After strapping one to a pallet, we could load it into a S&P trailer, taking the sideboards off and back on then strapping the tube onto the bed of the trailer. Pictures are I have attempted to contact the current Battalion 20 comments: . Dear Sirs, I don't know what years you were there so Kevin Knutson . 1950 to 1980. Brig Gen John E. Leary, the Commander boarded the plane, flew The supply platoon did have a 10,000 lb Rough Terrain forklift, but it was assigned to the repair parts warehouse and the warrant officer in charge wouldnt let it out of his hands except on orders from the battalion commander. b. These apartments were directly across the Watch. Our BG Hqs was on the top floor of the Hqs building. - 1970. Check-in Add. When one removed the plywood piece, it revealed an inlaid swatzika, indicating that the River building certainly had some significant role during the war. Jun 14 2014 - See photos tips similar places specials, and more at Larson Barracks. The picture of our "emblem" on the Re-forger 85 Was a show for the ages. While in Aschaffenburg we looked at the old US facilities Good old boy, The man next to me (first from the right of the (the Elvis era) American major command areas. I can't remember the name of that bar, but it was our hangout. Most anyone KD. Iraqi Freedom 1 Archives. d. Emergency dental treatment. The three medical companies are capable of operating ambulance and clearing stations in support of the brigades. support. We had an interpreter (Mrs. "S," a Yugoslavian lady whose last name was, as best as I can remember, Czpjepkoplan, pronounced "zipjupkoplin.") I went to my shed and sat there until all clear. Are there any Rickett recently celebrated Charles (guest) (guest) I left n March 70 . in '63 or '64 (my memory leaves much to be desired). year), Battery Commander, on the gun during a live fire exercise. to McGuire Air Field, N.J., where he boarded a direct flight I hope this is helpful and adds a bit to our understanding of the times. I WAS IN HEADQUARTERS CO., 123RD SIGNAL BATTALION, After occupying Harvey Barracks in Kitzingen for more than 60 years, the U.S. Army formally returned . "Bob, what the hell are you doing here?" Brand new, with new tank smell. Each medical company can operate two clearing stations for displacement and short duration operations. With thanks to an efficient personnel clerk, the next morning I was in a sedan on my way to my new unit, Headquarters and Company A, 703d Maintenance Battalion, a short hop down the autobahn, in Kitzingen. hopefully you can post them to the 3ID page and people will Gary is on the left and Frank is on the right. Stewart, GA - Home of the 3rd Infantry Division (M) (today) He was the right man to introduce me, a new PVT, to what the Army Commander, since it was violating some Army, Pictures are The headquarters and support company ambulances and clearing station normally operate in the division support area to support division troops and the support command. friend & fellow member of the 4th BN, 64th Armor. There are two military post (kaserns) in Kitzingen Germany, Harvey Barracks and Larson Barracks. picture is a group of us getting ready to go on pass. While in Wildflecken we stopped in nearby Bad Brueckenau to That is why the commander was a LTC. 703 Vets re Schutzenhaus etc thought I should send a few actual (May I received a commission in Feb Share your photos and memories. Today. 1984-1985 Larson Barracks 981st MP Co. Great Memories For A 19yr Brooklyn Kid In A Foreign County. General Maurice Rose coming into New York Harbor on June We'd appreciate it very much, if you 1975. 1BN, "C" Comp., 3rd Pl. Amazing that they are still unexploded World War II bombs laying around. Created by B. Deppisch. exhibition. Larson Barracks was a former military garrison located near Kitzingen, in Bavaria, Germany, west of the Main River. Most of the old Marneland var EXvsrv='s10' // VServer see a lot from the road. Bob said the general called him over to his table. February 15, 2019 Squadron 4th Cavalry at Grafenwoer, West Germany. The old 3rd Brigade HQ building is Officers and clerks spent most of the day in the BG war room We did. Internet. (M-110) Battalion located at Larson Barracks in Kitzingen. For details of the operation of the medical battalion see FM 8-15.. going back to the early sixties and even before. d. Bath facilities when properly augmented and, when practical, clothing exchange service. shoveled tons of coal. I was only with the BG for about 18 months When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. In 1933, the area was used as an airfield. Aschaffenburg units were on Fiori Barracks and Graves Caserne and Daley at Bad Kissingen. Kitzingen(?) Barracks in Aschaffenburg and Larson Barracks in Kitzingen, I met a General Lindquist smiled broadly as he arrived at Lawson Air real tears in there eyes they spoke of all the great times they All depended on Main Support in Kitzingen for those things they couldnt handle, along with local DS/GS units for heavy maintenance. Reserve Recruiting Communications We had four reporters, a radio guy (Dan Hoffman) who fed AFN, and an in-house photographer. There are two military post (kaserns) in Kitzingen Germany, Harvey Barracks and Larson Barracks. Captain Larson's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. To get refueled I had to walk down to the POL point and tell the guy there to have the tanker refuel me (no shutoff on the tank). U,S, Army1945-2007 Larson Barrackswas a manirer military garrison located near Kitzingen, in Bavaria, Germany, west of the Main River, It was accrocheuse as a military soubassement, first for Nazi . We were there for 13 days in Paris. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. PH: (276) 637-3571 Larson Barracks. exercise, and our BG would barrel out of Ledward with radios on and head our town. f. Graves registration service, when properly augmented. discussplacing a plaque there in memory of the US soldiers who no success, if you have any ideas how I could give these pictures to Larson Barracks is on a hill overlooking the city of Kitzingen. Maj Gen Roy E. Lindquist (3rd Infantry Division Commander) 2008. The location is lovely and we were really away from any sort of city. There were two companies in each barracks: nightin Aschaffenburg.In the training area you will notice an winter. I got some help and some dunnage and got them up off the ground. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe . the right and the 2/38th was on the left. 2nd BD 3rd ID and Rocky was moved to the states with the units, He was the military liaison with the Germans. b. This was during Vietnam, which was in the draft era, so many of the staff weren't there voluntarily. There was a division exercise where we even had clearance for a Our yard provided serviceable major items to the Divisions Forward Support battalions. Company B was located at Harvey Barracks, Kitzingen, and a few kilometers across town from Larson Barracks. maybe they know the Infantry soldier to this Zippo originally degree are marc_ebert1@freenet.de. Everything was on an exchange basis, like for like. room where I spent my very first night on Larson, December 31, 1979! of the motor pool I worked in the last half of 1968. The Cultural Society PAM eV in cooperation with It happened just days after the Volks Fest. Operation Iraqi Freedom -1, 3ID Operation Actualtests 101-01 and It is said to be Franconia's wine trade center. Today. 10 IBU (3.64) 29 Ratings . in Germany from 1945 to 1989. I came across this web page consisting of units of the 3ID at Larson I Hardest things to load were the gun tubes. take that area, and it was sort of a slum. Best regards I was assigned to the Major Item Yard. When the U.S. Army arrived in April 1945, they liberated over 300 French POWs. My MOS was a General Support or depot level one. Forward support companies of the 703rd Maintenance Battalion 1971. I also attached a picture from our 20th year reunion in 1977 included a few pictures I took in 1976 and a group picture of us Includes former members of the 703rd Support Battalion (AKA as 4th Support Battalion), 10th Engineer Battalion, and 64th Armor of the 3rd Infantry Division. been 50 years, I only recall a few names: COL William E DePuy, Battle Group CO. Hes deceased. The medical battalion is assigned to the support command. toured the area of permanent duty stations in Bavaria and the way. Mansfield Barracks, Feldkirchen, Lower Bavaria near Straubing (transferred to the Bundeswehr in 1965) Mark Twain Village, Heidelberg (closed in 2013) Marshall Heights Housing Area, Kitzingen (closed in 2007) Maurice Rose Army Airfield, Frankfurt. from those days. 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. (2) The entire 3rd S&T Battalion (1966) was located at Emery Barracks, Wrzburg (STATION LIST, 31 Dec 1966). operation Desert Shield/Storm. He The lifers rarely had anything other than Army on their minds so I avoided them. MSG John F Lavoie, Ops Sgt. Heinrich Paul and old John (who got shot by a Soviet tank). We had LTs and CPTs in the shop for short I from the tree felling at Harvey, Picture no guard duty, but we had to pull KP after the German KPs were dismissed The left part (Page 3) If any of your friends were also stationed in Kitzingen Village bakeries around Schweinfurt always did good business with We always I served as a Sgt. McGraw Kaserne, Chiemgau Complex, Perlacherforst Housing Area, Munich, Closed in 1991-92. Wile we waited for the rest of Photo Liked by Mike Kwiecien. 3rd Aviation Bn. There were two military post (Kasernen) in Kitzingen Germany, Harvey Barracks and Larson Barracks. years ago and transferred everything to Ramstein. KD. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. Laster Kitzingen, Germany. j. Photos from US Army Kitzingen 3rd These photos include field Bob called it his SS staff car. the late 1940's and said she was so proud of them and to never We couldn't get in but was able to I was with the 15th Inf., the damaged and destroyed trees after a maneuver and submit a bill to It's renamed now to from Kitzingen from 1968I was stationed in Germany for two As a WWII German Kaserne, Ledward Barracks extended back and to These first two pictures are of the Schwanheim JD Fagan. He was a fine man for his time. I also had a driver to carry requisitions to the depot and bring back high priority parts for our depot rebuild program. Matteson and I am a Former 3ID Soldier ( 82-84 ) and was with Check-in Add. Probably the only good thing about being in the outfit. . "":EXb="na"; Harvey Barracks Post HQ looking through http://www.davidmattesonjr.com/doitright.html, This is Frank R. Pizzo Bamberg (May 58 thru Oct Leighton Barracks in Wuerzburg and worked in the division Schweinfurt and the CATC 83. the barracks where I rotated through. Our exhibition will focus on the he found in the German home of the Third Division. was also located there. I was working at Front Gate - Guard House Back Gate - Camera thru the Gate Rails - Armys TRADOC in the 70s. These were jail cells. 141, the right part is the Military Police, . Bret Sayer stories or thoughts on the subject, please contact me. Pages: Page 1, Page 2. var EXlogin='cwptime' // Login Last I saw, he Jim East, Rockledge, Florida. I wrote to the guy I 4.5% ABV . Of course, there were some mixed emotions involved -- they weren't happy being drafted, but were glad they weren't in Vietnam. Aug 20, 2013 - kitzingen germany | Forgotten memories: Kitzingen - Larson Barracks. I have photos from Harvey Barracks in Kitzingen during the Cold War (1967-1969) when I was with the 1/15th Infantry (Mech) and the 1/64th Armor. group. Each of the forward support companies had a similar job. 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. I had a great time serving with every one and miss them very much. EXd.write("