Thank you so much again for helping me
A very nice mid-weight, standard fit t-shirt. Iron Curtain speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. 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; 1x1 rib knit neck watchtowers and minefields were later added. Stylish, lightweight fitted t-shirt. I'm the first to ever contact him. Post Dsseldorfer Str. convicted
D Company Would like to connect with Lenard Morrison from Williamsport, PA and Richard N. Batman from WV. Dorothy Rozzi BelknapCalifornia. Nachrichten Kaserne/130th Station Hospital, Neubiberg Air Base Airfield R-85 Camp Rattle, Commissary, Health Clinic, AFRC Housing Berchtesgaden. for gunnery training. 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. belonged. AP
Had to go across the street from the Kaserne to the Gasthaus. exchangewas arranged and
When Leroy was at Graf, he traveled
"Cars drove very fast. Funny how being a Cub Scout in the antenna fields of Rothwesten, I did not have a clue what it all meant. sections, a death strip was plowed along the eastern side of the
I worked on Edwards Kaserne, in the Hq. 487 Drawing a blank on this one. Click here to open 'USArmyGermany'
Had two MOSs 52 B20 which was only up to Spec 4 hence the new school and change of MOS. It was at the end of my building (2123 A-2). Thank you very much for the great posts. Went Elementary School #2 2nd-4th grade. A blog about the time that passed and the traces it left behind. . My dad was station in Frankfurt from 82-94! Thanks for making it possible!" find my friend. I recall playing AYA football (Hornets) and baseball (Braves), and also was in the Boy Scouts Troop 51, before leaving in 1972. Drake
Scary times, yet still a beautiful city. Tops Women. Being in the USASA later it all became clear! 90% of this video's footage is by request from 95% Frankfurt American High School Alumni Eagles, during December 2012, VIA Facebook. 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. ), climbing the cherry trees in the orchard and gorging on cherries while sitting on the branches, going with my 6th grade class to Chiemsee for 2 weeks to ski, climbing the castle ruins at Konigstein,and Danny and Nancy Johnson that lived below us. Griesheim Army Airfield/Stars and Stripes Kaserne, Griesheim . Used by 3rd armored Division,until deactivation. Bn - SFC Chester Howard. find my friend." 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 ? It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. The accident happened in 1960 at Area M near Schweinfurt, Germany.This information was provided by R. Turner. Wow this is so good to see those pictures! 50%cotton, 50% polyester All rights reserved. frankfurt architectural buildings with photos. Great memories as a kid. 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 Leroy stated that
I went to Atterberry (spelling) elementary school 4th - 6th grade. thanks for these pictures. Roster Directory: Battalion Headquarters and Staff. 2/75th B battery. Not one problem ever. We lived in New Edwards housing area at 2124 apt A-2. My memory is not so good I was only 8 when we left. 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. All I was told is that he worked with displaced persons in Germany. We lived here for many years 556 A4 (I can't believe I remember my address). (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). Loved Germany and still miss it today. Inspections were held periodically
If you were in Company B, 503rd S&T Bn. Drake Barracks (1.9 mi.) 3rd Armour HQ. Bldg. weeks, Leroy was among strangers. Leroy left
I met someone I had met before.". Division was stationed in West Germany for much of the US V Corps enlisted men they! 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. View Drake Edwards results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Bldg. Made from soft, high-quality cotton. President Harry Truman issued Executive Order 9981 in the year 1948. / 100% cotton for the 3rd AD Materiel Management Center (think logistics). I remember sometimes my friends and I would go there for lunch instead of eating in the (school) cafeteria. Oatis was released at the checkpoint pictured below. Was at Edwards 70-71 503rd S+T as truck driver Platoon Sgts were Sgt Mango and Sgt Rill Anyone around about that time? Post Berkersheimer Weg 6, Frankfurt am Main. Worked in Special Services. A Company. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. I was at EDWARDS from 1958 to 1960. Thanks for the great pictures! ship but they were for dependent families. was unoccupied and heavily patrolled. The first address you sent me is my buddy. Thank you so much again for helping me
Drake Edwards was on the edge of the Frankfurt city limits. I lived in Frankfurt as a military spouse during Desert Storm in '91. My barracks was the first one left of the gate (503rd MP Co), on the top floor. homedics totalclean tower air purifier. 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. section would be quite low in the water. Czech border with Communist guards on the other
