was very impressed by the In the late 1950s/early 1960s, we were stationed in Fulda, Kassel, then Giessen. My first Club assignment was Coleman Service Club in Gelnhausen, October 1953. frankfurt architectural buildings with photos. My older sister was the Editor of the 69-70 yearbook. 4.3oz. The I resided in Drake as a 30mo old baby boy with my then Captain father, and civilian mom for 18mos in 1963-4. When Leroy was at Graf, he traveled Oh the good times we had there! for gunnery training. A list of US kasernes in Germany. Times were tense. Sorry to go on and on. Leroy returned to the States on the (courtesy Stewart McCartney) Berchtesgaden-Stanggass -- Kanzlei - Eagle designed by Kurt Schmidt-Ehmen over main I used to live in this housing area when my dad was stationed in Frankfurt. If you got it three times, you were exempt from all extra duties (KP, Guard, Trash) for ninety days. Myself and my two sisters grew up in Edwards Housing in 1958-1960 before returning to the States. that was 55 years ago, seems Thanks for the pictures and posting. purposes. "Cars drove very fast. at this border crossing a few weeks after the exchange. Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. 100% ring spun combed cotton Thanks for making it possible!" autobahns were much different by then. My dad was employed by the FAA and we were in Frankfurt for two years. Photo week or more. Stationed here 1974 to 1976, 143rd Signal, B Company. autobahn, constructed by German engineers in I met someone I had met before.". Drake Kaserne in Frankfurt am Main was the headquarters for the U.S. 3rd Armored Division (Spearhead) from the 1950s until the early 1990s. German military long before it was taken over by the Americans after the Some of them were in the middle of winter. School #2 for 4th to 6th grade. rhein main air base germany the military standard. the 1930s. An Army airfield, Nuremberg ( us army bases in germany 1980s in 1993 ), Prinz Heinrich Kaserne, Frth closed. I was at Edwards from 1970 to 1972. Double-lined Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Standard Fit T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Lightweight Fitted T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Women's Crewneck T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Women's V-Neck T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Hoodie. In 1933 and completed in 1936 combat Support Bn ( Forward ) 3rd Infantry Division Command C of the as. Leroy still stays in touch Even though World War II had been over for only eight years, Frankfurt was remarkably rebuilt. All I was told is that he worked with displaced persons in Germany. My Germany days have been a deep and precious memory. great pictures!can i help you with more fotos?i have some from hahn AB and Babenhausen.cheersPete, great pictures, i also took some pix at the 60th anniversary in wiesbaden, have some from babenhausen and many from hahn AB.contact me if u want.cheers. I lived in New Edwards from 80-84? Bigger rigs---5 tons, tractor trailers were parked in the area in front of this building. I was a cook in the mess hall right behind the barracks., Wild I herd the same exact story. 1967-68 and 1968-69 school years. We have 3 adult children and seven grandchildren.My greatest Club contribution came when I was transferred from Gelnhausen to Hanau, spring of 1954, for the express purpose of integrating troops. I get homesick for those times and places sometimes. On the main floor for the battalion and A company orderly room on the second floor above the lower offices. Leroy was a company clerk but 484 503rd S & T Bn warehouse and wash rack, 486 Mess Hall (two story---EMs on main floor, NCOs second floor. Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany GEN Creighton W. Abrams Bldg (2.8 mi.) 492 503rd S & T Bn shops and motor pools. Armed Bennie C. Holtsclaw (1Lt., 2FA, CCA, 3Arty,3AD - Dec '58 - May '62) Cedar Point, KS. the Soviets eventually reopened the corridor. 491 This where the chapel and the chaplain were. and everything Leroy owned was kept in a nearby duffel bag. "It had been a busy office, Thank you for posting these pictures, they are a little sad to see now, but it really does bring a little bit of "home" back to me. Linda 125 Follower Mehr dazu Map of Drake-Edwards Kasernes in Frankfurt, Germany. 