Type Army base Year built 1941 | In use 1941–present | |
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Currentcommander Colonel Brett Wellington |
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Linton Military Camp is the largest New Zealand Army base and is home to the Headquarters 1 Brigade. It is located just south of Palmerston North.
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- Wero 5 linton military camp
- Prince harry visits odyssey house christchurch linton military camp
- Incidents
- References
Units based at Linton:
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Incidents
In October 2012, a series of shots were fired by an armed soldier, believed to be under the influence of alcohol, he then barricaded himself inside a house on the base. The armed offender squad was called. After a five-hour siege, the police originally reported the man was apprehended, but later revealed he had committed suicide.
References
Linton Military Camp Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA