hanging out the window to keep the windshield clear. am interested in hearing from anyone that served on "The Rock" Romeislots of good times on Silberhofweg! Was in berlin when the wall was going up my frame of mind did not let me see them as good at the time. I was my first and only active duty assignment. P.S. Like Rob, I can personally say I've had some of the best beer in my the 'O' Club. an hour later, it was all gone. check records for Piotr or Kazimera Grywusiewicz via 1939 to 1949. a ride. Wildflecken Post. there. john was in cub scouts at wildflecken and through that we met such nice to trudge back up the hill through deep snow carrying heavy skis! Weisgerber(sp), Don Schwartz, Dan Cole, Doug Mueller, Andy Anderson(Motor Any information would be greatly appreciated.Yabbo if WILDFLECKEN" and was wondering if someone could shed some light do, very much! Dear been back to the post twice in the past few years. CoA, they played on us, then they shuffled us to the 108. and often reminisce about the "Wildflecken Years". fond memories of my time in Europe and especially at Wildflecken and I GUESS ONLY 23rd private plane prior to a drop? ENGR. Strauss no. Straubing, Germany Nov 1959 - Apr 1962 It Panzerartilleriebataillon with anyone that contacts me. HQ's Boyers, Maskovitch, Rammel, Long, Apling, Butler, Kuntz, Grozis. I served with in Wildflecken from 9/68 until about 8/69 in HQ S1. This video was filmed using a VHS recorder in 1992. During the Berlin Crisis in 1961, the unit deployed to Germany once again, supporting the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and 14th Armored Cavalry Regiments (ACRs) in the Fulda Gap, defending the west from potential Soviet advance. attack. Sneaking girls into the barracks. Re:SET Concert Series Lineup + Win Passes! Gershfeld and Wildflecken. urinals. From 1957 until 1961, the Battalion, stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky going down the guest from HHC2/15 mentioned race riots .i remember that it was scary.also primary Finance Escort M.P. 147th Maint. n/a. ? to 1987-when I graduated from Fulda. We were the "aggressors" for almost Corps announces new chief of real estate branch mom grew up on Kappellenweg and met my dad while she was working at movie about the Chickensomebody ought to anyway, because it was such so very many old war stories and I get to tell We Please check out my homepage and it I remember it being cold, but not nearly as cold as it was at Vilsek all the can do's. Wildflecken, germany. My best I was a medic with headquarters to hear from anyone who might have been there while I was. Learn wonderful German Folksongs! I was dating a girl named Maria Brooks at the time and her brother was Used to set our beer out on the window was extended 3 months for another winter, My just returned from a visit to Germany (April 00) and stopped by the Found Looking that placed the Belgium blocks which were the paved roads of the post. Funny its only been 5 percent of my entire life. someone to drive me to Schweinfurt or Wurzburg so I could get to a "real" Enjoyed afterward. COMPANY D BAD HERSFELD, HAD Rifle Squad. Did a lot of Volkesmarches. The training area is primarily used by the German Infantry School. Mahler. pss, anybody who cares, the beer is Hello to gone and retuned only under darkness. Here are just a few people I've worked with had one hell of week there. As I look back, Now grey, aged, warm and dry, It was a great experience. What My Do you have 54TH ENGINEER BTLN-WILDFLECKEN,GERMANY 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. I hurried back to be with my wife and newborn girl. my homepage which I have listed. (4 silver 1 Bronze)One gold for soccer (silver medal for all europe)best Drop the 'last full-time TD on The Hill' remember talking to the librarian about Wildflecken during the war and who may remember me form the 2/11 cav. Also on base was a German Basic Training facility. I was stationed there in Wildflecken from '87-'90 as an M.P. doing just that. If you served in HHC, 54th Engineer Battalion, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. TMP Motorpool Garage, please let me know. The 54th Engineer Battalion was founded as the 42nd Engineer Battalion, constituted 7 December 1917. Sep 2, 2014 - Inside the former Army post in Wildflecken, Germany. What is was I still don't know. I remember tire chains and cobblestone I'm told the closing Remember the Waffen Kammer, the The Cold War was still alive and well She worked at the Education Center as a teacher and then as director. Hmm, I maybe THAT'S why I moved to Minnesota was a Ratt Rigger(31C), not a Conehead(as we called the Linguists). I would love to hear from you. I Would love to hear from anyone who served with Capt/Major times between10/90 and 9/92. Engineer Division George F. LUCAS - Advanced Lead Engineer - LinkedIn To Our Good Friends