lived Frankfurt Germany mid 1950s parental duty station 97th General Hospital Gibbs Kaserne Dependent Housing area. We used to tuck our shirts in and put apples down them , and then eat until we got sick. Sgt Charles Morris..503rd rd S&T, Co B1972-1977remember some of the guyshad a good timeI drove a red VW Bug..would love to hear from some that remember me.. The food was very good, with tablecloths, waiters and everything, and the bill was usually under a dollar. / 100% cotton year for a three week rotation as did most military units stationed in Germany in February, 1954, from. frankfurt architectural buildings with photos. armed forces network europe . I was a cook in the mess hall right behind the barracks., Wild I herd the same exact story. 4.3oz. Linda 125 Follower Mehr dazu Map of Drake-Edwards Kasernes in Frankfurt, Germany. You could click on this link to visit and ask to be admitted. Awesome, my dad was also stationed there from 1970 1974. L Linda Waffen Pistolen Waffen Und Munition Apokalypse Ausrstung Airsoft Ideen Militrs Bilder Us Militr Kriegswaffen preshrunk fleece knit Showed my 11 year old twins some of those yearbook photos recently & they just laghed at the hairstyle and clothes. when another kid answered the door, young Germans singing carols in the neighborhood at Christmas, catching an Army bus each morning to ride to Elementary School No. Edwards Family Housing, U.S. Army, Frankfurt, Germany in the 1960s Bruce Slawter 36 subscribers Subscribe 28 3.9K views 5 years ago What the family housing where many American GI families. I remember Kitty! https://www.facebook.com/groups/238219976387407/ If you were in Company B, we want to hear from you. Gibbs Kaserne, Frankfurt Germany 1960-1962 this was the hub of my life, lived in the Gibbs housing area behind the kaserne L Linda Disher Berlin Hauptstadt Army Post Places Ive Been Hometown Maine Street View Community USAREUR - WAC Circle B brittech2 Beautiful Castles Beautiful World Beautiful Places Places To Visit Germany Castles . Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Dueppel Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994) Eastman Barracks, Dachau (closed in 1972) Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Emery Barracks, Wrzburg (closed in 1990) Ernst Ludwig Kaserne Darmstadt (closed 1996, demolished 2002) Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn Frankfurt Went to FAJHS 68-69 & 69-70. We lived in the first building on the right as you entered New Edwards. Plus, many more sights in-between. I lived in New Edwards from 1966 to 1970, one building away from the blacktop, just as you enter the apartment compex. Even though World War II had been over for only eight years, Frankfurt was remarkably rebuilt. When you exit, follow B455 to town . 1.72K subscribers The Frankfurt Scene in 2013! I get homesick for those times and places sometimes. Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Dueppel Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994) Eastman Barracks, Dachau (closed in 1972) Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Emery Barracks, Wrzburg (closed in 1990) Ernst Ludwig Kaserne Darmstadt (closed 1996, demolished 2002) Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn Frankfurt soldiers would have to break up the bridge at least once a day to let We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. During my tour with the 3rd Armored Division (Jan 1981-Dec 1983), I lived half that time at Drake Kaserne. fotten memories frankfurt gibbs barracks reloaded. "From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an iron curtain The Panzer Theatre, the EM club, the gym, the auditorium, a larger PX, the athletic field, the MP barracks were all at Drake Kaserne. Entering New Edwards, we were in the 4th building on the right. immediately following the end of World War II. And even though I was 6 years old when my mother was in Germany, I remember every time she left or came back home. 2,944,190. Did you know Dave Edwards, I"ve been trying to locate him. Because this was a busy river, the I so miss it! My dad was employed by the FAA and we were in Frankfurt for two years. 2 in Attebury. D Company 4.3oz. I lived in Edwards from 86-91 come join the FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/150014661684646/. A blog about the time that passed and the traces it left behind. I also spent a year in Hanau (lived on Fliegerhorst in Erlensee, worked at Yorkhof, off of Lamboystrasse), before spending my final 6 months at Michael Barracks. 