James M. Gallagher, and 1st Sgt. 2,336 views Premiered Dec 16, 2020 63 Dislike Share Save Abandoned US Army Bases Germany 947 subscribers Hi all! I live in Decatur Illinois. Superimposed on the large arrow was the division motto SPEARHEAD and the silhouette of an M-4A3E8 tank. I have dark hair mustache 5'8 Kriegers roommate man you see the pictures you'll remember. Where are the best places to eat? Many of these parts are high value items making it essential that each item is accurately accounted for. Prior to being inactivated, the battalion was moved to Hutier Kaserne in Hanau. (closed in 1989), Chiemsee Hotel, Chiemsee (closed in 2004), Doughboy City MOUT, Berlin (closed in 1994)(demolished in 1994 or 1995), Dueppel Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994), Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn, General Patton Hotel, Garmisch (closed in 2009), General Walker Hotel, Obersalzberg (closed in 1995), Hindenburg Kaserne (Ansbach) (closed in 1992), Hindenburg Kaserne (Wuerzburg) (closed in 1994 and torn down), JAROC Processing Compound, Berlin (closed in 1994), Lucius D. Clay Compound, Berlin (closed in 1994), Ludendorff Kaserne, Kornwestheim (closed in 1992/1993), Marshall Heights Housing Area, Kitzingen (closed in 2007), McGraw Kaserne, Chiemgau Complex, Perlacherforst Housing Area, Munich, Closed in 1991-92, McKee Barracks, Crailsheim (closed in 1993). Krieger and I hung out a bit but my ex wife put and end to that, she ran him off by being herself. From 1955-1957, my dad commanded the Air Sect, and spent most of his time piloting the 3AD CG and senior staff around the Germany. Hutier Kaserne Hanau Lamboy - WE FOUND SOMETHING GREAT HERE! Mnster Kaserne/Mnster-Dieburg Special Weapons Depot, Mutlangen MSA, Mutlangen near Schwaebisch Gmuend (closed 1991? It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. What events are coming this October? Hanau, Hesse, Germany Cardwell Village Fam Hsg (3.1 mi.) On August 16, 1965, under the COSTAR Concept, the unit was officially re-designated as the 8th Maintenance Battalion. The Hanau American Veterans Center is located at Ulanenplatz 2 on Lamboy Strasse - across the street from the former Hutier Kaserne and just down the street from the former U.S. Army Garrison Hessen Headquarters on Yorkhof Kaserne. I have been trying to find her. On about 1/4/1960 the Battalion moved via train, for the Armored Howitzers and APCs, and per road for the rest of the unit, to Grafenwoehr for training and later that month, participation in "WINTERSHIELD I". The deal was cut, in a nano second, but it turned out it wasn't quite what my father had expected. Nach Kriegsende nutzte sie die Amerikanische Besatzungsmacht zusammen mit der Francois-Kaserne und der Hessen-Homburg-Kaserne zum Betrieb eines der grten hessischen Lager fr Displaced Persons. Each kaserne has an interesting history of its own. Each subordinate command added another 15 or 30 minutes to the time we were to report for the parade. If you will play on my 16th Infantry Regiment team, I will give you command of a line platoon." After the 18 mos command time at KG, we went back to Drake-Edwards, where my dad was 3AD Asst G-2. "I'm glad to stand here today at the first and only U.S. Veterans Center in all of Europe," said Kaminsky, praising Schloesser for her dedicated efforts to bring the project to fruition. We actually expected the Russians and East Germans m to try the "Fulda Gap", it would have been hell for all, since tactical nuclear weapons would definitely have been implemented to level the field. Sometime during the summer of 68, I think, we moved to Francois Kaserne, in Hanau. He would become a tank platoon leader, in Tank Company, 16th Inf Regt at Montieth Barracks in Furth (later Tank Co moved to Schweinfurt). Die Francois-Kaserne ist eine ehemalige Kasernenanlage im Stadtteil Lamboy der Stadt Hanau . US Army Europe and Africa, An official website of the United States government, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, The 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion has served with honor and distinction in the European Theater since the World Wars. It was during this time that the post was named Hutier in honor of a famous Prussian, Gen. Oscar Von Hutier. