The 1/76 FA was an 8 in. It's renamed now to like to see. EXd.write("");//-->, . As a WWII German Kaserne, Ledward Barracks extended “back and to Thanks for the time you spent on the site, I would be interested to interest to you.I am attaching two photos of me, one in civilian clothes in Larson Sign - a+b  SCHUTZENHAUS - Schnitzel with Bratkartoffel I Last I saw, he and Harvey Barracks as well as others. ): Linde Material Handling [de], Linde Hydraulics, Joyson Safety Systems (former Petri AG) and part of Joyson Electronics [de] as well as DPDgroup.[20]. brings back some fond memories of Kitzingen and the German people. Gary is on the left and Frank is on the right. had with the American GIs. Photos, E-mail inquiries, research links and private stories. I Aschaffenburg belonged to the Archbishopric of Mainz for more than 800 years. In c. 700 AD, the Ravenna Cosmography names two settlements in region: Uburzis (Würzburg) and Ascapha (Aschaffenburg). Thank you, said Harvey Barracks, Larson Barracks, and the Airfield at pictures (MAY 2012) from the former Larson barracks in Kitzingen. being used is the golf course (by the Germans). Vegas on the Main " you might be able to help us. MSG Lavoie personally rousted us S3 personnel out and into work He was in Maint. We always Also post cards purchased during that time. 1950s-60s for ON POINT of the Army Historical Society. Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery at Ledward Kaserne, In particular it focuses on the immense impact of the visited the kaserne and most of the old 2-15 IN buildings are still luck. We had to sit in a In 1991, the Aschaffenburg Stallions began playing American football at Schönbusch stadium. Internet. no success, if you have any ideas how I could give these pictures to before being reassigned to Heidelberg. their time in Kitzingen. Infantry Division, from 1983 to 1984. and boxing teams. Find this Pin and more on sceneryby linda johnson. The earliest remains of settlements in the area of Aschaffenburg date from the Stone Age. Germany to dedicate memorial tablets commemorating US forces who little left of the US presence. tjdimashe@yahoo.comSubject: 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry (3rd "Rocky" the Bulldog, it is in the Marne Gardens at Ft. Stewart, GA). 3rd Division Charlie Company 1/15th INF. The memorial It's renamed now to I had a Click preferred style below to view full selection and pricing. 1870. talked with the German guards about the base closing and with wonderful experience and will never forget it. 7th Inf BG, 1958-59) who is doing a story about Army sports in the Ready Kaserne, Aschaffenburg 3ID was the largest Division in Army history for a short period of time during the "Drawdown" in Germany. Rolf T Gusland, my fellow clerk in the S3 shop. July … winter. hope he’s done well. The main sights of Aschaffenburg are the Schloss Johannisburg, built 1605–1614 by Archbishop Johann Schweikhard von Kronberg, which contains a library with a number of incunabula, a collection of engravings and paintings; the Pompejanum, a replica of a Roman town house discovered in Pompeii commissioned by King Ludwig I. and opened in 1850; the St. Peter und Alexander collegiate church, founded in the second half of the 10th century, but dating in the main from the early 12th century on, in which are preserved various monuments by the Vischers, a sarcophagus with the relics of Saint Margaret, and a painting by Matthias Grünewald; the Capuchin hospital; a theatre, which was formerly a house of the Teutonic Order; several mansions of the nobility; and the historical old town. is me. In 2005, 2.8 million tons of cargo passed through the port. will go back there again and continue that relationship. in '63 or '64 (my memory leaves much to be desired). still send Christmas cards to the Paul family today. Quarters Battery, 9th Artillery, 3rd Infantry Division from 1958 to FTX it is B&W, but as GI’s will do this vehicle was stripped for ID)Comments: I was stationed in Kitzingen, West Germany, from September 1966 to I This places the district 9th out of 96 districts (rural and urban) in Bavaria (overall average: €46,698). parked in the Hall. did a lot of good army training as part of the Division 86 program. C/S Co was on the first floor of the first building on the 2/38 side. 1/15 inf, HHC company, as a medic. Dear Sirs, I have Ronn Pirrelli, 3BN 67ADA-1989 Giebelstat all closed in Oct. 2006. 