A Co. 2/37 Armor "Avatars" -"Tha Naze" 78-80

nice site keep it up ok

WOW ! I just discovered this site 3/13/10. after all these years! I was stationed in HHC 2/81 S-3 for my first year there, 1984,I was assigned to the Air Force,ALO. They where a great bunch to work with . Then I was re-assigned to C co. 2/81 Armor. Where I meet some of the best solider's I ever worked with in my career. Sfc. Sebeck, 1Sgt. Kilanski, Pfc.Larry Ward, Pfc. Hulverson, Pfc.Huffaker, Pfc. Stremmel, Pvt. Garcia, Pfc. Morales, Sp4.tennell and the one and only Sgt. Applegate. 86-87. The pizza bar down at the end of the strasse my main man at the pizza bar aka Mono. and the chicken man, halb henchen 5 mark. pomme frites mit cheese and mayo. und ein heffe wiezen, bitte. And the infamous Nco club, with the Long Island ice teas, and the blood alley. I Remember Graf. Tank Table VIII. shooting a 988 out of 1000. On the Xo's tank. C-65 the caboose.

Served from early 1972 till Dec. 74 in HHC 3/37 then 2/81. Drove a 5 ton in Support Plt. hauling all the treadheads around the tank trails. They called me Freak or Redfreak! Guess I was kinda wierd back then but I couldn't resist the hash. Fellow truck drivers were Goose, Booblits, Tink so many others. Ran with Frenchy,Elia,TC Hudson etc. Would like to hear from anyone who served in that timeframe!!!

well i just wondered if anyone had heard from marlin grimm or from bill armstrong from company b 2/81 armor.

like to hear more about the branson , ms
get togeather , i cant down load thee info on my pc.

I am still trying to find someone who knows how I can contact SGM (R) Ray Long. We were Platoon Sergeants together in A CO 1/35 Armor. 78-80. Please contact me at sgtmaj95@gmail.com
Thanks

I was in Erlangen from December 1962 until December of 1964 in the 4th Armored infantry division. I drove the army personel carrier for the company comander. I was Crushed between two personel carriers in 1964 before I came back to the states. I had a broken pelvis and my back is not worth a hoot.
I also had some great times when we went to town. I was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Stationed at 1-35 Armor during 1986-1988. Served as the NBC Officer assigned to HHC.
Lots of great memories for both my wife Ann Marie and I. :-)

was in d 123 maint 9/81 thru 5/83 looking 4 any of the old gang from the penthouse or any i hung out with at ponderosa or the black bear disco if anybody has heard from the rebel jesse lee greene iii or bobby chambers also paul howard from 1/35 armor

was in d 123 maint 9/81 thru 5/83 looking 4 any of the old gang from the penthouse or any i hung out with at ponderosa or the black bear disco if anybody has heard from the rebel jesse lee greene iii or bobby chambers also paul howard from 1/35 armor

My dad Piotr Bednarz was in the 2nd Infantry/46th Battalion stationed at Ferris Barracks between 69 and 72. He was SP6 Kitchen Supervisor. This was some of the best time I had in my childhood living in Erlangen.
If anyone remembers this time frame and my dad I would like to here from you. My favorite places were the AYA and skatingrink. I also used to crawl under the tanks parked in the parade feild and play inside them. Great times.

Hello to everyone.....1985-1988.

WAS IN B 2/81 ARMOR FROM 81 TO 85

"Delta Demons!"

D Co. 2/6th Infantry
1985-1988

Who remembers me? 84-86

served A co. 2/37 Armor 1977- 1980 anyone else?

great site. i was in hhc,3rd bn 51st inf 4th ad. support platoon, from 6-65 to 10-67.what a really great time it was although i did'nt appreciate it till much later. i have alot of pictures i'll try to get on soon. keep up the good work.

:-)Was at the German Consulate in Chicago renewing my son's German passport and ran in to a Erlangen native whose son was also renewing his German passport and will be attending the medical university in Erlangen. Her husband was stationed on Ferris until 1991 so I gave her this website for her husband. I was stationed in Herzo and my two oldest children were born at the medical university in Erlangen. I MISS GERMANY!!

E-4 Martin, Sean "Crazy" (63E)
HHC 1/35 AR, 1989 thru 1991
My first duty station, and it was a blast!

Stationed there 1990-1992 2/70th

Served in HHC and Aco 1-35 Armor from '83-'88. Great times!
SSG Dan Reed, (ret)

REMINDER:
The 50 & 51st Co. Ferris Barracks Erlangen is having their Reunion May 20-23, 2010 in Branson, Mo.
Contact: Karin Thrasher
omaopa4@bellsouth.net

Stationed at Ferris in 1977 - 1978. C Co.,2/37 Armor.........

I was in Erlangen Dec. 1966-June 1968. I was in A Company 1st Battalion 35th Armor. CPT Dale Higer was the commander. I was back in Erlangen in 1998 after it had closed and again in 2008. I have a good contact in Nurenberg with a Harald Tritthart who I meet while I was stationed there.

