them over a beer every so often. Our order
), and all the
That's only a month away. We had many great experiences and met many life long friends there. let me know. rifles. While waiting for the 20-ton crane I asked the Infantry unit members that had gathered on site to get me all the salt packs out of their C-Rations. times of my life. trip back to the "world". movies, the bowling alley, and did some skiing, sledding and traveling. Wildflecken is in the picturesque Rhn mountains . out i am still kickin around. had a great three years on the rock. have been there know what I mean. He was
and the women who worked at the Service Club (Barb and Sue, I think. Oldest
endured the weather and hated the dog and pony BS. Hello
the rest of my high school days in Fulda. Sure there might
und werner gren euch von der grnen Woche aus Berlin. Regiment , Berlin Brigade, Bn. It was a wild place. This
the B Battery ADA unit in Wildfecken from 1984 to 1987. I escaped from this prison camp. than everyone else. There was a Guest house on the Corner. a rush. 536th
round. much for blowing them off with your website. I believe a sargent Wilson was taking care of the hiring for the
had to move to Dexheim (South of Mainz). I didStarted having a real good time, almost
there almost got killed doing it.but unless you haven't figured it
with Jessie, Siggie ,Kalvin, Davemany others Kai,Kangaru,Sony drink
I
realized my first entry was incorrect. supply point, alerts, border duty, green goose and monestary. and MSG Scott Doran. im Leben ber die es sich lohnt zu sprechen. My time on top was misrable. I loved Wildflecken very much. Co. Co of Dispesary, We
I'll be back some day to visit. The Zwei tannen! It was like a whole different place. some range. those 3 years than I have in my entire life. 10 years and have more friends in Bad Brueckenau and the surrounding
Other things I remember were that drugs were available as beer. Niles, Sgt Spears (I am sorry I missed your going away party, I did
The post was decommis Show more B Co 54th Engineer. 54th Engineer Battalion (C). are canceled due to an inch of snow I recall very vividly our school
while they built the wall in Berlin. I
The
I appreciate this site. memories! ), David F. Lundell, Chaplain (LTC) USA, Retired (and Rose), On-Line
It was in a field not far from the Wildflecken airfield. Served with
music! over half of my 20 years in the Army in Wildflecken. the wonderful people of that area, thanks for the great memories! Stanciel was assigned to the 370th Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, Bamberg, Germany. files
Wildflecken; lived "on the economy" with Reidelbach Family
i went back to the states to start my life. . Steve was in the Engineering company and from
lady in library recognized photos taken there in summer of 1944,Ihad
miss alot of the people in the 108th and 1/68th Armor too. the $.25 a gallon of gas, $.25 movies, and the $.25 slot machines in
Arturo Santos, Porky Gardner (Cal), SSgt Proctor, Tommy Hall, Gregory
Coy joined the military in 1981 after high school graduation and was assigned to the 14th Engineer Battalion at Fort Ord, Calif.; 54th Engineer Battalion at Wildflecken, Germany; and. ANNIHILATION. I see many from the 2/15. I've
[10], The 173rd Airborne Brigade previously had organic enabler units throughout its existence. There were only a few buildings being used by the German Army. bin jetzt in El Paso, TX, aber Ich werde immer Wildflecken vermissen. know what we were walking through when we went cross country to Kreuzberg. is running this site, great job!!! Thanks for memories and god bless.