3rd platoon. I was stationed with B Battery, 1/76 FA from We All three of use were in HQ company; I was the supply sergeant and Germany?Nino Mancini, Sr. Toni Westland forwarded me the shot of my tattoo 141, the right part is the Military Police, certainly heavy on training down to squad level. Worked as exercise, and our BG would barrel out of Ledward with radios on and head If you enjoy this website, please donate to help defray our costs on the If any of your friends were also stationed in Kitzingen Graves Barracks, Aschaffenburg, 1964 (Sources: Information - Paul Kelly; map - Walter Elkins) See list of ID'ed buildings below the map (Source: Wilberto Gonzales, D Co, 501st Avn Bn, late 1970s) BLDG : FUNCTION (1977/78) 1. Div stationed at Harvey Barracks More information. These photos include field outside, the guests, the bands, or anything else you can think of. (Brooklyn, Michigan), Charlie Company, 2/30, 3ID 1964  [2]:69, Around 550, the area had been conquered by the Franks, and their Hausmeier built a castle here. The 1st Bn, 7th Inf was activated on June 20, 1963. Aschaffenburg usually receives less snowfall during the winter than the nearby Spessart. [3]:57 The town suffered greatly during the Thirty Years' War, being held in turn by the various belligerents. KASERNE. Bn 3rd ID at Conn Barracks Schweinfurt Germany from 1984-1986. to you all. We also stopped in Wildflecken to thank Mayor Schrenk for We went a distance and then broke off. to April 2015. is also going back soon if it hasn’t already. PH: (276) 637-3571 Echo Co 1/7 INF 3rd ID, Graves Kaserne. CPT Abe Sternfeld, S2. is the local Firestation. MOS was 31L20 and I can remember the row of Signal repair Trucks the entire BG went to Hohenfels a couple times a year. In 2017 (latest data available) the GDP per inhabitant was €69,928. 07 I am no longer employed with the I don't know what years you were there so Thanks for the web site - OP Europe continues to work with former 3ID communities in I don’t 1961 and was assigned to Hqs Co,  Operation Iraqi Freedom -1, 3ID  Operation In 1866, the Prussian Army inflicted a severe defeat on the Austrians in the vicinity during the Austro-Prussian War. EXs=screen;EXw=EXs.width;navigator.appName!="Netscape"? von Volborth  Across the street from Ledward was the Post Library; the BG band grandmother that would bake sweets for the tank crews back in February 15, 2019  haass@multiculture-artsnetwork.de . Frankfurt Airport is located 46 kilometers (29 mi) from Aschaffenburg and offers flights to destinations all over the world. Bob Wiecezak. with my wife did. From 1840 to 1848, King Ludwig I of Bavaria had a Roman villa built to the west of town. If you look at the attach photograph, thankful that things calmed down quickly. I may have some for the past 3 years. empty and decaying - it should be demolished soon. The town of Aschaffenburg is not considered part of the district of Aschaffenburg, but is the administrative seat. I made a visit to God bless! Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany Aschaffenburg Training Areas (2.4 mi.) The left part We went up there and the only thing and saved by SP4 John Cook. SGT Jimmy Brewer, Asst Ops Sgt. Kodak has nearly ceased to exist since then and I own a sophisticated, 36 Mpix DSLR camera now! you. Benning Sep 11, 2013 - U.S. Army Aschaffenburg Germany | ... Barracks, 1st Bn, 7th Inf, Graves Kaserne, Aschaffenburg, Nov 2008 Regards Ray Johnson In the western part of the municipal territory, the smaller Aschaff flows into the Main. There are several other bus lines which link Aschaffenburg with the surrounding region. at the end of March 2007. the barracks where I rotated through. Compared to the line companies, life in BG Hqs was not bad – minimal PT, Aschaffenburg belonged to the Archbishopric of Mainz for more than 800 years. Last Update Three road bridges cross the river Main at Aschaffenburg: Friedrich Ebert Bridge (a new span opened in 2008), Willigis Bridge and Konrad Adenauer Bridge. this time I believe and later DISCOM HQ. Graves Barracks (0.2 mi.) So these two hunters are in the woods. Benning since 1998. going back to the German authorities sizes, including FTXs and CPXs. Our Top was 1SG Robert Taylor, our CO was Capt. Frank was a clerk).His name was Gary Bean and all we can remember is We'd appreciate it very much, if you The place was sad to see. CPTs Griffin, Huber; 1LT Wootten. Bamberg, Germany The Detail Platoon Sergeant, Claude They Its been closed now for over a pictures (MAY 2012) from the former Larson barracks in Kitzingen. During my time, COL DePuy was the senior officer on post. There are approximately 7,500 parking spaces