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Camp Essayons (Pak Chong)

Geographical Location:

Camp Essayons was located midway between Pak Chong and about 30 miles South of Korat South of Pak Thong Chai city. It was located on Route 23 (now highway 304). The Camp was primarily used in support of the construction of the Friendship Highway.
 
The village just outside the gate was Hlum Hin but the GI's referred to it as "Po Dang"

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UNITS


HHC 9th Log Command
USARSUPTHAI
538th Engineer Battalion
538th Engineer Battalion B Company
538th Engineer Battalion D Company
597th Engineer Company
590th Support & Svc Company

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These photos were provided by Harry Gott, Camp Essayons 1966-67. Please contact webmaster if you have any questions.

Photo Provided by Harry Gott, US Army 1966-67
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Camp Essayons Vehicle Compound Friendship Highway Project

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Harry Gott ready to move a heavy load n serial # 50-5561

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Harry Gott next to a heavy construction vehicle

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Local drive in truck stop. Friendship Highwat Construction site

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Aerial View of Camp Pak Chong

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Elliot Koch and Harry Gott on Off Duty time as the housegirl polishes GI's boots.

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Harry Gott in the Pak Chong country

 
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