But he gave it his all, and it paid off, handsomely. 16th Sustainment Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 266th Financial Management Support Center, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. I had the great honor and delight to serve with LTC Vessey for the next two years as part of his consolidated S2/S3. In mid July 1962 I departed Germany, was discharged 20th July 1962 and returned to the University of Minnesota that fall to finish my studies, graduationg 1965 and attending Graduate School. The parade was set for 1000 on the Fliegerhorst runway. In 1965 I left the battalion for training in "area intelligence" at Fort Holabird, a career change that would eventually bring me into senior intelligence leadership position with Department of State, DOD, CIA and the White House where I served as Director of Intelligence Policy. Superimposed on the large arrow was the division motto SPEARHEAD and the silhouette of an M-4A3E8 tank. I hope this info and some personal experience related here helps. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. I am trying to leave a post but can't see it. Everything. The battalion moved again in May 1955 to Pioneer Kaserne, Hanau, Germany. Later HQ for an Engineer Bn. I could see Camp King (and the Grosser Feldberg) from my bedroom window - a truly "million dollar view". I had a driver and radio operator. Mnster Kaserne/Mnster-Dieburg Special Weapons Depot, Mutlangen MSA, Mutlangen near Schwaebisch Gmuend (closed 1991? AFA and later the 2/73 FA. I still go home to visit my mother but it isn't the same anymore since the bases closed. ), North Point (aka Kriegsfeld) Kaserne (transferred to Bundeswehr 1996(? I've been trying for some time by have come up with nothing. I really hope some other people can find this service and get in touch with people like I did. I have some neat pictures of the battalion in the field in those pre-Vietnam years when we worried most about our ability to stop the Soviets at the Fulda Gap. don't know what happened to Wild Bill Pritchard he got a job @ Ft.Knox he won't reply to calls or e-mails .He's a little weird worst than when we we're over there.plus you can't believe anything he says. He was assigned to 1ID - first as the Pioneer and Ammo Plat Ldr of 16th Inf Regt. This website is for informational purposes, it was correct at the time of writing. Looking for Bob Lasky, Bob Lougee, BJ Robinsonand many more who were there. 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. Then the same time we both said Bruno's. If you have any I said what he said I don't like her & she don't like me so I lost touch with him. I will call you as soon as i can. tried to trace you from ill address but you was long gone phone # was no good. best time of my life! Part of the. I don't take any responsibility about freshness of the contents. Hutier Kaserne Follow @currentopscom. Soldiers were dropping right and left and the medics were running around with ammonia ampules to awake the fallen comrades. The 2nd Bn 3rd FA consisted of 3 "Firing Batteries", 1 "Service Battery" and 1 "Headquarters Battery", a total of about 500 men. All my dad ever told me - "That's where the weird intell stuff is.." lol. It was during this time that the post was named Hutier in honor of a famous Prussian, Gen. Oscar Von Hutier. After the 18 mos command time at KG, we went back to Drake-Edwards, where my dad was 3AD Asst G-2. In Paris, France, on December 15, 1946, the unit was demobilized. 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. We were told that they had up to 19 Divisions sitting on the other side. I was stationed in Hanau at Pioneer Kaserne with the 26th S&S Co from Jan 1972 until July 1974. 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. At that time, he was a Reserve officer, and the powers that be were quite blunt - "No RA, no line infantry platoon." The 2nd How Bn 3rd Atry was a component of Combat Command 'A' [later renamed 1st Regiment] along with one Infantrry and one Armored [Medium Tank Bn]. I was with 26th S&S company Hanau, West Germany. Anyone served with 56 rpsc pioneer kasern 1986 to 1990? Was there from late 71, to May of 74. Nachdem die US-Armee 2007 aus der Kaserne abzog, entschied sich die Stadt Hanau, die Freiwillige Feuerwehr vom alten Standort westlich der Innenstadt in die ehemalige Panzerhalle zu verlegen. Bn. The 18th Corps Support Battalion consists of the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, the 71st Ordnance Company (Missile Maintenance) and the 77th Maintenance Company. The official opening of the Kaserne on 19 March 1939 was marked by a large celebration, involving a parade from the center of Erlensee to the front gate, and a Volksfest of 25,000 German civilians, who were treated to an air show . Nothing, however, could make this a more surreal event then what happened next. Located to right of Pioneer Club. in Europe. Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 15. James M. Gallagher, and 1st Sgt. Ein Neubau beherbergt seitdem das Gefahrenabwehrzentrum Hanau. Hanau, Hesse, Germany NATO Site #5 (1.8 mi.) The Regt CO wasted no time. "Lieutenant, here's the deal. 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 !!! It was a very hot day, perhaps 95 degrees, and we stood in formation for three hours before the parade began. Division Artillery (DIVARTY), 3d Armored Division 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. Contact me if anyone remembers me. the cantena there was german there I ate 1/2 chicken pomm fritz ein cola 2bucks the seasoning on the skin would dissolve w/ an explosion of flavor.contact me @ norm1262@yahoo.com. Looking for a great friend of mine who I lost contact with. I ran the FDC from 16 Oct 1955 until we . Henry L. Mims, the 71st OD Co. marched together across its home parade grounds Hanau company inactivates, receives OIF recognition for the last time. "In the coming year we hope to have a permanent location in the former Hutier Kaserne.". I understand you are a fine baseball player. I suffered a terrible mid-life crisis over the last 5-10 years; as the Germans began to tear down our old homes. CC "B" / 2nd Bde I then said I lived @ Hutier Kaserne but spent most of my time across the street. Maybe they'll pan out before the reunion. Rick Krieger, Eddie Davis,a guy named Joe F. He was from syracuse. I hope you are well and happy!! Then, in one of those weird career moves, so prevalent in the Old Army we all knew, was assigned as a tank plat ldr in Tk Co, 16th Inf Regt/1ID. Die Hutier-Kaserneist eine ehemalige Kasernenanlageim StadtteilLamboyder Stadt Hanau. Hanau, Hesse, Germany NATO Site #5 (2.4 mi.) A 105mm Howitzer M-52 Crew consisted of: Shot from parking lot of souvenir store. Retired in Leesville, LA. ehemalige Kasernenanlage im Stadtteil Lamboy der Stadt Hanau. See more ideas about hanau, germany, united states army. Do you have HHB 3RD ARMORED DIVISION HUTIER KASERNE HANAU GERM 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. Mail clerk and unit Supply 1986 -1989 l will never forget and always love Hanau. One day, my father was shocked to see the regimental CO in his platoon area. In June 2002, after forty-seven years of service in Hanau Germany, the 18th Corps Support Battalion transferred to. ". Die Hutier-Kaserne ist eine ehemalige Kasernenanlage im Stadtteil Lamboy der Stadt Hanau. Me to Cathy, I was your boss! You have made my day man. We took Basic and Advanced Training together in the unit and in May 1956 shipped to Pioneer Kaserne, Hanau, West Germany. 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. As soon as i do, i'm gonna omg. I wish I could go back but it appears that it has changed so much that I wouldn't recognize it. 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, Constituted 5 July 1838 in the Regular Army as Battery K, 1st Regiment of Artillery, Organized 11 August 1838 at Fort Hamilton, New York, Reorganized and redesignated 13 February 1901 as the 2d Battery, Field Artillery, Artillery Corps, Reorganized and redesignated 11 June 1907 as Battery A, 6th Field Artillery, (6th Field Artillery assigned 8 June 1917 to the 1st Expeditionary Division [later designated as the 1st Division]; relieved 16 October 1939 from assignment to the 1st Division; assigned 22 June 1940 to the 8th Division; relieved 20 July 1940 from assignment to the 8th Division), Reorganized and redesignated 4 January 1941 as Battery A, 6th Field Artillery Battalion, (6th Field Artillery Battalion assigned 8 August 1942 to the 37th Infantry Division), Inactivated 13 December 1945 at Camp Anza, California, Redesignated 24 July 1946 as Battery A, 6th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, and relieved from assignment to the 37th Infantry Division, Activated 1 August 1946 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Reorganized and redesignated 1 October 1957 as Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2d Howitzer Battalion, 6th Artillery, and assigned to the 3d Armored Division (organic elements constituted 30 August 1957 and activated 1 October 1957 using personnel and equipment from the 65th Armored Field Artillery Battalion), Redesignated 1 September 1963 as 2d Battalion, 6th Artillery (Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2d Battalion, 6th Artillery, consolidated with Battery A, 6th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion [organized in 1898], and consolidated unit designated Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2d Battalion, 6th Artillery), Reorganized and redesignated (less former Battery A, 6th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion) 1 September 1971 as 2d Battalion, 6th Field Artillery (former Battery A, 6th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, concurrently redesignated as 2d battalion, 6th Air Defense Artillery-hereafter separate lineage, Inactivated 1988 in Germany with all personnel and equipment being transferred to the 4th Battalion, 82d Field Artillery. I get back home about 4pm. 