(Hutier Kaserne, Hanau, Germany) Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery (DIVARTY), 3d Armored Division deployed to Southwest Asia from Hutier Kaserne at Hanau, Germany on or about 27 December 1990. Hutier Kaserne (2.4 mi.) I was station at Bismarck from October, 1962 until February, 1965. 3rd Armored Division On June 20, 1994, the battalion transferred to Hutier Kaserne. I was there and loved every minute. Some of the best times of my life. Hutier Kaserne, Hanau (bottom left), home of HHB, 3rd Armored Division Artillery (Frank Shirer) . My time with him was a daily laboratory in leadership. Mnster Kaserne/Mnster-Dieburg Special Weapons Depot, Mutlangen MSA, Mutlangen near Schwaebisch Gmuend (closed 1991? okay well get back with me if you remember. Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' frameset, unit history of the SCORPIONS (3rd Bn, 32nd Armd). Was there from late 71, to May of 74. Its streamers were inscribed with such famous battlefield names as Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Santiago, Lorraine, St. Mihiel and Luzon. Have you seen anyone else? We will never forget Hanau and BAfA1/4dingen and the other areas where we served," she said, thanking German citizens for the hospitality they extended over the decades. 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? This website is for informational purposes, it was correct at the time of writing. We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. my husband was stationed at hessen homburg kaserne in the early 80s I worked at the 23 club we loved Hanau. Hey Cathy! Marchello his right hand man can't remember the cooks name. In Paris, France, on December 15, 1946, the unit was demobilized. 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. 2,336 views Premiered Dec 16, 2020 63 Dislike Share Save Abandoned US Army Bases Germany 947 subscribers Hi all! MAIN GATE. Army Photo Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! On June 20, 1994, the battalion transferred to Hutier Kaserne. PIONEER CLUB. but you hung out with me the night before I rotated back to the world , I wanted to stay up all night so I could sleep the long ride home, you fell asleep around 3am. I said I was there 83-85 3rd Armored Div he said I was 3rd Armored div. The parade was set for 1000 on the Fliegerhorst runway. Co. and after reorganization B Co. 14th QM. I was just telling a friend I wish I could go across the street to the Park Inn, and get some Pommes Frites, a rindswurst and a beer. ", A,A Stephen Waller, an employee with Central Texas College who retired from the U.S. military in 1984 and still lives in Hanau, said the new center was "excellent.". personnel assigned to or associated with the U.S. Army On July 15, 1993 the unit was further re-designated the 18th Corps Support Battalion. For the 509th. Bn. Hanau has changed a lot since those years after WW II. BATTALION HQ. I lived in Hanau from 1972 until 1995. 1 Gunner, Cpl I was at HQ 42 MP Group when. Thats where my true friends were. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Hutier Kaserne (0.7 mi.) Do you have HHB 3RD ARMORED DIVISION HUTIER KASERNE HANAU GERM Reunion information you'd like to share Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. I have recently gone back to see the area and I cant recognize anything, I WAS BORN JULY 24 1961 IN HANAU WEST GERMANY ADOPTED BY WILLIAM GLANVILLE AND BROUGHT TO THE UNITED STATES I WANT TO FIND MY FAMILY MY DNA IS NOT GERMAN THO ITALIAN GREEK AND OTHERS BUT MY MOTHER WAS 21 A GERMAN GIRL MY FATHER WAS AN AMERCIAN SOLDIAR I WAS IN AN ORPHANGE STARVING AND SICK WHEN MY DAD ADOPTED ME PLEASE HELP ME FIND ANY HETTRICH'S FAMILY TO I CAN SEE WHO I CAME FROM THANK YOU BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. Hanau, Hesse, Germany NATO Site #5 (1.8 mi.) We took Basic and Advanced Training together in the unit and in May 1956 shipped to Pioneer Kaserne, Hanau, West Germany. What events are coming this October? SERVICE CLUB. ), North Point (aka Kriegsfeld) Kaserne (transferred to Bundeswehr 1996(? It was a very hot day, perhaps 95 degrees, and we stood in formation for three hours before the parade began. Whrend des Zweiten Weltkriegs wurde die Kaserne 1945 schwer beschdigt. Login to Add Yours Join VetFriends To: Reunite with Unit Buddies Browse Military Units Post Unit Messages Great Discounts & More! When I first arrived, the 6th/40th had 3-155 SP Batteries and 1-eight inch battery. However, in 1936-37, it was reconverted to German military use under Adolf Hitler's regime. Originally constituted on July 16, 1940 as the 3rd Ordnance Battalion (Maintenance), the unit activated on July 1, 1941 at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland; it