He would become a tank platoon leader, in Tank Company, 16th Inf Regt at Montieth Barracks in Furth (later Tank Co moved to Schweinfurt). I was with 26th S&S company Hanau, West Germany. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. okay later man, Hell yea. Drop me a line if you wish. This building housed the Service Club, USAFI office, a small PX ,etc. Yorkhof Kaserne is visible to the right of Francois; Hessen-Homburg Kaserne and Hutier Kaserne can be seen on the other side of Lamboy Strasse. Nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg wurde das Regiment aufgelst und die Gebude von der Landespolizei verwendet. Installation Management Community YouTube, Hanau opens American Veterans Center -- first of its kind in Europe, Army Inspector General Administers Oath of Enlistment to Recruits on Army Birthday, Local Vietnam veterans showcase personal objects from their service, U.S. Army STAND-TO! I remember the ponds. 2001 entschied sich die Stadt Hanau, auf dem Gelnde der ehemaligen Kaserne eine Schule zu errichten, um den Stadtteil aufzuwerten. Ever since i found your comment i have been checking to see if you posted something. The normal 2 year duty was extended for most of us, especially FO and Recon MOS types. We all lived over at Bruno's especially on sundays with Marchello and Luigi in the kitchen. I was stationed with 26th S&S co Pioneer Kaserne 1975-1977. if anyone sees this and they were there at that time I would love to hear from you. Once again, dad thought his career was over - what would an infantry lieutenant do in a tank company? CO. was capt. yet I am still hopeful that I am able to make it. Hanau, Hesse, Germany NATO Site #5 (2.4 mi.) I was Krieger's roommate. The buildings of Francois Kaserne house offices and a school for adult education, amongst user uses. Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' frameset, unit history of the SCORPIONS (3rd Bn, 32nd Armd). Join 3AD! However, in 1936-37, it was reconverted to German military use under Adolf Hitler's regime. We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. Spamer, who bid farewell to Soldiers and families in BAfA1/4dingen as they left in 2007, said, "The people of BAfA1/4dingen have not forgotten about you and you have not forgotten your German friends. I will share another memory that just flitted by. Maybe they'll pan out before the reunion. Later HQ for an Engineer Bn. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. I'm still working on a couple of things. MAIN GATE. In 1920, Hutier was converted to civilian-type buildings, including schools and police headquarters. had its Headquarters in Babenhausen, Germany and the 506th QM. Are you looking for someone who is or was in HHB 3RD ARMORED DIVISION HUTIER KASERNE HANAU GERM? I would love too hear from you, if possible - still LOVE YOU!! Cpt Schwartz was the commander. At that time, my dad commanded the 3d Armd Div Air Section at Bonames. norm1262@yahoo.com I ran into another 503rd Spearhead a couple of years back, I was at the laundry mat in small town Indiana. Saw the post. USO shows, cheap booze, no officers, could a young warrior ask for more? I was recruited from high school. The 2nd Battalion, 6th Artillery was one of the oldest Division units in lineage. 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. HHC remained there until on or about 17 May 1991, when it redeployed to Germany. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! Please look up the unit on Facebook and join us. Medics were also housed in this building. 