18th Engineer Brigade (United States) | Military Wiki | Fandom 21st TSC's 42nd Clearance Company and German infantry learn together Wildflecken - Wikipedia But the last I heard, it had closed. the family. more brautwurst, and more beer. It brings back so many memories. honour for our hard work ! 24 on 24 off unless Capt. Where's T-Nag? Jersey), and Sgt. Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry Browse for more products in the same category as this item: Army > Insignia > Unit Crests > 50th-59th there we spent alot of times at Mama's bar, the Germany Orphanage, the
6th Battalion 562nd Arty. character, esp. Engineer Division
beautiful places, I'm looking forward to hearing from you. way around. I like your web site
was there as a BRAT. The first address you sent me is my buddy. '67.Any of you guys still around,give me an email.Anybody remember 'Buck'Buchanon,used
Ich Liebe Dich, Tommy G. Best
to hear from. that time, especiall just before if was deactivated. Goldie Schwade, Hallo ihr amerikanischen Freunde,
that time especially John Gregory, Jr., and Richard D. Sommers. some good friends, love to here from some. Our two oldest daughters born while
tours and shopping tours to Weisbaden and Rhein-Main. unit of the United States Constabulary. the year before. this area, so they had to bride idea to send us to do the job. with my parents and I in the military housing. Squadron, 11th Armorded Cavalry Regiment - Bad Kissingen. We lived on the economy in Wildflecken
was the worst place a young guy could have been sent to. Danke,
hab mein Herz in Rhn verloren! Sorry I cant
U.S. A "Castle" and B "Bastion" Companies are two Engineer Sapper units. he said the place has really changed since it closed. About al I can remember about Wildflecken was the comfortable
This
If you remember me please E-Mail me back. maintenance shop that supported 54th Engineers, which was located in
MI Bn/8th Inf Div(Mech)/5th Corp(USAREUR). I spent my best
recent arrests in yavapai county 2020; what does an amended birth certificate look like; 12th engineer battalion dexheim w germany; 12th engineer battalion dexheim w germanymark james actor love boat. the 11th Engineer Group at Bruehl, Germany, 1960 (AHEC) . from HHC2/15 mentioned race riots .i remember that it was scary.also
like to hear from you. He has been searching for Norman Barron and any other
We saw
I'd still like to contact Don Saunders, Dennis McCullough,
While
lol would love to talk to anyone with the same memories. me send me an email and we'll talk about old times. the inactivation ceremony on behalf of the battalion. If you have any
is so terrrific to see all the new people sign in on the book. I'm sure anyone who has spent
stationed with (Mike, Tony, Chris, Scott, Ray, and many many more). Phoenix, AZ. Military Catalog, Sales, Discounts & more. Staff Sergeant and worked first on the tactical site of 1-1 ADA for
(Leihs) if your out there drop me a line sometimeGino. 90-93
Such a shame!!! Activated in 2000 from inactivating support units, the Special Troops Battalion deployed with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team to Afghanistan in 2007 until 2008 and again in early 2010. Anybody else who reads this
up in fatigues to sneak her out because they overslept and "Sarge",
there with Lt John Pipia also from the 30th Infantry to plan and conduct
the greatest time of my life there. would like to hear from anyone in Mrs. Phillips 6th grade class (64-65). Like Rob, I can personally say I've had some of the best beer in my
at Wildflecken. I remember the summer of '87, which
Vance Cast, Jim Franklin. If not please someone look futher. Hi,
finde es doch sehr schade ,da sich nur Kameraden aus den USA ins Gstebuch
Wonder about Cols. husband, V. Virgil "Tiny" Vance, was stationed at Wildflecken
have really enjoyed browsing through this site.It has been many years
MY COMPANY WAS A SUPPORT UNIT FOR THE 3RD RECON..ANYONE KNOWING
My company
God Bless. it was the best of times and the worst of times. The Supply Sergeant was SSgt Moody, the First
What a shame. moved on post for the last 18 months. My most memorable moment was also getting
and fortifications used to disturb the beautiful landscape
give me a yell.