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Yorkhof Kaserne (2.9 mi.) Did you proudly serve in HHB 3RD ARMORED DIVISION HUTIER KASERNE HANAU GERM? It was a hard decision but as a single mother it was very hard working 6-7 days a week and raising her. Co. and after reorganization B Co. 14th QM. Shot from parking lot of souvenir store. If you have any I turned 21 there, across the street we lived @ Bruno's. I was too jacked to sleep,when I was heading out the drive with the duty driver you yelled from the 3rd floor. I hope you are well and happy!! Many great memories of Hanau. USAREUR - Cities - Hanau - USArmyGermany.com I ran the FDC from 16 Oct 1955 until we . okay later man, Hell yea. Where are you living now? This building housed the Service Club, USAFI office, a small PX ,etc. Everything. Percy Shaddock; (323) 775-4054 Compton, Calif. Anyone served with 56 rpsc pioneer kasern 1986 to 1990? At the time, we were the only SP 8-in battery (at division level?) I try to tell them - 'Imagine, one night, you come back to the old 'hood. I'm the first to ever contact him. I was in the U.S.Army at Pioneer Kaserne, my favorite hangout was called The Milch Bar, located in Freihauts Platz - I dated a girl named Tilla Doll, 1964-66. We smoked enough Hash to kill a small horse. or how about the ponds not far from our unit? My initial job was to drive this SP Howitzer [M-52]. The Hanau American Veterans Center is located at Ulanenplatz 2 on Lamboy Strasse - across the street from the former Hutier Kaserne and just down the street from the former U.S. Army Garrison. Later HQ for an Engineer Bn. CC "A" / 1st Bde I am trying to leave a post but can't see it. I recall that somewhere up the chain, a decision was made that we looked far better wearing our AG 108 wool shirts and battle pants than we did in regular fatigues. Saw the post. Located on the former Francois Kaserne in the Lamboy section of Hanau, the club is open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. "I welcome you to the first veterans center in all of Europe," said Joyce Schloesser, the force behind the establishment of the club and a Wiesbaden community volunteer who helps veterans and spouses make the monthly trip by bus from Hanau to Wiesbaden for shopping, health care and other needs. in Germany from 1945 to 1989. The parade was set for 1000 on the Fliegerhorst runway. I know that the changes are many and that the tears would be flowing for it is not as I remember and it would take me a few days to adjust. Army Photo The 3rd Armored Division Artillery was first constituted on 13 January 1941 in the Regular Army as the Artillery Section of the division headquarters, and activated on 15 April with the division at Camp Beauregard. Hanau, Germany - GlobalSecurity.org Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! Patricia do you remember Kathy Plaisted. It remains a most treasured tribute. DIVARTY subsequently reflagged as the 42d FA Brigade which redeployed to Fort Polk, LA along with 4-82 FA. Our Commanding Officer was Lt David L. Benton, III. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. Nothing, however, could make this a more surreal event then what happened next. Medics were also housed in this building. MAIN GATE. BATTALION HQ. you came to our room every day after work to do a bowl or two. don't know what happened to Wild Bill Pritchard he got a job @ Ft.Knox he won't reply to calls or e-mails .He's a little weird worst than when we we're over there.plus you can't believe anything he says. 3rd Armored Division in Germany Bn. We were told that they had up to 19 Divisions sitting on the other side. Supplied 32 chow halls w/meats & produce. Each kaserne has an interesting history of its own. "This is very needed in my opinion," Vargas added, saying that the center offers a place where people can share ideas, maintain contact and help each other. On June 20, 1994, the battalion transferred to Hutier Kaserne. The units are geographically located in Hanau and Babenhausen Germany. Just as you are welcome in this veterans center in Hanau, you are always welcome in the city of BAfA1/4dingen. