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Navy and the leading naval officer during the civil war. At the farragut naval training station he also graduated from the hospital corps school. Eleanor roosevelt allegedly noticed lake pend oreille on a flight to seattle. Alvarez and dennis woolford sep 21, 2009 farragut s demands for the surrender of new orleans by marion albert baker and mar 6, 2011 admiral farragut by a.

Knowing that president roosevelt was seeking a location for a secure inland naval training center, she mentioned it to him and he made a secret tour of the area. The brig is one of only a few structures left of the 776 buildings that were once on the base. His incredible collection is now maintained by his son, my good friend dann hall. For a book with 200 navy pictures including more about wwii boot camps click here. Naval training center boot camp collections gg archives. Naval training station farragut, idaho this booklet is dedicated to the men of the navy who have gone before and to you future menowars men. Theres so much awesome history in this museum, wwii history, what military life was like back then, idaho history, and much more. Nov 10, 2016 farragut naval training station idaho visitingvintage.

Museum at the brig at farragut state park visit idaho. This list of naval training and education yearbooks, also known as cruise books, only includes publications with group photos or photos of individual naval personnel, similar in format to high school or college yearbooks. Great lakes naval training station download ebook pdf. Postcards from the naval training station in farragut, idaho. In february 1945, a pow camp attached to farragut naval training station on north idahos lake pend oreille received 750 german and austrian pows. Learn about farragut state park and the world war ii farragut naval training station from ranger dennis woolford. The farragut naval training station, located near coeur d alene, idaho, was only operational between 1942 and 1946, but during that time it was the largest city in idaho, the largest business in idaho, and the secondlargest u. From 1946 to 1949 it became farragut college and later was developed as farragut state park. The museum at the brig at farragut state park captures the history of the farragut naval training station and world war ii. Commissioned in 1923, the recruit training was limited until 1942, when the station was operating at a capacity of 33,000 men 25,000 recruits. I do not set rates and cant afford to absorb these costs, being a small operation. I didnt learn much more that day about my uncles experiences at farragut naval training station fnts, an inland navy boot camp from 1942 to 1946, because we were nearly to our destination, and because hes a man of few words. Exhibits housed in the former brig of farragut naval training station chronicle events of world war ii and activities at the naval station during the period. World war ii, united states naval training station.

Farragut, id naval training station the military yearbook. At the time, it was second largest naval training station in the united states and upon opening, it instantly became the largest city in idaho. Soon after establishing the facility, the navy found lake pend oreille was the perfect testing area for acoustic related aspects of the submarines. This booklet is dedicated to the men of the navy who have gone before and to you future menowars men. During wwii, the training period ranged from three to seven weeks. The park grounds were formerly the farragut naval training station, a major training base of the u. Idahos submarine fleet acoustic development research. Yet the graying sailors who travel to bayview for the final national reunion will leave a bit of themselves. Some volunteered to help fight forest fires in the area.

More than seventy years ago, farragut naval training station sprung up next door. Wwii us naval training station farragut idaho booklet w personal notations x2. History farragut wma was formerly the site of the farragut naval training center established by the united states navy in 1942. Farragut north acting edition by beau willimon mar 2, 2010 farragut naval training station images of america by gayle e. Farragut naval training station alvarez, gayle e, woolford, dennis on.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He was appointed midshipman on 17 december 1810, and saw his first sea. Idahos submarine base a secure inland naval training center farragut state park is five miles east of athol, kootenai county in northern idaho. Farragut naval training station military wiki fandom. The base was named after civil war admiral david farragut.

Farragut naval base rose almost overnight on wideopen fields and rolling hills. He traveled from his home town of lyons, kansas to farragut, idaho for boot camp. World war ii, united states naval training station, farragut, idaho both harold wayne busig co. But recently, it struck me that as a friend of idahos state parks, it was high time i got more of the story. Over 293,000 sailors received basic training at farragut during its 30 months of existence. After the naval training station at farragut closed, they barged the hospital to sandpoint in 1945 in pieces, no less. The farragut naval training station, located near coeur d alene, idaho, was only operational between 1942 and 1946. Navy knowledge world war ii books history of enlisted ranks of the united states navy. By september of that year, the boots were already training. Farragut naval training station fnts on the shores of lake pend oreille, was a key facility in world war ii. There were six different camps along farragut boulevard. Farragut naval training station sandpoint and north. The history of farragut, as a naval training station, is interesting and needs a short introduction. During the 30 months it was operational, farragut trained 293,381 recruits and over 25,000 service school attendees.

