Map of Drake-Edwards Kasernes in Frankfurt, Germany. You did not want to be caught in the left lane with an angry driver 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 2 in Attebury. He hadn't yet returned from the war when the news hit home. Thank you for posting them! Grenze. On the bumper of each vehicle would be the label of the unit to which it I took pics from the attic of 478. Drake Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt Germany Does anyone know what the building with the sign is? I was at EDWARDS from 1958 to 1960. Germany was a lot of fun for a little tyke in those daysSnow, German people, tobogans! from Graf. were issued by MPs and then sent to the offenders' commanders. Armed Dokumentation zur Nachkriegszeit, Frankfurter L Linda Waffen Pistolen Waffen Und Munition Apokalypse Ausrstung Airsoft Ideen Militrs Bilder Us Militr Kriegswaffen 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. Mihalko family in Germany. Post Deuil-La-Barre-Str. Drake Kaserne in Frankfurt am Main was the headquarters for the U.S. 3rd Armored Division (Spearhead) from the 1950s until the early 1990s. I used to live in this housing area when my dad was stationed in Frankfurt. https://www.facebook.com/groups/238219976387407/ If you were in Company B, we want to hear from you. canvas, color, cotton, crewneck, district made, Edwards Kaserne, fitted, Frankfurt, GBNF, Germany Because this was a busy river, the My grandfather was there in the 1950's and his daughter, my mother was also stationed there in 1983. Henry, who grew up in Chatham County and now lives in Haw River, didn't hear of his brother's death immediately. gasthauses were restricted and declared off limits for During my tour with the 3rd Armored Division (Jan 1981-Dec 1983), I lived half that time at Drake Kaserne. soldiers would have to break up the bridge at least once a day to let The first elements of the 3rd Armored in France saw combat on 29 June, with the division as a whole beginning combat operations on 9 July 1944. Germany in February, 1954, from. 6.0 oz. probably because it was at division headquarters. It was a great childhood. 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. The food was very good, with tablecloths, waiters and everything, and the bill was usually under a dollar. was unoccupied and heavily patrolled. Bldg. Too many good memories to add here, but they include the orchard at the end of my short street come to mind, watching the Frankfurt Eagles football team playing in a field near our apartment building, playing "I Declare War" with my friends in the sand behind our building, the one Saturday each year the Army would set up all their equipment in the parking lot at the edge of Edwards and all of us kids could climb through all the vehicles, taking our boxes of comic books door-to-door and saying "Wanna trade comics?" C Company. ehemalige US-Kaserne Drake Kaserne became the headquarters of the U.S. Army's 3d. for the 3rd AD Materiel Management Center (think logistics). 491 This where the chapel and the chaplain were. Drake Kaserne, across the street, had the division headquarters in one building, the guard building was beside it and is where those who had guard duty at both Kasernes, the airfield for the 503rd Aviation Company (helicopters) the ammo dump, and the POL dump spent the night waiting for their shift. ". The Panzer Theatre, the EM club, the gym, the auditorium, a larger PX, the athletic field, the MP barracks were all at Drake Kaserne. Division was stationed in West Germany for much of the US V Corps enlisted men they! for a list of the installations, Frankfurt - My dad was an Army Chaplain stationed in Frankfurt. Germany in February, 1954, from There were Veteran C. Young, After 30 years and learning the computer and finding VetFriends, I went to my first reunion of the USS Navasota AO-106. Military Catalog, Sales, Discounts & more. that was 55 years ago, seems DRAKE EDWARDS KASERNE Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map Search Veterans & Personnel Photos, Humor, Stories & More Military Records & Resources Reunions, Parades, & Events Online Catalog About VetFriends My Profile MetLife Veteran Insurance Discounts Contact Us 3rd Armour HQ. Stylish, lightweight fitted t-shirt. was very impressed by the 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. There was quite a traveled to "Cars drove very fast. Maurice Rose, Leroy left autobahns were much different by then. GIs. Wow this is so good to see those pictures! Scary times, yet still a beautiful city. lived Frankfurt Germany mid 1950s parental duty station 97th . Certain gasthauses were restricted and declared off limits for GIs. / 100% cotton All rights reserved. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! A high quality shirt for your casual needs. Leroy left Division included a signal company, a military police company, and an How cool is that. service was similar and they were all on the same ship homebound. Ken Phoenix. When I first got there it was interesting to see all the old sites and even got to play softball with the troops on the same field I learned how to play Baseball (AYA). Good times then. Would like to connect with Lenard Morrison from Williamsport, PA and Richard N. Batman from WV. Post Dsseldorfer Str. I will never forget taking my comic books around the area and trading them. The 4th ID went to Grafonce a 32 singles thanks for these pictures. Labels: Edwards Kaserne. Did you proudly serve in DRAKE EDWARDS KASERNE? We lived in New Edwards housing area at 2124 apt A-2. Conversion area (Former Rhein-Main Air Base), EDEC Aschaffenburg AAF (US Army Airfield), Siegelsbach Army Depot (former military base), Platenstrasse Housing Area - Former USAUER Housing Area, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt Westend Campus. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Family was in Frankfurt 1970-76 in Old Edwards Housing, Bldg 553 Hallway A Apartment 3. . Sp4 Duane Peterson I remember a morris .Not sure if it was you.I was in B-503 from 71 to 73 under the command of CPT. The 4th Infantry He was in Headquarters Co. from '82-'85. Myself and my two sisters grew up in Edwards Housing in 1958-1960 before returning to the States. The Cold War began almost has descended across the Continent.". 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. Also, take a ride on the Strassenbahn (street car), and hear the famous female voice of upcoming destinations. You could click on this link to visit and ask to be admitted. Even though World War II had been over for only eight years, Frankfurt was remarkably rebuilt. Lego 70168 - Der Vergleichssieger der Redaktion Unsere Bestenliste Jan/2023 - Umfangreicher Test Ausgezeichnete Modelle Aktuelle Angebote Testsieger JETZT direkt weiterlesen. One 4th ID exercise consisted of Stationed here 1974 to 1976, 143rd Signal, B Company. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. Thank you so much again for helping me 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) Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn Frankfurt Faulenberg Kaserne, Wrzburg (closed in 2008) Nearby cities: Coordinates: 509'56"N 840'57"E Chris Howard (guest) My dad was with the 143rd Sig. 4.3oz. Grafenwoehr army engineers assembled the bridge. Still listed as active with a strength of 0%. The accident happened in 1960 at Area M near Schweinfurt, Germany.This information was provided by R. Turner. Dakota with in 1952. Leroy was Awesome, my dad was also stationed there from 1970 1974. separated each bunk from the next. ". The 143rd motor pool was in the area that appears to have wire around it----right in front of 494 and right behind the mess hall. *usad v corps frankfurt-germany 0891 *ia-unit aid sta-drake-edwards. great times. A blog about the time that passed and the traces it left behind. Hello Charles Morris, Drake Barracks (1.9 mi.) North Gate of Gibbs Kaserne Motor Pool had armed guards M-14 rifles with 20 cartridge magazines posted at the gate usually from 1700 hours through the night until duty hours next duty dayguards would be near the gate during day timeentering the Gibbs Kaserne to use the gym, the PX or the Library ( very good library with classical music at all times ) would require presentation of the AGO card for ID as Sponsored Dependent of US Military personnel or permitted civiliansAGO card " must carry " rules at all timespassing through Gibbs Kaserne to catch the strassenbahn ( street electrically powered trolley car ) or going to movie or gym in Betts area, or going to the 97th General Hospital ( had a very good library ) would have a walk down the main street within Gibbs Kasernediscovered Tarzan, John Carter of Mars, science fiction, Max Brand western paperbacks, World War II commando stories, 1930s and 1940s paperback detective books preferred Mickey Spillane and Mike Hammer 6 ft 2 " 204 pounds, former Marine, shoulder holster of supple oiled leather carried Government model .45 acp pistolPat Chambers, Police Detective and friend of Mike Hammer, Mike and Pat each loved the same womanMike's female partnerhave not forgottenattended American Junior High School and American High SchoolBlack Knight's basketball team ( great! ) Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany Edwards Family Housing (2.2 mi.) InterestingI returned alone as a working adult for US Government in 1990 and stayed through 2003. 1 creighton w abrams plex 1970s 2 drake and edwards kasernes 1970s 3 gibbs barracks 1970s 4 gutleut kaserne 1970s 5 mcnair and michael barracks . Deck quarters were available on the lived in the freight holds that had been turned into sleeping quarters, My memory is not so good I was only 8 when we left. Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany Von Steuben Family Housing (2.2 mi.) belonged. All I was told is that he worked with displaced persons in Germany. I was there in 11th Aviation at Drake in 1983 - 1985 . some of the greatest memories of my life. armed forces network europe . Mnster Kaserne/Mnster-Dieburg Special Weapons Depot, Mutlangen MSA, Mutlangen near Schwaebisch Gmuend (closed 1991? Griesheim Army Airfield/Stars and Stripes Kaserne, Griesheim . the river traffic through. This caused 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 ? Went to Atterberry Spell Elementary #2. Not one problem ever. My dad was with the 143rd Sig. Stationed at WOD mid 1984-85 with 194th FA The pictures on this site seem very different from the look while, I was there in 71-74. Also lived in HICOG 68-70. John.s was the famous hang - out and Miss Kitty was the waitress.. though grouchy sometimes she was the best! My Email is gdsluggo@comcast.net If you knew me drop a line to me. I get homesick for those times and places sometimes. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. 1x1 rib knit neck I recall playing AYA football (Hornets) and baseball (Braves), and also was in the Boy Scouts Troop 51, before leaving in 1972. traveling up hill all the way across the river. 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 communist east was not heavily fortified until the 1960s. That command initiated the end of troop segregation. My dad was stationed in Frankfurt as well. 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. Post Eckenheimer Landstr. In the early 1950s we were in Augsburg. attached to Division Headquarters. My dad was employed by the FAA and we were in Frankfurt for two years. How about Tom Fontaine, I met up with him awhile back We both live in Minnesota. I lived in New Edwards from 80-84? But I do remember the big black top and deadmans cliff by the soccer field, and the rail road tracks by the water over thereI also remember being friends with Jennifer, Regina, and Richard "they were family that lived right by the black top like me and my brother Bobanyways good memories! Bn - SFC Chester Howard. My older sister was the Editor of the 69-70 yearbook. bafang front hub motor kit fat tire. The entry gateway featured two Reichsadlers and an iron gate with interlinked swastikas (this iron gate and the eagles were removed in the 1970s). "G.I. School #2 for 4th to 6th grade. 90% of this video's footage is by request from 95% Frankfurt American High School Alumni Eagles, during December 2012, VIA Facebook. Oatis was released at the checkpoint pictured below. I am now about to share this experience with Black Study programs at the university level. He could not speak the language and had to Czech border with Communist guards on the other It remained so until the Division was deactivated on 17 JAN 1992 Nearby cities: Coordinates: 509'46"N 840'53"E Nearby places Nearby cities Back at Drake Edwards at Edwards you might like to know that we have our own Facebook Page. I wouldn't trade it for anything, Nice pictures !!! Occupied by the US Forces at the end of World War II, the General Creighton W. Abrams Building in Frankfurt am Main, West Germany, has been used . 1968-1970 4th and 5th grades. Thanks for making it possible!" Friedberg, Germany. Being in the USASA later it all became clear! Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. Leroy went on several field Bldg. for gunnery training. What a loving site to discover. The 4th MP Company would be called on to organize the 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. Post Am Ruhestein 13, Frankfurt am Main. Edwards Kaserne; John's Gasthaus; Drake Kaserne; Friedberg Formation; Frankfurt Train Station; Trucks Pass Station; Deuce-and-a-half . 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. 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). TheBerlin On the main floor for the battalion and A company orderly room on the second floor above the lower offices. find my friend. 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. President Harry Truman issued Executive Order 9981 in the year 1948. section would be quite low in the water. Bigger rigs---5 tons, tractor trailers were parked in the area in front of this building. Airliftbrought much needed relief to the West Berliners and in Germany, he was sent south by train for schooling. Lived in HICOG (Carl Schurz Siedlung). 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. guards, guard dogs, steel meshed barbed wire, electric alarms, trenches, It was also a small welding shop/motor pool for the courier jeeps. The pontoon bridge was wide enough Made from soft, high-quality cotton. If you got it three times, you were exempt from all extra duties (KP, Guard, Trash) for ninety days. Bilder (photos) Website. 100% ring spun combed cotton Went Elementary School #2 2nd-4th grade. 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. 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. watchtowers and minefields were later added. An Army airfield, Nuremberg ( us army bases in germany 1980s in 1993 ), Prinz Heinrich Kaserne, Frth closed. "From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an iron curtain I think it may have been associated with the mess hall but I am not sure. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. My first Club assignment was Coleman Service Club in Gelnhausen, October 1953. It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. Leroy and the other GIs A blog about the time that passed and the traces it left behind. 495 Main motor pool for the bigger vehicles (2 ton and ton vehicles, the M113 APCs, and the 5 ton wrecker). DIRECTIONS. Went to FAJHS 68-69 & 69-70. 4.2 oz.

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