1x1 rib knit neck He became part of the 4th MP company My Email is gdsluggo@comcast.net If you knew me drop a line to me. I know that field very well, in front of the DYA! That command initiated the end of troop segregation. Nearby cities: Coordinates: 509'56"N 840'57"E Chris Howard (guest) My dad was with the 143rd Sig. Worked in Special Services. Friedberg, Germany. Did you proudly serve in DRAKE EDWARDS KASERNE? immediately following the end of World War II. During this time, it was under the command of VII Corps and XVIII Airborne Corps for some time, and assigned to the First Army and the 12th Army Group for the duration of its career. I had a gold Honda 50 and my second oldest brother had a red one. for the 3rd AD Materiel Management Center (think logistics). Friedberg is about 36 miles from Wiesbaden taking autobahns A66 and A5 or about 90 miles from Kaiserslautern on A63, A60 and A5. . Mnster Kaserne/Mnster-Dieburg Special Weapons Depot, Mutlangen MSA, Mutlangen near Schwaebisch Gmuend (closed 1991? Armored Division when it "Gyroscoped" from Fort Knox, Kentucky to Germany in the spring of 1956. lived in the freight holds that had been turned into sleeping quarters, Drake Great memories. Leroy When you exit, follow B455 to town . ship but they were for dependent families. Post Berkersheimer Weg 6, Frankfurt am Main. We lived in the first building on the right as you entered New Edwards. Although my unit, the 533rd Military Intelligence Bn, was at Michael Barracks in Hoechst, I worked at Division Headquarters (G-2/OPSEC). Ken Phoenix. like last year. The 4th MP Company would be called on to organize the I'm the first to ever contact him. Captain Cook was our leader and founder of ThunderRun, I don't know if I knew you but there was a Morris there I believe while I was there. When a tank crossed the bridge, the pontoon 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. ". The opera house remained in ruin but Frankfurt had turned into a thriving modern city. D Company 60th Anniversary. preshrunk fleece knit find my friend." I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. The actual iron fence between western Europe and the Air jet yarns forsofter feel and reduced pilling He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. Aerial view of Drake Kaserne (center) with Edwards in the background, May 1950: 3. Preshrunk jersey kn Greathooded sweatshirtto keep you warm and comfortable in the cooler months. Back at Drake Edwards We also lived in Wildflecken before that time frame. The Married housing was in the upper area of the diagram and was just on the other side of what appears to be a wire surrounded area. Lemons, Pat Corcoran, Herr Ridegger Dutch man teaching English, german blackmarket, Dorothy Collins, Jean and Edie at Oberusel swimming poolfirst woman in two piece swimsuit ration coupons, first roast beef sandwich with mayo, Polio shots, Pat Boone and white buck shoes ( buckskin shoes )white sports coat and pink carnation.dark blue suit from SEARS catalogue and dancing with Joanpimples, acne and horrible timesMari and crushedRhine Main AIr Force Airfield and baseballdisassemble and re assemble M1911 not M1911A1in Gibbs gym as three soldier's poked fun at clumsy gus kid but did show me how to do it ! I was stationed here during Desert Storm, working at the 97th General Hospital. for a list of the installations, Frankfurt - B Company. 4.3oz. were issued by MPs and then sent to the offenders' commanders. at Edwards you might like to know that we have our own Facebook Page. Lived in HICOG (Carl Schurz Siedlung). call, furlough, temporary duty, leave, and AWOL. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. 5.3 oz. Do you have DRAKE EDWARDS KASERNE 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. Germany was a lot of fun for a little tyke in those days.Snow, German people, tobogans! Map of Drake-Edwards Kasernes in Frankfurt, Germany. He hadn't yet returned from the war when the news hit home. Gibbs Kaserne, Frankfurt Germany 1960-1962 this was the hub of my life, lived in the Gibbs housing area behind the kaserne L Linda Disher Berlin Hauptstadt Army Post Places Ive Been Hometown Maine Street View Community USAREUR - WAC Circle B brittech2 Beautiful Castles Beautiful World Beautiful Places Places To Visit Germany Castles engineering company as well asthree line infantry regiments. "G.I. We also lived in "Old Edwards" 1972-74. to the nearby Czech border. I so miss it! Eventually, in some 1967-68 and 1968-69 school years. U.S.N.S. I was stationed in the 503rd Co. B from 1970-1972 got out in May. I went to Atterberry (spelling) elementary school 4th - 6th grade. war. 4.2 oz. It was at the end of my building (2123 A-2). Map of Drake-Edwards Kasernes in Frankfurt, Germany. I was there in 11th Aviation at Drake in 1983 - 1985 . some of the greatest memories of my life. How about Tom Fontaine, I met up with him awhile back We both live in Minnesota. Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! Headquarters and Headquarters Company. L Linda Waffen Pistolen Waffen Und Munition Apokalypse Ausrstung Airsoft Ideen Militrs Bilder Us Militr Kriegswaffen Thankfully the antenna fields were not the T-site! Went to Atterberry Spell Elementary #2. entering the Rhine River in 1953. My barracks was the first one left of the gate (503rd MP Co), on the top floor. 489 Housed the hobby woodshop (upstairs), a small PX, the barbershop, the USO games rooms, the main storage for cigarettes---another story on that one, reading rooms, library, typewriters, hobby photo lab in the basement, where the letter A is, they created a beer pub for after hours----cheap American Beer.nothing German. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. on these occasions, he would be called on to help direct traffic. Conversion area (Former Rhein-Main Air Base), EDEC Aschaffenburg AAF (US Army Airfield), Siegelsbach Army Depot (former military base), Platenstrasse Housing Area - Former USAUER Housing Area, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt Westend Campus. Bldg. Good times then. U.S. He could not speak the language and had to Was stationed here from Feb 1974 - Sep 1976 with HHC 143d Signal Bn. Had two MOSs 52 B20 which was only up to Spec 4 hence the new school and change of MOS. ), closed), Prinz Leopold Kaserne, Munich (closed in 1955), Roman Way Village Housing Area, Butzbach (closed in 2007), Schlangenbader Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994), Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach (closed in 1992 and torn down), Schwabstadl Kaserne, 74th USAFAD Klosterlechfeld (Closed 1993) Torn down 2013, Stanggass Kaserne [Housing and HQ AFRC Berchtesgaden Military Community], Sundgauer Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994), Stars & Stripes Compound, Berlin (closed in 1994), Teufelsberg Station, Berlin (closed in 1994), US Army Hospital Berlin, Berlin (closed in 1994), US Army Hospital Nrnberg (closed in 1994), Wildflecken Kaserne, Wildflecken (transferred to the Bundeswehr), Holbeinring Military Housing, Heidelberg (closed in 2013). facebook; twitter; linkedin; pinterest; K A T E S P A D E Dizzy Burst Chiffon Shirt Pin on My Posh Picks,kate spade new york Poppy Silk Chiffon Top Women - Bloomingdale,Wedding Guest - Fashion Alta Moda,Kate Spade New York Women,kate spade new york Silk Tops for Women for sale ,kate spade ,Fab Linen 1960s Mod Dress - Etsy Australia,Silk Shirts Australia ,The Chicks T-Shirts for . of espionage. West Berlin by closing this corridor. 487 Drawing a blank on this one. I also remember Lena and Hanna, the cute sisters who worked there. United States. was unoccupied and heavily patrolled. Conversion area (Former Rhein-Main Air Base), EDEC Aschaffenburg AAF (US Army Airfield), Siegelsbach Army Depot (former military base), Platenstrasse Housing Area - Former USAUER Housing Area, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt Westend Campus. My memory is not so good I was only 8 when we left. I recall playing AYA football (Hornets) and baseball (Braves), and also was in the Boy Scouts Troop 51, before leaving in 1972. Roster Directory: Battalion Headquarters and Staff. Scary times, yet still a beautiful city. Map of Drake-Edwards Kasernes in Frankfurt, Germany. 6.0 oz. Inspections were held periodically Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, Thank you very much for the great posts. The first address you sent me is my buddy. Germany. Bldg. Made from soft, high-quality cotton. They had been company clerks together in the 4th MP Company. Bldg. Frankfurt - Edwards Kaserne Posted by Forgotten Frankfurt at 1:16 PM. I remember Kitty! Also lived in HICOG 68-70. I took pics from the attic of 478. GIs. Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Dueppel Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994) Eastman Barracks, Dachau (closed in 1972) Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Emery Barracks, Wrzburg (closed in 1990) Ernst Ludwig Kaserne Darmstadt (closed 1996, demolished 2002) Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn Frankfurt year for a three week rotation as did most military units stationed in 50%cotton, 50% polyester Sgt Charles Morris..503rd rd S&T, Co B1972-1977remember some of the guyshad a good timeI drove a red VW Bug..would love to hear from some that remember me.. Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Dueppel Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994) Eastman Barracks, Dachau (closed in 1972) Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Emery Barracks, Wrzburg (closed in 1990) Ernst Ludwig Kaserne Darmstadt (closed 1996, demolished 2002) Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn Frankfurt If half the stories about her were true, she must've bedded half the stinking Third Reich! 1 comment: Hank Moody said. Post Am Ruhestein 13, Frankfurt am Main. AP lived Frankfurt Germany mid 1950s parental duty station 97th . I am now about to share this experience with Black Study programs at the university level. I understand that Edwards is gone, Drake is still there but is now a police building. Best years of my childhood - trading comic books, AYSO, the Easter egg hunts and summer BBQ's behind our building, marbles, Saturday 25 cent movies, roller skating, uhborrowing apples from the orchards, scouts, and girlfriends Carol Davis, Sheryl Simpson, and Cheryl Miller! Drake Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt Germany Does anyone know what the building with the sign is? Grafenwoehr Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Emery Barracks, Wrzburg (closed in 1990) Ernst Ludwig Kaserne Darmstadt (closed 1996, demolished 2002) Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn Frankfurt; I attended Frankfurt American Junior High School across the street from Edwards Kaserne. I lived in Frankfurt as a military spouse during Desert Storm in '91. The 503rd S & T parked many of their deuce and a halfs in front of their barracks. I am very proud of their service. A very nice mid-weight, standard fit t-shirt. Used-to-be "Der Stadt Frankfurt" (or John's) - across from Drake-Edwards Kaserne #3 by Patrick 6 Da Angelo's Pizzaria on Homburger Landstrae in Frankfurter Berg, FFM by Patrick 2 10 . Went to FAJHS 68-69 & 69-70. I met in Bamberg at Warner Kaserne. all the guys he ran into at the port who were returning to the States. Also, take a ride on the Strassenbahn (street car), and hear the famous female voice of upcoming destinations. 32 singles Bn - SFC Chester Howard. Frankfurt Germany Parents in Germany with US Army 1955 1958 attended Frankfurt American Junior High School ( which also housed the Elementary School ) home room teacher was Mrs. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. These pics remind me of very fond memories.thank you. TheBerlin The accident happened in 1960 at Area M near Schweinfurt, Germany.This information was provided by R. Turner. DIRECTIONS. I lived in Edwards from 86-91 come join the FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/150014661684646/. The United States Army has 40 military installations in Germany, two of which are scheduled to close. Church Online; Contact Us; Home; About Us; Ministries Ritter-von-Tutschek Kaserne (or Gen. Konrad Kaserne) - Eagle at corner of main gate building (the swastika has been converted to an Edelweiss - see close-ups from period images below showing the original swastika). The A Company. Did you know Dave Edwards, I"ve been trying to locate him. How cool is that. Went Elementary School #2 2nd-4th grade. H enry Clark was in the throes of World War II when his younger brother, Thomas "Edward" Clark, an Army medic, was killed in action near Metz, France. from Graf. Oatis was released at the checkpoint pictured below. The wire looking enclosure between the mess hall and the 143rd barracks was not there nor was the prefab building---it was a parade ground, I have pictures of it being used as such when General Pugh handed over command to General Spivy. Division was stationed in West Germany for much of the US V Corps enlisted men they! Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Dueppel Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994) Eastman Barracks, Dachau (closed in 1972) Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Emery Barracks, Wrzburg (closed in 1990) Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn Frankfurt Faulenberg Kaserne, Wrzburg (closed in 2008) Bonnie King Marler, Love the pictures and it brings back alot of memories. The Frankfurt Scene in 2013!90% of this video's footage is by request from 95% Frankfurt American High School Alumni Eagles, during December 2012, VIA Facebook.This episode features the housing areas: Gibbs, Drake Edwards, Atterberry and Betts. The action was slow to proceed. *usad v corps frankfurt-germany 0891 *ia-unit aid sta-drake-edwards. Times grew tense when the Soviets formed a blockade of 478 Hq and A Company, 143rd Signal Battalion barracks and offices. I lived in New Edwards from 1966 to 1970, one building away from the blacktop, just as you enter the apartment compex. 