European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 14, 1962, Darmstadt, Hesse Arft 14, the stars and stripes Page. 9 special the 3rd army a Teron of world War a Rutan of the Fuld Fotr la anniversary of lie october 1960 by me Abrams the spearheads Fane Al More than and Ever Ltd armoured veil april 35, isl at Camp Beau the spearm but departed the England la september la3 training Cier did set to Mark 21st anniversary sunday cases and Maneu vers in Louisiana. Call fornia Virginia and Pennsylvania. A Doi or siting id More training i England ended with the division s Landing on Omaha Beach in june 1944. Doling the 1st army s push across Europe the division earned its nickname of spearhead As vhf corps commander Gen a Lawton Collins frequently called on Amston troops to spearhead the november 195 saw the 3d army div deactivated in Germany Only to be re activated two years later As a training division at it a Tox by. In 1956, after being converted from a training unit to a combat ready fighting Force the spearhead returned to Europe replacing the 4th inf div on the 7th army and nato team. The division will observe the anniversary with a training Holiday on monday. Spear head soldiers will celebrate the Day wit reviews military competitions athletic events and parties at unit and combat command level. The 3d army div band under the direction of bandmaster two Gordon g. Wall div seeks Ilent for iely show Hals stall writer Ermay any big Eold Fera want som duty to perform in a of inf div special services wants volunteers to per i its forthcoming Showmor variety Ravae of begin iry duty for the Dura and the show to Ait men select Dan judges. Rehearsals will to three weeks. Alt is pea includes vocal it o r comedians singing combos musicians magi , dancers and Anyon else Olio think entertainer in the 4�ub 4. Al Jet i lift Wokf i up i. April 31, service i Siso a exhem set Toft 4jmlllj i bflw1 jm9t"april 25, Coleman bar ice club 3 30 pin. Bed april 27. Rose Bur rocks dub 8 30 pin and Maine Lee Barracks service , and Messing for 39 men available at i for those diesel Tor tie u1h g t o n c135b Turbofan is de Tarry a maximum cargo pounds. Man will spend the Day with combat omd a at Kirch Goens. The division s largest command Cahas scheduled a full Day of anniversary activities. Military competitions will in clude wire splicing weapons Assembly and disassembly vehicle driving and to recharging and combat physical fitness tests. The battalion amassing the highest Point total in the military events will be awarded a trophy. A full scale combat command review i scheduled for the afternoon. Back Whu Pleen of of 3rd army div perched to world urls a in pow the setae daring the spearhead s drive across in August 1mw.amur photo 3rd army landed Clarke. Oakes Heidelberg special Gen Bruce c. Clarke Usa eur com Mander in chief has sent the Fol lowing message to the officers and men of the 3rd army div on the occasion of the division s 21st anniversary it gives me great pleasure to extend congratulations to All Mem Bers of the 3rd army div As they observe the 21st anniversary of it organization the Battle record of the Divi Sion occupies an honoured place in the military annals of our country and i am sure is a source of Groat Pride to every main who is privileged to Wear the spearhead in Signia. Today As an important component of the nato defense forces new laurels Are being added to its distinguished record. The same High standards of serv ice and Devotion to duty shown by the men of the 3rd army divin combat Mark its performance in times of peace. I Welcome this Opportunity to trooping Hie news line Ramstein sets Palm sunday concert raw skin Germany special a combined protestant choirs of be Ramsten chapels and Thevoz Jelweh Chapel the 17th air Ore symphonic band and thes Ermaa 5th army div band will on together to present the even last words of Christ by Dubois at ram s the in s North Lff a listed for an program Ore Central european time 4pftbss Utt Piht ism Montc in a at 23mm zoo i Tumot a t Chapel at 8 pin. Sunday. In addition to the groups participating in the Palm sunday eve Ning event Tenor David Williams Soprano Phyllis Williams and Bari tone Richard p a r k h j 11 will sing Solo parts. Frankfurt is a meeting of the Frankfurt chapter of in association of the United states army will be held at 2 30 . Monday in the Coral room of the officers and civilians open mess Here Ausa officials officers for the coming year will be elected. Mainz Germany special units of the 504th an inf 8th inf Piv Are undergoing detailed train ing in All phases of infantry tactic during rigorous exercises currently being held in the Taurus mountains North of Wiesbaden. The devils commanded by co Sidney m. Marks Are covering each phase of squad platoon and company Jev training during time Frt addition to practising Nenver damage conc tool realism the Pel Are being tested to Check his knowledge of his unit and its weapons from pistol to anti tank firing devices franked by special the scottish rite bodies of Germany have rescheduled their two Spring reunions the first to May 19-20 and the second for june 9-10. Both events will take place Ati he scottish rite Temple n Frank Furt with the fourth through 32nddegrees being conferred. For applications each class will be limited to go candidates write the Secretary. Scottish rite bodies 17 Unter Weg. Frankfurt main. Express my sincere appreciation and Best Stuttgart. Germany special it Gen John c. Oakes commanding general of 7th army has sent congratulatory greetings to the officers and men of the 3rd army div on the occasion of the Divi Sion s 21st anniversary. In his message Oakes noted activated april 15, 1941, the 3rd army div repeatedly demonstrated its combat pro West lit world War ii. Landing at Normandy the spearhead division fought with glory amid the hedgerows of France and through the Siegfried line. The division s victorious driveway culminated at Dessau Ger Many when the War ended. Five combat streamers encompassing1 More than 230 Days in combat attest to its illustrious achieve expressing Confidence la the division if called upon in the future the general concluded his greeting by commenting the same indomitable stat which inspired men Rotthe division during the pc Days of world War ii Marks the spirit of its members today. Maintaining the highest stand Ards in training and performing its combat ready mis Sion with characteristic Success the division u a key element of the 7th army team. Safe band schedules concert in Stuttgart Stuttgart Germany is a Charity concert on behalf of the vacation fund for Berlin Chil Dren Hus been scheduled at the Liede Halle Here june 27 and Vir feature the Safe concert band. The concert announced by the aider Tea ouse. Will begin at pm and will include music by the Jaza group oath Esafe 1�ndv nag in alters award Pokey Frankfurt special no the. Ern area come safety officials have announced the expansion o
