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Camp Page
3754N 12744E
Units
1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation
542nd Medevac
Official Homepage
Camp Page
Camp Page is located on the northwest side of the city of Chunchon in the north-central portion of the ROK. It lies in a river valley on the southeast bank of the Pukan River. The Taebaek Mountains in this area reach heights of 5,000 feet. Chinchon, some sixty miles northeast of Seoul, is a booming tourist city with lakes, mountain climbing, and Buddhist temples. One way trip to Seoul from Camp Page takes about two hours by car or bus. Page is the home of the Apache unit linked to the 2nd Infantry at the DMZ. Camp Page consists of 157 acres supporting 1st Battalion of the 2nd Aviation and the 542nd Medevac.
Camp Page is one of the forty-two camps north of Seoul authorized Hardship Duty Pay of $150 per month as of 01 January 2001. The Hardship Duty Pay is paid to troops who are permanently assigned to areas where it is authorized or who serve 30 consecutive days of temporary duty in those areas. Several factors are considered in determining whether a location qualified for the pay: climate, physical and social isolation, sanitation, disease, medical facilities, housing, food, recreational and community facilities, political violence, harassment and crime. The extra pay provides meaningful financial recognition to troops assigned in areas where living conditions are substantially below US standards.
On 30 January 1958 the last units of the 100th Field Artillery Rocket Battalion arrived from Japan taking up headquarters at what is now known as Camp Page. Subsequently the battalion was joined by Infantry, Engineer, Signal and supply units and was redesigned the 4th Missile Command, a major subordinate command of the Eighth United States Army. The “Last of a Breed,” the 4th Missile Command celebrated its 20th and final anniversary on 27 April 1978 and was totally inactivated in June 1978. Only the Weapons Support Detachment-Korea was retained to carry on the rites of ST. Barber, and it to was inactivated in September of 1990.
Camp Page is named in honor of Lieutenant Colonel John U.D. Page, United States Army, who was posthumously awarded the congressional medal of honor and the Navy Cross for Gallantry while serving with Marine units during the breakout from bloody Chosen reservoir in 1950. Realizing the extreme danger to the stationary convoy while under relentless fire of the enemy forces commanding high ground on both sides of the road, Lieutenant Colonel Page bravely fought his way to the head of the column accompanied by a marine private. Undaunted by point-blank machine-gun fire, he continued directly into the hostiles strong point, taking 30 of the enemy completely by surprise and inflicting severe causalities among them. With the marine private wounded by a hand grenade, Lieutenant Colonel Page ordered him to withdraw and provided him with covering fire, fiercely continuing to engage the enemy single-handedly and killing 12 of them before he was mortally wounded. By his valiant and aggressive fighting spirit in the face of overwhelming odds during this self-impose mission, he was directly responsible for disrupting the hostile attack, there by making it possible for the members of his convoy to regroup, redeploy and fight off succeeding attacks. His outstanding courage, self-sacrificing efforts and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant Colonel Page and the United States Armed Forces. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
On 30 January 1958 the last units of the 100th Field Artillery Rocket Battalion arrived from Japan taking up headquarters at what is now known as Camp Page. Subsequently the battalion was joined by Infantry, Engineer, Signal and supply units and was redesigned the 4th Missile Command, a major subordinate command of the Eighth United States Army. The “Last of a Breed,” the 4th Missile Command celebrated its 20th and final anniversary on 27 April 1978 and was totally inactivated in June 1978. Only the Weapons Support Detachment-Korea was retained to carry on the rites of ST. Barber, and it to was inactivated in September of 1990.
Army Community Service : 011-82-361-59-5714 (DSN 315-721-5714)
Staff Duty Officer/NCO : 011-82-361-59-5410 (MP Desk) (DSN 315-721-5410)
Housing Office : 011-82-361-59-5331 (DSN 315-721-5331)
Education Center : 011-82-361-59-5560 (DSN 315-721-5560)
Family Employment Assistance : Not Available
Family Quarters are not available. All but 76 of the Division’s soldiers serve one-year unaccompanied tours. All soldiers live in on-post quarters. See the Quality of Life and unit-specific pages for more information on recent barracks upgrades and construction projects.
Nearest Towns/Large Urban Areas
Ch’unch’on (a resort city)
0 Miles
226,000
Seoul
48 Miles
Population 11,000,000
One way trip to Seoul from Camp Page takes about two hours by car or bus.
General Area Information
Base Size : 157.2 Acres
Climate :
Summer = 80.0 to 90.0F Average
Winter = -5.0 to 30.0F Average
Precipitation = 48-56″ (Rainy season July to August)
Nearby Facilities and Places of Interest :
Hunting = Available through Rod and Gun Club in Yongsan.
Fishing = Available at nearby lakes (Fish not fit for human consumption)
Skiing = Ample snow skiing available in local area.
Swimming and Boating = Yachting, boating, and canoeing available at nearby lakes. Use on post swimming pools only.
National Parks and Resorts : Ample recreational activities. Chunchon is a popular Korean resort community. Also, there are many parks, resorts, historical sites and entertainment areas in Korea. Because of the country’s size and excellent transortation system, all these sites are within a day’s travel from anywhere in the Division area. On-post tour and travel offices, Morale, Welfare and Recreation offices, and the USO offer regular excursions.
Central Post Information
Population of the Post : approx. 1,300
Military = approx. 700
Dept. of the Army civilians = approx. 650
Other = 0
Primary Mission of the Installation : Provides aviation support for 2nd Infantry Division.
Supported Units :
1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation
Location of the Post : Camp Page, Chunchon City, Republic of Korea.
Hospitals Available :
Dental Clinic
Health Clinic
MWR Facilities Available :
Recreation Center
Library
Arts & Crafts
Swimming Pool
Outdoor Tennis/Basketball
Community Club
AAFES Facilities Available :
Post Exchange
Small Post Exchange
Burger Bar
Airline Ticket Office
Barber
Taxi Stand
Shoppette
Class VI Store
Pizza Delivery
Tailor Shop