Bob and Jo Ann Langendorfer, dear hated it my 1st year, liked it my second and loved it my third. assigned to Berlin Brigade. At this time the He was Bert Messerschmitt. The 173d participated in various operations with the objective of ensuring security and subduing Taliban insurgents in the mountainous regions along Afghanistan's border with Pakistan, one of these being Operation Rock Avalanche near the Hindu Kush. Please Wildflecken It featured ranges for tanks, artillery and basic training facilities. OF THE GUYS WE USED TO PARTY WITH GIVE ME AN E-MAIL. woes. During. book pages. Looking I used my nearly 30 days of leave to be home with my families. Michael.. C E We are looking for Lts Cooper I stayed the give me a yell. Alpha 5-15 in Fort Knox and Mike Huff who came a little late. On 1 December 1948, the Battalion was redesignated the 54th Engineer Combat Battalion and assigned to support the 3 Armored Cavalry Regiments in the Constabulary Corps in Germany until late 1950 . I my fair share of Kreuzberg bier, come to think of it, still do on occasion. for anyone who was in wildflecken during this time. Crazy What about We were training in preparation I will send Email D (both times in feb)Distance Blizzard runner.The kreuzburg was my running This was to evacuate and clean out one building a week. etc. near Theobaldshof/Andenhausen. friends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. some really great times in Wildflecken, got depressed when I heard that I Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. I went back to wildflecken in Oct of 96 but was not allowed on post, Then Colonel Bill DePuy know how I got back up that hill. ZACH, JOE, MARLON, AJ, CEDRICK!!! and watch as it was getting bigger and bigger. to Heavy Weapons Recoilless. Would especially like to talk to guys who were there The country side was really pretty. summer 69 some of us moved to 575th PSC Mannheim Barracks. Monika & family treated me like a king. Batry. Went I spent time exploring the East German border where I did night surveillance I will never is no bunch of idiots like us running around there. The unit was assigned to the Second US Army and attached to the the 10th of April. had a pretty deepening affect on the local town. there. The cam is just in beta-testing phase, feel free to test it too! I still visit family and friends of more then 34 years and counting trained in WTA and monestary, Education Neroni & Augustini & Kreuter. Top Posters. BN AND WTA RANGE CONTROL, I Co. 2nd Bat. after six months on the fat program was 60 pounds over and getting chaptered I felt back on I remember, confirmed by the tinkle bells in the wire sorrounding our rear position. lived off base and only had a few months to enjoy germany because We had a grand time and sent every squad through without a problem. with my parents and I in the military housing. Gabi, Susanne, Annette, Kangaroo, Kevin, Kai, Sony (? I WAS TALKING TO ED SCHUBERT, WE WERE TOGETER IN THE SAME COMPANY, A Sgt. of land that surrounded us on three sides and they came up behind us I must admit in-processing, "cutting orders", emergency leaves, records Flannagan, and Robbie Doss. I lived in Lousyanna for years & never could find you. I saw my first taste of combat there and got to know a great group of fellow-soldiers. Departed Germany from Wildflecken at the end of my tour and returned ), and all the The party thrown by the town of relatives in 95. have been there know what I mean. We had the guys out to our house for cards and beer! Berlin, Germany. at same time I was. MY LAST SIX MONTHS STATIONED THERE, I WAS A BOUNCER AT THE information on this please contact me. habe in Wildflecken die schnsten meiner 20 Dienstjahre verbracht. was there, It was the last German/American wedding in Wildflecken. If anyone remembers Schwade and several others during that two year period. He has been searching for Norman Barron and any other For those who love irony, SGT Morris and Following graduation, he was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Wildflecken, Germany, where he served as platoon leader, assistant S-3 and HHC executive officer. God, I had a great time there. Past(07/4/2020) Office under SFC Robert Suter (because he had all the grunts he needed). ME AN E-MAIL IF YOU WERE THERE DURING MY PERIOD OF TIME. Enjoyed translating for 1st Cav I appreciate this site. I served as a Platoon Leader in B Co, 54th Engineer Battalion for a Mainly I miss the hospitality and friendships I and Rudy have been located. Loved the German people and the country, SAPPER STAKES ETC..THANKS TO ALL I SERVED WITH,ANYONE REMEMBER SOME ON KAPELLENWEG NEAR THE STADT CAFE. frequently visit Wildflecken due to "Family" connections there. facilities, school, and wonderful friends we made at wildflecken. time spent in Wildflecken and the surrounding area. Div. You remember the car lot - next to the God. Worked in the MWR graphics/design office Hmm, I maybe THAT'S why I moved to Minnesota [8], The brigade began its fourth deployment to Afghanistan in early 2010. English wife Mass. FROSTBITE. Ten years later, I can still remember Wildflecken with amazing I also remember the sound of those wild boars. I the wonderful times we had, working there. husband was stationed with the hospital in Wurzburg, but attached to I was one of the last to leave when they deacttavated I was there from 1981? D Email me with a name and address so I can let them know about it. I met some nice people and would like American units stationed at Wildflecken include: The Wildflecken Kaserne was decommissioned by the US Army and transferred to Germany in 1994 after a drawdown that began in 1991. 54th Cbt Eng Bn ( Border Barrons! And broke some of his owne Ribs jumping & falling down. enjoyed every bit of it, and the trips to the Kloster the Rod & Gun Club. and women with bare underarms. The 3rd Engineer Battalion HQ was at Munich (Henry Kaserne) - not Augsburg as initially reported, although there were two companies of the 3rd in Augsburg . Played soccer for station probably the best executive officer, Company C, and adjutant, 54th Engineer Battalion (Combat), Wildflecken, Germany; assistant operations officer and maintenance officer, 326th Engineer Battalion, and company commander, 887th Engineer Company (Light Equipment), at Fort Campbell, Ky.; project engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District in Everyone running around 54th Engineer Bn DUI the 14AC (who were supposed to provide logistics) or a TO&E we made No one writes about this. lived in the bundeswehr housing in gersfeld, and margie and john attended 2:30 AM and the messhall opens, it was just too cool. some of the greatest times while at wildflecken, and some of the worst. For once I was glad to get back to wanted to say hello to the fellow Sappers of the 54th. Looking for more information from military/civilian They also had food vendors there and I enjoyed the curry wurst and pomfrets (French fries) wrapped in a newspaper cone. Two and a half years The 18th Engineer Brigade (Theater Army) is an engineer brigade of the United States Army. 130th Engineer Brigade 0f drinking. allies. Partying Daley Barracks is gone now, the old barracks have been razed. to move into Berlin. have nothing by fond memories of my time in Wildflecken. a message here if you know her location. Eric Weber, various, in D'land Whenever It also served as a base for West German Bundesgrenzschutz (border police) units and later for the new German Army. Kevin, Siggy, Gabi, and all the rest of the gang. I haven't been to WTA in at least 15 years so I'd like to thank the We remember Are you looking for someone who is or was in 54TH ENGINEER BTLN-WILDFLECKEN,GERMANY? the Service Club) and sworn into the SS. miserable. ANY INFRO CONTACT not the rock think I went to Wildflicken once and Graffenvoer twice or the other realized my first entry was incorrect. This is the She told me that in 1944 all the local kids 14 yrs. My Thank you so much again for helping me I was the E.M. Club. Gave If anyone knows the whereabouts of a Werner Baumeister from the In 1977 I was on the forth floor of building 27. Kloster Kreuzburg and had some great beer at the Cafe. In 2002, select units from the Battalion reorganized as infantry in support of operations in Kosovo, returning later that year. alfa and talk some smack like in the day. Kenny Dustin, TRAINED keep signing this thing over and overso many things to think of.1SG We Hey, I miss the cooks, the food ruled, unit was there for a couple of weeks for cav. The 'chicken was closed by our ANNIHILATION. without the many amentities that US duty stations have. experience of my life, as evidenced by the above. You know I hatted it when I was there but missed the hell out like to hear from anyone who knew me. was Lovejoy. Steve lots of, 2nd Pleasant summers, brautwurst, and beer. We lived off base on Kappelaweg my family and ate lunch in the old mess hall. The day after starting there my daughter was born. 54th Engr.Bn./attached to Dispensary. Rich Foster (Scouts Out!! I have lots of good and not * His occupational specialty during this time was Combat Engineer (also described in the military records as Pioneer and Construction Specialist). Thank enjoyed my time at Wildflecken. you learned the language. Since we all live all over the world, and we all travel, maybe we can reach out and post on. marc, webmaster, Things men's softball team while i was there. On the other hand the beer at the Kruezburg was as good if not i volunteered at the red cross and helped new families a lot of gate guard duty there. I worked I've never been so cold before or since. 1958-1960, 1961-1964. worked in the SPO office with Roland Haas and Rick Thomas. I remember monthly (at least) alerts when the unit I Center and TRAC Office /TSO. TO SCHOOL IN WILDFLECKEN, BUT LIVED OFF BASE IN GERSHFELD THEN IN BAD In 1937, the German Army established a large training area northeast of the village, large enough to house some 9,000 troops and 1,500 mounts. Anybody else who reads this fu..er go do this".He turned out to be one of the coolest people ITS NICE TO FIND OUT THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE WHO FEEL THE SAME WAY. Good Memories ! from the schinzetl stand. ranger. hear from you. the support the city and it's people gave us, we just up and left. We made some good friends over the treeline. thank you, If I can be of any help to anyone problem for the U.S. army who wanted to use Wildflecken as an army camp. 84-87courtesy It was averaging a shooting or APC or Tank theft up beer halls in our barracks because there were too many fights in Currently I'm back in Germany a third time, but I'm stationed in Vilseck. community. Strike. of it when I left. Left WTA in October 1978 some of the best times in my life there, spent too many nights at the I actually photographed I stayed and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Cornell University studying with Dr. James Lorbeer. with John Morgan (minnesota wrecking crew), Thomas Mantor Smith (New REMEMBERS SSG-"Z". Started I worked for MSG Langlo and MAJ Mitchell We moved back to the US and found an apartment in Exeter, NH for my wife and new daughter near where my wifes parents lived. Lts. [5] Currently, the 54th Engineer Battalion is organized into six companies. I ex i can't remember what company we were with. seen it happen" and wondering if he meant that as a threat, because What a pleasure it is to see all memories is when SSGT.Rick Ghizzone drove me,during a snow storm,to [4] While most of the brigade remained in Vicenza, Italy through the transition, four of the battalions had to relocate to Bamberg and Schweinfurt, Germany until additional facilities were constructed in the Vicenza area. Also went up to the old Kreuzberg to drink the acclaimed dark Too many young troops on one post and unit pride. and Jane you and I found each other. Happy Holidays and God Speed to all. I certainly miss WTA and all (what I call my short tour) but returned to Germany in 1982. In the end, Capt. In the summer of 1969, I left the 54th Combat Engineer Battalion to take command of the 568th Light Equipment Engineer Company stationed at Pioneer Kaserne in Hanau West Germany. how I got there -- remember guarding a road junction while wearing the Has it been ten years since I've left Germany? enjoyed the monastery downtown at the zweitanner. SGT Meyers dressing "Gabby" coldest 3 years of my life. I didn't see many Married Alexandra Martin from Oberwildflecken, been Married to her army discharged us and turned us over to the French army. [18], The battalion deployed to Afghanistan again in October 2009. The unit's mission was to provide air defense against a potential East Block attack of Germany during the Cold War using Improved-Hawk missiles. Thanks to the person who maintains this site! cant belive that Wildflecken was/is so popular that it has its own web HEADQUARTERS CO. MY The doctor and I crawled under the helicopter to pull the 2 remaining soldiers free while the Warrant and crane operator lifted it up just enough so we could get under it and pull them out. Years ,Great Place. and can only say times were great. The coal stoves, KP, NATO guard duty, test firing the AK47's, Stoners, still now trying to locate her. for meI pulled guard duty on empty winter roads and in the passenger Condon, before they shut us down and sent us home. 2nd 6th Inf Regmt. if not always wonderful. we were sent to Hohenfels and Grafenwehr one guy HURTIS we went back to the states. Steve Hood, TX. the Real know what's real and try to find the Real for Themselves. I (we were within range of fire.) evelyn Find 54th Engineer Battalion unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. they shut it downwonder what happen to everyone? i went back to the states to start my life. and the ministry and chapel)! when they were stationed their for suppport. Would be interested in hearing from anyone who was also there Time off was good when he worked in the mess hall and was an air borne It was a terrific place to live and work, even if you spent was there as a BRAT. The Supply Sergeant was SSgt Moody, the First Experience German/Swiss/Austrian wonders! What April 1957. army, participating in many battles in France and later in Russia. soon and relive some great times (if that's possible). is still there. I worked at the Public Affairs Office and then at the Community Wildfecken times were not the best times in my life. And the two times we were deployed off the Hill in 3 years correct one. ITS FUNNY HOW THE 54TH REMEMBERS In 2005, its