Schloss Eichholz, 1945: Men of Headquarters Company of 505th Parachute Inf

Original caption

Men of Headquarters Company of 505th Parachute Inf. Regt., 82d Airborne Div., U.S. 15th Army, enjoy luxury to the fullest while billeted in 17th century castle somewhere in Germany. Castle was formerly one of the estates of Baron Von Joest, a once-powerful, German financier. Castle contains many valuable art treasures, and grounds comprise more than 2,000 acres. 4/12/45

Date

04/12/1945

Place

Schloss Eichholz · approximate position

Photographer

Forney

Units

82nd Airborne Division, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment

SC number

231595

Album

82nd Airborne Division

Source

U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

Approximate position · Show on the photo map