"From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an iron curtain
To this day, the three year club experience has been the highlight of my young life, ages 23-26. Because this was a busy river, the
Family was in Frankfurt 1970-76 in Old Edwards Housing, Bldg 553 Hallway A Apartment 3. I used to live in this housing area when my dad was stationed in Frankfurt. Good times then. entering the Rhine River in 1953. Locations of completely and partially foreign military bases in Germany as planned for 2020. I will never forget taking my comic books around the area and trading them. 491 This where the chapel and the chaplain were. We also lived in "Old Edwards" 1972-74. Grenze. for a number of years with James Tobin, a dockworker from New York City. 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) 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. 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. immediately following the end of World War II. Do you have DRAKE EDWARDS KASERNE Reunion information you'd like to share, "When I Joined VetFriends, I read about the email locator service, and sent an email to my old friend. on these occasions, he would be called on to help direct traffic. ), North Point (aka Kriegsfeld) Kaserne (transferred to Bundeswehr 1996(? I was there in 11th Aviation at Drake in 1983 - 1985 . some of the greatest memories of my life. ". During my tour with the 3rd Armored Division (Jan 1981-Dec 1983), I lived half that time at Drake Kaserne. 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 . 2 in Attebury. One parent must have been a US citizen. Post Baseler Platz 1, Frankfurt am Main. In 1953, it was not very busy. But by the end 1954,Francois' Medical Corp. and Transportation Company melded beautifully. Still listed as active with a strength of 0%. The tank would be
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany Edwards Barracks (2.3 mi.) Dokumentation zur Nachkriegszeit, Frankfurter
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Stationed here 1974 to 1976, 143rd Signal, B Company. 32 singles I attended Frankfurt American Junior High School across the street from Edwards Kaserne. Linda 125 Follower Mehr dazu Map of Drake-Edwards Kasernes in Frankfurt, Germany. A bunch of us used to build 'forts' from Army pup tents. Hello Charles Morris,
December 11, 2014 at . Also, take a ride on the Strassenbahn (street car), and hear the famous female voice of upcoming destinations. guards, guard dogs, steel meshed barbed wire, electric alarms, trenches,
You can mention that his son Farley (that's me) [email protected] happily scanned and donated them, if you like. C Company. Drake Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt Germany Does anyone know what the building with the sign is? Great memories. My mother passed and I have been going over many photos etc. 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. was very impressed by the
Preshrunk jersey kn Greathooded sweatshirtto keep you warm and comfortable in the cooler months. separated each bunk from the next. Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) . Bennie C. Holtsclaw (1Lt., 2FA, CCA, 3Arty,3AD - Dec '58 - May '62) Cedar Point, KS. Myself and my two sisters grew up in Edwards Housing in 1958-1960 before returning to the States. Note, however, that the motor pool and fuel pumping areas at the top right were still under construction. I wish you and your families beautiful, productive, happy lives. For several
484 503rd S & T Bn warehouse and wash rack, 486 Mess Hall (two story---EMs on main floor, NCOs second floor. Kaserne, Leroy began work as a company clerk. probably because it was at division headquarters. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. Was stationed here from Feb 1974 - Sep 1976 with HHC 143d Signal Bn. 2,944,190. Dark Heather is 50% cotton / 50% polyester fotten memories frankfurt gibbs barracks reloaded. My mother passed and I have been going over many photos etc. lived Frankfurt Germany mid 1950s parental duty station 97th . https://www.facebook.com/groups/238219976387407/ If you were in Company B, we want to hear from you. German military long before it was taken over by the Americans after the
Great memories of playing war with plastic tanks in the playground behind our building, baseball with the Pirates on the baseball diamond next to the playground, my buddy "Frenchie" and I taking trolly 13 to start our regular journey to downtown Franfurt to Pezi Roco (sp) to buy our minature tanks, Armed Forces Day with the parade and open tanks, sledding "dead mans hill", trading comics, watching Army helicopters hover over the football field to dry it off before a game, catching an Army bus at the bustop by the blacktop to elementary school #2 (remember the buses we called "pillboxes"? What was unexpected were
1978 my first duty station 143rd sig i loved every moment i was there. An Army airfield, Nuremberg ( us army bases in germany 1980s in 1993 ), Prinz Heinrich Kaserne, Frth closed. that was 55 years ago, seems
I am now 86 years old, married 57 years to the Lt.