April84 - May86 HHC 1st Bn 35th Armor

OOPs...Guess you can forget it. 2/18 was my next unit. I was in 2/6.

I was station over in Erlangen 2/18 C Company 1986-1988, That was a long time ago, but you never forget that place. it was a bit....different.. from the general run of Army posts.

Roger Davis

Hello all i was stationed thee in 83/85 1bn/ 35 armor you all remeber ther black bear owner by a retired sargent wasa great time there anyone remeberthose time or was there let me know

served with the 793rd at ferris in 1961-62 with the MP unit....looking for all my guys...please respond

I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WAS IN 75TH GEN.SUPPLY CO. FROM MID'86-MAY'89.-DARBY KES.DROP ME A NOTE.THANK YOU.

Thanks to Bill Stewart for a postging he made for me. Sometime back it seems that someone said they had worked at the Nurenberg Hospital. I am just looking for the location of my hospital records. When the Hospital closed the Records had to have sent somewhere for a keeping of our documents. Please email me if you have an idea. Thank you!

1977-1980, So long ago...

I have a friend who needs some help. So any nurse's or doctors or orderly's who were assigned to the US Army hospital in Nurenberg Germany when it closed please contact Dick Reed at dickreed85@hotmail.com He is trying to find his med records when he was a patient there for a claim. Thanks

C Co 2/6 IN - Commo Sgt from 88-90 - lots of great memories at Graf and Hohnfels and the cold weather training down at Berchtesgaden.

i gave wrong email this correct one

4th Armor HHC 3rd Battalion 51st Infantry Late 1966 thru 1967

I was in HQ Company 51st INF at Ferris Barracks in 1968 and '69

:-) whats up ferris barracks6/92,10/93
bn nbc hhc 2-70 ar, anyone seen s3 s2/4 ltc wallace reforger task forces, 11th acr nco club, i was the nondrinking soul night on fridays, and country sat night club manager d campbell, jim thr buffalo bill cook, doris pretty lady,alana, pretty, helga pretty, should have stayed, rememger nco barracks next to marne club twit me we had fun, it was great bugs and gas m an i was

Just wanted to tell all the Soldiers and thier families I hope that they a have a great 2010 and keep up this great site a live

does any one remember 1sg kline, i think he was in 1/35 armor @ 84-88 i'm looking for his daughter melinda we lost contact a few years ago, any information is needed. thanks. vinney - medic 84-88 disp.

I'm looking for anyone who remembers me from 1984-1988, i was a medic at the disp. (health clinic) and a dj at the nco club on friday and staurday nights.

Stationed there 78-81 CSC 2/81 HQ platoon Solid unit to be sure Go REd Lions

:-) Did some fun time at FB loved every minute of it HA HA. Sad to hear it was closed. Not a minute goes by that I don't think back to those days,both good and bad.I served in Alpha Co.

Merry Christmas to all personnel who served our lived at Ferris Barricks and Erlangen. Great Times at White Horse on Nue Strasse, Pops, and the Golden Goose with Barne and Roy.

I just wanted to get a start on wishing everybody out there a wonderful Christmas!!! And especially to all my Erlangen brothers who I served with in 1/35 Armor a very special Iron Knight Christmas!!! And to those of you who may find the term "Merry Christmas" offensive...suck it up and find something better to cry about!

Hello everyone,

My grandfather was US soldier stationed in Bavaria,

ERLANGEN TILL 1967

does anyone know a men called:

LELAND YOST

( I don´t know if the name is correct spelled), who comes from

COLORADO SPRINGS.


If someone know him, would it be very kind to write me an e-mail ( janine_klaus@yahoo.de)

previously: THANKS for your help,

janine Klaus

I was stationed at Ferris Bks from 1977 to 79 with CSC 1/35 Armor. I was in the commo section. A lot of great memories

If anyone knows how to contact Ray Long, A CO 1/35 Armor, please get in touch with me. NO, he does not owe me $$. Would just enjoy connecting with an ole friend.
Best regards,
Tom Epting
sgtmaj95@gmail.com

Just ran into this site. Love it. I was in Erlangen from 1971 to 1974 with 1-35.Looking for anyone during that time. :-)

This is my correct email. Sorry guys.

HHC 2/81 mortar platoon 3/84 to 3/86.

I was with the best group of tankers and platoon sgt/tank commander (SFC Ashley) of Bravo Co. 2-70 AR 4th platoon in 88-90. If there is anyone out there that was in or around that group, please email me. Brito, Hack, Durazo... hope you guys are doing well.

IRON TIGERS!!

I was in A co. 3/37 then it changed to 2/81. around 70, 71. Lots of memories. email me if you were there then.

Hey everyone, I was stationed in HHC 1/35 from 1977 - 1980 Batt. Maint. and Merrill Barracks from 1986 - 1988 Maint. Troop. If there is anyone out there that remembers me feel free to contact.

