Camp near Lejuene

[ridingcrops]

I was sent to a small area close by for radio van and generator school back in '69. We were told this is where they sent the black Marines to train during WWII. I have been raking my brain trying to remember the name of the place. Can anyone help me out?

[gkmoz]

Not sure though ? I just heard about that being their bootcamp back in the day.


Hey !! Looked it up it was Montford point ! http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...d-_nXYuWZrNEhA

[Hammer]

Montford Point is correct. It is at the back gate of mainside Lejeune across the bridge from Sneeds Ferry. A lot of good Marines were trained there.

[Sgt Leprechaun]

Yup, Montford Point it is.

[ssgtt32]

Isn't Montford Point now named Camp Johnson after the first black SgtMaj, "hashmark" Johnson, I thought I was told this at one time! curious!

Maurice

[Theoldgunny]

montford point was the place an it was used for supply school training and corpsman school in the earley 50's

[Zulu 36]

montford point was the place an it was used for supply school training and corpsman school in the earley 50's

Still is Guns (at least Field Med school is). I was permanent personnel at FMSS in 1973.

[gys]

Montford Point was also a brig retraining command during the early 1950s. I was with ICo 3rd Bat 6th Marines. Our Company provided the brig guards for about two or three months.

[weapons124]

Camp Johnson..... Just got home from there in August. Home of our MCCSSS Schools. LOS/Motor T Mech, admin, supply, fms, red patchers, navy field med crap etc