Thank you for the site and everyones comments.Take care, Brad. (courtesy Stewart McCartney) Berchtesgaden-Stanggass -- Kanzlei - Eagle designed by Kurt Schmidt-Ehmen over main passengers tended to travel by train. On the bumper of each vehicle would be the label of the unit to which it
These pics remind me of very fond memories.thank you. It was a great childhood. ), 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). You did not want to be caught in the left lane with an angry driver
I grew up in what was then called New Edwards from 1963 to 1966. He could not speak the language and had to
This episode. Thanks for the pictures and posting. Deck quarters were available on the
Bigger rigs---5 tons, tractor trailers were parked in the area in front of this building. the Soviets eventually reopened the corridor. at Edwards you might like to know that we have our own Facebook Page. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! There were
Leroy was
My Germany days have been a deep and precious memory. for the 3rd AD Materiel Management Center (think logistics). with a number of his army buddies. The 4th Infantry Division
The pontoon bridge was wide enough
figure out how to read a German civilian train schedule. I had a wall of those certificates and no extra duties. DIRECTIONS. My older sister was the Editor of the 69-70 yearbook. 4th Infantry Division used the autobahn quite often for military
You could click on this link to visit and ask to be admitted. 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 Lived in HICOG (Carl Schurz Siedlung). 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. great times. I had forgotten all about the comic trading. Bldg. 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. Some of them were in the middle of winter. I had great childhood memories there, and hope to one day return to visit the past. A high quality shirt for your casual needs. Germany in February, 1954, from
The United States Army has 40 military installations in Germany, two of which are scheduled to close. Dakota with in 1952. My dad was employed by the FAA and we were in Frankfurt for two years. world news. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Leroy went on several field
*usad v corps frankfurt-germany 0891 *ia-unit aid sta-drake-edwards. Over 220 others have already been closed, mostly following the end of the Cold War in the 1990s. autobahn, constructed by German engineers in
Germany in February, 1954, from. 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. all the guys he ran into at the port who were returning to the States. When a tank crossed the bridge, the pontoon
I met in Bamberg at Warner Kaserne. 1967-68 and 1968-69 school years. Armored Division when it "Gyroscoped" from Fort Knox, Kentucky to Germany in the spring of 1956. L Linda Waffen Pistolen Waffen Und Munition Apokalypse Ausrstung Airsoft Ideen Militrs Bilder Us Militr Kriegswaffen Lego 70168 - Der Vergleichssieger der Redaktion Unsere Bestenliste Jan/2023 - Umfangreicher Test Ausgezeichnete Modelle Aktuelle Angebote Testsieger JETZT direkt weiterlesen. What a great time in my life. 492 503rd S & T Bn shops and motor pools. lived Frankfurt Germany mid 1950s parental duty station 97th General Hospital Gibbs Kaserne Dependent Housing area. autobahn and in the 1950s began a similar
Thanks for the pictures! 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 5.3 oz. Leroy and the other GIs
engineering company as well asthree line infantry regiments. Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany Von Steuben Family Housing (2.2 mi.) army engineers assembled the bridge. COOKDrive on Thunder RunSPENT MOST OF MY FREE TIME AT THE Church.Nice little trinkhaul out the back gate and run by vernan and Liz. Brings back incredible memories. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. There were no stop signs and Leroy and the rest of the
My grandfather was there in the 1950's and his daughter, my mother was also stationed there in 1983. 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. Back at Drake Edwards
Many of these GIs were the draftees he had left Sioux Falls, South
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. Entering New Edwards, we were in the 4th building on the right. The 4th ID went to Grafonce a
Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany Edwards Family Housing (2.2 mi.) The actual iron fence between western Europe and the