United states naval hospital, farragut, idaho of ships. Located about 30 miles from sandpoint at the far end of the lake, the farragut naval training station briefly to become idahos largest cityserved as boot camp for the blue jackets. Jul 24, 2012 farragut, idaho was home to a naval training station starting in 1942. Farragut naval training station, located in northern idaho on lake pend oreille, was a wwii naval training center, the second largest in the world at the time with over 293,000 sailors receiving basic training there. Farragut, id naval training station 1943, farragut nts. At its peak, the base sported six selfcontained camps, each capable of training 5,000 recruits at a time. The base was named after david farragut, the first admiral in the u. Illustrated guide and history of the naval training station located in idaho greetings from the commandant of the u. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The site became farragut state park 54 years ago in 1966. He played piano well even then, but at farragut, he was probably best known for his boxing. Uss farragut ddg 99 is an arleigh burkeclass destroyer in the united states navy.

Arleigh burkeclass destroyer uss farragut ddg99 proudly bears the name of navy legend admiral david glasgow farragut whose brilliant victory at the battle of mobile bay in august 1864 helped ensure union victory during the civil war. It was located in northern idaho at the south end of lake pend oreille at bayview, between coeur dalene and sandpoint. During world war ii, the farragut naval training station was a major training base of the u. Uncovering wwii history at farragut state park fully.

With a population of about 42,000, farragut was the largest town in idaho, and its close proximity to sandpoint impacted the city in many ways. The barracks, drill halls, and other facilities werent designed for longterm use, so few of them exist today. When i was in the fifth grade back in illinois, i read a book on idaho history. Click download or read online button to get great lakes naval training station book now. Farragut was born at campbells station, near knoxville, tennessee, on 5 july 1801. The base was established in response to military training needs for world war ii. Relive the glory days of farragut naval training station in this special. Sep 21, 2009 the farragut naval training station, located near coeur d alene, idaho, was only operational between 1942 and 1946, but during that time it was the largest city in idaho, the largest business in idaho, and the secondlargest u. Illustrated guide and history of the naval training station located in idaho.

Weertz was the welterweight champion boxer on the base. Navy knowledge world war ii weapons weapons used in world war ii. During world war ii, it was the farragut naval training station, a major training base of the u. It took only six months from the start of construction until the first of the 293,381 recruits who passed through farragut naval training center arrived for training. The farragut naval training station, located near coeur d alene, idaho, was only operational between 1942 and 1946 farragut naval training station. The community hall in sandpoint, idaho took on a national function in 1942. In particular, i found that in february 1945, a pow camp was attached to farragut naval training station on idahos lake pend oreille near athol, id received 750 german and austrian pows. Ray in the northern idaho panhandle is the largest lake in the u. Topics include boot camp, bunk quarters, health care and german prisoners of war. Photo postcardsvintage postcardsvisit alaskapostcard booksmall town americaalaska travelalaska usa. Dec 01, 2017 when harold joined the navy he was sent to farragut naval training center, located on lake pend oreille in bayview, idaho for his basic training. Farragut, it trained sailors from 23 different states and by june 15, 1946, the day its doors closed. I acquired 9 of his postcards, all of which are real photo postcards showing different activities at the camps.

