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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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John Morgan - July 14, 2020

Was there in March 1973, PLT 126, 1st battalion. Senior Drill was: S/Sgt Kincaid. Great memories!

Mike Welsh….Sgt. of Marines………………Semper Fi……….1964-1968 - July 14, 2020

Went to the Island in July of 64, I was in PLT369 in the then fairly new brick ovens and the only thing better was that we were on the 3rd deck. Many fond memories of that time in my life. Training that lasts a life time and changes a man for a better life. Vietnam 65-66 and came home a proud Marine. Semper Fi all my fellow brothers of the Marine Corps

T.MONTANA - July 14, 2020

GRAD FROM PI 14 AUG 1972 1st Bn PLT 154 Sr DI SSGT BISHOP & One of the Asst DI was SGT Kincaid

Tom Corcoran - July 14, 2020

I was in Plt. 334 S Co. 27 June to 22 Sept.1959. The 3rd Herd as the other Bn. referred to us. We were in Nissan Huts then. Head was in a seperate bldg. Bn. HQ was off the drill field, can’t remember where sick bay and PX were only went to the PX once or twice in my 12 weeks. Yes I was a “woe is me, woe is me, I’am a s_ _ t bird from Yemassee”. Who was threatened a few times that I was going to be set back so far thy would have to pump me air and sunlight. I guess i can I’am finally salty. Semper Fi last to know first to go. 3/2 and 2/9 Cpl (e4) Tom Corcoran

Edward Takacs 1914xxx - July 14, 2020

I I was in Platoon 302. Don’t remember who our D.I. were except for Staff Sgt. DeVow. He was a Chosen Frozen Veteran. Every night he was on duty he would gather us around and pass on words of wisdom about being in the Corps. .

T. CASSIDY - July 14, 2020

I Grad 14 AUGUST 1972 1ST BN PLT 154 AT PI SR DI WAS SSGT BISHOP

T. Montana - July 14, 2020

I Grad from PI 14AUG72 , 1ST Bn , Sr DI was SSGT Bishop

Terry Hand - July 14, 2020

I was in Platoon 3051, I Co., 3rd Bn., July – October 1978. Our SDI was GySgt Bethley, our other DI’s were Sgt Grant Winston and Sgt. Donnie Freeman. I wish I could buy a brick from those buildings. That is where I started my 10 and 1/2 year career in the Marine Corps.

Ed Pedrazzani - July 14, 2020

I was there at the same time only in plt 381 will never forget

Jon pendarvis - July 14, 2020

I was in plt 396 sept dec 1972.

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