Pettit Barracks

Pettit Barracks was located in Zamboanga City (Mindanao, the Philippines) and, along with Camp John Hay, was the location of the US Army's 43d Infantry Regiment (PS). It is located at the east edge of the city and housed US Army officers and their families.^[1] The barracks was once considered the US Army's most distant post.^[2]

Building at Pettit Barracks, c. 1930

In 1974, the Zamboanga Barter Traders Kilusang Bayan Inc. established a barter trade market in the area.^[3]

References

1. "American rule pleases Moros". The Carroll Herald. 29 June 1927. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
2. "Zamboanga Landing Gives Base On Tip Of Philippines". The News-Dispatch. Jeannette, Pennsylvania. 3 April 1945. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
3. "Zambo fire probe starts". Manila Standard. 3 December 1988. Retrieved 18 February 2022.