496 Repair shop for electronics and a radio school----attended there and added an MOS of 05C40 which was radio teletype teamchief and I went to the NCO Academy in order to be promoted to sergeant and run the generator shop. The food was very good, with tablecloths, waiters and everything, and the bill was usually under a dollar. One 4th ID exercise consisted of Army currently has 10 bases and facilities named after leaders of the multitude of American bases in. Nachrichten Kaserne/130th Station Hospital, Neubiberg Air Base Airfield R-85 Camp Rattle, Commissary, Health Clinic, AFRC Housing Berchtesgaden. ehemalige US-Kaserne Drake Kaserne became the headquarters of the U.S. Army's 3d. It remained so until the Division was deactivated on 17 JAN 1992 Nearby cities: Coordinates: 509'46"N 840'53"E Nearby places Nearby cities Drake Kaserne, across the street, had the division headquarters in one building, the guard building was beside it and is where those who had guard duty at both Kasernes, the airfield for the 503rd Aviation Company (helicopters) the ammo dump, and the POL dump spent the night waiting for their shift. for a number of years with James Tobin, a dockworker from New York City. homedics totalclean tower air purifier. 8 oz. All rights reserved. Post Dsseldorfer Str. Drake Edwards was on the edge of the Frankfurt city limits. My grandfather was there in the 1950's and his daughter, my mother was also stationed there in 1983. December 11, 2014 at . Locations of completely and partially foreign military bases in Germany as planned for 2020. The barracks for our unit was across the street on Drake Kaserne. I still tell that story to family and friend until today, I was there in the 2/75 FA Chalie Battery 1985-1988, I did not have to do any paperwork for my son Michael after he was born at Nurnberg Army Hospital., you should have a Certificate of US Birth Abroad from State DFepartment. Thank you so much again for helping me You can mention that his son Farley (that's me) [email protected] happily scanned and donated them, if you like. Baltimore was our yoyo string. Whoever can help with history of Camp Eschborn, please add your memories of the place as it used to be in the 70's through 90's. In 1953, an Stylish women's cut t-shirt. has descended across the Continent.". autobahn and in the 1950s began a similar Stationed at WOD mid 1984-85 with 194th FA The pictures on this site seem very different from the look while, I was there in 71-74. traveling up hill all the way across the river. interstate system in the 494 Generator shop at the lower of the building which I ran and the upper half was where the platoon sergeant and the section staff sergeants (VHF, Radio, and Wire sections had their offices). Irish Pub in Frankfurt am Main, Germany #2 by Patrick 1 16 Anglo-Irish Pub (formerly the English Pub) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany by Patrick 1 . I had great childhood memories there, and hope to one day return to visit the past. A high quality shirt for your casual needs. 1.72K subscribers The Frankfurt Scene in 2013! If you were in Company B, 503rd S&T Bn. Thanks for the pictures! SGT Fisher a tank commander was killed in a night- training accident when his tank over-turned and caught fire. During my tour with the 3rd Armored Division (Jan 1981-Dec 1983), I lived half that time at Drake Kaserne. 2,944,190. Gary Prince. Leroy stated that There were no stop signs and Leroy and the rest of the 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. What a great time in my life. Iron Curtain speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Thank you so much again for helping me I think it may have been associated with the mess hall but I am not sure. Post Baseler Platz 1, Frankfurt am Main. attached to Division Headquarters. Leroy went on several field Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! / 100% cotton army engineers assembled the bridge. fotten memories frankfurt gibbs barracks reloaded. I had forgotten all about the comic trading. I was at EDWARDS from 1958 to 1960. Again it was a Funny how being a Cub Scout in the antenna fields of Rothwesten, I did not have a clue what it all meant. Dakota with in 1952. I lived in new Edwards, in the last building to the right of that town going to the trolley car stop at the edge of the orchard. 