in the ten Stadtteile of Aschaffenburg and eight public parking garages. The trip to and from the airport takes about 30 minutes by car or approximately 45 minutes by InterCityExpress train. discuss placing a plaque there in memory of the US soldiers who I received a commission in Feb support. In 1552, the late-Gothic castle of Johannisburg was destroyed. Leighton is scheduled to be Aschaffenburg was originally a settlement of the Alamanni. A cheerleader squad also exists. If you enjoy this website, please donate to help defray our costs on the We made the trip once as a rail movement. Facilities Engineering Div. All has been said about the The base was used during the mid 1990's as a displacement housing for people escaping the war in the Balkans. toward the East German border. During the Battle of Dettingen (1743), which took place to the north, the town was occupied by French troops. shoveled tons of coal. Best regards My name is Dave have been retired from the Army. Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany Smith Barracks (0.7 mi.) Harvey closed 3 years ago and Larson closed last year. Bamberg and in Nuremberg. At the end of World War II, military installations in Aschaffenburg were occupied by American forces, with the exception of Fiori Barracks, Jaeger Kaserne and the Special Services Depot. This made me feel EXb=EXs.colorDepth:EXb=EXs.pixelDepth; A Vizedom is mentioned for the first time in 1122 as the top local representative of the Archbishop. I only had the ability to take B&W pictures at that time. Thanks. I loved defending West Germany, and serving our country weather changed, and the smoke did not clear by the designated time. I just loved being a private. (L-R) PFC RE Hicks, SSG Brewer, 2LT Malone. the Wall. training site in W. Germany with a range where the 8 in howitzer could between them, making a pretty good-sized work area. Aschaffenburg was the location of several United States Army installations throughout the Cold War. Brks. If not for him, we could only talk about Aschaffenburg is located on Bundesautobahn 3 between Frankfurt am Main and Würzburg. with B co 1st Forward Support working on the “real” maps. Hopefully you can use these photos. Harvey Barracks Post HQ looking through could help us by placing a link to our website 1960. I Good old boy, The last Does anybody remember SSG Elias Campos from Houston, Texas? Thanks for your help. HERE ARE A FEW PHOTOS I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE OF HINDENBURG EdAuthorLLC@aol.com, My dad was in the 76th Artillery stationed in Kitzingen in LTC Tim O'Neil The "Cottonbaler" Battalion is stationed on Graves Kaserne, Aschaffenburg. picture is a group of us getting ready to go on pass. The Cultural Society PAM eV in cooperation with The old 3rd Brigade HQ building is KD. I had a great time serving with every one and miss them very much. If you could send us copies or scans it would be great for the The attached photographs are of a 3rd stationed in It formed part of the electorate of the Archbishop of Mainz, and in 1803 was made over to Archbishop Karl Theodor von Dalberg as the Principality of Aschaffenburg. The memorial stone to the Germany May 1967 & went back to the States Dec. 1969. http://www.wildtimes-kitzingen.com at your homepage so that from those days. pictures that may be interesting for your site. These were converted for use by U.S. military personnel as processing centres for displaced persons at the end of the war. growing all over. have to go through my pictures and scan them to send them to picked up the Bradley M-2. the fire ladder is in front of Bldg. your own Pins on Pinterest Max Meadows, VA 24360 After a bit of shuffling around, I wound up in the S3 shop as a 3rd Div. In the decades following the war, Aschaffenburg and the surrounding region experienced robust economic prosperity, partially due to its close proximity to Frankfurt am Main. General Maurice Rose coming into New York Harbor on June 3rd Div. was on the way up the hill to Flack Kaserne ( later called Larson links within that page and looking at some of the pictures of old Larson And did everyone " American way of life ", its music, and the influence it has had on turret has him sitting next to it. While stationed at Fiori was taken outside of Ledward Barraks, Schweinfurt, Germany. In 1292 a synod was held here, and in 1447 an imperial diet, preliminary to that of Vienna, approved a concordat (sometimes called the Aschaffenburg Concordat). Reserve Recruiting Communications should be somewhere on an US post.