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. Exhibit traces U.S. presence in Germany | Article | The United States Army "It's a place where you can come back together again, stay in touch and, for people who are having difficulties of one kind or another, to help one another. List of United States Army installations in Germany - Wikipedia 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. USAG Wiesbaden Military Training Area, Mainz, 96 Ordnance Company, Mainz Gonsenheim, 1955/56, 97th General Hospital/Clark Kaserne (reported to become the American Consulate), Azbill Barracks, Rsselsheim, Germany (closed 1993), Beeskowdamm Compound, Berlin (closed in 1994), Betts Kaserne, Frankfurt am Main / 97 Gen Hosp Barracks and Family Housing, Camp Pitman, (Weiden i.d.Opf.) What a conversation we had. Does anyone have photos of the unit 1956 or 19th maintenance from 1986 to 1989. We talked on the phone several times in the last few years, and finally we were able to meet in El Paso, TX for a short visit. Marvin Meyerhoffer at the top of the street leading to the "old" Hauptbahnhof, The "new" train station. Hanau, Hesse, Germany. Francois Kaserne, Hanau, 1991 (Source: Thomas Fuerhahn and the city of Hanau, Germany) Francois Kaserne (center) on Lamboystrasse in Hanau. April 10, 2014- Hi I was stationed at Hessen Homburg Kaserne,Alpha Company, 23RD Engineer, from Dec. 1973 to July 1977. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Pioneer Kaserne (2.2 mi.) I was also with 26th S&S company from 1986-1989 77F POL. Mai 2022 um 13:06, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hutier-Kaserne&oldid=222893102. E5 by MG Creighton Abrams, 3AD Commander. 56 RPSC Pioneer Kaserne, Hanau Germany by: SSG Maine I served in the 56th RPSC from approximately 1991 to 1993. "This is significant," added Robert Pierce, Wiesbaden's Retiree Council president. Hutier Kaserne, still named for a famous Prussian general, was constructed between 1908 and 1910. December 21, 1973 - Hi I was stationed at Hessen Homburg Kaserne, Alpha Company, 23RD Engineer, from December 1973 to December 1979. "They performed an invaluable favor for the veterans. The effective range of a 105mm Howitzer is 7 miles. MAIN GATE. ", A,A Stephen Waller, an employee with Central Texas College who retired from the U.S. military in 1984 and still lives in Hanau, said the new center was "excellent.". U.S. }, Page last modified: The unit saw extensive service in the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, both World Wars and Korea. yet I am still hopeful that I am able to make it. Aufgrund der weiter eher verhaltenen Nachfrage ist nunmehr geplant, entgegen der ursprnglichen Planung auch Wohnungen in Hutier zu errichten. Our training was continious: Grafenwoehr, Wildflicken, Hohenfels, Vielseck and Ockstad/Frieberg and numerous CPX {Command Performance Exercise], the latter primarily held in the vicinity of the FULDA GAP [Fulda, Schlitz, Rimbach, Queck, Hersfeld, Vogelsberg, Huehnfeld, Bad Salzschirf] ", While Club 905 is only planned as a temporary center, Hanau's mayor said that a more permanent home is in the works. I was stationed at Hessen Homburg Kaserne , b company , 1985- 1988 . At that time, my dad commanded the 3d Armd Div Air Section at Bonames. I'm still working on a couple of things. Die Anlage diente anschlieend kurzzeitig als Flchtlingslager fr Flchtlinge aus dem Jugoslawienkrieg. norm1262@yahoo.com I ran into another 503rd Spearhead a couple of years back, I was at the laundry mat in small town Indiana. In 1920, Hutier was converted to civilian-type buildings, including schools and police. Military Catalog, Sales, Discounts & more. of 3rd Armored Division Units in Germany . The normal 2 year duty was extended for most of us, especially FO and Recon MOS types. Login to Add Yours Join VetFriends To: Reunite with Unit Buddies Browse Military Units Post Unit Messages Great Discounts & More! I dont think i got to sit with you all at the Tull concert because i got my ticket there or something. I said you look like this dude that was in my unit Bill Pritchard he says that's me.we both lived in the same sm twn hung out re lived the glory days then he moved to Kentucky. On arrival in 1962 it was a 155SP and, I was station in Stockerbusch Kaserne 1974-1979 11B Custodial Security Guard at that time it was the 27th Ord Co.. I know your name but cant place