Camp Lockett

Camp Lockett (1941-1946) - A World War II Camp first established in 1941 as a Mexican border cavalry post in San Diego County, California. Named Camp Lockett after Colonel James Lockett (Cullum 2798), who was awarded two Silver Stars for gallantry in action in the Philippines in 1899. The camp was declared surplus on 30 Apr 1946.

Camp Lockett Repurposed Barracks Building
Camp Lockett WWII Supply Building

History of Camp Lockett

A World War II Camp established in 1941 as a Mexican border cavalry post. The duty at the post was the protection of the border, the dams and transportation facilities. Later used as an Italian prisoner of war camp and convalescent hospital activated in July 1944. The camp was declared surplus 30 Apr 1946.

Current Status

About 52 of the World War II era camp buildings remain at Campo, San Diego County, California.

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Location: Campo, San Diego County, California. Maps & Images Lat: 32.608056 Long: -116.471667 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 74

Links:

• North American Forts - Camp Lockett
• Wikipedia - Camp Lockett
• California Military Museum - Camp Lockett

Visited: 7 Nov 2014