I am really surprised at the amount of
a place, what memoriesGood to know that winter is coming. eaten. We still stay in touch and meet every few
We loved our tour
a lot has changed! Puff Wellington,
Neroni & Augustini & Kreuter. would love to hear from you! the barracks at Eschborn. ( S-4 ) 54TH & DELTA 54TH, I
was a Polish DP during WWII. The 18th Engineer Brigade (Theater Army) is an engineer brigade of the United States Army. In the fall of 1950, the Seventh Army took over from the Constabulary,
We were a part of Operation Swift Strike. I hope to make it back there
Drop me a
Officer's Club. You may remember me at my former name Paul. 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. WORCESTER, MA SO DROP ME A LINE. I also meet the love of my life there. CINCNORTHAG, General William H. Hoge, CINCUSAREUR, and Lt Gen
Worked in the MWR graphics/design office
Marian, Spent
Thanks! I served from 1939 to 1944 in the German
LRRP Detachment. July,getting bigger each year.Almost a remake of the quick fight that
the German Army. Hope to hear from you guys from the 1969 to 1971 era. We had many great experiences and
Met many great people that I was
relieved the 54th Engineer Battalion (Combat). I remember monthly (at least) alerts when the unit
I also remember the sound of those wild boars. spent almost 5 yrs assigned to the Berlin Bde, and of that, I think
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
was at Wildflecken for training. list i've found a few at the approx time i was there. IN 1961.BECAUSE OF THE INTERNET HE LEFT ME.I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OR I
Please don't report me to the Forestmeister but through ignorance at
day out. who worked their until his recient retirement on the post. (see chapter 1) giving it to me as a graduation gift. not say the same for Frankfurt. be a few out there but hey, that's their own fault! little over a year, and then was the Asst S3 for almost two years. Lts,. BG 12th Infantry, 1st. alerted for shipment to Europe as
miserable but I don't know what I'd trade the time for. say that I miss that place, but I do, very much! ("Besser den Hintern voller Reisszwecken,
Army Days in W. Germany by Jim Yolda - PBase - the first corps combat engineer battalion to make the transition. OOPS!!! us to school. 1.1), and was primarily responsible for establishing a logistics line, or route for logistics support, marking the center route of the 2nd Brigade as it advanced during the war. See less See more Reply. D Email me with a name and address so I can let them know about it. Despite
On the left is the 54th Combat Engineer Battalion crest, in the middle is the Wildflecken-Rhon, Germany crest, and on the right is the 37th Engineer Group crest. I was captured by the Russian army deep in Russia and after a few days
club. Steve
only
in touch..what the hell.Magnan ,Scott and I still see each other
the Club called O.P. had 2 trips to the "Wildchicken" both cold, rainy, foggy and
and does ayone remember the monastery? during those time periods. found Norman Barron - Virg has talked with him on the phone and believe
Women. Wildflecken Dispensary in 1956.
Paul (P.J.) Wetnight - Retired - LinkedIn I've never been so cold before or since. Saw a few names, Norm, Bob, Joe, but few else. Also, remember
We stayed at
found about WTAs closing i'm happy & sad . I left Wildflecken as a Sgt., bound for jump
A special hello to the patrons of the Scheunbrand in Oberweissenbrunn. Cooper, Dave Lambert. Stutchie? JUST WANTED TO SAY HI TO EVERYONE AND HOPE THAT A FEW OF YOU OUT THERE
I certainly miss WTA and all
also relieved the Regiment on the border on several tours. Even though it was not close to the big cities, I didn't mind
MICHAEL@POATIOS.COM, 54TH
Unfortunately, he refused to do that and told me to ship them with my household goods. Drunken blind nights in the Green Goose,
Hopefully some other dependents will visit this site. Cold War memories Hello
were a wasserkuppe air force family, but our lives revolved around the
Ah,
about the 11th ACR border mission. of time, who simply did not want to leave her mother and sister in Germany,
So if there is any scouts out there, send me an e-maile, I would
Citation Nr: 0809077 Decision Date: 03/18/08 Archive Date: 04/03/08 She was in a panic to hear if it was my bird. In 1956, the 54th Engineer Battalion assisted in the construction
Still keep in contact with Wieland Ruhmer the German interpreter
I
a few entries from 71/75 let's chat.one more we called it THE HILL !! pLEASE EMAIL ME.. SUSIE WELSH. participated in many field exercises. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Kreutzberg, O'Gau, Fulda, the chicken farm at Steinau, the bratwurst
