Chemical Warfare Centre Impregnation Facility

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Crosby Park, in the centre of a populous Brisbane suburb, was one of a number of local parks leased by the US Army. Despite its proximity to a large population base this park was designated as a Chemical Warfare Centre, and was operated by the 62nd Chemical Depot Company, aided by elements of the 10th Chemical Maintenance Company, and the 105th Chemical Processing Company. The Crosby Park site included a large 371′ x 104′ 'igloo' style warehouse with ancillary buildings including a 96′ x 48′ motor maintenance shed, and a gas mask repair shop of similar dimensions. Another large 'igloo' housed a clothing impregnation centre established by the 105th Chemical Processing Company.

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Location

1 Bogan Street

Albion, QLD 4010

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Workshop

History

The primary mission of the Chemical Processing Company was to keep available to theater chemical officers a supply of permeable protective clothing adequately and recently impregnated with chlorinating compounds so as to protect the wearer from the effects of vesicant vapor or droplets.^[1] The US Chemical Warfare Service provided an issue of protective clothing for troops in case of enemy chemical attack. As part of that protection one set of kahki cotton or woollen uniform was impregnated to make it resistant to chemical damage. These uniforms were held in forward storage facilities for quick issue for troops if necessary.

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