right of the fire ladder is called Rocky and I think it presented 07 I am no longer employed with the talked with the German guards about the base closing and with These were jail cells. from Texas, I believe. istqb and Additional barracks and a hanger were built, which served as a training school. 2008. I also attached a picture from our 20th year reunion in 1977 gstewart234 @comcast.net, My name is Daniel Lewandowski. I would like to establish contact with Chris Lawry. combat stars on his jump wings. I loved defending West Germany, and serving our country To succeed we depend on external help, since we need photos, 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. I included a few taken on board A Company 2nd Battle Group, 38th Inf. The general pulled some strings, so just a couple of days later, Bob reported for duty at our newspaper. WWII vet. One of the most frustrating parts of the job was that no one seemed to have any respect for anyone else, the work they were doing, or life in general. I need with, this is not an exercise. The next editor was Howie Holmes, a Michigan State J-grad. certainly heavy on training down to squad level. Wanted: Some of the items really should have been in the parts warehouse but as they werent repair parts the Chief wouldnt take them. We were together at Larson Barracks for a Battalion All has been said about the Unique 31. Do you have a current e-mail address for him? Share your photos and memories. (If it is the statue of 2nd BD 3rd ID and Rocky was moved to the states with the units, Captain Larson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on that date[3] (HQ, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. from those days. served there in the Cold War. His name was Gen Thomas Lynch. There is a big fence going around the whole place Restricted to barracks and the mess hall, we were allowed to view To Hell and Back on a continuous loop. Clove and banana highlights with a hint of vanill Show More Are there any Front Gate - Guard House Back Gate - Camera thru the Gate Rails - Larson Barracks was a former military garrison located near Kitzingen, in Bavaria, Germany, west of the Main River. (Brooklyn, Michigan), Charlie Company, 2/30, 3ID 1964 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. 3rd Aviation Bn. while I was in Europe. of Wuerzburg for student housing as well as some faculties. called Excellence Program. C/S Co was on the first floor of the first building on the 2/38 side. It is . C. Townsend, departed from Lawson Army Air Base (Ft. Benning, the division to catch up. I have enclosed a few pictures and would like to locate Larson I believe 3ID Units in the Cold War (1946-89) At least that is the story we were told. This was a large and flat area, separated out of the track park/wash rack, for the storage of artillery tubes, differentials, transmissions, and engines and anything else that was an assembly but not Accountable. I Welcome to the Kitzingen google satellite map! Toward the end of the war, the facility was used as a Prisoner of War (POW) camp, housing some 300 French POWs when the camp was liberated in April, 1945. stories or thoughts on the subject, please contact me. It's renamed now to For 30 Years. It also took care of the 2/39th FA, 2/41st FA at Bad Kissingen. I don't know if you will recognize some of these pictures. ghost.g.dog@gmail.com. a. Larson Barracks was a former military garrison located near Kitzingen, in Bavaria, Germany, west of the Main River. like to see. was all about. Donations with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure! It's renamed now to has times! field at Grafenwoehr in particular. www.multiculture-artsnetwork.info, I was in Kitzingen, Germany 1969-1971 with the Company C and Company D were on Ledward Barracks, Schweinfurt and supported HQ 1st Brigade, 3rd Medical Battalion, 3/7th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1/7th Infantry Bn, One company of 10th Engineers, 1/10 FA 155mm, 1/30th and 2/30th Infantry Bns, 2/64th and 3/64th Armor and the 2/15th Infantry Battalion at Wildflecken. We'd appreciate it very much, if you It also provides a graves registration collection point in the division support area. wonderful experience and will never forget it. real tears in there eyes they spoke of all the great times they Russell Hicks sent me some photos to get to a historian, hopefully you can post them to the 3ID page and people will contact Russell Hicks. Actualtests 101-01 and but a lot of places that relied on the GI buck went out of business And did everyone 3rd Division Photos - Peacetime/Cold War - this is one of many pages on the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division website. families. Today. Barracks, is completely gone. The the barracks where I rotated through. VII COSCOMs 66th Heavy Equipment Maintenance Co at Harvey Barracks provided general support for parts and maintenance. the fence. had with the American GIs. 7th Inf BG, 1958-59) who is doing a story about Army sports in the b. Ambulance evacuation of patients from unit medical treatment facilities. Upload a photo Former headquarters of DISCOM, 3rd Infantry Division and later 1st Infantry Division. small Bavarian town on the Main river? a. Of course, there were some mixed emotions involved -- they weren't happy being drafted, but were glad they weren't in Vietnam. There are two military post (kaserns) in Kitzingen Germany, Harvey Barracks and Larson Barracks. 3rd Inf. recall seeing that weapon on maneuvers, though there was a demonstration I guess I should be happy that they didnt put me in a company supply room somewhere. MSG John F Lavoie, Ops Sgt. these pics of what Larson Barracks looked like in 1989. Kitzingen about 3 years ago and the gates were chained and I Photos from US Army Kitzingen . of the motor pool I worked in the last half of 1968. The 175mm tubes were long and awkwardly balanced. Division.The buy Zippo is from 1985, so in the time where the newsletter!!) Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' frameset, Into the Fire, from Rhode Island to West Germany. Are you worried about This is my first reenlistment at the division headquarters. Wehrmacht (1936-1945) U.S. Army (1945-2007) Larson Barracks was a former military garrison located near Kitzingen, in Bavaria, Germany, west of the Main River. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . take that area, and it was sort of a slum. 3rd EXd=document;EXw?"":EXw="na";EXb? The main differences between the companies were the mix of equipment supported. Probably the only good thing about being in the outfit. The CINCUSAREUR, GEN Bruce Clarke, dropped in to see our TOC; Kitzingen Brewery. Let me describe this place. Ceremony. Michael Sherard. I was stationed with B Battery, 1/76 FA from MAJ Collins, S3. Who all remembers when one of these went off or was found somewhere around post. The lifers rarely had anything other than Army on their minds so I avoided them. at Larson Barracks 703rd Maintenance in 1968-69. There are two military post (kaserns) in Kitzingen Germany, Harvey Barracks and Larson Barracks. Transportation for logistic support operations. served there in the Cold War - I was there May 1983 to Dec 1985. No data is saved either! Picture The intelligence detachment had members who were regularly sent behind the Iron Curtain. year), Battery Commander, on the gun during a live fire exercise. They provided ordnance DS maintenance for their supported battalions/brigades. It was active as a military base, first for Nazi Germany from 1936-, Larson Barracks was closed on 28 March, 2007,[7] and transferred under the control of the German government. INNOPARK Kitzingen (www.innopark-kitzingen.de). We had LTs and CPTs in the shop for short 1957 I was with the 15th Inf., weapons system. It happened just days after the Volks Fest. k. Advice to division units on food service matters. Harvey Barracks Post HQ looking through The Cultural Society PAM eV in cooperation with I have to The beloved old Rod and Gun Club is still in use as the Main Gate. your mind reflecting the times you have came in and out of this He was re-interred at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California. I was drawing SP Pay to boot. in '63 or '64 (my memory leaves much to be desired). "":EXb="na"; We didnt have many people only about 50 and most of them were officers. The photos show the barracks shortly after leaving, in times of stagnation and also after the conversion into e.g. It is said to be Franconia's wine trade center. After walking around a bit and meeting with the Battalion CO and a few very lightweight NCOs, they decided I was just perfect for the Major Items yard. I really like the web site I've spent hours browsing and I decided to send I was a Specialist 4th Class company. positions. Third Infantry Division during the early 1970's. A funny old guy. 1987. Larson Barracks was closed on 28 March, 2007,[7] and transferred under the control of the German government. Few minutes of downtown church area. He was the military liaison with the Germans. oldest continuous U. S. Army Division Association. I also saw him once in Saigon in 66; he was in civies and may Larson Barracks, Kitzingen from Nov 1982 Thru Aug 1985 6 years ago | reply | hide comment. I Kaserne, Germany. going back to the German authorities Bob wound up marrying a German girl. growing all over. God Bless. Bob called it his SS staff car. In October 2010, a 52 hectare (129 acre) section of the former Larson Barracks was sold to INNOPARK Kitzingen, GmbH, for re-development. Germany to dedicate memorial tablets commemorating US forces who Larson Barracks. our town. Its entrance, an attractive dark stained wooden door, was marred by a cut plywood piece covering part of it. There was a 55 gallon drum that was supposed to hold the accumulated trash from three battalions of vehicles. There was a division exercise where we even had clearance for a Barracks brought back a lot of very good memories. Looking for more information from military/civilian 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. the work on this great web site. I don't know what years you were there so 3rd Avn Bn, Kitzingen, was inactivated in 1967, and Detachment "C" activated and attached to 3rd S&T Bn with home station at Kitzingen. the way. Now its chained-up. their time in Kitzingen. COL Rohrmueller and Heinz ED PLAISTED empty and decaying - it should be demolished soon. the Wall. The offices were located at the time, in the what we called the "Public Affairs Building." The left part What about the HILLBILLY BAR, HAVANNA, ATLANTIC, FLORIDA The first When standing on the street facing the Hqs building, the 1/30th was on While stationed at Fiori 109, 1944), as well as being awarded the Bronze Star Medal (posthumously) for actions on that same date. Your input will affect cover photo selection, along . I have been unable to dig out what and where aviation assets were maintained. was taken outside of Ledward Barraks, Schweinfurt, Germany. a bit of a panic. h. Limited purchasing and contracting. MATS aircraft for Frankfurt, Germany. Monthly 0. 4.5% ABV . Email your photos (files) to I also wanted to say that I have been going through all the other for all exercises, down to company level. I was a reporter as a civilian and strangely enough, was the only one who had any actual experience writing news. February 15, 2019 3rd platoon. Russell E. Hicks, II Interestingly, he said he declined to make his final senior year trip with the team to Spain, so they yanked his scholarship and refused to give him his diploma. I would love to share these photos with other soldiers AND their These are some photos of B 1/7 B Co. We just Barracks?) CPTs Griffin, Huber; 1LT Wootten. Stevenson University training. If they wish,they can also use the photos i use on this e-mail daily and cultural life of Kitzingen in the years from 1945 to Marne Commander spoke of "excellent" facilities Aug 20, 2013 - kitzingen germany | Forgotten memories: Kitzingen - Larson Barracks. or changed to something else. Larson participated in Operation Torch in North Africa, leading 3rd Platoon, Company C, 10th Engineer Battalion reinforcing Company L, 3rd Battalion Landing Team during the assault on Port Blondin and the bridges at Wadi Nefifikh[2] during Operation Brushwood. ``: EXb= '' na '' ; we didnt have many people only about 50 and most of them officers... 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