While looking through the Ferris Barracks Guest Book I ran across and ole friend, CSM Archie Lloyd. He was the mean Sergeant Major I referred to in my previous posting. After all was said and done I am thankful he slammed me into 2nd Bde Operations.
Had some real great times at Ferris Barracks and the skiing in Germany, Austria and Italy was a real plus....When we were not deployed to Graf or Hohensfels.

Great site. I was at Ferris Barracks with A Co. 2/81 from 74-76. Had a great time and met some great people.

SERVICE CLUB....I remember great times,some I fondly remember more then others.Like sending BEER to the Field.Having Fun at the BEER FEST.Drinking Beer at the Motorpool.I drove an M1 A1 ARROUND THE Parade Field.BLOOD ALLEY.on and on so many Stories.Executive Meetings at the Gasthaus GEORGES.He He..Send me a Note,if you remember.FONDLY :-)

happy turkey day every1

I was in C Co 3/34 from Nov 83 - May 87
Miss everything about Erlangen except my exwife Ina lol. Love the site great job will try to be back regularly.

Hey loved erlangen hangin with my Army brat friends anyone remember me? Had long hair and a german girl friend named Hilly

I had two great tours at Ferris Barracks. The first in 1978-1982. Second tour 1986-1988. Great times, good soldiers, good memories. In '78, SGM Charlie Troutman assigned me to A CO 1st BN 35th Armor as a Tank Platoon Sergeant, funny thing....I was a 19D4M Scout. Had a good time at my first level one gunnery at Graf on M-60 tank. Lots bigger than the Sheridan I came off of at Fort Knox. Good memories as a Scout Platoon Sergeant for the 35th. Served as First Sergeant (E-7) for two years before I went to teach at Bad Tolz's 7th Army NCO Academy. Second tour at Ferris Barracks I ran into the one of the toughest CSM's who decided he wanted me in 2nd BDE Operations. I had just left a tank company at Fort Carson where I served as a First Sergeant for the Silver Lions 4th BN 68th Armor.

Hello
I was in B co. 2/81 from 84 till 87. If anyone is around, give me a shout. Was a tank driver in the 3rd platoon

That Bob Combee guy sounds familiar, I was C co 3/34 Armor Ferris Barracks from July of 83 to Nov of 84. Had alot of fun over there it's good to hook up with some of your old Army buddies. Found Adam Sizemore on Facebook and spoke to him on the phone last night for the first time in 25 years!

I WAS AT FERRIS FROM NOV 83 TO JUL 87 D CO 3/34 ARMOR, SAW "BEAGLE", WE PAERTIED SOMETIMES BUT MOSTLY ANOTHER BUNCH. REMEBER ANDREW SHORT, GOT IN CONTACT WITH HIM. CAN'T FIND CRAIG STONE, JON BAGGS OR RAYMOND "MOONDOG" MOONEY. THESE WERE THE BEST OF MY ARMY TIMES

HHC 3/37th Armor, 1968 to 70. Assigned to the original Red Eye Missile Section. Frenchy Purcell, Greg Hitri, Ron Bogle, SSG Bird. We were stoned a lot. Had a table reserved for us by dirty Gerti every day at 5pm at the ?? Gasthous.

I was a member of C co.2/81 Armor July83 to Jan85. Red Lions!
Thank You to my brothers and sisters serving across the globe.

Happy Veterans Day....and THANK YOU !

1 PLT, B Co, @/6 INF, 91-93

I served in the 599th AFA-BN in 1954-1956. I would like to hear from anyone that served then. I was in service battery in Erlangen I lived in Chicago at the time of my discharge

1/35 armor HHC from 85-87 hey had a great time in Erlangen lots of beer at pils elkler, almost got married there. Any way am looking for any others stationed during this same time to catch up. drop me an email :-)
THanks Ferge

B Co. 2/6 Inf 1992-1993. I have been on a burn lately to try and reconnect with some old friends from Ferris Barracks. Fond memories of the place and some good friends.

From '63-'65, I was stationed at Herzo base & visited often to go to the PX or to play basketball. Later, approx '66-'67, I was actually trained as a PX Manager there by the German Manager Kurt Slama - "A Great Guy" Aloha, Wally

Hello Duane Bralley; I was in 'D' Battery, 48th,AAA Class of 1954- 55 too. Were you a cook? I don't recall you.
I was in the 2nd Platoon, D-21, (M-19- M42). Like you, I too was escorted out of Germany kicking and screeming, along with the rest of the 1th Division, before July 1th,1955. I think it was the Darby.
I had a bet with Arnie, that I was the last of the class.
Hello Arnie, Lisa, Shorty, Boom Boom, etal's. Art :-)

hello everyone who served in nurnberg in 1979 to 1981 miss it i loved the calzones fgrom accfross the street the trips to hitlers bird nest in cempsi germany the crazy ness of the clubs the zoo the wall in nurnberg the xmas lites the sqaure loved every miniye of it i bought a bike served in 47th med unit as a clerk i also score kept the crazy baseball games against the units i had fun i also paretied with 69th chemical so anyone there hello and god bless ya oh those alerts

APRIL 55 TIL OCT 56 ----599 AFABN --BTRY B -- :-) ----MY COLORED SLIDE COLLECTION FROM ERLANGEN WAS DESTROYED IN A FIRE BUT I SALVAGED A FEW -599th CHANGED FROM TOWED 155 HOWITZER'S TO SELFPROPELLED DURING THIS TIME.

