Linton Military Camp | |
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Palmerston North, New Zealand | |
Coordinates | 40°24′29″S 175°35′13″E / 40.408°S 175.587°E |
Type | Army Camp |
Area | 4.98 km2 (1.92 sq mi) |
Site information | |
Owner | New Zealand Defence Force |
Controlled by | New Zealand Army |
Site history | |
Built | 1941 |
In use | 1941–present |
Garrison information | |
Current commander | Colonel Brett Wellington |
Linton Military Camp is the largest New Zealand Army base and is home to the Headquarters 1(NZ) Brigade. It is located just south of Palmerston North.
Manawatu Prison is located north of the camp.