I recently confirmed this at this site:http://www.nizkor.org/hweb/imt/tgmwc/tgmwc-20/tgmwc-20-194-04.shtmlLook at the bottom of the transcript. and HHC 1/21st Inf. After the war, the area was occupied by U.S. troops on April 30, 1945, was renamed and further increased. Hereby I include a picture of him (standing at the far right) at the Freimannkaserne. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of that small farm town? at Flak or in the 24th. Frankfurt Germany Rhein-Main Air Base (3) Franklin New Jersey USA (41) Franklin New jersey USA (1) On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. A young 17 year old kid in a strange land and riding border patrol along the Berlin wall. 24th Infantry Division Units at Flak Ksn, Augsburg in 1959:
Busby Man Admits Strangling Woman (Federal Bureau of Investigation - Salt Lake City Field Office) With the new division's activation, the 24th became the first "composite" division in the US Army. The "Reichsautozug Deutschland" was responsible for the technical support of mass events with loudspeaker systems and with its movie platoon. A fight broke out which grew into a near riot and I barely made it out of the bar before the MPs arrived to drag all apparent participants out. After World War II the U.S. forces renamed it Will Kaserne, and the Bundeswehr renamed it once more in honor of Karl Philipp von Wrede on 17 April 1972. Robert,I thought that perhaps you might be able to use the attached scanned image of the Taro Leaf mast head from 1961. Outlying agencies of the post, such as the finance office and civilian personnel office, will move into the former post headquarters. Earlier on the area of building number7, the main building of the later Reichszeugmeisterei, was used by the Wagen- und Maschinenfabrik Gebr. I was young, but I always assumed that the politicians were afraid of the communists and attempted to appease them. David HobbsAmbassador RetiredDirector of Latin American OperationsOlgoonik Logistics de ColombiaTel. Some never had the chance to grow up, marry, have children and grandchildren. BN. The other men were guys I was in Medic School with. for the balance (30 months) of my service in the Army. Yes.Lt. 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry was not part of the 24th Infantry Division when the division was activated in 1958. Kohl and Warrant officer Borden and Sgt (Piggy) Lyman. I have read a few of the responses on your web site and agree with the comments about the memories and good times. 28 Jan 1959, 2nd BG, 2nd Inf was relieved from assignment to the 1st Inf Div and assigned to the 24th Inf Div in Germany. In the winter the boilers have been known to consume as much as a ton of coal per hour. The money which was won by the new Munich Soap Box Derby champion will be used to further his education, and was donated by a Munich merchant. Michael M. Mckieve (sp?) Hq. Our mission, in case the infamous balloon went up, was to operate behind enemy lines and seek out targets important enough for a tactical nuclear strike (division cp's, supply depots, ect.) On the morning of July 1, 1958, a formation of soldiers representing all of the 11th Airborne Division units stood on the parade ground of Flak Kaserne, Augsburg. Any installation access requests and questions should be sent encrypted to usarmy.bavaria.id-europe.list.garmisch-iacs@army.mil. McGraw Kaserne is the home of the Office of Military Government for Bavaria. This part of Tegernseer Landstrae is called McGraw-Graben (McGraw trench). If you have any
Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}4860N 11350E / 48.10000N 11.58333E / 48.10000; 11.58333. My father died a few months ago. I was in the 629th Medical Company as a Medic and worked the last year at the 36th Medical Battalion Headquarters under CWO Peters. I guess I just didn't get motivated enough to call him. Then in Dec of 64, I was on a merchant marine ship heading for New York ( was sick the whole 9 days on board) and then to Cincinnati which is where the journey started. It still gives me a warn feeling, a lump in my throat and a little tear. More information Hanau/Pioneer Kaserne - YouTube Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. for passover time - 2 full beautiful days. After World War II it was renamed by the United States forces to Henry Kaserne in honor of Private Robert T. Henry. Besides military units, there were many civilian installations for the soldiers' families located in the McGraw Kaserne, e. g. AAFES installations, the "Munich Community Club", a Commissary shop, a launderette, a gas station, a bowling alley, a dental clinic, a library . I will always remember the wonderful food, drink and all of my experiences while I was there; many new friends, many good times. To take my place on the color guard I had to learn the the manual of arms reversed so I could appear to be symmetrical on the left end. in charge of police call, picking up butts and papers from parade field. We had the opportunity to go to Berlin and werestationed there in Nov. of 63 when Kennedy was shot. PFC, SP/4* B 2/21st Inf. Since Ordnance Supply wanted me to become an instructor, you would have to believe that I knew how to manipulate the computer system. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Soldiers' Field: A Novel of Postwar Germany at Amazon.com. from July 1962 and departed Dec.1964. See also:this Webmaster's vast military history site at nymas.organd 50+ more websites at Websites by RR. Only three of them are currently used. It was rendered in various shades of red and pink. Bammer was the 3rd Brigade Commander. Bismarck Kaserne, Ansbach. I found my graduation plaque today. Click here to hear the mp3Thanks Alberto [ed. Once they were empty, I took them to the motor pool, burned off the MP and Service Club markings, painted them and stenciled them 1/21st Inf. (SFC Cobbler). But hey we were 21 and needed to attend to our needs. I have a few pictures that might be of interest. Webmaster note: Headquarters of the Munich Military Post was located at 107 Kniginstrasse before the move to McGraw Kaserne. Rode thetrain to Augsburg to Sheridan , Flak, Gablingen or Reese, can't recall. personnel assigned to or associated with the U.S. Army
Goethe Str is all cleaned up and that area is pretty much taken over by eastern Europeans.I was with E Co, 724 Mt. I am trying to pick up steins made for G.I. Bill Gladney, a large black man at least 6'4" but basically a gentle man. Riolo asked me how come I could get a tan inside a synagogue. Looking for Henry Kasher? In unserem Vergleich haben wir die unterschiedlichsten Lippenherpes stift am Markt durchleuchtet und die wichtigsten Eigenschaften, die Preisspanne und die Bewertungen der Kunden abgewogen. They had last seen my son back in 1961 and it was a very unique reunion for all of us.Fate does take some very unusual turns as we go through life and business has taken me back to Augsburg on many occasions. I do have pic. 24th Infantry Div. 1st BG, 34th Inf, Munich (activated July 1, 1958)
it was mostly about the division in Korea but it didn't really mention anything about the 24th in Germany; what confused me was it said that the 24th was deactivated in 1970 when it retuned from Vietnam; I know that's impossible the 24th never served in Vietnam the div was deactivated in Germany and ft riley Kansas in 70; maybe you could give me some more info on this thanks, nice hearing from you robert i forgot to tell you im from a small town south of akron ohio im 50 yrs old. Contributions from other 24th Vets:On General Edwin Walker -NEW on General Walker: "I will never forget the nonchalance in his voice.
The Bavarian capital Munich was home to many military barracks. He had compassion and was getting out in 6 months. Keep up the good work. 1 July 1958, 1st BG, 19th Inf was activated in Germany. I became a Certified Public Accountant, and now I am retired. The United States got off easy with only a medium red color. In 1969 the HQ European Exchange System (renamed Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Europe in the 1970s) moved from the Nrnberg Palace of Justice into the main building of the McGraw Kaserne. Well, we arrived in Augsburg; met the infamous General Walker; given a talk by the Sgt Major."Don't go home with anything that Mama wouldn't like". Then we were taken by truck to Henry Kaserne which was south of both Will and Warner Kaserne. WONDERFUL PEWTER LID WITH A SMALLTANK ON TOP. Today building number7 is used by a branch of the Police Headquarters of Munich. Considering that we lived every day with no one knows how many Soviet divisions just across the East German border, I didnt feel that anything inappropriate was being said. They were held up at the Berlin check point for three days by the communist. At this time I was with HHC 1st/21st Inf. It was 60 to 80 men and was there several years before I arrived and was there several years after I transferred out We were physically located at the end of Building 207 and our morse code radio school was in part of Building 206. . It has also been the headquarters of EUCOM and Special Operations Command in Europe since 1967. Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' frameset. I was there 72 , they use to call me The Berb. Detachment commander is Capt Vernoin H. Shively. In April, the sunshine was quite bright and I would sit out on the porch overlooking all these fantastic mountains. Because of the coverage needed to support a medical unit, we were not required attendance for TI&E. Im glad to say I have found three of them: Gary Kerns,John Polito and JimMcMahon, still searching for two more John Poole and Matt Ewanishl. I have the names of all the troops in this photo but I don't know if that is important. Memories? I was stationed at Taylor Barracks from May 92 thru May 94. The battalion was inactivated on 15 April 1970 in Germany. He told me I missed one and I told him "well - pick it up." supply. Training played the major role in the division's activities for the year. Fliegerhorst Kaserne Post Hanau Germany (3) Flint Michigan USA (4) Florence Alabama USA (1) . During World War II the allied forces bombed only building number19, because the area was not of strategic importance. Munich Military Post Command to move to McGraw Kaserne by Aug 1
(Source: Email from Barney Fergus)
At the end of the 18th century a lot of military installations were built to the north of the historical center. A lot of our LRRP training involved running aroundBavaria in five man patrols, trying to establish radio communications with our antique WWII era spy radios (later replaced with something called an "angry nine.") 1 July 1958, 1st BG, 34th Inf was activated in Germany. On February 5 1959, the 24th Infantry Division was reorganized as a standard (pentomic) infantry division. Mention is made of the detention facility.After we left in May 1968 the Germans took it back over and I think some medical unit moved into at least part of it.I rode by the Kaserne in October 1995 and it is now converted to apartments.One other interesting thing. (Page 2)
