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Former World War 2 US Marines camp in California
Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Robert Neller, speaks to Marines at the Las Pulgas Parade Deck, Camp Pendleton on Oct. 5, 2015Quonset huts at Camp Las Pulgas in 1964 at Camp PendletonLas Pulgas Lake Fire Drill at Camp Pendleton
Camp Las Pulgas, also called 43 Area Camp Pendleton, is subcamp of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The camp was built during World War II. It was used for training US Marines before departing to the Pacific War and housed them upon their return. The camp had a mix of tents and quonset huts. Las Pulgas is Spanish for The Fleas.
The World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War tent camp was called Camp Las Pulgas Bivouac Area and Tent Camp 1. This area is now the parking lot for Camp Pendleton's Combat Convoy Simulator and the Training Support Division.
In 1971 the camp became the home of the 11th Marine Regiment. The 11th Marine Regiment is the artillery division of the 1st Marine Division. The camp is also home to the 1st Maintenance Battalion. Also at Camp Las Pulgas - 43 Area is: Pulgas Lake, Las Pulgas Park, 11th Marine Armory, 43 Area Dental Clinic, Las Pulgas Barber Shop, 43 Area Fitness Center, 43 Area Pool, 43 Area Branch Medical Clinic, 43 Area SMP Single Marine Program Recreation Center, 43 Area Training Tank, and a United States Postal Office.
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