Make sure you stop by Face book and see the new Group!!!

I was stationed in Germany from 82 to 89 with the 127th Postal Detachment in Nurnberg. I was in charge of the Erlangen Post Office for a couple of years. It was located in the old fire house over by the PX. I really enjoyed my time in Germany. What a wonderful place to live and work.

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks from 1967-68 and assigned to HHC 3/37 Armor.
Worked at the dispensary as a medic. If any of you guys remember me please feel free to drop me a line.
Had a great time in Erlangen and have wonderful memories that will last me alife time.

Does anyone remember the streets that bordered Ferris Barracks? I'm trying to get a "Google Map" of the Post.

I was stationed at Ferris from 7 Jul 1960 to 28 Jan 1963, 2/50th Inf, HQ Company, Commo Platoon (05310 Radio Teletype Operator).

I retired from the Air Force in 1983, I cross trained into Radiology in 1973.

I was born in Erlangen in the early 50's and lived down the road on Hartmannstrasse across the street from the pizza place. I believe my step-dad was in the 36th FA. My step-dad was Clifford parker and my mother was Margarette Vernstein. If I ever win the lottery I'm moving back to erlangen, I really miss the place.

For anyone else that served there 73-76 I was in CSC 2-81 as young SSG and was the Redeye Section Sergeant and my Section Leader was 1LT Tom Butler (Deceased). I had a 72 Chevelle SS 454 and drove the Germans and MP's crazy. CSM John Dennison was the BN CSM and he passed away in 2002. His wife Liz still live in Erlangen. I have nothing but fond memories and since I work in Hohenfels I get to visit it often. Be safe.

Jerry Utterback
SENIOR NCO MENTOR
CSM US Army Retired
JMRC Hohenfels, Germany
DSN: (314) 466-4630
Comm: 09472-83-4630
CELL: 0175-2500-678

what a great site! I was in Aco. 3/37 then2/81 I think it changed to. around 70 71. great memories of those times, let me know if you were there then!

hey was stationed in HHC 2/81 batalion maint.
worked on all the tanks..was the toolman for awhile. for all that i had partied with have a beer on me..still looking for John Roy that was stationed in HHC 2/81.around 84-88.have some news for him if anyone knows him..

This is Warren "Mac" McLaughlin. I served in Bco 2/37 from 9/78-3/81. I currently work @ the Dorn VA Medical Center here in Columbia, SC. There is actually a guy who works here with me that was in my company from 1980-1981. Small world!!! I also have been in touch with another guy who was in my platoon also from 1978-1981 named Richard Hudock who live in Michigan. I shared the same room for some time with Greg "Huter" Hunter, Robert Pontes, and Robert Milligan. I seems like just yesterday!

Hey People. Good to see there is such an interest. Dave Goodman in California here. I'm still in contact with John Pothoven, Bobby Soloman, Marty Conde, James Chacon. Anyone else out there. Where is Jim Jones, Melvin Chamberlain, Larry Begley???

Email me people. I used to frequent Murphy's Bistro which is under new ownership. I was friends with Karen Schmidt-Rudloff of Erlangen and Dr. Vera Bassl of Forchheim. Let's have another beer people.

My wife and I were back in Erlangen two yrs. ago next month and I still recall a walk one day that I had always thought about everytime I went back but never did.
I was visiting that evening with my brother-in-law and his wife at the corner of Henke str./Werner von Siemens str. I decided to walk up Henke to the corner with Schilling str. which was located across the street from Gate 2. As I stood there by myself and looked across and saw nothing but a line of building that were evidently owned by Siemens Corp. There was visual boundary or anything that could be recognized as to where the Gate 2 had been located. As I turned to walk backdown Henke I tried so hard to visualize what it had looked like back in 1957 compared to 'o7..I guess they call the difference progress, but one thing it can't change is my meory of that little city over 50yrs. ago.

i was at ferris barracks from 79 to 81 hhc 2/81 1st ssg lockhart :cool:

Hello Friends I had the honor to serve with from 1979-1982 I was a medic in HHC. and later in A Co 2/37 Armor Maby some of you will remember me It would be a pleasure to get in touch again with such a great group of men.

Hey,I am from Erlangen moved here to Maryland in 1989. I remember such awesome times with all you GI's. Made so many friends and I feel so awefull for having forgotten so many names. If anybody remembers partying with me "Karin" at Black Bear, B15 or even at the tailend of Genesis. Please email me, would love to hear from anybody. Anybody know Steven Rochniak, James Patrick, John Hill all stationed at Ferris Barracks between 1986 and 88/89. Or if anybody knows my husband Jerry Reed stationed Ferris Barracks 1986-1989, I am sure he would love to hear from old friends. I think he was in HHC 2/6. My best friend used to be a girl named Tanja who also married a GI and "Preston Kight". Hope to hear from somebody!

what happened to the old roster?i was with B 1/35&HHC 1/35 from 12/74 til 10/77.liked going through the roster looking for ones that i might know from that period,but i cant find it now,help

Hi there
I was stationed in Ferris 66-67 with B co 3/51st infantry.
Had contact with Tom Grandel, but his e-mail address went away. Tom e-mail me your new address. Anyone else from the 51st in 66-67, like to hear from you.