The base was named after david farragut 18011870, the first admiral in the u. The base, located at the northern end of san diego bay trained tens of thousands of. They were given light work as gardeners and groundskeepers. Among these is the training station brig, which serves as a small museum. Farragut naval training station wwii military history. Exceptional leadership training and experience if a student is selected to serve on the regimental staff extracurricular programs like drill team, color guard, marksmanship and academic teams compete regularly in statewide competitions and are well known for their dedication and excellence. Oct 06, 2010 in february 1945, a pow camp attached to farragut naval training station on north idahos lake pend oreille received 750 german and austrian pows. Farragut state park is a state park in northern idaho. After working at a seattle naval hospital, and shipping to san diego to. Seaman james schwarze was assigned to the training station for five weeks of boot camp with company 223 in 1944. The brig was part of the farragut naval training station, a 4,000 acre training facility built in response to pearl harbor. They were given light work as gardeners and groundskeepers and forestry related tasks. Honoring farragut training station to veterans reunite. Naval science military school florida admiral farragut.

Today, all that remains of farragut are cracked cement foundations. The last recruit graduated in march 1945 and the facility was decommissioned in. But before its appearance as a state park, it was known as the farragut naval training station. The last recruit graduated in march 1945 and the facility was decommissioned in june 1946. Navy training center during world war ii in the western united states. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. In 1942 a large united states naval training station with facilities for 40,000 sailors opened at the location. Navy training center located on lake pend oreille in bayview, idaho.

Crews poured their hearts, sweat and patriotism into building farragut naval training stations. Farragut naval training station intermountain histories. World war ii, united states naval training station, farragut, idaho. The farragut naval training station, located near coeur d alene, idaho, was only operational between 1942 and 1946, but during that time it. The gg archives houses a collection of navy boot camp usntc graduation books from four navy boot camp locations. Farragut state park was the former site of farragut naval training station, a major training base of the u. Jun 18, 2019 he traveled from his home town of lyons, kansas to farragut, idaho for boot camp. In 1941, eleanor roosevelt allegedly noticed lake pend oreille on a flight to seattle. The farragut naval training station history and guide. Farragut naval training station idaho visitingvintage. Navy, the leading naval officer during the civil war.

Today, farragut state park occupies most of the training station property and only a handful of the original 667 buildings still stand. She is the fifth navy ship named for admiral david farragut 18011870, and the 49th ship of the arleigh burke class. Farragut naval training station written by gayle alvarez and dennis woolford, imhs board member and farragut park ranger respectively, this book is a photo history of the farragut naval training station which was located in north idaho and was operational from 19421946. Illustrated guide and history of the naval training station located in idaho dedicated to the men of the navy. Located between sandpoint and coeur dalene, idaho on the southern end of lake pend oreille, the historic farragut naval training station was a first stop for. United states naval training station, farragut, idaho. Apr 18, 20 i found a lot of information on the camp. United stated naval training station farragut idaho 1943 duration. Ross hall, a local photographer, was the official photographer at the station, and provided many portraits for the cadets. Zadro was at camp bennion and mailed postcards home to his family in 1944. During basic training, recruits left home for the first time, came to farragut and learned how to march, row, swim and use firearms before heading off to the. Oversized photo of company 111843, regiment 3, battalion 10, us naval training station, farragut, id, february 1944.

Farragut naval training station sandpoint and north idaho history. From then until 10 march 1945 when the last class graduated, farragut was the secondlargest u. Looking back to farragut naval station sandpoint online. September is likely the last gettogether of world war ii veterans schooled at the farragut naval training station. He was one of almost 300,000 men who trained for world war ii at farragut naval training station, where farragut state park is now. The center was originally part of the farragut naval training station in 1942 just south of bayview, idaho. This record group may include material that is securityclassified. Relive the glory days of farragut naval training station in this special documentary. Sea bag of memories, images poems thoughts and crafts of the small ship sailors of world war ii. The farragut naval training station, located near coeur d alene, idaho, was.

Sep 23, 2016 this celebration is held each year the weekend after labor day for the u. Farragut naval training school archives sandhenge publications. Naval hospital was the largest and most modern medical facility in the pacific northwest during the war. Boot camp at the great lakes naval training station. Records of naval districts and shore establishments. Boot camp san diego was used from 19231997 and is now the site of liberty station. Navy personnel who attended navy boot camp at the farragut naval training station from 1942 to 1946. Navy boot camp san diego yearbooks the anchor gg archives.