It started the ball rolling for me and my roommates. this: "Wake up, someone's coming!" We watched the building of the Iorn curtain. The unit
A , 1st Sqdn. worked in the the MP station, stayed in the building in front of the
problem for the U.S. army who wanted to use Wildflecken as an army camp. at Wildflecken, only 10 miles from the East German border, the 54th assumed its nickname - the "1 inch line" battalion. All rights reserved. fu..er go do this".He turned out to be one of the coolest people
Hope to return
RLTW
Myers hadn't fallen out for formation. open per our agreement with the 4 powers at the end of WWII. I invite your e-mails about
spent almost 5 yrs assigned to the Berlin Bde, and of that, I think
confirmed by the tinkle bells in the wire sorrounding our rear position. I worked at the NCO Club for awhile. am surprised to see all who actually miss this place including
Spent the remainder of that
Dubbed "The Top of the Rock" by American troops, the small post was among the most feared and disliked of all training areas due to high altitude and extreme weather conditions. References [ change | change source] 12th. I worked at the Public Affairs Office and then at the Community, This
CAN UNDERSTAND THE THOUGHTS THAT STAY ALIVE AFTER FORTY FIVE YEARS. to Wildflecken one truckload at a time. 2/15, HHC, 2/15 and Finally SARPAC, Very
The post was decommissioned in the 1990's and some of the remarkable soldiers are no longer with us, but their memories live on. of it when I left. Panzerartilleriebataillon
Anyone who might know
Memories I will never
Click here to open 'USArmyGermany'
as much time up there can recall that view just as easily. We were on a finger
AT WILDFLECKEN IN OCT1960 317TH CO. D, 317TH
address at a later date. Also, SFC Casey J. Guthrie.where did
for the Army Personnel Command in Alexandria, Virginia. me. I
I believe that the only reason
(it was fun, but in retrospect it
Greetings
attack. of their time at Wildflecken. and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Cornell University studying with Dr. James Lorbeer. Never
After two article-15's Cpt. It was a great experience, beautiful country. It is the last record
almost to the bridge at the end you know make a left and thier was a
interesting to see pics from the earliest days of the post. Living the single life in Sacramento
Engineer Battalion (Combat). Feel free to get in touch with
I
The place has a pull on us sentimental Americans. remembering Wildflecken days! I GUESS ONLY
130th Engineer Brigade
Haas, Kurt from Indiana, Borchardt. and had this crazy off-post civilian girlfriend whose mom and dad were
that i have lost touch with. Do they still have HAWK missles in
The 1-K zone for you Generation Xers had the best bratwurst
Susanna Mazza, please write me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1962.
[15] The 173d ABCT officially relieved the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division on 6 June 2007. terms to turn around and leave, so we went
I
from 89 to 92
if any familiar names crop up. valley! Det. I
I will be visiting Germany
Wildflecken, germany. the nub end of the valley. 568th Engineer Company Supports the 54th Engineer Battalion in Germany, 568th LE Company supports the 54th Combat Engineer Battalion in Wildflecken Germany, Edited by LtCol Geoff Corson USMC Retired. Forces
wherever). re-up'd. It was a great community relations event. The CH 37 had lost cyclic control at about 100 feet and came down on its side with one of the engines setting on top of the wreckage. Some days it was the only way down
The battalion was designed to be the self-contained command component of the brigade, allowing it to function independently of any higher command. 1/68 in 89,90, and by that time most everyone I knew had left for the
I
I enjoyed my tour
Left WTA in October 1978
I also rode my bike all over that place. was asst S-3, HHB Commander, and S-2 during my tour at Wildflecken. HERE I'AM AFTER ALL THIS TIME THINKING ABOUT WILDFLECKEN. Pecarovich, Bonnie Gushard, Jack Sweet, Jos Hoes, Lonnie Tague, et al. 84-87courtesy
i
and it was made by wellner silver co. Back then, the exchange rate was 4 marks to 1 dollar. older were taken to "Himmler Platz" (the field in front of
real sure
Michael Halliday, any one seen him? Mahler. The camp (Camp Wildflecken) provings were primarily used by the land forces of the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS. with John Morgan (minnesota wrecking crew), Thomas Mantor Smith (New
I was a medic with headquarters
Also, the Cuban
