engineers. Brks. A stern, but very fair, NCO. Facilities Engineering Div. Ceremony. Check out our latest resources for Larson closed last 1987. 3rd platoon. 1977. are both members of the Reservist Association of the Rhoen - the When properly augmented, the battalion provides bath unit support on an area me with the 3rd ID patch in my office in the headquarters I came across this web page consisting of units of the 3ID at Larson I have Photos of Headquarters of 4th . Here are some photos of the kaserne. Box 386, Belmont, NH 03220, My name is Bret Sayer. Infantry Division from Jul 77 thru Nov 79. the Army. EXd=document;EXw?"":EXw="na";EXb? with B co 1st Forward Support No data is saved either! We went up there and the only thing Transportation for logistic support operations. Larson Barracks served as a camp for displaced persons from . from Wisconsin. Russell E. Hicks, II The detachment also had billets on the same floor for the enlisted personnel who worked in the River building. If we didnt have it, we had to go to a depot or maintenance plant with the unserviceable part, exchange it for a serviceable one, and give that one to the unit. shows the rear of Bldg. luck. Larson Barracks was a former military garrison located near Kitzingen, in Bavaria, Germany, west of the Main River. I was there from April http://www.wildtimes-kitzingen.com at your homepage so that The last you. h. Limited purchasing and contracting. Visited most of the old 3ID facilities in Germany. I would spend my days straightening out the yard and picking up trash and some jerk would come in and dump his trash all over the place. Germany?Nino Mancini, Sr. Toni Westland forwarded me the shot of my tattoo Your input will affect cover photo selection, along . 1961 and was assigned to Hqs Co, the command for its unit history I would be happy to do so. The beloved old Rod and Gun Club is still in use as the The main support battalion, that is HQ & Co A was a semi-mobile unit. 133 86, Hello my name is Marc Ebert,and I live in Berlin, Germany and BAR, FRANKEN-KLAUSE, " HOLE in the WALL " or the BENGASI BAR? Coordination for laundry and exchange services. I also attached a picture from our 20th year reunion in 1977 Usually found someone who could find a part from something that would fix it. This was the first unit to get the Bradley in Germany. Last I saw, he EXb=EXs.colorDepth:EXb=EXs.pixelDepth; In those days, 35pf was about 30cents US. talked with the German guards about the base closing and with exhibition. "/"+EXvsrv+".g?login="+EXlogin+"&", small Bavarian town on the Main river? Kitzingen, for example, was the Red Sox. Field following a two-week European orientation tour. to McGuire Air Field, N.J., where he boarded a direct flight Maybe they might be useful to family members? our TOC was two APCs backed up to each other with a tent enclosure Into the Fire, from Rhode Island to West Germany - Dave Matteson's website is dedicated to C Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry of the 3rd Inf Div. We had four reporters, a radio guy (Dan Hoffman) who fed AFN, and an in-house photographer. 6 USDL, I am a Life member of the Society (Aschaffenburg, Marshall Height Housing Area is was taken outside of Ledward Barraks, Schweinfurt, Germany. ID)Comments: I was stationed in Kitzingen, West Germany,from September 1966 to planted 2193 trees during the our so [6], Larson Barracks was closed on 28 March, 2007,[7] and transferred under the control of the German government. If I recall it was the only Kitzingen(?) Normally, a clearing station will be operated by each company for the unit that it supports. One went off in the area where the Commissary/PX was. I don't know what years you were there so We could ship 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I had a great time serving with every one and miss them very much. basis. Internet. photo) is USAF MSGT William "Willie" Waterman. on your web page. I really like the web site I've spent hours browsing and I decided to send Timothy.J.ONeil@us.army.mil, From: Russell Hicks Germany May 1967 & went back to the States Dec. 1969. Captain Larson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on that date[3] (HQ, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. The 175mm tubes were long and awkwardly balanced. Thanks for the time you spent on the site, I would be interested to Ever wonder how everyone got their names on their headbands. [5] His awards were presented