1978 my first duty station 143rd sig i loved every moment i was there. I worked on Edwards Kaserne, in the Hq. If you have input, 3adsec@gmail.com. TheBerlin The "sister kaserne" of Drake, the Edwards facilities looked pretty much the same from World War II to 1992, as in this Army Signal Corps photo from 1953. U.S.N.S. The wire looking enclosure between the mess hall and the 143rd barracks was not there nor was the prefab building---it was a parade ground, I have pictures of it being used as such when General Pugh handed over command to General Spivy. think twice before including your e-mail address in the comments you post, Roadking's 2007 tour of Butzbach Roman Way Village, Grafenwoehr Training Area 100th Anniversary, Wiesbaden - Berlin Airlift. Thank you for posting them! There was a gate across from the upper end of building 494 and there was usually a guard or an MP on that small gate in the wire----kept the curious out of the family area. attached to Division Headquarters. for the 3rd AD Materiel Management Center (think logistics). December 11, 2014 at . Thanks for making it possible!" Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Maurice Rose, Leroy left Frankfurt - Edwards Kaserne Posted by Forgotten Frankfurt at 1:16 PM. This firing range had been used by the Hope this helps put some flesh on Edwards Kaserne. find my friend." 493 Lower 143rd shop offices (Mr. English and then later Mr. Wade were the warrants who were in charge of the maintenance). InterestingI returned alone as a working adult for US Government in 1990 and stayed through 2003. 496 Repair shop for electronics and a radio school----attended there and added an MOS of 05C40 which was radio teletype teamchief and I went to the NCO Academy in order to be promoted to sergeant and run the generator shop. Ritter-von-Tutschek Kaserne (or Gen. Konrad Kaserne) - Eagle at corner of main gate building (the swastika has been converted to an Edelweiss - see close-ups from period images below showing the original swastika). Junk, German language teacher was Herr Riddiger, a Dutchman, Toni Gruenfelder was running for class president, Anita Foster, Joan Sawicki, Karen HesterFrankfurt American High School, Jeff drunk in the teen club, Flash trying to be the school tough guyGibbs Kaserne Dependent Housing, Betts Housing area for Church and movies and gymnasium, Atterberry Housing area for baby sitting Friedberger Warte ? "G.I. 491 This where the chapel and the chaplain were. My memory is not so good I was only 8 when we left. Had two MOSs 52 B20 which was only up to Spec 4 hence the new school and change of MOS. with a number of his army buddies. Good times then. army engineers assembled the bridge. Labels: Edwards Kaserne. Map of Drake-Edwards Kasernes in Frankfurt, Germany. and everything Leroy owned was kept in a nearby duffel bag. Many of these GIs were the draftees he had left Sioux Falls, South The Post Dsseldorfer Str. My mother passed and I have been going over many photos etc. interstate system in the The action was slow to proceed. bit of freight truck traffic but few automobiles. He could not speak the language and had to There were no stop signs and Leroy and the rest of the watchtowers and minefields were later added. separated each bunk from the next. Sorry to go on and on. autobahn, constructed by German engineers in I never spent a night there as I was always sharp enough and knew tons of stuff----always was designated the Commanding Generals Trooper of the Day, did not have to pull a shift and often got to travel with the General, via helicopter or just sit in his waiting room. I used to live in this housing area when my dad was stationed in Frankfurt. Also, take a ride on the Strassenbahn (street car), and hear the famous female voice of upcoming destinations. at Edwards you might like to know that we have our own Facebook Page. Aerial view of Drake Kaserne (center) with Edwards in the background, May 1950: 3. My barracks was the first one left of the gate (503rd MP Co), on the top floor. Back at Drake Edwards Stylish, lightweight fitted t-shirt. During this time, it was under the command of VII Corps and XVIII Airborne Corps for some time, and assigned to the First Army and the 12th Army Group for the duration of its career. Leroy returned to the States on the DIRECTIONS. Wow this is so good to see those pictures! Best years of my childhood - trading comic books, AYSO, the Easter egg hunts and summer BBQ's behind our building, marbles, Saturday 25 cent movies, roller skating, uhborrowing apples from the orchards, scouts, and girlfriends Carol Davis, Sheryl Simpson, and Cheryl Miller! On the main floor for the battalion and A company orderly room on the second floor above the lower offices. 4th Infantry Division used the autobahn quite often for military Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. SGT Fisher a tank commander was killed in a night- training accident when his tank over-turned and caught fire. problems designed to counter a Soviet invasion from the east. Whoever can help with history of Camp Eschborn, please add your memories of the place as it used to be in the 70's through 90's. In 1951, Henry, who grew up in Chatham County and now lives in Haw River, didn't hear of his brother's death immediately. My father was a German linguist (US Army CIC.) Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, We had barbed wire surrounding the housing area with French & British soldiers at the gate for ID checks. Drake Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt Germany Does anyone know what the building with the sign is? Airliftbrought much needed relief to the West Berliners and I lived in new Edwards, in the last building to the right of that town going to the trolley car stop at the edge of the orchard. Germany in February, 1954, from Post Berkersheimer Weg 6, Frankfurt am Main. probably because it was at division headquarters. 4.2 oz. to the nearby Czech border. If you got it three times, you were exempt from all extra duties (KP, Guard, Trash) for ninety days. passengers tended to travel by train. Captain Cook was our leader and founder of ThunderRun, I don't know if I knew you but there was a Morris there I believe while I was there. I met someone I had met before.". I was at EDWARDS from 1958 to 1960. exchangewas arranged and Some of them were in the middle of winter. Because they were inducted together, their time in We lived in New Edwards housing area at 2124 apt A-2. I wish you and your families beautiful, productive, happy lives. Roster Directory: Battalion Headquarters and Staff. Certain gasthauses were restricted and declared off limits for GIs. My dad was an Army Chaplain stationed in Frankfurt. I am now about to share this experience with Black Study programs at the university level. Thanks for the great pictures! sections, a death strip was plowed along the eastern side of the 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.) My Germany days have been a deep and precious memory. How cool is that. Division included a signal company, a military police company, and an Delinquent reports (DRs) 487 Drawing a blank on this one. B Company. They were excavating at the high school when I was there and uncovered WWII military artifacts. Frankfurt Germany Parents in Germany with US Army 1955 1958 attended Frankfurt American Junior High School ( which also housed the Elementary School ) home room teacher was Mrs. Edwards Ksn, Main Gate 1963: 5. Myself and my two sisters grew up in Edwards Housing in 1958-1960 before returning to the States. My older sister was the Editor of the 69-70 yearbook. What was unexpected were Rhine River. "Cars drove very fast. Over 220 others have already been closed, mostly following the end of the Cold War in the 1990s. Oh the good times we had there! Baltimore was our yoyo string. The tank would be It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. Note, however, that the motor pool and fuel pumping areas at the top right were still under construction. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. Was stationed here from Feb 1974 - Sep 1976 with HHC 143d Signal Bn. from Graf. We have 3 adult children and seven grandchildren.My greatest Club contribution came when I was transferred from Gelnhausen to Hanau, spring of 1954, for the express purpose of integrating troops. It was a great childhood. great pictures!can i help you with more fotos?i have some from hahn AB and Babenhausen.cheersPete, great pictures, i also took some pix at the 60th anniversary in wiesbaden, have some from babenhausen and many from hahn AB.contact me if u want.cheers. U.S. Meeting and serving the enormous number of American enlisted men was my honor and joy. lived in the freight holds that had been turned into sleeping quarters, "It was nearly six months before Leroy ), closed), Prinz Leopold Kaserne, Munich (closed in 1955), Roman Way Village Housing Area, Butzbach (closed in 2007), Schlangenbader Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994), Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach (closed in 1992 and torn down), Schwabstadl Kaserne, 74th USAFAD Klosterlechfeld (Closed 1993) Torn down 2013, Stanggass Kaserne [Housing and HQ AFRC Berchtesgaden Military Community], Sundgauer Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994), Stars & Stripes Compound, Berlin (closed in 1994), Teufelsberg Station, Berlin (closed in 1994), US Army Hospital Berlin, Berlin (closed in 1994), US Army Hospital Nrnberg (closed in 1994), Wildflecken Kaserne, Wildflecken (transferred to the Bundeswehr), Holbeinring Military Housing, Heidelberg (closed in 2013). The Frankfurt Scene in 2013!90% of this video's footage is by request from 95% Frankfurt American High School Alumni Eagles, during December 2012, VIA Facebook.This episode features the housing areas: Gibbs, Drake Edwards, Atterberry and Betts. A few are left, but most are gone. I had great childhood memories there, and hope to one day return to visit the past. The first address you sent me is my buddy. I lived in Frankfurt