These vehicles cover an average of more than 60,000 road miles a month on the Munich post. 24th Infantry Div. Some of the spillover from Viet Nam and the racial problems in US cities affected the military in Europe during this period and everyone (officers, career and non-career soldiers) was doing what he thought he had to do to survive. Good friends and many good times as well as bad. The facility was constructed between 1936 and 1938. It was a war against the lifers and me and I think I won. Under Tupper the post has grown to include seven subposts. No rush. Sie suchen nach einem Lippenherpes stift, das Ihren Ansprchen gerecht wird? I remember when General Cunningham visited the 3, My name is Howard Abston, (E-4) I was at Gablingen from 1960 to 1963, I was with D Company 2, "I will never forget the nonchalance in his voice. The kaserne was named after PFC Francis X. McGraw. A lot of them closed in the 1990's. This list contains the existing kasernes at to top and all the closed at the bottom. Tacy took over 2nd platoon.William B. Dillow used to dress as Zorro and I saw him ride a bicycle down the stairs. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I am inclined to think that may have been the sales pitch for Himmler to get funding for it.The mention of how the Kaserne avoided being bombed is the way I heard it from Germans in Munich. So getting two days, why not. My son, after graduating Georgetown MBA program, is currently working for a German Company, and lives with my friends, and their children. My time at Sheridan Kaserne in the 24th was one of the most historical and eventful times in my life. It had it's own trolley stop and you could easily go into Munich via the trolley. This was just a few miles outside Munich. Except when he was angry. Some further buildings and the garage of the "Hilfszug Bayern" might be torn down. However, from 1945 to 1992, the area was known as the McGraw Kaserne, an American military installation, which had previously served as Nazi administrative offices. 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. There was Carl and Franks and others - just can't remember their names. Finally, transferred to Flak Kaserne in Augsburg with the 24th Sig.Bn. After a wild ride across the North Atlantic on the USS Geiger in February 1961 I was with the 3rd Engineer Battalion of the 24th Division at Henry Kaserne in Munich from February 1961 to June 1963 working out of headquarters company as a payroll clerk. We have been to each others homes and plan on a visit to Washington DC next Sept. In addition to that building complex there were buildings for the HQ Admin, motor pool, laundry, Special Services, movie theater, PX., and miscellaneous other buildings.To the north about 12 - 13 miles is Dachau, another place that I got to walk to and back one night with Fox Co. We use to go into Munich to a place on Hohenzollern Strasse 21 to be exact. This time I stayed, finally retiring in 1990. Let me know if you need pictures like this or of the 24th during my tour. Most of the installations were renamed during Nazi Germany, once more during the occupation of Germany after World War II when the installations were used by the United States Army, and once more when the Bundeswehr got them for use. Never heard about any tunnels that led from Merrill to down town. He had compassion and was getting out in 6 months. Boy, did I ever have a front row seat. His son David has a 'clip-joint' by the Bahnhof. Detachment 8 Patrick Henry Kaserne, Munich, Germany (moved to Wiesbaden AB, Germany, 21 Jan 1959) Detachment 9 Phalsbourg AB, France, 1 Aug 1958-1 Jan 1961 Cunningham went to the enlisted mens mess hall in the course of his visit apparently didnt like what he saw. 24th Inf Div Band - 1. When the Oklahoma City bombing occurred, I was a block and a half from the blast. Among the many improvements introduced by Tupper was the unique Post Service Center setup at Dachau to handle all of the service functions for the thousands of soldiers and civilians assigned to the area. Munich Germany (5) Munising Michigan USA (6) Munkacs Hungary (3) Munkcs Czechoslovakia (1) Maj Gen Ralph C. Cooper, commanding general of the 11th Airborne Division presided over the ceremony during which he subsequently assumed the command of the 24th Inf Div. HQ, 24th Inf Div - 1 You'll notice Major Hervey (was that his name? (Page 2) It has also been the headquarters of EUCOM and Special Operations Command in Europe since 1967. *Actually promoted more than I was busted and awarded a Good Conduct Medal - a miracle or an error? I was 18 and full of woop ass (and do I dare think, "did my sons do the things I did when they were18? Hope not). Henry Kaserne, [Munich] Herzo Base, Herzogenaurach (closed in 1992) Unofficial homepage(1), Unofficial homepage(2) It is the second largest building in use by the United States Army; the largest being the Pentagon in Washington DC. (They had all been privates together in the Korean War. By the time we