I was stationed in 2-81 Ar 1981-1985 had a great time

Hi Fellow Brother-in-Arms: I need help from those who can. About a year ago I applied for VA Disability because of physical illness that I have today because of or result of serving in the military. I have written letters from several doctors that concur with my physical illness.
After waiting these many months and all the forms and trips back and forth to the VA and money spent on exams, etc.Here is the result from the VA. The said,"We have exhausted all efforts, but cannot find my records". They said that they must have burned in a fire at the Archives around 1970. I went to the court house today and talked to the Va, They have nothing to construct my record. I informed them that I was in the Nurnberg Hospital station 16(when I was there)and later I understand it was station 21. I am being asked if I can find these things: 1, Picture of the hospital with the name on a sign for instance. 2. A copy of a birth certificate(block out the name)with name of the hospital. 3. Specific date as to when the hospital closed.
Right now they are telling me that they don't know if Nurnberg hospital ever existed and right now they don't believe I was ever a patient there for two months or not?
It hurts my feeling that I have to resort to ask for your help, but I have no other recourse at this time.
Is there anyone else out there who have been told there records were lost, mostly because of a fire? Please email me if you have or will share some information with me.

IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE FROM 3/37 CO.B 1971-1972

I was stationed with HQ Co 1/35th Armor from 1963 to 1966 I was in the Transportation platoon. Had many good times in Erlangen. Later did tours in Heidelberg and K Town. Met up with my platoon Sgt from Erlangen The Big Bear, at Ft Lee, Va where he was in charge of the TMP motor pool.

Stationed here 1968-1968. C company 3rd BN. 37th Armor

Hi to everyone. This page is great! I was in Erlangen from 75-79, 80-83 and again in 85-87. I was in 2-37 Armor, then 2-81 (REDLIONS!) If anyone knows where SFC Phillips is let me know. He was in C 2-81 with me.

Just wanted to say hi again. I retired last August and am a civi and liking it! I am still looking for William (Bill) Freeman. We were station at Ferris from 1988 - 1990. He was in Washington state but moved to Arizona or New Mexico or some where around there.

Just wanted to say hi to everybody. I was stationed in A 1/35 armor from late 78 until 84 and then moved to D 1/35 and was there until I went to Ft Knox in 88. Anybody from those two companies wanna drop me a line please do so. I am retiring from the Army at the end of this August!! Woohoo!!

I was stationed at w. o. darby from feb 1973 t0 1974 just thought i would say hello

I was with Co B 1/46 from 77-79. Also spent some time with CSC Scouts. Any rember SFC Stone in B Co?

Happy Fathers Day to all you Erlangen muthers who left some behind. :-) We all wonder sometimes.

Let not complain to much about this website, It's the best one going.

Good Job, General Ed.

Us old timers haven't much to say since we been around since the origin of dirt.
We sit by just watching you young bucks and bucketts catch up. Review the original messages. They're there. :-)

A friend of mine sent me a clipping from the Erlanger newspaper, showing the Vandalism on the Monument placed inside Ferris Barracks representing all those who had served there. The culprits at this time have not been apprehended.

Stationed in Erlangen 1989-1991. Looking for anyone from 4/70th Ar HHC,especially mechanics!!

Come on guys and gals. It can't be possible that all of you have run out of stories and people who were statined in Erlangen. Has there been a drastic change to this website that I don't know about.
Lets get the interest back in again.
What do you think: Karin, Dirndl, Bill, etc.?

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone remembers my parents. We were all stationed there in the 80's. Our last name is Kilianski.

I was in A Company, 2/81 Armor from 1976 to 1978.Hope to return to Erlangen in the next year or two.Had some good times there.

I was stationed at HHC 1/35 from 3/68-8/69. I was the CO drive and then a cook for HHC. Anyone from that era still around. Like to hear from you.

Wonderful memories. I worked for Lt. Colonel Otstott, Major Milford R. Willis and Captain Ledford's. HQ - 1/46th Infantry - Erlangen, Ferris Barracks. 1974-1977. I loved it and loved living OFF post from the second week even more (Almoshofer and TONN). I did want to leave after 3 years though. Used the good ol G.I. Bill, graduated from UCLA and returned to Italy (John Deere Corp., Milano, Italy (earthmoving line). I miss Europe. Wanted to stay forever. Take care guys, Fellow Veteran, from Erlangen. Sergeant James Hall, DAES, HQ's 1/46th

Look at two entries prior to this one. I asked for help to find this person and it was answered by a Ferris Barracks Comrade. He not only found Vera alive and located, but found that David is still living and they are together for over 50yrs. They married about a month after my wife and I. Somehow the information given us was incorrect(Thank God for Dave), but look at the years we have missed by the mistake. Anyway, last evening my wife and I talked with both of them for a lenghy time. Thanks again Tim for your help.

