22nd Infantry Germany 1950's Page 2

22nd Infantry Germany 1950's

Training exercise. Original caption reads:

"Master Sergeant Weir Clements, acting platoon leader of 2d plt, Co F, points out his unit for
Lt Col Jack J Wagstaff, 2d Bn CO, and Capt John D Burrer, Co F CO. At left is Sfc E L Proctor,
platoon sergeant."

Note SFC Proctor on far left has grenade launcher attached to muzzle of his M-1 rifle.

Original caption reads:

"Oscar Griggs
Lightweight runnerup"

Note 22nd Infantry insignia
on his trunks.

M-47 tank of Tank Company

Heavy mortar crew.

Original caption reads:

"In July, greeting Lt Col Marcai Bracevacki of the Yugoslavian Army who got his first look
at an American regiment when he visited the 22d."

Training exercise.

Crew with M1919A6
machine gun.

Jazz band. Note 22nd Infantry insignia on caps and shoulder straps.

Original caption reads:

"Infantrymen from the 22d are on the skids -- literally -- as they take to the boards for a bit of
ski training at Wildflecken, which was once used by Hitler for his ski troops."

Original caption reads:

"A youthful German citizen grins happily during "inspection" of tank which was displayed for
22d's Organization Day celebration. The lad is Wolfgang Klauns, of Grossen-Linden, one of the
scores of youngsters who flocked to Ayers Caserne for the festivities. Playing host to Wolfgang
is Sgt Robert Smither of the regiment's Tank Co."

Original caption reads:

" The 22d Infantry Drum and Bugle Corps plays the German national anthem -- one of the first times
in more than 15 years that an American military band has played the anthem -- during dedication
ceremonies of the new Grafenwohr sports field, May 19, 1955. Drum Major is Sgt Robert Jones.
Approximately 1000 German and American spectators were present."

Original caption reads:

" On the firing line during the pistol matches at Drake Caserne range. In the foreground is
Pfc Norton A Linsz who placed second in the pistol firing with 342. "

Original caption reads:

" Men of the 22d's Separate Cos share in the fun as children of the Arnsburg Orphanage
enjoy an excursion to Frankfurt Zoo and Playground in July 1955."

Note 22nd Infantry Insignia on caps and shoulder straps.

Original caption reads:

" DURING REGIMENTAL PLAY--OFF Jerry Conely of Co E stretches for the ball as
Walter Lenning (left foreground) and Joe Museousky of Hq and Hq Co, await the result."

Note 22nd insignia on shirt of Conely on right jumping for the ball.

22nd Infantry softball team the Clippers. Original caption reads:

" Hq Co, 2D BN TEAM poses for the cameraman after defeating Co B, 8th Inf Regt, to win the 4th Div
softball championship. Title tilt was at Kirch-Goens on Aug 29. John McQueeney, second baseman
and ninth in the batting order, hit a two-run homer in the last of the seventh to provide the Clippers
with the victory."

Note 22nd Infantry insignia on caps and shoulder straps of men in Army uniform.

On training exercise.

Original caption reads:

" Sfc Blandine Rundles works the H-13 helicopter's vertical control lever as other members
of the NCO academy look on. From left to right are Sfc Thomas Robbins, Rundles,
Sfc William Wylandt and MSgt Weir Clements."

Note SFC Rundles's chevrons are the old olive drab or silver on dark blue
while the other Sergeants chevrons are the new gold on Army green which
were authorized in 1955. Also note 22nd Infantry insignia on caps and shoulder straps.

Original caption reads:

" Sniper draws a bead on advancing troops during the winter training exercises."

Original caption reads:

" Sgt Tracy Burns, Hvy Mtr Co, who for almost four years worked with homeless children in Germany,
guides youths from the Giessen orphanage on a tour of Ayers Caserne, home of the 22d. Here the children
are treated to ice cream at Separate Cos Mess Hall."

Note the 22nd Infantry insignia on SGT Burns' cap.

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