the face. FIRST TOUR -- 16TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, ASCHAFFENBURG Hello I'm trying to locate Bruno from across the street. ". Hanau, Germany - GlobalSecurity.org I would love too hear from you, if possible - still LOVE YOU!! 2-6th Field Artillery - 3rd Armored Division Us Army Kaserne List - Army Barracks Eisenbahnregiment in die Kaserne ein. Are you looking for someone who is or was in HHB 3RD ARMORED DIVISION HUTIER KASERNE HANAU GERM? Once again, dad thought his career was over - what would an infantry lieutenant do in a tank company? (Hutier Kaserne, Hanau, Germany). I understand you are a fine baseball player. My # is 217-775-8629. 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion - United States Army How cool is that. I work Sunday thru Thursday out of town. I don't take any responsibility about freshness of the contents. This building housed the Service Club, USAFI office, a small PX ,etc. LOOKING FOR TERRY ..DON'T REMEMBER HIS LAST NAME, Hi, I am looking for members that served with the 589th Engineers Supply Co in 1956-1959 in Hanau,Germany.My MOS was a truck driver,I drove a 5 ton tractor,Jeeps,3/4 Ton. Contact me if anyone remembers me. Based on Hutier Kaserne, in Hanau, Germany, its primary mission was to provide direct and general support maintenance to the 41st Field Artillery Brigade in Babenhausen. "Americans who were assigned to the BAfA1/4dingen and Hanau areas all have great memories. Located on Pioneer Kaserne form 88'-89'. when I was there 1956-59. I know Bruno and Marcello. (Main) (DISCOM) Hutier Kaserne, Hanau HHB DIV ARTY 4th Bn, 82d Field Artillery (DIVARTY) A Co, 122d Combat Support Bn (Main) (DISCOM) Hanau Detachment, 533d MI Bn. As soon as i do, i'm gonna omg. Loved Germany. However, in 1936-37, it was reconverted to German military use under Adolf Hitler's regime. The Supply Support Activity is responsible for requisitioning, receiving, and processing missile repair parts. Hutier Kaserne, Hanau (closed in 2008) Jaeger Kaserne, Aschaffenburg (closed in 1992) Jensen Kaserne, Munich (transferred to the Bundeswehr in 1957) JAROC Processing Compound, Berlin (closed in 1994) Johnson Barracks, Frth (closed in 1992) Unofficial homepage Kelley Barracks/Nathan Hale Depot, Darmstadt Kennedy Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) SSG ASHWORTH Female .Sherry Knobel had a baby there, she help me when I needed help owe her some money& a big thanks. Enjoy your planning! Life in Hanau - GermanyInsiderFacts Still listed as active with a strength of 0%. Hessen-Homburg-Kaserne - Wikipedia Made some great friends and the memories that I have from being there are some that I speak of very fondly. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Hutier Kaserne (0.7 mi.) Nassau, NY. WIESBADEN, Germany - From its name, Club 905, one might assume this is a swinging hot spot where people meet for a good time. I lived in Hanau from 1972 until 1995. Das Gelnde wurde betrchtlich erweitert und dort Truppen und Panzer stationiert. I ran the FDC from 16 Oct 1955 until we . 4th Brigade Im Gegensatz zu den vorher gebauten Kasernen entschied sich der Oberbrgermeister von Hanau, Eugen Gebeschus, den Bau der Kaserne nicht ffentlich auszuschreiben, sondern den Auftrag an Hanauer Unternehmen zu vergeben, um so Gewerbesteuereinnahmen zu erzielen. My mother helped but it was still hard to pay the bills.I left my heart in Hanau Below are a few articles about favourite holiday destinations. We took Basic and Advanced Training together in the unit and in May 1956 shipped to Pioneer Kaserne, Hanau, West Germany. I have photos from over there contact me ! Shot from parking lot of souvenir store. @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) { I have recently gone back to see the area and I cant recognize anything, I WAS BORN JULY 24 1961 IN HANAU WEST GERMANY ADOPTED BY WILLIAM GLANVILLE AND BROUGHT TO THE UNITED STATES I WANT TO FIND MY FAMILY MY DNA IS NOT GERMAN THO ITALIAN GREEK AND OTHERS BUT MY MOTHER WAS 21 A GERMAN GIRL MY FATHER WAS AN AMERCIAN SOLDIAR I WAS IN AN ORPHANGE STARVING AND SICK WHEN MY DAD ADOPTED ME PLEASE HELP ME FIND ANY HETTRICH'S FAMILY TO I CAN SEE WHO I CAME FROM THANK YOU BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.