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. Since its most recent activation in March 1973, the 71st has supported the Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, I was in the U.S.Army at Pioneer Kaserne, my favorite hangout was called The Milch Bar, located in Freihauts Platz - I dated a girl named Tilla Doll, 1964-66. Department of the Army 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. I was Krieger's roommate. "The idea began about two years ago as the Army closed (the military communities) in Hanau and BAfA1/4dingen," she said, explaining that she was supported by city officials to find a place where individuals who remained in the area could come to socialize and share military information. LTC Vessey had a fine goodbye party for me as I left Fliegerhorst Kaserne and at my send off gave me the 3rd Armored Division (Spearhead) Certificate of Achievement. PS: the 6th Arty, part of Combat Command 'B' 3AD, was stationed in Gelnhausen, Div Arty HQ in Hanau during that time. I was at HQ 42 MP Group when. "This is very needed in my opinion," Vargas added, saying that the center offers a place where people can share ideas, maintain contact and help each other. My time with him was a daily laboratory in leadership. I am looking Lowell Jackson,Han P Moy,Joe Gonzales,Thomas L Bryant,Wilber Keith,others member who's names I can not remember because of yrs since I was discharged in August of 1959. At this point, his story becomes stranger than fiction. Supplied 32 chow halls w/meats & produce. 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. 1 Driver The soldiers of the SSA use some of today's top-of-line computer technology to accomplish this goal. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. Omg. For more information contact Joyce Schloesser at Schloesser-bob@t-online.de or call civ (06128) 489 202. Hutier Kaserne, still named for a famous Prussian general, was constructed between 1908 and 1910. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Francois . I was also with 26th S&S company from 1986-1989 77F POL. The 71st Ordnance Company maintained the unique distinction of being the only missile maintenance company in V Corps. 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. I loved it and would love to visit again. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Cardwell Village Fam Hsg (0.9 mi.) Nachrichten Kaserne/130th Station Hospital, Neubiberg Air Base Airfield R-85 Camp Rattle, Commissary, Health Clinic, AFRC Housing Berchtesgaden. He would eventually branch transfer to Armor and command Tk Co, 16th Inf Regt. Das Gelnde wurde betrchtlich erweitert und dort Truppen und Panzer stationiert. Hey Cathy! Hey man it's Nelson contact me man been looking for you for years. Join 3AD! Hutier Kaserne (2.4 mi.) 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. Looking for more information from military/civilian ADDITIONAL INFORMATION On July 15, 1993 the unit was further re-designated the 18th Corps Support Battalion. Thank you so much again for helping me U.S. Hutier Kaserne, Hanau (closed in 2008) Jaeger Kaserne, Aschaffenburg (closed in 1992) Jensen Kaserne, Munich (transferred to the Bundeswehr in 1957) JAROC Processing Compound, Berlin (closed in 1994) Johnson Barracks, Frth (closed in 1992) Unofficial homepage Kelley Barracks/Nathan Hale Depot, Darmstadt Kennedy Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) CC "C" / 3rd Bde I ran the FDC from 16 Oct 1955 until we . Pioneer Kaserne. April 10, 2014- Hi I was stationed at Hessen Homburg Kaserne,Alpha Company, 23RD Engineer, from Dec. 1973 to July 1977. Name is Karam Singh. US Army Europe and Africa, An official website of the United States government, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, The 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion has served with honor and distinction in the European Theater since the World Wars. Hanau, Hesse, Germany Pioneer Kaserne (2.2 mi.) I will be dropping by frequently. The units are geographically located in Hanau and Babenhausen Germany. Hello Irene, here I am! (Page 2 - Combat Commands/Brigades - Division Artillery) Mai 2022 um 13:06, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hutier-Kaserne&oldid=222893102. find my friend. 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. Each kaserne has an interesting history of its own. Hutier Kaserne, Hanau (bottom left), home of HHB, 3rd Armored Division Artillery (Frank Shirer) . I have missed you as well my dear friend. The normal 2 year duty was extended for most of us, especially FO and Recon MOS types. Gleichzeitig erhielt die Kaserne ihren heutigen Namen, nach dem deutschen General Oskar von Hutier. Just as you are welcome in this veterans center in Hanau, you are always welcome in the city of BAfA1/4dingen. Login to Add Yours Join VetFriends To: Reunite with Unit Buddies Browse Military Units Post Unit Messages Great Discounts & More! I was too jacked to sleep,when I was heading out the drive with the duty driver you yelled from the 3rd floor. Hello I'm trying to locate Bruno from across the street. 