The Reichszeugmeisterei started its first activities in 1936. Only one bomb struck the kaserne courtyard.In 1945, the now deserted kaserne was taken over by the UNESCO organization and maintained as a temporary home for displaced persons.Five years later in 1950 the installation was occupied by the United States Army. rifle range using real TNT, jumping the 34 foot training tower at the German jump school at Schongau, climbing partway up the Benediktenwand in December only to be caught in a big snow storm, ect. I still have a picture of Steve Weeks while we were out in the field doing our (war games) exercises. Cunningham went to the enlisted mens mess hall in the course of his visit apparently didnt like what he saw. HENRY KASERNE BASE MUNICH GERMANY WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITON IN 2011. If anyone can help me with photo's of the Freimann Kaserne, I would be grateful. The Gyroscope movement plans already made in early 1958 for two airborne battle groups of the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., to be sent to Germany in late 1958 to replace the two Abn BG's of the 24th Inf Div were changed to send the units directly to the 8th Inf Div: in Germany from 1945 to 1989. Click here to hear the mp3Thanks Alberto [ed. I cannot guess at the unit designation. So getting two days, why not. Clean his office, serve coffee, and generally be at his service. This novel deals with a 20-year old Jewish-American soldier in postwar Germany, stationed in Nuremberg, who is transferred to Munich on January 18, 1960 He has five months remaining to his enlistment. Hi Jasper Henry "Hi" Jasper was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. The entire 2nd Regiment lived in it. I was young, but I always assumed that the politicians were afraid of the communists and attempted to appease them. Mr. Boardman was a private 1st class in the United States Army, stationed in Henry Kaserne, Munich, Germany. He died while in captivity on or about 2-14-1951. [1] I was a Medic assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, so got to see much of Germany by foot whenever training exercises were held - and they were constantly being held.That building was remarkable. I stayed at one of the great German hotels there run by the U.S. Army for $1.00 per night. There were people who knew a lot more about that possibility than me. After you left, Aro and I started doing a second weekly show called "Salute in Sound" featuring the entertainers in the 24th Division Entertainment Group. at Krabbenloch Kaserne. A young 17 year old kid in a strange land and riding border patrol along the Berlin wall. 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 . My punishment was to be the aide to the Colonel for a day. Tacy took over 2nd platoon.William B. Dillow used to dress as Zorro and I saw him ride a bicycle down the stairs. Just wondering if there is any way of locating an individual (Steve Weeks) status? We played the aggressor force for their return.They where taken by "magazine people"Evidently not used and one morning the First Sgt gave to memaybe 2 months?..later. Steve was a few years older than me at the time, maybe 22 years to my 19 years and also stationed with the 34th Sig. On the same visit we spent time in the village of Gablingen with the Rumez family who were our landlords when we lived on the economy. It still gives me a warn feeling, a lump in my throat and a little tear. I read in a book of another volunteer that the buildings were cleaned by forced laborers from a nearby camp. 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. Not ready to buy yet? The battalion was inactivated on 15 April 1970 in Germany. 24th )I found this site :http://www.ordonnans.demon.nl/wiking.htmThat says Warner (then SS Freimann) was used for training of SS-Standarte Nordland, which is interesting.A German told me in 1967? The large building was covered by a netting entwined with small bushes. The Highway Patrol was organized in November 1948. The other men were guys I was in Medic School with. I do have a question that I would like to ask? Once before we headed to Hohenfels, I was asked to find a set of doors for a lieutenant's jeep. Victory Division Looking for more information from military/civilian God, was I razzed about that! A GREAT ITEM FOR THE COLLECTOR, If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant A LITHOPANE OF NUDE WOMAN APPEARS WHEN HELD UP TO THE LIGHT. The area was used for the "Reichsautozug Deutschland" (Reichs automobile platoon) and the "Hilfszug Bayern" (auxiliary platoon Bavaria) car pools for the NSDAP central at the Brown House. Especially with the Internet available to us.You are certainly welcome to use the e-mail I sent you. Feedsacks Franklin Sugar, Great Cond!! 1 July 1958, 1st BG, 34th Inf was activated in Germany. There was a small farm town at the base of the hilltop that had a family run guesthouse, that, we would go to for beers and play cards. After two weeks at Warner I was sent to Flak where I spent 1963 to 1964. 