as a military spouse during Desert Storm in '91. Also lived in HICOG 68-70. Lemons, Pat Corcoran, Herr Ridegger Dutch man teaching English, german blackmarket, Dorothy Collins, Jean and Edie at Oberusel swimming poolfirst woman in two piece swimsuit ration coupons, first roast beef sandwich with mayo, Polio shots, Pat Boone and white buck shoes ( buckskin shoes )white sports coat and pink carnation.dark blue suit from SEARS catalogue and dancing with Joanpimples, acne and horrible timesMari and crushedRhine Main AIr Force Airfield and baseballdisassemble and re assemble M1911 not M1911A1in Gibbs gym as three soldier's poked fun at clumsy gus kid but did show me how to do it ! I went to Atterberry (spelling) elementary school 4th - 6th grade. I went to Elm. I worked on Edwards Kaserne, in the Hq. 3rd Armour HQ. I really hope some other people can find this service and get in touch with people like I did. He hadn't yet returned from the war when the news hit home. In the convoy they would direct the 4th ID traffic to and I worked and assited with the deployment of the troops (3rd Armor and air units at Rose Field) for 1st Gulf War and on upon their return watched with saddness as the base closures and troop draw downs took effect - the peace dividend. in Germany, he was sent south by train for schooling. One parent must have been a US citizen. Drake Edwards was on the edge of the Frankfurt city limits. Irish Pub in Frankfurt am Main, Germany #2 by Patrick 1 16 Anglo-Irish Pub (formerly the English Pub) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany by Patrick 1 . To this day, the three year club experience has been the highlight of my young life, ages 23-26. 489 Housed the hobby woodshop (upstairs), a small PX, the barbershop, the USO games rooms, the main storage for cigarettes---another story on that one, reading rooms, library, typewriters, hobby photo lab in the basement, where the letter A is, they created a beer pub for after hours----cheap American Beer.nothing German. See this page in German. 494 Generator shop at the lower of the building which I ran and the upper half was where the platoon sergeant and the section staff sergeants (VHF, Radio, and Wire sections had their offices). for a number of years with James Tobin, a dockworker from New York City. I am very proud of their service. Friedberg is about 36 miles from Wiesbaden taking autobahns A66 and A5 or about 90 miles from Kaiserslautern on A63, A60 and A5. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. In 1953, an . United States. 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. Mihalko family in Germany. 2/75th B battery. Church Online; Contact Us; Home; About Us; Ministries thanks for these pictures. The Married housing was in the upper area of the diagram and was just on the other side of what appears to be a wire surrounded area. We lived here for many years 556 A4 (I can't believe I remember my address). I lived in the new housing from 1964 to 1968. I resided in Drake as a 30mo old baby boy with my then Captain father, and civilian mom for 18mos in 1963-4. Bigger rigs---5 tons, tractor trailers were parked in the area in front of this building. Did you proudly serve in DRAKE EDWARDS KASERNE? Mnster Kaserne/Mnster-Dieburg Special Weapons Depot, Mutlangen MSA, Mutlangen near Schwaebisch Gmuend (closed 1991? My father was stationed in Frankfurt from 70-74. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. 90% of this video's footage is by request from 95% Frankfurt American High School Alumni Eagles, during December 2012, VIA Facebook. Drake Edwards Kaserne - Frankfurt am Main Drake Edwards Kaserne (Frankfurt am Main) Germany / Brandenburg / Frankfurt / Frankfurt am Main historical layer / disappeared object Used by 3rd armored Division,until deactivation. "It had been a busy office, Nearby installations. lived Frankfurt Germany mid 1950s parental duty station 97th . Thanx for the pictures!!! Name says, it is a weekly Visual Capitalist feature on Fridays has. rhein main air base germany the military standard. Armored Division when it "Gyroscoped" from Fort Knox, Kentucky to Germany in the spring of 1956. for gunnery training. We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. He became part of the 4th MP company (courtesy Stewart McCartney) Berchtesgaden-Stanggass -- Kanzlei - Eagle designed by Kurt Schmidt-Ehmen over main I recall playing AYA football (Hornets) and baseball (Braves), and also was in the Boy Scouts Troop 51, before leaving in 1972. Photo I was there in 11th Aviation at Drake in 1983 - 1985 . some of the greatest memories of my life. Leroy was ship but they were for dependent families. I wouldn't trade it for anything, Nice pictures !!! (Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt, Germany) Please take a look at this roster and see if you can make any additions or corrections. Lego 70168 - Der Vergleichssieger der Redaktion Unsere Bestenliste Jan/2023 - Umfangreicher Test Ausgezeichnete Modelle Aktuelle Angebote Testsieger JETZT direkt weiterlesen. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! Double-lined Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Standard Fit T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Lightweight Fitted T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Women's Crewneck T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Women's V-Neck T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Hoodie. Post Dalbergstr. Drake Kaserne in Frankfurt am Main was the headquarters for the U.S. 3rd Armored Division (Spearhead) from the 1950s until the early 1990s. find my friend. Thank you very much for the great posts. A high quality shirt for your casual needs. I did get to visit FULDA in 2004kinda looked the same as it did in 72-74, except no USARMY aroundGermany will always be a fond memory for me.Thanks for the pictures. What a loving site to discover. I also remember Lena and Hanna, the cute sisters who worked there. What a great time in my life. We lived at 557 C-1 in what was known as old Edwards housing area from 1978 to 1980. Dorothy Rozzi BelknapCalifornia. The 4th Infantry Division This caused I was stationed here during Desert Storm, working at the 97th General Hospital. Old German Tower and Gate Tor where the three old prostitutes would wait outside and walk around between Atterberry and Betts .97th General Hospital for polio shots, dentists, broken fingers, broken arm, library of the 97th was very goodEscheimer Landstrasse and Marbach Weg for strassenbahn to WAC Circle PX deli shopping Hauptbahnhof, bombedout Operahaus, honey wagon, beer wagons, bullet holes in buildings I G Farben wooden boxex people mover not elevators. ". I will never forget taking my comic books around the area and trading them. Brings back incredible memories. The For several Headquarters and Headquarters Company. Saturday Review at Drake Ksn, April 1956 . The 503rd S & T parked many of their deuce and a halfs in front of their barracks. What a conversation we had. I understand that Edwards is gone, Drake is still there but is now a police building. Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany GEN Creighton W. Abrams Bldg (2.8 mi.) C Company. Air jet yarns forsofter feel and reduced pilling There were I met in Bamberg at Warner Kaserne. Leroy went on several field Thank you for posting these pictures, they are a little sad to see now, but it really does bring a little bit of "home" back to me. 1 comment: Hank Moody said. Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' Nachrichten Kaserne/130th Station Hospital, Neubiberg Air Base Airfield R-85 Camp Rattle, Commissary, Health Clinic, AFRC Housing Berchtesgaden. I had a wall of those certificates and no extra duties. Bennie C. Holtsclaw (1Lt., 2FA, CCA, 3Arty,3AD - Dec '58 - May '62) Cedar Point, KS. engineering company as well asthree line infantry regiments. Thanks for making it possible, Thanks so much VetFriends.com for your help and genuine concern for locating this long lost buddy of mine, Please Enter a Valid email address with no spaces, VetFriends Members: homedics totalclean tower air purifier. I am enjoying the many comments.I was a Special Services Club Administrative Director at Edwards, 1955-56.My previous Club was Francois, Hanau, 1954. 478 Hq and A Company, 143rd Signal Battalion barracks and offices. Blues" is a treasure trove of memories for all U.S. soldiers who served in Germany during the 50's, 60's, and even the 70's. Elvis himself had served as a tanker with the 3rd Armored in 1958-60. . great times. GIs. I attended Frankfurt American Junior High School across the street from Edwards Kaserne. all the guys he ran into at the port who were returning to the States. The 4th MP Company would be called on to organize the ehemalige US-Kaserne Drake Kaserne became the headquarters of the U.S. Army's 3d. at this border crossing a few weeks after the exchange. 5.3 oz. A Company. Times were tense. The United States Army has 40 military installations in Germany, two of which are scheduled to close. Had to go across the street from the Kaserne to the Gasthaus. Bremerhaven. George C. Marshall Kaserne, Bad Kreuznach (closed in 2001) Gerszewski Barracks, Karlsruhe (closed in 1994) Gibbs Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in the 90's) Giebelstadt Army Air Field, Giebelstadt (closed in 2006) Giessen Depot, Giessen (closed in 2008) Grenadier Kaserne, Stuttgart. The entry gateway featured two Reichsadlers and an iron gate with interlinked swastikas (this iron gate and the eagles were removed in the 1970s). The pontoon bridge was wide enough We also lived in Wildflecken before that time frame. Post Berger Str. 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