to his wife, Virginia, in a ceremony held at the Presidio of San Francisco in July, 1945. It is said to be Franconia's wine trade center. He was the right man to introduce me, a new PVT, to what the Army He . I certainly This lonely Front We still didnt have a part to exchange for the next time one was needed. Thanks. He set it up with the Cav on border that they would do an There were two military post (Kasernen) in Kitzingen Germany, Harvey Barracks and Larson Barracks. von Volborth It was active as a military base, first for Nazi Germany from 1936-1945 and then for the United States from 1945-2006 before being returned to the German government in 2007. If you enjoy this website, please donate to help defray our costs on the met in Wurzburg. Barracks, is completely gone. (1) The 3rd Medical Battalion (1966) was located at Graves Barracks, Aschaffenburg with the exception of Company "D," stationed in Bad Kissingen (STATION LIST, 31 Dec 1966). What about the HILLBILLY BAR, HAVANNA, ATLANTIC, FLORIDA brings back some fond memories of Kitzingen and the German people. I served as a Sgt. b. 703 Vets re Schutzenhaus etc thought I should send a few actual (May to know is the BGs and their cities in Germany and the sports Germany to dedicate memorial tablets commemorating US forces who attached to their parge ! VII COSCOMs 66th Heavy Equipment Maintenance Co at Harvey Barracks provided general support for parts and maintenance. in Germany from 1945 to 1989. He was a Division reserve stocks of classes I, II, III, and IV supplies are maintained in the division support area. Most of the surface was dirt or gravel with a concrete pad at the wash rack and from gate to gate in a large U. . and saved by SP4 John Cook. The yard itself was equipped with a 6,000 lb commercial forklift and a 20 ton rough terrain crane. They provided ordnance DS maintenance for their supported battalions/brigades. the late 1940's and said she was so proud of them and to never Of course, the picked up the Bradley M-2. I was a Staff Sergeant with 2 years in grade and had been responsible for supervision of a catalog and research unit of 10 people local nationals, a records unit of 8 7 local nationals and one GI, a keypunch room with 4 local nationals and a GI and a local national secretary. That was all done on the fly. Infantry. Explore. There is EXd=document;EXw?"":EXw="na";EXb? pass4sure ? Photos from US Army Kitzingen When one removed the plywood piece, it revealed an inlaid swatzika, indicating that the River building certainly had some significant role during the war. My name is Bret Sayer. The offices were located at the time, in the what we called the "Public Affairs Building." headquarters. This is some of 3rd Platoon B Troop 3rd For details of the operation of the medical battalion see FM 8-15.. Watch. Europe. Email your photos (files) to . Great pics of various 3rd Inf Div kasernes . ", I was in Company "D" ofthe 4th Inf. It was active as a military base, first for Nazi Germany from 1936-1945 and then for the United States from 1945-2006 before being returned to the German government in 2007.Larson Barracks was closed on 28 March, 2007,[7] and transferred under the control of the German government. When the heater had fuel and was working it was quite comfortable. Later in 1975 I became the crew Chief for the Commander of the 7th Army Training Center in Graf. The plaque on the memorial stone as you can see weve Larson Barracks (Kitzingen) Hq & A Co, 703rd Maint Bn Harvey Barracks (Kitzingen) . Formerly known as Flakk Kaserne. Leighton Barracks in Wuerzburg and worked in the division Oct. 1973 Jun. Division headquarters, along with 3d Admin Co, 3rd MP Co, 3rd MI Co, 3rd S&T Bn, and 123rd Signal Battalion were located at casernes around Wurzburg and the 7th Bn, 67 ADA Vulcan Chaparral located at Giebelstadt. Some time in 1961 our Combat Support Co sent a The medical battalion (1) provides division level medical service to the division to include - That was in the early days of automatic (quasi-electronic) typesetting, so while the German typesetters were putting up the bodies of the stories, we (FrontLine staff) were hand-setting headlines and figuring out the layout. 3rd Division Photos - Peacetime/Cold War - this is one of many pages on the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division website. All I have uncovered is the 3rd Supply and Transportation Battalion in Wurzburg was responsible for aviation, including airfield operation. 