5 June 1958, HHC, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry was redesignated as HHC, 1st Battle Group, 34th Infantry (organic elements were concurrently constituted). HENRY KASERNE BASE MUNICH GERMANY WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITON IN 2011. Bn. on a Saturday, infringing on our so-called free time.At the meeting there were two generals at the front of the room - Edwin A Walker and, I think, a General Marroon or something like that - clearly, the remote second in command.As Gen Walker addressed us, he pulled down a huge wall map of the world. This was just a few miles outside Munich. My sleeping area WAS on the top floor during the first half of 1958, later moving down to a room in the dispensary until I rotated back to the states in 1959. The field next to Warner was known as the "DZ". Driving directions and travel distance calculation for Germany . The United States got off easy with only a medium red color. We have been to each others homes and plan on a visit to Washington DC next Sept. personnel assigned to or associated with the U.S. Army (1) identify faces!Thanks to Jon S. Yuhas, A great page of Munich kasernes and installations maps and photos(including photos + history of my old assignment at Oberschleissheim Airfield). ", As Gen Walker addressed us, he pulled down a huge wall map, The general atmosphere back in 54/56 was grim, The first Bn to augment the Berlin Brigade. Kohl and Warrant officer Borden and Sgt (Piggy) Lyman. I was stationed at Yorkoff Kaserne from 1959 - 1961. "Kirk's Herd - Duds and Outlaws". of an Ordnance Company. Well, thats it.theres more but just can't remember. Every Saturday morning when the company commanders read to us from the Pro Blue (read John Birch Society) literature, most of us were so tired from our Friday nights out that we paid little attention. 5 talking about this. If you have any in charge of police call, picking up butts and papers from parade field. Little, a confirmed alcoholic, Sgt. I'll have to think back and try to relive some more of my experiences back then.I remember Max Floyd, Steele Colony (great name for radio), Monty (gone blank on his last name, but he was from Biloxi, Mississippi) of AFN Munich. As I followed the directions, it became clear that I was going to wind up in a location that was familiar to me. The only other thing I have is the two pictures I mentioned from the First reforger exercise (carbide Ice) (Jan 69) We were in Augsburg then . He told me I missed one and I told him "well - pick it up." When you would salute an officer were required to say "Always Forward, Sir". But hey we were 21 and needed to attend to our needs. Well, I took those two days to go to Garmisch. Bill Gladney, a large black man at least 6'4" but basically a gentle man. We pulled up in a covered truck in front of the barracks that were going to be home for next 9 months or so. Every Saturday morning when the company commanders read to us from the Pro Blue (read John Birch Society) literature, most of us were so tired from our Friday nights out that we paid little attention. It was fun, and I was good at the business of playing Army. Keep up the good work. I do have pic. I attended TI&E to see what was upsetting some of our medical staff. While they were in Berlin I was in the Hospital on Flak Kaserne for surgery. 1st BG, 34th Inf, Munich (activated July 1, 1958) We had 300 Seabees aboard returning to the states from Spain. 2nd Lt Groth was promoted to 1st Lt and transferred out of the L.R.R.P. It gave me a perspective on life, people, nations and cultures which has served me well since then. I have excellent friends in Germany now. I can honestly say that there was some time before I heard complaints of Pro Blue. Pizza Punjabi; Imbiss; Thailandisches Restaurant; and NOPPAKAO. When it was transferred to the German Bundeswehr, it was renamed once more . And it's been that way for the past 41 years. This time I stayed, finally retiring in 1990. Michael M. Mckieve (sp?) I vividly recall MG Edwin A. Walkers arrival to assume command. 1st Abn BG, 187th Inf, Gablingen Kaserne, Augsburg (retained from the inactivated 11th Abn Div) Infantry Division I recall that Cunningham wanted the 24th division to come out on top in every possible athletic competition in the European theater. And I met a very, very good French jazz vocalist, Simone Chevalier. BN. Will never forget the friends I made and the time spent at Warner and Andrews barracks in Berlin . THE STEIN MEASURES 9'' HIGH. Reference Byron D. Hanson's email above: his last paragraph mentions an Artillery unit on Will Kaserne. Col Harry W. French was our battalion commander. 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry was an element of the 24th Infantry Division since 1941. The occasion was the retiring of the 11th Abn Div colors and the activation of the 24th Infantry Division. My time at Sheridan Kaserne in the 24th was one of the most historical and eventful times in my life. L.R.R.P. For road patrol, the detachment is equipped with 13 sedans, six jeeps and 8 motorcycles. No rush. Henry Kaserne, Munich, 1963. 