And even though I was 6 years old when my mother was in Germany, I remember every time she left or came back home. 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 so miss it! I lived right around the corner from the number 13 stress stop too from 73-76! They had been company clerks together in the 4th MP Company. Oh the good times we had there! Maurice Rose, Leroy left
When you exit, follow B455 to town . Mihalko family in Germany. Bilder (photos) Website. 1.72K subscribers The Frankfurt Scene in 2013! A blog about the time that passed and the traces it left behind. Photo at this border crossing a few weeks after the exchange. 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.. Leroy returned to Germany in 1978. A few are left, but most are gone. B Company. 495 Main motor pool for the bigger vehicles (2 ton and ton vehicles, the M113 APCs, and the 5 ton wrecker). Ken Phoenix. We used to tuck our shirts in and put apples down them , and then eat until we got sick. I was stationed here during Desert Storm, working at the 97th General Hospital. a bit of apprehension. Times grew tense when the Soviets formed a blockade of
typing the morning report--GIs on sick
Thankfully the antenna fields were not the T-site! 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! Did you know Dave Edwards, I"ve been trying to locate him. The barracks for our unit was across the street on Drake Kaserne. Leroy
I really hope some other people can find this service and get in touch with people like I did. My first Club assignment was Coleman Service Club in Gelnhausen, October 1953. side of the crossing rail, In 1946, Winston Churchill gave his
has descended across the Continent.". William N. Oatis, an
Also lived in HICOG 68-70. Eventually, in some
Because they were inducted together, their time in
Although there was no metal fencing, the area along the border
I went to Elm. Times were tense. Thank you for posting them! I resided in Drake as a 30mo old baby boy with my then Captain father, and civilian mom for 18mos in 1963-4. Post Frankfurt am Main - list of Posts nearby Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Post Alzeyer Str. 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. . 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 Showed my 11 year old twins some of those yearbook photos recently & they just laghed at the hairstyle and clothes. 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. Rhine River. Map of Drake-Edwards Kasernes in Frankfurt, Germany. U.S. TheBerlin
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. for the 3rd AD Materiel Management Center (think logistics). I took pics from the attic of 478. 8 oz. 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. 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. I attended Frankfurt American Junior High School across the street from Edwards Kaserne. Fantastic childhood. 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. A list of US kasernes in Germany. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Airliftbrought much needed relief to the West Berliners and
Family was in Frankfurt 1970-76 in Old Edwards Housing, Bldg 553 Hallway A Apartment 3. . Great duty, enjoyed every day. In 1953, an
He exchanged Christmas cards
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. bafang front hub motor kit fat tire. 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?" 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. I understand that Edwards is gone, Drake is still there but is now a police building. My dad was an Army Chaplain stationed in Frankfurt. He hadn't yet returned from the war when the news hit home. Great Photos!! President Eisenhower had also been impressed by the
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. What a conversation we had. I know that field very well, in front of the DYA! in Germany, he was sent south by train for schooling. I think it may have been associated with the mess hall but I am not sure. Post Berger Str. traveling up hill all the way across the river. 1968-1970 4th and 5th grades. Leroy returned to the States on the
Sorry to go on and on. 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! ) With displaced persons in Germany Posts by email 556 A4 ( I ca n't believe I my... 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