Kokoda Barracks

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Kokoda Barracks is an Australian Army base located in the Canungra Military Area near Witheren, Queensland. [1] It is named after the Kokoda Track campaign during World War II. [2]

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Geography

The base is in the upper Coomera River Valley between the Darlington Range and the Beechmont Range. [3]

History

The base was established in 1942 for Army jungle warfare and infantry training. It was closed from 1948 to 1954. It was in active use during the Vietnam War. [3]

Use

The Australian Army Intelligence Corps uses the facility for training. [4] The Australian Army Land Warfare Centre, Canungra is located there. Due to be being used for training, it has a high transient populaiton. [3] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ Remeikis, Amy (29 July 2012). "Vietnam Vets Honoured". The Sun Herald. Sydney, New South Wales: Fairfax Media Publications. p. 3.
  2. ↑ Jobson, Christopher (2009). Looking Forward, Looking Back: Customs and Traditions of the Australian Army. Wavell Heights, Queensland: Big Sky Publishing. p. 104. ISBN   9780980325164.
  3. 1 2 3 "Kokoda Barracks / Canungra". AAFCANS: Army & Air Force Canteen Service. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "Kokoda Barracks". Defence. Australian Government. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "Land Warfare Centre". Australian Army. Archived from the original on 29 November 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.

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