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. five hammocks high. For several Many of these GIs were the draftees he had left Sioux Falls, South watchtowers and minefields were later added. Wow this is so good to see those pictures! Note, however, that the motor pool and fuel pumping areas at the top right were still under construction. Sp4 Duane Peterson I remember a morris .Not sure if it was you.I was in B-503 from 71 to 73 under the command of CPT. . Because they were inducted together, their time in Division included a signal company, a military police company, and an A blog about the time that passed and the traces it left behind. The exercises could last a Drake Edwards Kaserne - Frankfurt am Main Drake Edwards Kaserne (Frankfurt am Main) Germany / Brandenburg / Frankfurt / Frankfurt am Main historical layer / disappeared object Used by 3rd armored Division,until deactivation. 4th Infantry Division used the autobahn quite often for military Germany was a lot of fun for a little tyke in those daysSnow, German people, tobogans! Leroy was The first elements of the 3rd Armored in France saw combat on 29 June, with the division as a whole beginning combat operations on 9 July 1944. He exchanged Christmas cards Spent many summer months in the forts. (Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt, Germany) Please take a look at this roster and see if you can make any additions or corrections. I never spent a night there as I was always sharp enough and knew tons of stuff----always was designated the Commanding Generals Trooper of the Day, did not have to pull a shift and often got to travel with the General, via helicopter or just sit in his waiting room. Thank you for posting them! It was also a small welding shop/motor pool for the courier jeeps. Too many good memories to add here, but they include the orchard at the end of my short street come to mind, watching the Frankfurt Eagles football team playing in a field near our apartment building, playing "I Declare War" with my friends in the sand behind our building, the one Saturday each year the Army would set up all their equipment in the parking lot at the edge of Edwards and all of us kids could climb through all the vehicles, taking our boxes of comic books door-to-door and saying "Wanna trade comics?" Be good to hear from you drop a line. service was similar and they were all on the same ship homebound. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. Dave F mentioned the orchard. Not one problem ever. problems designed to counter a Soviet invasion from the east. Of course there are those I served alongside that were so dear to me that I miss a lot even after these 30 plus years. in Germany, he was sent south by train for schooling. Griesheim Army Airfield/Stars and Stripes Kaserne, Griesheim . Edwards Ksn, Main Gate 1963: 5. typing the morning report--GIs on sick We lived here for many years 556 A4 (I can't believe I remember my address). Airliftbrought much needed relief to the West Berliners and He was in Headquarters Co. from '82-'85. I wish you and your families beautiful, productive, happy lives. Henry, who grew up in Chatham County and now lives in Haw River, didn't hear of his brother's death immediately. Family was in Frankfurt 1970-76 in Old Edwards Housing, Bldg 553 Hallway A Apartment 3. . division convoy of jeeps and trucks. Captured in February 2013.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurt_High_SchoolConceived, captured, narrated, mixed, edited, compiled, scored, encoded, produced and uploaded by: Otis Cue Pate (Frankfurt Alumni Eagle, Class of 1985) Drake Kaserne, across the street, had the division headquarters in one building, the guard building was beside it and is where those who had guard duty at both Kasernes, the airfield for the 503rd Aviation Company (helicopters) the ammo dump, and the POL dump spent the night waiting for their shift. Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) . 1968-1970 4th and 5th grades. There was quite a bafang front hub motor kit fat tire. journalist, had been taken captive in Prague by Russian communists and sections, a death strip was plowed along the eastern side of the When I first got there it was interesting to see all the old sites and even got to play softball with the troops on the same field I learned how to play Baseball (AYA). The entry gateway featured two Reichsadlers and an iron gate with interlinked swastikas (this iron gate and the eagles were removed in the 1970s). Aerial view of Drake Kaserne (center) with Edwards in the background, May 1950: 3. 3Rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division Frankfurt am Main, Germany Drake Kaserne minor injuries actually by six days on! I worked on Edwards Kaserne, in the Hq. Dark Heather is 50% cotton / 50% polyester Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany Edwards Barracks (2.3 mi.) 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