rated by ability in their closeness to McArthur. Camp Wood was the farthermost post in Japan and the poorest class soldiers were stationed here.
Famous residents
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