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. HENRY KASERNE, MUNICH, GERMANY 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 The occasion was the retiring of the 11th Abn Div colors and the activation of the 24th Infantry Division. Although I was just a PFC I was allowed to buy a Sunbeam Alpine (thanks Lt. This page is a place to. One of my jobs was driving a non-existent 3/4 ton truck for a mess sergeant who had no place to go. personnel assigned to or associated with the U.S. Army Unsere Bestenliste Feb/2023 - Detaillierter Produktratgeber Die besten Mac pinsel set kaufen Bester Preis : Vergleichssieger. Throughout World War II, the kaserne was spared aerial bombing due to an ingenious camouflage system. At that time there were very few troops remaining at Flak and the hospital had been converted to an office building. After World War II it was renamed by the United States forces to Henry Kaserne in honor of Private Robert T. Henry. I have a few pictures that might be of interest. Henry Kaserne, [Munich] Herzo Base, Herzogenaurach (closed in 1992) Unofficial homepage(1), Unofficial homepage(2) At the end of the 18th century a lot of military installations were built to the north of the historical center. It just so happens he was in a military school in Pa. and played against the military school that was in my hometown. THE STEIN IS IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. MMP is commanded by Col Sevier R. Tupper. Passes were only for 16 hours. Being a 111.00 (light weapons infantryman) I was to be assigned to a line company but at the Replacement Depot I was selected out and sent instead to Division Headquarters Company at Flak Kaserne to join the Long Range ReconnaissancePatrol. Some never had the chance to grow up, marry, have children and grandchildren. Munich mjunk MEW-nik German Mnchen mnn listen Bavarian Minga m listen is the capital and most populous city of the German state of Bavaria. 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. The webmaster lives one mile from Ground Zero. 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. A group for Veterans that served at Henry Kaserne in Munich, Germany. Bismarck Kaserne, Ansbach. for Smokie (Mozek Wewermann) and hung out with Susie Franz, Gudrun Dachner, Renate (deuce and a half), Ricci and the others who came and went.One of my favorite escapades was obtaining 55 gallon drums for the company area at Hohenfels to use as trash barrels. I received a call one morning around 0600-0630 and I immediately recognized the voice as that of the General. I found them and Col. Bammer went crazy. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, STEIN DATED 1956 COMMORATING THE 76TH TANK BATTALION. (I answered back to the Sgt. After World War II it was renamed by the United States forces to Henry Kaserne in honor of Private Robert T. Henry. I wonder what became of her? En el impasse que permaneci en la prisin de Forman Kaserne en Ludwigsburg ms conocida como Lger 77, Ilse lleg a leer artculos donde contaban cmo orden fabricar lmparas con piel humana tatuada, e incluso que la estaban acusando de perpetrar los crmenes ms espantosos e inimaginables en poca de guerra. Bus tour through Pioneer Kaserne in Hanau, 4 years after the U.S. Army left. A lot happened during the 1 1/2 years I spent with the 24th. But the biggest thing by far was the start of construction of the Berlin Wall. The Munich Detachment operates as a special branch under the MMP Provost Marshal's Office. About seven years ago I was going to Munich on business so my wife and son came along. General-Wever-Kaserne (Nazi use) 1945 to 1969 Henry Kaserne (U.S. use) current name Bayern-Kaserne (Bundeswehr use) The Bayern-Kaserne (literally Bavaria-Barracks) is a military facility in Munich, Germany, originally named General-Wever-Kaserne. They weren't obscene but rather just fun cat calls like "Candy Asses are here", "New Recruits", "KP is waiting". I was there 72 , they use to call me The Berb. Beibarth OHG until 1931. The pictures shows Steve, me, and about eight young German children (from the local village) climbed on Steve's army vehicle. A weekend pass came maybe once every six months. I just wanted to put in my two cents. I take it no one that was with the 24th Sig. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. However, the orders that everyone, including field grade officers, must participate in daily PT caused quite a furor among the out-of-shape Majors through Brigadier Generals. 