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? Co. consisted of a Company HQ , Maintenance Section and Transportation Section in Hutier Kaserne. Die Hutier-Kaserne ist eine ehemalige Kasernenanlage im Stadtteil Lamboy der Stadt Hanau . What events are coming this October? My # is 217-775-8629. I'm the first to ever contact him. Did you proudly serve in HHB 3RD ARMORED DIVISION HUTIER KASERNE HANAU GERM? MAIN GATE. EVERYBODY knew when Spearhead came to town. All rights reserved. Geschichte Die Hutier-Kaserne entstand in den Jahren 1911 bis 1913 als dritte Kasernenanlage in Lamboy nach der Francois- und der Hessen-Homburg-Kaserne. New Pages | Site Index | About The Author | Contact. I was station at Bismarck from October, 1962 until February, 1965. We all lived over at Bruno's especially on sundays with Marchello and Luigi in the kitchen. Die Anlage diente anschlieend kurzzeitig als Flchtlingslager fr Flchtlinge aus dem Jugoslawienkrieg. CO. was capt. I live in Decatur Illinois. Yorkhof Kaserne is visible to the right of Francois; Hessen-Homburg Kaserne and Hutier Kaserne can be seen on the other side of Lamboy Strasse. My name is Arma. If you available please contact me. Nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg wurde das Regiment aufgelst und die Gebude von der Landespolizei verwendet. Still listed as active with a strength of 0%. The company was in the process of switching from 19th Maintenance co to 56th RPSC when I arrived. His Salamee pizza was to die for I ate one every day. The battalion was inactivated in 1988 in Germany with all personnel and equipment being transferred to the 4th Battalion, 82d Field Artillery and stationed at Hutier Kaserne in Hanau. 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. }, Page last modified: Our Commanding Officer was Lt David L. Benton, III. yet I am still hopeful that I am able to make it. my husband was stationed at hessen homburg kaserne in the early 80s I worked at the 23 club we loved Hanau. Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' frameset, unit history of the SCORPIONS (3rd Bn, 32nd Armd). Percy Shaddock; (323) 775-4054 Compton, Calif. Hanau, Hesse, Germany . Die Hutier-Kaserne entstand in den Jahren 1911 bis 1913 als dritte Kasernenanlage in Lamboy nach der Francois- und der Hessen-Homburg-Kaserne. Capt. USO shows, cheap booze, no officers, could a young warrior ask for more? Das Gelnde im Norden ist als Erweiterungsflche fr IKEA vorgesehen, whrend sich im Sden ein Autohaus und ein Gartenzentrum niederlieen.[1]. In 1920, Hutier was converted to civilian-type buildings, including schools and police. We Gyroscoped w/3AD in Apr 1956 (our second tour to FRG). At that time, my dad commanded the 3d Armd Div Air Section at Bonames. Hutier Kaserne (bottom left), on Lamboy Strasse, around 1986 (Frank Shirer) New HHB, DivArty barracks on Hutier constructed in 1986 (Frank Shirer) Hutier Kaserne, on Lamboy Strasse, after the post was closed (Thomas Neser) Francois Kaserne, 1986 (Thomas Feuerhahn & Hanau City) Francois Kaserne, 1991 (Thomas Feuerhahn & Hanau City) On June 20, 1994, the battalion transferred to Hutier Kaserne. Its streamers were inscribed with such famous battlefield names as Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Santiago, Lorraine, St. Mihiel and Luzon. On July 15, 1993 the unit was further re-designated the 18th Corps Support Battalion. Drop me a line if you wish. Der ehemalige Exerzierplatz erhielt den Namen Sophie-Scholl-Platz, was heftig kritisiert wurde, weil ihr Name fr eine ehemalige Kaserne schlicht ungeeignet sei. 1 Gunner, Cpl 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'm glad to stand here today at the first and only U.S. Veterans Center in all of Europe," said Kaminsky, praising Schloesser for her dedicated efforts to bring the project to fruition. 1952 photo of barracks building at Hutier Kaserne in Hanau, Join 3AD! On hutier. Nov 16, 2021 Photos of Unit by: Freida Joseph Does anyone have photos of the unit 1956 or 19th maintenance from 1986 to 1989 staybridgemichigan@yahoo.com please email SPC Joseph Jun 30, 2021 Irene Smith However, the site is not updated frequently anymore. I dont think i got to sit with you all at the Tull concert because i got my ticket there or something. Medics were also housed in this building. Prior to being inactivated, the battalion was moved to Hutier Kaserne in Hanau. 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. 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. I know that the changes are many and that the tears would be flowing for it is not as I remember and it would take me a few days to adjust. Die weitere Nutzung des Gelndes scheiterte an mangelndem Interesse, sodass vor allem die historischen Gebude lange leer standen und verfielen. Bn. The historic buildings of Hutier Kaserne have been sold to an investor just recently.
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