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. Hi Michael Roche, E mail me Charlier69@aol.com. Where are you living now? Military Catalog, Sales, Discounts & more. Nachdem die US-Armee 2007 aus der Kaserne abzog, entschied sich die Stadt Hanau, die Freiwillige Feuerwehr vom alten Standort westlich der Innenstadt in die ehemalige Panzerhalle zu verlegen. I'd drawn the picture from the photo, the flash put stars in our eyes! This website is for informational purposes, it was correct at the time of writing. Feel bad because i cant out your face to the name. Nov 16, 2021 Photos of Unit by: Freida Joseph Does anyone have photos of the unit 1956 or 19th maintenance from 1986 to 1989 staybridgemichigan@yahoo.com please email SPC Joseph Jun 30, 2021 Irene Smith I've been trying for some time by have come up with nothing. I turned 21 there, across the street we lived @ Bruno's. okay well get back with me if you remember. I dont think i got to sit with you all at the Tull concert because i got my ticket there or something. Hessen Homburg Kaserne, Hanau 23d Engineer Battalion F Co, 122d Combat Support Bn. Der ehemalige Exerzierplatz erhielt den Namen Sophie-Scholl-Platz, was heftig kritisiert wurde, weil ihr Name fr eine ehemalige Kaserne schlicht ungeeignet sei. I could see Camp King (and the Grosser Feldberg) from my bedroom window - a truly "million dollar view". 3 ponds you had that Asian girlfriend? "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. It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. Omg. WIESBADEN, Germany - From its name, Club 905, one might assume this is a swinging hot spot where people meet for a good time. The crowning glory was the nose art (which he designed), featuring a large cav yellow arrow and small lightning bolts. Become a Member/Renew Membership, The Colonel Daniel A. Merritt President's Award, 3d Armored Division Engineers Introduction, World War II monument, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 3D Armored Division monument, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, MG Maurice Rose Tribute, Denver, Colorado, All era 3D Armored Division monument, Ft. Benning, Georgia, Liberation "Thanks" memorial, Fleron, Belgium, Order of Saint George, Fort Benning, Georgia, Lamp Post and Plaque, Fort Benning, Georgia, 3D Armored Division liberation monument, Dison, Belgium, 3D Armored Division "Battle of the Bulge" memorial, Houffalize, Belgium, 3D Armored Division monument, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, 3D Armored Division Unit Tribute, Fort Belvior, Virginia, 3D Armored Division memorial, Vielsalm, Belgium, DS rank not known; now an Instructor at Fort Sill, What tactical position held? "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. FIRST TOUR -- 16TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, ASCHAFFENBURG Part of the 16th Sustainment Brigade "Knights Brigade," the battalion prides itself on being the only combat sustainment support battalion in all of Europe and supports missions and operations across the globe for U.S. Army Europe and the 21st Theater Sustainment Command. Name is Karam Singh. I still remember the guys in my company; Jughead and Morgan. Mihalko family in Germany. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Geschichte 2 Konversion 3 Siehe auch 4 Denkmalschutz 5 Weblinks Geschichte [ Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten] Im Jahr 1891 suchte Preuen nach einem Standort fr das Thringische Ulanen-Regiment Nr. For its distinguished service during World War II, the battalion was awarded campaign streamers for the Rhineland and Central European campaigns. Looking forward to our visit. 2,336 views Premiered Dec 16, 2020 63 Dislike Share Save Abandoned US Army Bases Germany 947 subscribers Hi all! I recently found out our unit was deactivated. On August 16, 1965, under the COSTAR Concept, the unit was officially re-designated as the 8th Maintenance Battalion. Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, I really enjoyed my time there,and miss it very much. when I was there 1956-59. We were told that they had up to 19 Divisions sitting on the other side. I was at HQ 42 MP Group when. due to the outbreak of WW II. On hutier. On August 16, 1965, under the COSTAR Concept, the unit was officially re-designated as the 8th Maintenance Battalion. E5 by MG Creighton Abrams, 3AD Commander. His Salamee pizza was to die for I ate one every day. Located in Hanau are Pioneer Kaserne, home to the 130th Combat Engineer Brigade, as well as the Yorkhof, Hutier, and Francois Kasernes. Hanau, Hesse, Germany. Before leaving Tank Company, the 1st Inf Div was sufficiently pleased with his performance, to grant him an RA commission and command of Tank Company. 