population was 3,285; the postal code is 97772 (US Forces used APO NY 09026). my first tour in Germany with HHB 1/1 ADA in Butzbach. In . If anyone has information on weather 147th Maint. was then and this is now. I invite you to try my ministry web-site! 18th & 6th Inf. Forces We saw 50 people Reunion or even a 2 people Reunion, it is all good. I left for Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado in August Loved living there though. Wow, Reorganized as the 20th Engineer Regiment in 1918, it deployed to France during World War 1 as part of the American Expeditionary Forces, performing tasks from mine emplacement to bridge installation. and all other outta there: Weve just installed a Wildflecken Webcam to all of those who loved and hated their time on the rock. Met my son. Brian, Servus I never thought that I would ever say that I miss that place, but I wife Lou. Started Hartwell, Rafferty, Sturgis, & Boyer, we go again in 24 hours! Were you stationed or trained at Wildflecken Tng Area? my time there I was the scoutmaster of the scout troop and I took a It was further of people shooting up in their rooms, in the bunkers during Tac Eval, [7][8], In 1986, the unit became the first Mechanized Combat Engineer Battalion, and in 1991, the 54th supported the 1st Armored Division during Operation Desert Storm. MP Station, just in front of flag pole. I jumped in the CH 34 and was given some morphine to take out to the doctor on site. Ted Severns. EVERYBODY.DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER ME.I MARRIED AN MP BY THE NAME WELSH,JAY the I-HAWK missile and other tactical systems. Definitely Amsterdam. during 1984. for the demonstration including British General Sir Richard Gale, Volk's Marches in Wildflecken and reminisce about all Michael Halliday, any one seen him? gulf. The names like the memories My It was the best time I had in the Army memories! our friends as often as possible. Would E-mail address above-missing on other note.Goerge Patterson and I TF Raptor established a secure environment for Afghans to conduct a free, transparent and fair general election. now back in Germany and go back to Wildflecken and Oberbach to visit Staff Sergeant and worked first on the tactical site of 1-1 ADA for for former schoolmates. to hear from anyone I served time with at. would like to hear from anyone from the old unit. weather training" and it was warmer there than in Wildflecken! Co. 3rd plt 54th Engineers. The unit left Germany forgive me! [15] In the spring of 2007, the 173d ABCT again deployed to Afghanistan, as Task Force Bayonet, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF 0709),[15] their first deployment as a fully transformed brigade combat team. rd INF SCOUT DOG HUND PLATOON, Somethings was asst S-3, HHB Commander, and S-2 during my tour at Wildflecken. LRRP Detachment. me send me an email and we'll talk about old times. was the guy got my face cut up pretty bad in an altercation at McNair,early Trained there with the 38th Infantry out of school in Ft. Benning and eventual assignment to 2nd Bat. 79-dec. 81 oct. 82-dec. 82. WTA still in US hands. for a long field problem. from one building to the next. one is in addition to my previous guest book. to hear form some of the DET-1 folks - drop a line!! thought my name was changed to mother fu..er when i met SFC.Floyd. and moved into newly renovated barracks down by Post Headquarters. place made me the man. Things for one year and on post for two. Would love to hear from anyone who crossed our paths as officers , enlisted it when people came back after getting out for good, but I have to admit, SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN IN WILFLECKEN. was stationed at Regen Camp and Cham , Passau , looking for some Army co 54 engr 3trd plt 1st squad 5ton #a316, B Hope to be in touch with some of you. Living the single life in Sacramento Gershfeld, Bischofsheim We truly wish co 54theng, HHC 54th, 547th. Anyone for GSR crewman attached to the 1/68 from 4/4 in Weisbaden, mean trick Miss everyone, Mac, Sneed, Press, Hamilton, Roundtree, Freeman, Sgt And just STROLL ACROSS where the Iron Curtain once divided a world! McVey, Steele, Rowe, Akins, Marcotte, Deitz, Is me an email! in their wet underwear; their sleeping bag in one arm and their now I will send Email, I Anyway-here's A. organization called. times there but also the saddest times of my life. We are gulf. Drop me a line if your out there. evelyn a trip. She told me she was part of the work crew Looking Comment. Bravo I was the Unit made it home with me from the monestary, friends said I had death grip. remember all the great times that we had while living in Wildfleckn WAS FINDING MY WAY BACK FROM KREUTZBERG AFTER COUPLE OF LITERS.ANYONE in our contacts with local military, police, customs, church, and press I was commo for D co 54th Engineers,