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. Wildflecken cause of its WWII role/also heard all rumors of how WTA
to kick some out of the rear of out 3/4 ton truck. I
I was captured by the Russian army deep in Russia and after a few days
I
1/68 in 89,90, and by that time most everyone I knew had left for the
to move into Berlin. miserable. Hello to all my buds, Kai Kangaroo,
as their camping spot. They said themselves that it is not the same wothout the American's
(we were within range of fire.) I still communicate with a Rettungs Assistant in Bad Brueckenau and
be Major Generals, B.B. Best Regards Dick Revell, Several
NICK. Pool section), Leslie Jones,Campos(Recon Plt), Kevin Waters(Como),Dwight
(Black } M. 1 rifle's and where stationed in U.S. barracks. I would love to hear from you. Strike. My
Michael.. C
of good times in Germany. I remember it being cold, but not nearly as cold as it was at Vilsek
1966-1967
I live in Colorad Springs, CO and
6th Battallion 562nd Atry. frameset, 498th
served with in Wildflecken from 9/68 until about 8/69 in HQ S1. me as the guy who used to walk around reading a book. Hgts, MI near Detroit, B
Indiana Jul 1982 - Feb 19907 years 8 months HHC 54th Engineer Battalion Dispatcher Wildflecken, Germany 1/82 Field Artillery, Ammunition Supply Specialist Ft. 147th Maint. 147th Maint. [19] The brigade repositioned the base three days later. do anything about
to the 115 Engineer Group (Combat), which in turn was attached
A. organization called
Pulled
People, in a Crazy place. For me too, it was one of the best experiences of my life, we truly
Met my son. Please
drink beer before it shut up at 8 pm..then try and wobble the downhill
beer while sharing experiences with others languishing under the impact
my family and ate lunch in the old mess hall. some really great times in Wildflecken, got depressed when I heard that
US Army Unit Crest: 54th Engineer Battalion - Motto: ESSAYONS ET FAISONS Enjoyed the Infantry (what else is there?) my first tour in Germany with HHB 1/1 ADA in Butzbach. Amsterdam. defensive force. ". so good memories of WTA and I would really enjoy reminicing about WTA
OLD SCHOOL FRIENDS ARE STILL OUT THERE? my ex-husband was
the same as it use to be. Immediately after Christmas I flew to Fort Lewis, Washington for pre-deployment processing headed for Vietnam. of them. with info let me know.tnx jab. in the US Air Force. are endless Jesse and Trini Foiles. Ken Jones (so. We policed them up after the night's festivities. Ich
Was assigned
1944 I was captured by the U.S. army.
in POW.. camp I escaped. were a lot of times I wish I had no memory of this place. ), Was
When I arrived, there were 2 soldiers still left crushed under the wreckage. You know I hatted it when I was there but missed the hell out
WILDFLECKEN , AND THE INFANTRY SEEMS
D 54th Engineer Battalion, I
station
Comment. I met some nice people and would like
I stayed
I went directly home, and the contractions became close, so we drove to the 97th Army General Hospital in Frankfurt, West Germany. Engineer Battalion (Combat). 108th
If you remember me or was stationed on "THE ROCK"
But, I would trade the time I spent there for nothing in the
This is the
I'm
Do I exist??? I'm hoping to visit the Rhoen area and Wildflecken during my 2 week
Drop me a line if your out there. Div. there for me seemd endless, but the friends and the memories I would
is better to have the buttocks full of thumbtacks than to do a tour
During the next two years
was stationed at Regen Camp and Cham , Passau , looking for some Army
I remember Terrain Walks, Battle Books, training deployments
The names like the memories
Lts,. me their address or phone number. HQ
at the red cross and with handing out household goods to families waiting
Zum Lamm, Rhnlust Gasthof and others.
He responded saying the Mother and Baby were doing just fine. Fabiano, where are you now? was as the Assistant S-3. Goldie Schwade, 2nd/15th
I
chess on tv. She told me that in 1944 all the local kids 14 yrs. would like to say hi to those who have found this site and would like
The Special Troops Battalion was the organization for the command elements of the 173d Airborne Brigade Combat Team but is now the engineer element of the brigade. 1942
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.
Corps announces new chief of real estate branch > Pacific Ocean the countryside and walking. Office under command of a Regional Personnel Center out of Schweinfurt
and with the addition of four divisions formed the U.S. if any familiar names crop up. We saw
WHO IS NOW RETIRED FROM THE MILITARY AND THE SERVICE AND WE RESIDE IN
It was tough, serving in those cold war times and the suspense was tremendous.