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] Hutier Kaserne Hanau Lamboy - WE FOUND SOMETHING GREAT HERE! If you will play on my 16th Infantry Regiment team, I will give you command of a line platoon." I have seen some pictures of what Hanau looks like now,but it still would be nice to see the city now. Each subordinate command added another 15 or 30 minutes to the time we were to report for the parade. Later HQ for an Engineer Bn. U.S. any of this ringing a bell, used to go to Kerry's to party her husband was a prior service civilian they got divorced she hooked up with Mullens big white dude from Indiana. The 71st Ordnance Company maintained the unique distinction of being the only missile maintenance company in V Corps. Patricia do you remember Kathy Plaisted. Where are the best places to eat? After the 18 mos command time at KG, we went back to Drake-Edwards, where my dad was 3AD Asst G-2. Medics were also housed in this building. ", While Club 905 is only planned as a temporary center, Hanau's mayor said that a more permanent home is in the works. Geschichte Die Hutier-Kaserne entstand in den Jahren 1911 bis 1913 als dritte Kasernenanlage in Lamboy nach der Francois- und der Hessen-Homburg-Kaserne. Dec 18, 2017 - Explore Gary Carlson's board "Fliegerhorst Kaserne Hanau, Germany" on Pinterest. Become a Member/Renew Membership, The Colonel Daniel A. Merritt President's Award, 3d Armored Division Engineers Introduction, World War II monument, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 3D Armored Division monument, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, MG Maurice Rose Tribute, Denver, Colorado, All era 3D Armored Division monument, Ft. Benning, Georgia, Liberation "Thanks" memorial, Fleron, Belgium, Order of Saint George, Fort Benning, Georgia, Lamp Post and Plaque, Fort Benning, Georgia, 3D Armored Division liberation monument, Dison, Belgium, 3D Armored Division "Battle of the Bulge" memorial, Houffalize, Belgium, 3D Armored Division monument, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, 3D Armored Division Unit Tribute, Fort Belvior, Virginia, 3D Armored Division memorial, Vielsalm, Belgium. I lived in Hanau from 1972 until 1995. Chuck Hulit, oldreb@live.com, I knew a George Smith there in '67 in HHB, I was there from Feb 67 to Feb 69 assigned to Hq Btry 6th Bn 59th Arty Hawk Missiles DSP., I was station there from 1978 to 1981 with BCo 1st Squadron 1st Cav had a lot of good times, I was stationed at Taylor Barracks from May 92 thru May 94. cascades down through the subordinate units, the 3rd Armored Division Band leads off with "Moon River" from "Breakfast at Tiffanys", set to a dreamy 4/4 time. Hutier Kaserne, Hanau (bottom left), home of HHB, 3rd Armored Division Artillery (Frank Shirer) . The "old" one was closed and converted to apartments. Church, stores, houeses, places of business." Die Hutier-Kaserne ist eine ehemalige Kasernenanlage im Stadtteil Lamboy der Stadt Hanau. 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. The photo is dated 7 Dec 1956 (not June 1956) and shows the 3d Armd Div Air Section (not avn det) aircraft, at that time stationed at Bonames. I wish I could go back but it appears that it has changed so much that I wouldn't recognize it. Cpt Schwartz was the commander. Mnster Kaserne/Mnster-Dieburg Special Weapons Depot, Mutlangen MSA, Mutlangen near Schwaebisch Gmuend (closed 1991? Hanau, Hesse, Germany Cardwell Village Fam Hsg (3.1 mi.) was there 85-87, what a wonderful time I had, 19 yrs old and in a wonderful country. If anyone remembers us send me an email at mrgarysmith2015@gmail.com. In Paris, France, on December 15, 1946, the unit was demobilized. I was in the 6th Battalion 40th Artillery form August 1966 to December 1968. CC "B" / 2nd Bde Made some great friends and the memories that I have from being there are some that I speak of very fondly. I was stationed at Hessen Homburg Kaserne , b company , 1985- 1988 . 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. Die Hutier-Kaserne entstand in den Jahren 1911 bis 1913 als dritte Kasernenanlage in Lamboy nach der Francois- und der Hessen-Homburg-Kaserne.