returned to the barracks, it was spinning - need I say more? He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. A few are still left, but most are closed now. Askren Manors Housing Area, Schweinfurt (scheduled to close 2015) Bamberg Local Training Area, Bamberg (scheduled to close 2015) Barton Barracks, Ansbach. THERE IS A SURPRISE IN THE BOTTOM. Related Links: We never went to Cyprus thanks to the 6th fleet. What I remember about General Walkers Pro Blue program is that I dont remember anything. Articles, Cigar Bands: The Collectible You Didnt Know Was a Thing. Looking for more information from military/civilian Ferris Barracks, Erlangen (closed in 1994) Unofficial homepage - English/Germany; Fort Skelly, Regensburg (closed in 1965) Francois Kaserne, Hanau (closed in 1993) Gablingen Kaserne, Augsburg (closed in 1998) George C . Lt. Laird is just left of him in the shot. The facility was constructed between 1936 and 1938. See also:this Webmaster's vast military history site at nymas.organd 50+ more websites at Websites by RR. Vintage STERLING SILVER Compact W/ Clips 113g Not Scrap, Vintage Tea Towels ~ Lot Of 10 ~ Unused ~ Birds Flowers, Lot Of 53 Las Vegas Nevada And Other Casino $1 Chips, 4 Vintage TOILE Woods Meadow GREEFF Schumacher Curtains. stories or thoughts on the subject, please contact me. I became a Certified Public Accountant, and now I am retired. However, that definitely pales in comparison to the terrorists at the WTC.I may still have a reel to reel of that show you sent me the sound byte from somewhere too, but I wouldn't want to bet on it. It is also said[specify], that a farm called Maechlerhof was located at the same place until 1910, which was bought by the Maurer Shne company (founded in 1876) for its production. "Kirk's Herd - Duds and Outlaws". I saw soldiers killed in training accidents, car and truck accidents, by carbon monoxide as well as many injuries and Lord knows how many were destroyed by alcohol and/or drugs. The Kaserne WAS used to some extent for a confinement facility during WWll. 's over there, just got one off of eBay last week.If any of you remember the 606 at 23 Balan Str by Rosenheimer Platz, the owner Smokey was alive last year but has lost both legs. Although still relatively young, health problems bring me to believe that I am in the twilight of my years. (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). (Between 1954-1956, 2nd Bn, 2nd Inf was part of the 5th Inf Div in Germany.) During WW2, my father was trained at the Freimann Kaserne [renamed Warner Kaserne by the Americans -ed.]. It was a Christmas Eve and the troops were homesick. Mention is made of the detention facility.After we left in May 1968 the Germans took it back over and I think some medical unit moved into at least part of it.I rode by the Kaserne in October 1995 and it is now converted to apartments.One other interesting thing. 1 Feb 1963, reorganized and redesignated as 1st Bn, 34th Inf. The "Hilfszug Bayern owned 160 vehicles for catering services at this mass events. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. 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. He asked me if I would have the Officer of the Day send someone to pick him up, his driver had parked in the garage and committed suicide. 1 July 1958, 1st Abn BG, 503rd Infantry was relieved from assignment to the 11th Abn Div and assigned to the 24th Inf Div in Germany. The personnel was accommodated in number 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12. Now, I can sleep for 2-4 hours a night. They did a lot of community public relations appearances through the 24th Div Civil Affairs Office.I'm sure you folks are in shock after the disaster in your area. I was assigned to Hq & Hq Co, 1st Battle Group, 34th Infantry, 24th Inf Div from Mar 1962 until the end of July 1964. I cannot guess at the unit designation. The Bavarian capital Munich was home to many military barracks. I was in the unit when when we converted from one Battle Group to two Battalions (1st & 2nd Bn, 34th Infantry). Units Stationed: Fliegerhorst Kaserne Post Hanau Germany (4) Flint Michigan USA (3) Florence Alabama USA (1) Florence Italy (12) . Germany: Homes For Sale Germany: Homes For Lease Germany: Commercial For Sale Germany: Commercial For Lease Germany . I was assigned to the 503rd, in the Mohawk unit, Feb. '64 to May, EM CLUB back in 64 / 67 was called [ THE MODERNAIR ] I worked there as a MA then, I was there 72-73 do you have any old pics of the fortSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device. It was fun, and I was good at the business of playing Army. Victory Division I left the Service after 6 years with the title of First Sgt. I responded that I had been given the stupid job of taking the barrels to the dump to empty them and to return them. The duty wasn't bad: I only had guard duty once while there and maybe KP duty twice. 