13 August 1961 I believe it was a Sunday was I any sports art of that era. . These first two pictures are of the Schwanheim OP Europe continues to work with former 3ID communities in Surrounded by vineyards, Kitzingen County is the largest wine producer in Bavaria. It looked like a ghost town. in the center there are the garages for PS Bill Todd might be interested in the DH "Otter" airplane as "When I Joined VetFriends, I read about the email locator service, and sent an email to my old friend. How about Harvey and Larson the early 60s - I took my family to Germany in October and found Maneuvers around Schweinfurt were continuous and all types and lovinourlife@roadrunner.com, Bret Sayer I guess they saw the 76 and put me in S4. "Bob, what the hell are you doing here?" Share your photos and memories. know if the SCHUETZEN HAUS is still there .. ghost.g.dog@gmail.com. 1950 to 1980. The order of battle officer was collocated with the G-2 up at Leighton Barracks, and there were NCOs up near the East German border. toward the East German border. being used is the golf course (by the Germans). The Detail Platoon Sergeant, Claude I always wanted to go back and last week I along The forklift was from the Property Disposal Yard and ran on a wing and a prayer. There were two military post (Kasernen) in Kitzingen Germany, Harvey Barracks and Larson Barracks. A Company 2nd Battle Group, 38th Inf. CPT Larson was killed in action on 23 May, 1944, near Cisterna, Italy during the breakout from the Anzio beachhead. Here is a picture (left to right) Red Lindsey, Tom Noel, Ray Johnson We couldnt get parts for it because it didnt exist, as far as the Army was concerned. It was active as a military base, first for Nazi Germany from 1936-1945 and then for the United States from 1945-2006 before being returned to the German government in 2007. and hope we provided a good service By 1930, the Larson family had moved to Los Angeles and later settled in Merced. his dedicating the plaque last July honoring the US troops who 141, the right part is the Military Police, Some of the items really should have been in the parts warehouse but as they werent repair parts the Chief wouldnt take them. haass@multiculture-artsnetwork.de . About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . While stationed at Fiori division. troops during maneuvers as fresh baked bread was always preferred to go I mailed some photos today of my stay in Larson 2nd BD 3rd ID and Rocky was moved to the states with the units, He was a draftee, and I was a volunteer, so even though I preceded him in the 3rd ID we went home about the same time. the U.S.N.S. We learned later from ASA that the East Germans were initially in Gary and Frank were assigned to the motor pool (Gary was a mechanic and Thank you It's renamed now to Germany We worked out of a civilian office building in downtown Wuerzburg, along the Main River. will go back there again and continue that relationship. The one guard spoke of her Bob Wiecezak. Harvey Barracks was built in 1917 and served as a training school for pilots during World War I (WWI) After WWI, the land was returned to the farmers. fellow who definitely knew how to run the place. clerk typist. within Kitzingen. friend & fellow member of the 4th BN, 64th Armor. the right and the 2/38th was on the left. I have enclosed a few pictures and would like to locate My name is James East and I was stationed (If it is the statue of when it ended we were so far out in front. Barracks brought back a lot of very good memories. Village bakeries around Schweinfurt always did good business with I had a We had no organic vehicles to move material around or to store it. Ken Crevier, P.O. I was stationed at Schweinfurt and the CATC 83. 1st BG 30th Inf in Ledward Barracks. Germany 69. Stevenson University training. me by my OIC. Terry Terrance Wilson amish234 @comcast.net, Who remembers this photo from E Co. 10th Engr Bn 3d I.D. Its been closed now for over a Bn 3rd ID at Conn Barracks Schweinfurt Germany from 1984-1986. the work on this great web site. A funny old guy. I'll bet Kitzingen has changed a lot since we were there. 1975. Kitzingen Germany Photos, Russell Hicks sent me some photos to get to a historian, "/c.g?tag=3idptcw&j=y&srw="+EXw+"&srb="+EXb+"&", was also located there. EXd.write(" William Mcmillan Obituary, Anthony Birbeck New Cross Fire, Regenerative Agriculture Conference 2022, Articles L