was designated the 8th Ordnance Battalion on August 11, 1941. From 1955-1957, my dad commanded the Air Sect, and spent most of his time piloting the 3AD CG and senior staff around the Germany. Hey man it's Nelson contact me man been looking for you for years. That simple decision to play baseball would send him on a long, long road, ending with retirement in 1973, as Colonel on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "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. Where are the best places to eat? Nothing, however, could make this a more surreal event then what happened next. U.S. Nelson my friend. I am interested in recording the history of the football matches played against each other and am wondering if thered is someone who can help me please. I TRY to tell civilians (and they cannot comprehend) that most of my old "home towns" are now gone - obliterated. The 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion has served with honor and distinction in the European Theater since the World Wars. 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. The normal 2 year duty was extended for most of us, especially FO and Recon MOS types. WE assembled at Pioneer Kaserne at 0530, road marched cross country the 4-5 kilometers to Fliegerhorst Kaserne. I was stationed in Hanau at Pioneer Kaserne with the 26th S&S Co from Jan 1972 until July 1974. Nach Kriegsende nutzte sie die Amerikanische Besatzungsmacht zusammen mit der Francois-Kaserne und der Hessen-Homburg-Kaserne zum Betrieb eines der grten hessischen Lager fr Displaced Persons. Still listed as active with a strength of 0%. Der ehemalige Exerzierplatz erhielt den Namen Sophie-Scholl-Platz, was heftig kritisiert wurde, weil ihr Name fr eine ehemalige Kaserne schlicht ungeeignet sei. I arrived as a Private in Germany on the USS ROSE, 27th December 1959 and was transported, via rail, to Butzbach, Germany [Schloss Kaserne], assigned to Battery 'C' 2nd Howitzer Bn 3rd Artillery [105 SP][M-52][Cerelitus et accuratio][Speed and Accuracy]. How cool is that. I don't take any responsibility about freshness of the contents. Even the fire down on the end remember that? Looking for a great friend of mine who I lost contact with. The 2nd Battalion, 6th Artillery was one of the oldest Division units in lineage. Hanau, Hesse, Germany . We had three batteries of M-109s and one battery of M-110s. I asked him what the problem was he said you won't like it. To your amazement, It's GONE!! It was a hard decision but as a single mother it was very hard working 6-7 days a week and raising her. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Cardwell Village Fam Hsg (0.5 mi.) I was in Metro section, but knew many in other MOS. 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: A 105mm Howitzer M-52 Crew consisted of: 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. On arrival in 1962 it was a 155SP and, I was station in Stockerbusch Kaserne 1974-1979 11B Custodial Security Guard at that time it was the 27th Ord Co.. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! Nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg wurde das Regiment aufgelst und die Gebude von der Landespolizei verwendet. I'm just over the state line work in Danville Ill , still a HOOSIER..lol, Yea Joe Foderers room was across from me. Nassau, NY. He was dejected, but gladly accepted the Pioneer and Ammunition Platoon Leader slot. And although that is partially true - this club welcomes a distinctly more mature clientele - U.S. veterans, retirees, spouses and widows - who meet once a week for conversation, refreshments and to share information. I get back home about 4pm. I've attached a couple of photos from the first tour. Durch die Verwendung von Beton anstelle von Sandstein als Baumaterial fiel die Anlage architektonisch schlichter aus als bei den zuvor gebauten Kasernen. I worked @ GroBauheim in cold storage. Later HQ for an Engineer Bn. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Yorkhof Kaserne (2.9 mi.) The effective range of a 105mm Howitzer is 7 miles. ehemalige Kasernenanlage im Stadtteil Lamboy der Stadt Hanau. Shot from parking lot of souvenir store. you came to our room every day after work to do a bowl or two. However, the site is not updated frequently anymore. Tella this is your friend from 1964-66. Kaminsky also said that, unlike in the former East Germany side of the country where the Soviet military left buildings that were in much worse shape, the U.S. military turned over property that was very valuable for future uses. Thank you so much again for helping me Medics were also housed in this building. (Page 2 - Combat Commands/Brigades - Division Artillery)