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. The voyage took 11 days. The writer says that these prisoners ate the same food as the German and foreign soldiers and gave no impression of being badly nourished. I do have pic. 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry was an element of the 24th Infantry Division since 1941. Might want to look at this site. We have pictures and will post them if we can. The United States got off easy with only a medium red color. D dad gol 11 followers More information Hanau/Pioneer Kaserne - YouTube Army Day Pioneer Cities Trips Daddy Germany Military Enjoyment Visiting More information . On a more routine level, the LRRP provided a lot of the bodies that made up the 24th Division Honor Guard and I eventually ended up on the division color guard. The McGraw Kaserne is a former military installation in southern Munich, Germany, which was used by the U.S. Military during the occupation of Germany after World War II.The main building (building number 7; 110 m 85 m and 18 m high) was one of the first ones in Germany to be built using steel frame technology. Detachment 5 Rhein/Main AB, Germany, 17 Jan 1955-May 1955 Detachment 4 Wheelus Airfield, Libya, 22 Jan 1956-1 Apr 1964 . With the new division's activation, the 24th became the first "composite" division in the US Army. what to do especially if you are a Pvt.!) In 1963 I was assigned to Warner Kaserne (Munich) but recruited by Lt. Groth to be re-assigned to the 24th. Towards Munich about 1/4 mile was another Kaserne that housed the Division's tank battalion - its name too I cannot remember. (They were only 1/4 full) She did not want to be responsible if they over-flowed so she gave me her blessings and off I went. The facility was constructed between 1936 and 1938. Once they were empty, I took them to the motor pool, burned off the MP and Service Club markings, painted them and stenciled them 1/21st Inf. The battalion was inactivated on 15 April 1970 in Germany. 43rd Infantry Division 5 talking about this. It still gives me a warn feeling, a lump in my throat and a little tear. I have read a few of the responses on your web site and agree with the comments about the memories and good times. was the B company commander. They were held up at the Berlin check point for three days by the communist. Looking for more information from military/civilian Location: Stuttgart, Germany Image: Wikimedia.org In Use: 1950-Present Overall Mission: USAG Stuttgart contains the Patch Army Barracks. More information Hanau/Pioneer Kaserne - YouTube 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). Im sure if the money wasnt stolen from the higher brass we would have ate better food. 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. I never knew what other shortcomings Cunningham believed the commander of the battalion had, but this incident was definitely the final straw. Training played the major role in the division's activities for the year. I recall that Cunningham wanted the 24th division to come out on top in every possible athletic competition in the European theater. I received a call one morning around 0600-0630 and I immediately recognized the voice as that of the General. 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. How we got behind enemy lines was a bit of a problem as we were denied parachute training as a group. 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. Among the celebrities attending were Land Commissioner for Bavaria Clarence M. Bolds, Munich GYA Officer LtCol Gustav Albrecht, and Sgt Ted Rohr, GYA noncommissioned officer for Munich. Detroit Michigan Henry Ford Hospital USA (3) Detroit Michigan Olympia stadium USA (1) . as far as the history of schleisheim airfield try http://www.deutsches-museum-de/zweig/werft/hist.htmif this address isnt totally correct just punch up flugwerft schleisheim on search engine; i hope you know some German its all written in german i guess they have turned the old tower on the far side of the field into a air museum; As far as Henry and Warner i spent some time at both Henry was the newer Kaserne Warner was during the war a nco academy for the Germans; Patton also used it as headquarters; toward the end of the war there was a huge bunker under Warner but it was flooded so nobody could go in it supposedly they were worried about mines also both Henry and Warner were razed in 1971 its where a lot of the olympic buildings were erected. He gave us a list of books to be placed in all the dayrooms - required reading for everyone. (Between 1954-1956, 2nd Bn, 2nd Inf was part of the 5th Inf Div in Germany.) There are 46 enlisted men and one officer assigned to the det. At the end of the 18th century a lot of military installations were built to the north of the historical center. They had last seen my son back in 1961 and it was a very unique reunion for all of us.Fate does take some very unusual turns as we go through life and business has taken me back to Augsburg on many occasions. "Vu ahin" variants appear in the Stonehill Collection, and in a