But he gave it his all, and it paid off, handsomely. ". EVERYBODY knew when Spearhead came to town. We were both married in Hanau. 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. PS: the 6th Arty, part of Combat Command 'B' 3AD, was stationed in Gelnhausen, Div Arty HQ in Hanau during that time. I was too jacked to sleep,when I was heading out the drive with the duty driver you yelled from the 3rd floor. Soldiers were dropping right and left and the medics were running around with ammonia ampules to awake the fallen comrades. FIRST TOUR -- 16TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, ASCHAFFENBURG All rights reserved. Upon graduation, July 1961, returned to my unit and was assigned my own FO [Forward Observer] section, which went into the 'field' not only with the Artillery but also with Armor and Infantry, afer all FOs are their Artillery Advisors and eyes for the Artillery. The deal was cut, in a nano second, but it turned out it wasn't quite what my father had expected. you came to our room every day after work to do a bowl or two. Former army airfield Hanau (Erlensee) Germany / Hessen / Neuberg / Erlensee . Army Photo Located in Hanau are Pioneer Kaserne, home to the 130th Combat Engineer Brigade, as well as the Yorkhof, Hutier, and Francois Kasernes. 1 Gunner, Cpl Hey man it's Nelson contact me man been looking for you for years. I recall that somewhere up the chain, a decision was made that we looked far better wearing our AG 108 wool shirts and battle pants than we did in regular fatigues. 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.) He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. I really enjoyed my time there,and miss it very much. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Francois Kaserne (0.7 mi.) The "old" one was closed and converted to apartments. If you will play on my 16th Infantry Regiment team, I will give you command of a line platoon." yet I am still hopeful that I am able to make it. Him & Marcello they always called me Nelslow. CC "A" / 1st Bde Many of these parts are high value items making it essential that . I've been looking for many yrs. At this point, his story becomes stranger than fiction. We took Basic and Advanced Training together in the unit and in May 1956 shipped to Pioneer Kaserne, Hanau, West Germany. Charle Cox, was the commander, and let me say again sir thank you for everything. 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. I have seen some pictures of what Hanau looks like now,but it still would be nice to see the city now. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. "They came in 1945 as liberators and left as friends.". @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) { See ya Brother or something like that.. E-mail me your # I'll send you some photos from over there, if I can find them. The Regt CO wasted no time. "Lieutenant, here's the deal. 6. find my friend." "Ladies of Harley" HOG patch collectible HD motorcycle biker emblem souvenir, 24 cigar bands Washington The History Of Aviation Set 32 iss in 1970, JAPAN Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion Episode II Transgression Pamphlet, Allis Chalmers D15 D17 D19 Grill . Hanau, Hesse, Germany . 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. 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. For the 509th. Hanau has changed a lot since those years after WW II. I live in Decatur Illinois. 3 ponds you had that Asian girlfriend? 2/73d Field Artillery was one of the 3rd Armored units selected to march in review for President Kennedy during his June 1963 Germany visit. 1937 zog die Wehrmacht in die Kaserne ein und stationierte dort das I. Bataillon des Infanterie-Regiments Nr. What events are coming this October? Shot from parking lot of souvenir store. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. As virtually every platoon leader in the regiment was RA, my father truly believed his Army career was over. 88. Rick Krieger, Eddie Davis,a guy named Joe F. He was from syracuse. I'm the first to ever contact him. Hutier Kaserne, still named for a famous Prussian general, was constructed between 1908 and 1910. My equipment consisted of a Jeep with trailer, 2 Jeep mounted radios with an approximate rang of 75 miles, a remote wire system, Field Binoculars and all kinds of maps of Germany. 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. The crowning glory was the nose art (which he designed), featuring a large cav yellow arrow and small lightning bolts. in Europe. Die Hutier-Kaserne entstand in den Jahren 1911 bis 1913 als dritte Kasernenanlage in Lamboy nach der Francois- und der Hessen-Homburg-Kaserne. This website is for informational purposes, it was correct at the time of writing. In the last few years, the 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion has deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom, Hungary in support of Operation Joint Endeavor/Guard, supported NATO operations as part of Operations Allied Force and Shining Hope in Tirana, Albania, and conducted three Kosovo Force rotations at Camp Able Sentry in Macedonia. We actually expected the Russians and East Germans m to try the "Fulda Gap", it would have been hell for all, since tactical nuclear weapons would definitely have been implemented to level the field. CO. was capt. James M. Gallagher, and 1st Sgt. 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. Lol, Yeah man I get your e mail address i'll send photos from over there or address I'll send you copys Yeah man I've been looking for you !!! Happy Hanau is what we called it. Led by Company Commander Capt. I served in the 56th RPSC from approximately 1991 to 1993. 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. Means alot. Mai 2022 um 13:06 Uhr bearbeitet. One day, my father was shocked to see the regimental CO in his platoon area. Hutier Kaserne, still named for a famous Prussian general, was constructed between 1908 and 1910. Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, Quick facts. The mayor explained that while the city contributed to the project, a large part of the successful endeavor was thanks to Thomas and Herbert MAfA1/4ller of the Terramag GmbH - a Hanau company that provided space for the center in the building which once served as a temporary home for Lithuanian refugees after WWII. My mother helped but it was still hard to pay the bills.I left my heart in Hanau Below are a few articles about favourite holiday destinations. I dont think i got to sit with you all at the Tull concert because i got my ticket there or something. I was Krieger's roommate. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. 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: Cant remember when they did it but they moved me to Butzbach. Once again, dad thought his career was over - what would an infantry lieutenant do in a tank company? I had a great time and intend to go again next year. Everything!! Supplied 32 chow halls w/meats & produce. By Karl Weisel (USAG Wiesbaden)October 26, 2010. Training and Alerts intensified due to the rise of the Berlin Wall in August 1961 and the 'Cuban Crisis'. I have missed you as well my dear friend. 1 Loader I can't thank you enough. 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. personnel assigned to or associated with the U.S. Army Then the same time we both said Bruno's. Mail clerk and unit Supply 1986 -1989 l will never forget and always love Hanau. I was later to meet Vessey when he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and I was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence. Thank you, Tony, Hey, I am looking for anyone who was in HHB DIVARTY during 1977 - 78. 1 Section Chief, Sgt E5 Durch die Verwendung von Beton anstelle von Sandstein als Baumaterial fiel die Anlage architektonisch schlichter aus als bei den zuvor gebauten Kasernen. WE assembled at Pioneer Kaserne at 0530, road marched cross country the 4-5 kilometers to Fliegerhorst Kaserne. 2001 entschied sich die Stadt Hanau, auf dem Gelnde der ehemaligen Kaserne eine Schule zu errichten, um den Stadtteil aufzuwerten. I was there between 1973 to 1974 had a great time. Henry L. Mims, the 71st OD Co. marched together across its home parade grounds Hanau company inactivates, receives OIF recognition for the last time. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Francois . I said you look like this dude that was in my unit Bill Pritchard he says that's me.we both lived in the same sm twn hung out re lived the glory days then he moved to Kentucky. Looking for more information from military/civilian I said I was there 83-85 3rd Armored Div he said I was 3rd Armored div. New Pages | Site Index | About The Author | Contact.