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 :). Bn. I did notice that I incorrectly cited that I was in the class of 64-4 at the 24th Infantry Division NCO Academy. in Germany from 1945 to 1989. I got that job out of the formation in front of the headquarters building on the day of my arrival when I responded affirmatively to the inquiry Can anybody here type? From June 1963 to September 1963 when I was discharged abroad I was at the Sheridan Kaserne in Augsburg in the reorganized personnel structure of the division. The personnel was accommodated in number 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12. After the war, the area was occupied by U.S. troops on April 30, 1945, was renamed and further increased. My two trips to Paris are at the top of my travel memories. A lot of great memories from those days!! Units Stationed: .Always Forward. I can remember that the 1st Sgt. Chuck DraneyPFC (Retired)chuck98103@earthlink.net. I was stationed at Flak Kaserne with the 24th Sign. 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.) I took 2 barrels from the MP barracks and as I was taking them from the Service club, a civilian employee asked me what I thought I was doing. Towards Munich about 1/4 mile was another Kaserne that housed the Division's tank battalion - its name too I cannot remember. His son David has a 'clip-joint' by the Bahnhof. The Bavarian capital Munich was home to many military barracks. Boy, did I ever have a front row seat. He also indicated it was not a nice place to be. Most of us were boys. Concurrent with the arrival of the two Ft. Bragg units, the two 24th Division airborne units returned to the States and were subsequently replaced by two infantry battle groups: A few are still left, but most are closed now. After World War II it was renamed by the Unite read more. 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry was an element of the 24th Infantry Division since 1943. I have read a few of the responses on your web site and agree with the comments about the memories and good times. Bammer was the 3rd Brigade Commander. I arrived in Dec. 65 and came back in Mar. In Hanau and Aschaffenburg Sep 70-Sep73 695th Med Co & 9th General Dispensary. If anyone knows of the two fellows I mentioned above that I have not been able to find please email royel44@yahoo.com. Funk Kaserne, UNRRA's Emigration and Repatriation Center in Munich. The facility was constructed between 1936 and 1938. One of the missions of the newly formed 24th was to support Army Task Force 201 by providing the airborne elements of ATF 201: two airborne battle groups, a composite artillery battalion and a quartermaster parachute (& maintenance) company. Busby Man Admits Strangling Woman (Federal Bureau of Investigation - Salt Lake City Field Office) My laboratory workstation allowed me to look out the window directly at 24th Division Headquarters, probably no more than a five minute walk away. All the way across the Atlantic we wondered if we were really going to be released from active duty when we reached New York or be sent to fight in a Cuba that seemed ready to explode. Sgt. in Germany from 1945 to 1989. When it was transferred to the German Bundeswehr, it was renamed once more . (Between 1954-1956, 2nd Bn, 2nd Inf was part of the 5th Inf Div in Germany.) Since 2015, the government of Oberbayern is using parts of the former McGraw Kaserne for hosting refugees ("Erstaufnahmeeinrichtung"). It was a Christmas Eve and the troops were homesick. Groth!) This part of Tegernseer Landstrae is called McGraw-Graben (McGraw trench). (They had all been privates together in the Korean War. ), North Point (aka Kriegsfeld) Kaserne (transferred to Bundeswehr 1996(? After World War II it was renamed by the United States forces to Henry Kaserne in honor of Private Robert T. Henry. This was the first time since WWII that soldiers had paraded in the streets of Germany. Frst-Wrede-Kaserne has been a military facility in Munich, Germany, since 1936 when it was built by the Munich Heeresbauamt (army construction bureau) under its original name Verdun - Kaserne. He very quickly instituted the daily PT program for the 24th and support units. Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' frameset. At the end of the 18th century a lot of military installations were built to the north of the historical center. There were rumors that the lion had the rank and pay of a Sgt and that the money it was paid was used to feed it. We went out to Gablingen and found that it was a tightly guarded US Army Intel unit. I was with Medical Company, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division. From then on we were great friends and whenever he saw me in the line of march at a parade he would embarrass me by coming right over to me a shake my hand. WONDERFUL PEWTER LID WITH A SMALLTANK ON TOP. The top floor of the main building is being cleared for the post executive and chiefs of staff. I learned then why military folks get so uptight when the general is coming. Finally, transferred to Flak Kaserne in Augsburg with the 24th Sig.Bn. Seemed so important then but today it is only memories I look back upon. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. 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