Stationed at Ferris Barracks 1978-1981

CSC 1/46 Inf (Scout Platoon)
Names that I remember:
Sp/4 Box (Died after ETS)
Sp/4 Mink
SSG Giardina
SSG Helms
Sgt Johnson
Lt Faainuinu

Would like to hear from any of them!!!!

Many of us always try to find old friends, so here I am asking for info. I serve with a good friend named David Snowert from Escanaba, Mich. and I was from St. Joseph, Mich. at that time. We served together from '56-58 in Erlangen and Aschaffenburg. David was a Mich. State Trooper before entering service and returned to it after discharge. Both of us married girls from Erlangen and he and his wife Vera visited us in Mich. several times after serving, but David passed away in his forties and lost contact with his wife, so here's what I would like to know! Her maiden name was Vera Knauer and lived not far from wher the Beerfest is held. I heard that after he passed she returned to Germany and then we have heard that she came back to the states. If any of yoou knew her and her present location, please let us know. She came from a large family and quite sure that some still live in Erlangen.

My father was in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, who had the motto "Brave Rifles". He may ahve been at Ferris Barracks in 1957-early 1958. His name is William and he went by Bill or Billy. He was dating my mom at the time. She is a native of Nuremberg who was working in Dambach. Her name is Hannelore, Honey, and had long red hair. If anyone remembers them, I would appreciate hearing from you.

2/6 Inf. Bravo Company 1990-1992.

I was at ferris barracks 1963 to 1966 With B co 3d bn 51inf 4th armor i worked in the motorpool. i had a great time there. i have been trying to fine some info about the 51 inf. with not much luck not listed anywhere?

Dad was Shop Officer for 123rd maint. just inside gate next to housing area. CW3 Dawson Royer.

just chckin in iam still driving truck in ohio for walmart schnider. any lions work for schnieder biters. :cool:

WILLIAM (BILL) A. WIESSNER,
Ferris Barracks, Infantry Unit,1974 - 1976

Bill fathered a son, Patrick in 1975, with me, then living in Uttenreuth and Erlangen. Lost touch late 1976. Not aware we both (Patrick married, Bill now has 3 grandkids).
Does anybody remember him/his exact unit or is in touch with him?? For personal reasons (son looking for father & some medical history questions) trying to find him. Thank you for any help. NOT looking for anything financial from him, just info. Will go the official route if we have to, but would probably speed things up if somebody remembers his exact unit.

I was stationed in schwabach from april 1946 to 1948 when we moved to wienden, I was with the 53rd squadron constabulary.ledt in 1949.

I was stationed at 1/35 Armor from 1984-88. I was in HHC, and worked in mortar platoon from 1984-86 and the dining facility until 1988. I was the cook who was always into trouble and was sent to mortar platoon to be straightened out.

HI TO EVERYONE STATIONED IN ERLANGEN.I WAS THE BARTENDER IN THE NCO CLUB ON FERRIS BARRACKS FROM 1990-AUG.1992 SO WAS ANGIE IF YOU REMEMBER ME E-MAIL ME.ALSO THERE WAS A FRIEND OF OURS DANNY SHE PAST AWAY IN 2001.SHE WAS BRIAN ZANKES WIFE.HE WAS STATIOND IN 2/6
mY NAME IS MELINDA.

I was wondering if there is anyone out there who remember SFC White who worked at the 2nd BDE Pac during the86-88 time

Hello old friends and thank you Mr. Ed.
We're back from the warm country after 5 Months on the old red colored river.
Big Arne, how goes the next reunion? Is there anyone who was stationed there in 1954 with 1th 48AAA on line? I.m lonely.

Art :-) :-)

Greetings to all my Ferris Barracks partners. I was stationed there in 1/35 Armor from April 85 to April 87. I was in HHC, part of BMO in Charlie Contact Team. It was a great place to serve. They sent me to Fort Sill OK when I left, what a drag that place was. Imagine, after drinking the best beer in the world for 2 years going to the land of 3.2%alcohol beer??? Erlangen is a beautiful city. I hope to visit there again someday. I would sure love a rack of Kitzman beer. :D

HHC 2/81 Mortar plt. 84 - 87

Greetings to all RED LIONS 2/81 HQ CO
79-81 Bridge tank stuff

I was one of the Dentist's at Ferris Barracks in 1984-86. Just wanted to say hello to everyone, I had a great time in Erlangen, my best Germany tour.
Does anyone know "Biff" Livingston? He was a 501st MP.

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks from 83-87 With 630'th MP Company 2nd Platoon, would love to hear from folks from then... my fondest memory is getting Egg Rolls from the trailer outside the Quick-mart... I dont know what they did to them, but they were the best!!! We also went to the Club "Uncle Sams" in Neustadt down the road several miles... Im sure it is gone by now...

