Eichholz Castle, 1945: Pfc George McGlothlin, Liberty Grove, Md., of the 505th Parachute…

Original caption

Pfc George McGlothlin, Liberty Grove, Md., of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. 15th Army, appears between two lead Chinese dragons that weigh 50 lbs. each. They are among the priceless art treasures in the old German castle of Baron Von Joest. Built in 1600, its many rooms are filled with antiques and works of art. The castle, surrounded by 2000 acres, has remained unharmed by the occupancy by Allied military units and numerous German organizations. Germany. 4/12/45

Date

04/12/1945

Place

Eichholz Castle · approximate position

Photographer

Forney

Units

82nd Airborne Division

People

George McGlothlin

SC number

262091

Album

82nd Airborne Division

Source

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

Approximate position · Show on the photo map