Prior to SJA, I was in Personnel Hq. I learned that although we were the trigger that would bring public opinion around to support massive retaliation against the Soviet Union, should it ever come through the Fulda Gap and wipe us out, that didnt stop us from having fun. After a wild ride across the North Atlantic on the USS Geiger in February 1961 I was with the 3, What I remember about General Walkers Pro Blue program is that I dont remember anything. In all of my searching I have never found any mention of the L.R.R.P. 1 Feb 1963, reorganized and redesignated as 1st Bn, 34th Inf. It consisted of HQ/Service Btry, A, B, C Btrys of 155's & D Btry of 8-inch guns. Articles, Cigar Bands: The Collectible You Didnt Know Was a Thing. The top floor of the main building is being cleared for the post executive and chiefs of staff. Henry Kaserne - A place for veterans who served at Henry Kaserne in Munich, Germany. A house of ill repute! Will never forget the friends I made and the time spent at Warner and Andrews barracks in Berlin . I was on my way down town that day to videotape a public health workshop. One of my jobs was driving a non-existent 3/4 ton truck for a mess sergeant who had no place to go. The Reichszeugmeisterei was responsible for testing uniforms and ordnance, as well as for maintaining vehicles. LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL GOLD EMBELISHMENT. A weekend pass came maybe once every six months. Under Tupper the post has grown to include seven subposts. the "Germany" era. The facility was constructed between 1936 and 1938. 1st Abn BG, 503rd Inf, Warner Barracks?, Munich (retained from the inactivated 11th Abn Div)
I remember when General Cunningham visited the 3, My name is Howard Abston, (E-4) I was at Gablingen from 1960 to 1963, I was with D Company 2, "I will never forget the nonchalance in his voice. my most trending mix is now !! Aug 01, 2014. And the rumor and speculation didn't end when I left Augsburg. We have pictures and will post them if we can. 2nd BG, 2nd Inf (left Ft. Riley, Kan. in December for Augsburg, Germany)
On June 1, Brig Gen Sebree will replace Col Sevier R. Tupper as the commander of MMP. By the time we returned to the barracks, it was spinning - need I say more? 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.) Lt. Downey from Ohio State's ROTC program was a green 2nd looey.Supply Sgt. Located between 229 & 233 Tegernseer Landstrae, Giesing, Mnchen (Munich). The facility was constructed between 1936 and 1938. I remember it well. We raced Volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. Victory Division
A few years ago I decided to see if I could hook up with a few of my Army buddies. After the war, the area was occupied by U.S. troops on April 30, 1945, was renamed and further increased. If anyone can help me with photo's of the Freimann Kaserne, I would be grateful. I saw soldiers killed in training accidents, car and truck accidents, by carbon monoxide as well as many injuries and Lord knows how many were destroyed by alcohol and/or drugs. Bn. in Germany from 1945 to 1989. Served 3 years in Warner and two 90 day tours along the Berlin wall.
At the end of the 18th century a lot of military installations were built to the north of the historical center. (Between 1954-1956, 2nd Bn, 2nd Inf was part of the 5th Inf Div in Germany.) The facility was constructed between 1936 and 1938. Wir haben uns die Mhe gemacht , den Artikel auf Herz und Nieren zu prfen, um Ihnen eine detaillierte berprfung der Funktionalitt zu liefern. in Germany from 1945 to 1989. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, STEIN DATED 1956 COMMORATING THE 76TH TANK BATTALION. They had been sent to him.It is me and another guy (name forgotten) on a Mortar Track close to Regensburg in the woods..snow :). The facility was constructed between 1936 and 1938. After the U.S. forces left Munich in 1992 some offices of the local Bavarian Police moved into the McGraw Kaserne. Well, thats it.theres more but just can't remember. Those winter waves were as high as the ship. There was a field artillery unit on Will Kaserne at the same time as my assignment and they were equipped with 155-mm self propelled cannons and some eight inch self propelled Howitzers. I did find one of me in uniform (basic training probably) and one of me at a luncheon of some kind in Augsburg. During the 1970s and early '80s, McGraw Kaserne was the home to the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and the 66th Military Intelligence Group. [1] Here is one. Bn at Henry and transferred to B 2/21st Inf and then HHC 1/21 Infantry at Warner. I was only a boy in green fatigues pretending to be a man. The police also use the garages of the former "Reichsautozug Deutschland" and the "Hilfszug Bayern". A lot happened during the 1 1/2 years I spent with the 24th. Feedsacks Franklin Sugar, Great Cond!! During the U.S. use, the connection of the Bundesautobahn 995 in the South and Tegernseer Landstrae (part of the Middle Ring Road of Munich) in the North of the area was cut. 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