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Camp John Hay was a US Army camp in Baguio, Northern Luzon (Benguet Province). For a time, a part of the 1st Battalion of the Philippine Division's 43d Infantry Regiment (PS) was stationed here. US Army Seal HHC, US Army Distinctive Unit Insignia The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces that has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ...
Baguio City P is a well-known city in the Philippines located in northern Luzon. ...
The Philippine Division was the core of the US Armys Philippine Department. ...
The 43d Philippine Scout Infantry Regiment (43d INF (PS)) was part of USAFFEs Philippine Division, during World War II. History of the 43d Infantry Regiment The 43d Infantry Regiment was formed in June of 1917, at Fort Douglas, Utah. ...
The base was named after Theodore Roosevelt's secretary of war John Milton Hay. Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919) was the 26th (1901–09) President of the United States. ...
John Milton Hay (October 8, 1838 – July 1, 1905) was an American politician who served as Secretary of State from 1898 to 1905. ...
It primarily served, as a rest and relaxtion (R&R) center for the US Military in the country. Its presence on the plateau later led to the creation of Baguio City. The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ...
Baguio City P is a 1st class city in northern Luzon in the Philippines. ...
The base's popular spots are the 19th Tee, Halfway House, Scout Hill baseball field, Main Club (also known as Officer's Building), and the well-known Mile-Hi Recreation Center. It was off-limits to the general public, except for some who had access due to connections or work.
The camp was once used as a concentration camp for Japanese troops during World War II. It is also here that the Japanese army surrendered to the Americans, ending the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrination, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atomic bomb. ...
Japans honor guard often marches to greet the arrival of foreign dignitaries. ...
At present, the former American playground serves as a tourist attraction by the Philippines(though the famous hotspots no longer exist). Among its major attractions is a golf-course and several restaurants as well as The Camp John Hay Manor hotel.
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