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3rd Battalion Barracks At PI

old 3rd bn barracks mcrd pi

I would like to send a photo and brief description of the old 3rd Bat. barracks at Parris Island that are being torn down. I was there two weeks ago, they are partially demolished, the bricks are being preserved and sold by the base museum to raise funds. The barracks were used from 1960/61 until three years ago. A new Bat. area is located a short distance away. I took some pictures of the shells of these buildings while standing on the old parade deck, many memories came to me there in the silence. Thought many old 3rd Bat. Marines would like to see what has happened to the barracks. I was there in 1961, they were brand new, and jokingly referred to as Disneyland by the 1st and 2nd Bats.

B.R. Whipple, Sgt

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Charlie Myers - July 13, 2020

Plt 393, G Co., June – Aug 69′, we used to swab the deck with our own puddles of sweat and push the suds out of the hatch on our bellies using our shower shoes as squeegees (some very hot black flag days) Love thoese crazy hazey days of summer.

Thomas W. Little - July 13, 2020

I was there in 1960 – Platoon 346. The pictures bring back so many memories. I will never forget SS Maxwell, he was one hell of a tough Marine, I learned so much form him. Being in the Corp changed my life forever. When 911 happened I was ready to go back in but my age wouldn’t let me. Semper Fi to all of my brothers and sisters.

Larry Hancock - July 13, 2020

Anyone know how to obtain one of the bricks.

Dennis Havrilla - July 13, 2020

I was in plat. 161, in June 1958… Wood barracks.. I did see the last one several yrs ago.. Last time I was there… GONE!! YEP! I’m an old grunt!!

Edward Piane - July 13, 2020

I was in platoon 397 in 1972. My son (a Hollywood Marine) is now a Gunny stationed at Pendleton. I couldn’t be prouder!!! Semper Fi !!!

R Stewart SSgt - July 13, 2020

Ah yes. Plt 396 Sept to Dec 1972. SSgt Wright Sgt Good and Sgt Rogers

Larry Hancock - July 13, 2020

PLT 372, Sept.65.

SSGT Jerry Tate, 1961-1971 - July 13, 2020

PLT 348, Class of 1961 (Aug -Oct). Made a trip to MCRD PI 3/13/13 with my 12 year old grandson. 3rd BN’s building were vacant but still standing, including washracks, drillfield w/logos. Took pictures, looked thru windows and shared some of the memories that had alot to do with shapping my life.. Great day. Semper Fi

Robert Thomas - July 13, 2020

Wow! I was in platoon 3010 L company. Graduated in early 2001 months before 9/11. My SSDI was Sgt. Charles.

Bruce W. DeLong - July 13, 2020

Remember the Quonset huts, June 58. Time goes on.

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