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2nd Battalion Barracks

2nd Battalion Barracks

In regards to the posting in the newsletter of April 6th. The writer that stated that in 1959 that 2nd Battalion barracks were brick. I went through Parris Island recruit training in January, February, and March of 1966 (Platoon 215). The picture of my wife and myself was taken in from of my barracks on the windy graduation day of 9 March 1966. As you can see from the picture, the barracks of 2nd Battalion were wood with what appeared to be either wood or asbestos siding.

Also, as to Yellow Footprints. After being herded off of the bus around midnight and into Receiving while being yelled and screamed at the entire time, there could have been yellow, red, purple or any other color footprints on the deck, and I don’t think anyone getting off of that bus would have noticed them.

Semper Fi,
Cpl Bob Mauney
RVN 1966/1967

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Walter Jones - July 11, 2020

I was in P.I. in the summer of 1956. We started in the 3rd Battalion Quonset huts but were sent to open up the 5th Battallion, Nissan huts. That was a step down.

Bob McWhorter - July 11, 2020

In Aug 1970 double timed us past modern brick barracks to our home.Never forrget trying to double time inside, with all my gear only to end up on the deck to be reminded that don’t wear covers inside. Yes they were still in use in1970 platoon 292.

Mike Kunkel - July 11, 2020

Bob, I went thru Parris Island in 1981 in 2nd Battalion (2063) and our barracks were brick, but those old wooden barracks were referred to as “receiving barracks” back then. My guess is those brick barracks were built in the late 60’s? Semper Fi Marine! Mike Kunkel. Cpl. 0331. Lima 3/8

Vaughn C. Hardacker - July 11, 2020

I went through PI in June, July, and August (1st Battalion, Platoon 1015). In the summer of 1966 only 3rd Battalion and rifle range barracks were brick.

John Wyckoff - July 11, 2020

I went through PI in June,July and August of 1961,2nd Battalion, platoon 230 Sir. We were in the Wooden Baracks. If my memory serves me, 3rd battalion was getting ready occupy the new brick barracks. SEMPER FI. L/Cpl John Wyckoff

Charles Craynon, Capt., Retired.. - July 11, 2020

Was at P.I. in 1957…3rd In..quonset huts..that’s the way to. live..by the way, I need that red pillbox..

AL REITZ - July 11, 2020

August — October 1965 — 2nd Battalion Company K Platoon 261 — Sr. DI S/Sgt Deffes — Jr DI’s Sgt Allen – Sgt Pearson — “wooden barracks” — I believe our barracks was right across the street from the Chaplin/Church — the only time we saw brick barracks was when we went to the rifle range and we were in brick barracks — thought we were at the “Hilton” — what a differenced — Went back to PI in 2001 for my son’s graduation, he was also in 2nd Battalion — in “brick barracks” — I didn’t recognize anything, except probably the “parade deck” was still the same — everything else, all a blur — when you are in PI boot camp, who has time to take in the sites?! — and as for “yellow foot prints” — at 2AM, who looks down at your feet?! — and saying “ooraa” NOPE, never said that, well, can’t remember ever yelling that — SEMPER FI MARINES — Sgt AL REITZ RVN ’68-’69 C1/1 & L3/26

ltokach [ Former S/Sgt. USMC ] - July 11, 2020

the wooden barracks were there in 1965 when I was there also we stood in wooden barracks when we went to the rifle range. I managed to take a few cookies back to the barracks that I had hidden in my pockets after chow. I planned on eating them the next day for breakfast , unfortunately the mice chewed a hole in my duffle bag and beat me to them. I was pissed !!!

Lt. Col. Richard Orgill, USMC, Retired - July 11, 2020

Not related to this story but I had to laugh when I saw the “Red Medication Box” being sold on Sgt. Grit main web page. Years ago I would have made fun or said something cute but I fully understand why they make such things. For you younger Marines one day you will find them handy as well.

Alex DiGiacomo - July 11, 2020

I was on Plt. 269 in Sept. 1963. The barracks were wooden. I revisited PI in 1994 and my barracks was still standing. Had. Sign in the window”Travel Office”.

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