songbook compiled by Miriam Shmulewitz Hoffman, then about 10 years old, in the Bavarian DP camp Hindenburg Kaserne (Hoffman n.d.; in private hands; copy at U.S. Building number7 was used by the U.S. military government from 1945 to 1949, from 1952 until 1964 by the Munich branch of the Southern Area Command (SACOM), and from 1965 to 1967 by the U.S. Army Area Command (AACOM; predecessor of the U.S. Theater Army Area Support Command, Europe - USTASCOMEUR in Worms). Also, there was a word omitted: we got talking about broadcasting should read: we got to talking about broadcasting --just anal I guess :-)Unfortunately, I lost most all of my pictures of my military and college adventures due to a leaky roof in my van during a major thunderstorm in 1972. The Reichszeugmeisterei was responsible for testing uniforms and ordnance, as well as for maintaining vehicles. Yes.Lt. I take it no one that was with the 24th Sig. 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry was an element of the 24th Infantry Division since 1941. 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: Div. I have always wondered if that were true. 18 hrs. ", 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. A weekend pass came maybe once every six months. The main station is in Munich and three substations are located at Chiemsee, Passau and Regensburg. I vividly recall MG Edwin A. Walkers arrival to assume command. Located between 229 & 233 Tegernseer Landstrae, Giesing, Mnchen (Munich). This part of Tegernseer Landstrae is called McGraw-Graben (McGraw trench). A lot of our training was improvised (to say the least) and unique: rock climbing, demolition training at Lechfeld (?) Served 3 years in Warner and two 90 day tours along the Berlin wall. During World War II the allied forces bombed only building number19, because the area was not of strategic importance. The first ones were located near the historical center of Munich. Uncut 6 Vintage Kitchen Towels Fabric Blue/Natural. I was asked to attend a side meeting at the NCR building in Augsburg. He told me I missed one and I told him "well - pick it up." I will always remember the wonderful food, drink and all of my experiences while I was there; many new friends, many good times. I recall reading this in a "History" the Sgt Major had compiled. Webmaster note: Headquarters of the Munich Military Post was located at 107 Kniginstrasse before the move to McGraw Kaserne. At one point the rumor was that we were going to be sent to Laos (we got shots for tropical diseases) and another time it looked like the 24th was going back to Lebanon (it had been there in '58.) 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. The entire 2nd Regiment lived in it. I never saw him again even though he gave me his address in Pa. 1st Abn BG, 505th Inf (left Ft. Bragg in December for Mainz, Germany) Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' frameset. 's from that time period if you think anyone is interested in viewing them? I read in a book of another volunteer that the buildings were cleaned by forced laborers from a nearby camp. [2][3] McGraw Kaserne was the home of the 30th Army Band until 1967[citation needed]. The battalion was inactivated on 1 Feb 1963 in Germany. Located between 229 & 233 Tegernseer Landstrae, Giesing, Mnchen (Munich). The Bavarian capital Munich was home to many military barracks. on the 24th Sig. But it was indeed fun. If anyone can help me with photo's of the Freimann Kaserne, I would be grateful. [Sept., 2001. I can remember some of the people I was stationed there withlet's see: there was Sgt. "Louis Foster SP/4, Sgt., SP/4. Clean his office, serve coffee, and generally be at his service. It consisted of HQ/Service Btry, A, B, C Btrys of 155's & D Btry of 8-inch guns. Mar 2, 2012 - Map of former American Army base called McGraw Kaserne. I have a few pictures that might be of interest. At this time, there was no such thing as an ordinary weekend pass. Click below to begin your paid subscription. I also have another "History" that was sent to me which I have attached.I am sorta sure :) That I had seen this before, in 1967, in the Battalion orderly room of the 1/21 Infantry which was next door to us. 2nd BG, 28th Inf (left Ft. Riley in January 1959, also for Munich, Germany) personnel assigned to or associated with the U.S. Army I learned then why military folks get so uptight when the general is coming. To Bolds went the honor of driving the first racer down the specially constructed ramp. I just wanted to put in my two cents. Detroit Michigan Henry Ford Hospital USA (1) Detroit Michigan United States USA (1) Detroit Michigan USA . The Munich Detachment operates as a special branch under the MMP Provost Marshal's Office. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The field next to Warner was known as the "DZ". Fliegerhorst Kaserne Post Hanau Germany (3) Flint Michigan USA (4) Florence Alabama USA (1) . Hq. 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