A Co 1/46 Infantry Jan 73-Aug 74, last of the Draftees "Viet Nam Era" came accross this site, sorry to see the barracks gone. Crazy but fond memories of this time. Love to hear from anyone who would remember me, The people that can name the places we went have good memory banks!! Georges, Black Bear, Pizza Bar on and on it goes. We use to go to Forcheim to a "Disco" my last 6-8 months. (That was some fun time) Froberg, Chuck Tennant, Baker,Mike Cox, Chavez, "Flip" Rushton, Mike Kapun, were a few of the crew that I had some good times with. Thanks to SSgt Ramos and Sgt Johnston for teaching me the values at 19 years old that I still carry today. They were great.
Charlie

I was with the 501st MP MCO at Ansbach from 6/77-2/78 and at Ferris Barracks from 2/78-12/79. I have been in contact with several members of 2nd PLT and are thinking of having a reunion. If anyone has contact information on any 501st or 793rd MP CO people from 1977-1980 please contact me at my e-mail. Many fond memories from my time in Erlangen.
God bless all our guys and girls who serve now. :-)

Where is everybody?

I served with the scout platoon, CSC 1/46 Inf from 1976 to 1979. Any other CSC guys out there? Thanks to the creator of this web site. Your hard work is appreciated!

Well if it all goes as we have been told, today is the last day for this site's location. I hope to see everyone at the new site, God knows this one has helped me find old Army buddies and some new ones.Farewell old friend!

Hi everyone. I was stationed at Ferris Barracks back in Oct. 1972 until Dec. 1974. Wish I could have found this site a long time back. It would be great to get in touch with some of my old friends if they are here. Great pictures of the old barracks!

Interesting find! I was in 1-35 Armor 76-78 and 2-37 (changed to 3-34) 83-86.

I found posts from some 1-35 guys: Ted Saavedra, post 403; Earl Mensch, post 246; and Mike Curl, post 214. I have a little info on some others: Bob Harn retired as CSM a couple years ago and lives in Colorado Springs (his unit in Desert Storm is written up in the book "the Boys of Company C" - he was 1SG). Don Loop (I ran into him again at Fort Lewis) lives in Elmira NY. Bob Edwards got out of the army but then got back in. Dave Harley I haven't heard from since 2006 but he was still in Wyoming at the time. Chapman was living just outside Seattle. That's about all I know.

The only post from 2-37, 3-34 guys that I saw was from Tony Wade, post 11. I was in A Co with him. Bn Cdr Larry Smith made BG and retired. Jim Connely retired and lives in Leavenworth.

I was in Erlangen in May 2008. I went to visit my daughter who is a nun and was spending a year at her order's convent in Breuberg. We went for several day trips, including back to Erlangen. It was the first time I've been back. What a rush! We had a great time! I guess I'm getting older but the memories stay young. Those were wild and crazy years and I wouldn't exchange them for anything.

I was at Ferris Barracks with B Company from 1970 for 10 months. Many great memories of Hohenfels, Graf and the "Wall" Would love to hear from Greg for Wi or Tom for Ks Greg S from Mi or Greg H from Minn or Kimo from HI or Terry from ?? anyway he was a big Janet Joplin fan. We did have a time.... or even Tim Reeves from Tx who tried in vain to beat me in arm wrestling

Cpt.Davis Why did you leave me here?

In jail 1982, 135 armor please help me come home. Did nothing wrong! Served..

Howdy all! Wow, time flies but thanks to people keeping memories alive! I was a Dependent during my stay and I would like to contact a Timothy Johnson who was stationed in Erlangen while I was at Herzo Base. I recall Tim's home town as Portland Maine....would love to hear from you or anyone who recalls him during the years 1987-1989.

Can anyone remember which company's were station end at Ferris Barracks between 1960 and 63 around gate #1 or the NCO club?
If you can, Thank you

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks '85-'87 as my duty assignment to the 2/81st Armor. I have a lot of fond memories. There are a lot of people that I would like to catch up with. I hope they visit so I can see how they're doing.

I was stationed at Ferris Baracks with the 4th AD, 50th INF.Nov 1957 to Apr 1959. I am trying to locate Sal Fratto.
He was from New York at that time.

debonir doc trying to find the group from the medical platoon. :D

I am looking for Max Carroll. He father a daughter with Ute Bauer in Erlangen in the early 60's. Max was in Hq. Co. 50th Inf. His daughter is now about 47 years old and lives in Washington State. She has some questions about medical problems that he may have had witch she may have inheited. If anyone can give me any help in this, please respond

I served with HHC,2/81 from 1977-1981 as the Battalion Legal Clerk. Loved Ferris Barracks. I also retired from the Army in 1993 and was at Fort Knox with HHC, 2/81. Small world

Since some days I hear from the military that my father Angel Reyes died in vietnam before I was born. He was General Vehicle Repairman, Company C, 1st Battalion, 35 th Armored Regiment, 4th Armored Division, Erlangen, Ferris Barracks, Germany (20 January 1968 -22 December 1968). If anyone has any fotos or information regarding Angel Reyes, please let me know. Caroline Dolores Micak,

Since some days I hear from the military that my father Angel Reyes died in vietnam before I was born. He was General Vehicle Repairman, Company C, 1st Battalion, 35 th Armored Regiment, 4th Armored Division, Erlangen, Ferris Barracks, Germany (20 January 1968 -22 December 1968). If anyone has any fotos or information regarding Angel Reyes, please let me know.

I was the Chaplain for 2/81 Armor and 1/35 Armor with 2nd Bde, 1st AD from 1983 to 1986. I served under both COLs Brad Peterson - 2/81 Armor, The Red Lions and Robert Brown - 1-35 Armor, The Iron Knights. Col Richard Goldsmith was the Bde Commander in Erlangen when I left to return stateside. Erlangen was a beautiful community. The soldiers, military family members and German people there were first rate. I loved guiding chapel tours to Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Frankenschweiz. My best regards to all those with whom I served between 1983 and 1986. I pray your lives have been full and rewarding. Take Care -- Chaplain(LTC), ret Dave Penland

was in C company of the 3-34 from 1985 to 1987 hung out with spc4 Rayford, PFC Miller, and Sgt. Clark

Hey!! Your web-site is SO HUGE!!! keep in touch as much as you can!! I was stationed at Darby with the !/94th F.A. from 76-78 in HHB and C btry from 80-83 but I was at Nato as a C.A. does anybody know a Robert townsend from new york, he was the 94th in Ratt. He partied at Chicago club. and is their 595 M.P Company in Darby? fell free to drop me a line and keep in informed about the 1st Div.
Your comrade,
James Urban

Looking for any of the "Army Punks" from 84-88.

So far Tom Hasenhauer, John Cantrell, Alan Alred, Mike Fundaro, Kelly Mcginnis and myself..Where the hell are the rest of you?

hey all whats up.. looking for john roy
he dated my ex-wife after i left germany. have some very important info. for him.

I'm looking for a John W Roy he was station in germany in 1987.
It's very important that I must find him.Thank You

charlie 2-81, 2nd platoon '88-'90.
ahh, the kennel.

i was in 2-81 from 85-88 hope to hear from an ol freind lots of great memories luv to hear from Eugene Bruseau iwas his gunner when we shot 1000 pts on ttb 8 grah

Happy New Year everybody....just a little more than 6 hours to go here in Erlangen...Wish you guys were still here..The town just isn`t the same without you.........I´ll have a few kitzmann`s for everybody:)

Lets raise our glasses on high this coming New Years eve on the passing of James Temperly.Without him [and Pierce]I don't think we'd have this great site.We could use a few more from my time [1952-1954].

Was in A company 3/37th & 2/81 from 9-70 until 6-72. Anyone remember "Speedy", Fish, Poteet, Carlos Chavez, the guy who stole all of the morphine from the war medic packs and killed his liver Sgt.Tiny Lee ? The opium den in the next to the last room. Sure would be nice to get a role call list from back then, the 70's did a number on my memory. I did see a list from 73 that showed Lt. Satchel on it.

Merry Christmas to all of those who served and are serving. I wish you all peace, joy and happiness for the coming New Year!

Ferris Barracks, 1972 - 1978

All the best and God Bless,

Roy

I'm looking for any one from HHC 1/35 Armor from 89-91 I added many pictures from the 1/35 area as well as Erlangen so please have look just click on my home page link.
Merry Christmas and Happy new year to all who served at Ferris Barricks and their familys

48 Years ago today I got to C.Co. 35th Armor. 4th. A.D. Erlangen, 12/25/1960. Back then I went by the name of Jay Krochmalny. I left Erlangen in july 1963. Sept. of 2007 14 of us met in Branso, Mo; the 1st. time in 47 years. We found each other because of this sigh. If anyone else that was with C.Co. from 1960 to 1964 please get in touch with me, we want to get together again. thank you and have a great Christmas.

Christmas always brings a funny story to mind from my days in Erlangen. It was December and as usual we were downtown getting drunk.As the music played and the drink flowed I remarked that this will be the 1st time I wont have a tree at Christmas. Wellthe party broke and I headed back to the barracks. When I woke the next morning, there was a tree! Some of the guys just couldnt stand the newbie not having a tree so they cut one down. They werent as sneaky as they thought! Anyone remember the trees around the tennis court? We had to plant those as punishment. Those were the days..........

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks from June 1960 to July 1963. Co B 1st MTB 35th Armor

To Erlabgen, Germany and all Ferris Barracks Vets. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I served over there from 1970-1971 with co.B 3/51. I wanna wish you veterans all a merry christmas and a happy new year.

I am looking for Robert Anthony High. We were in 2/81 together from 82-84. He was from Norht Carolina and also went by Tony.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF THE VETERANS
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD SERVING AND SERVED. MAY THE WORLD BE A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE. TO ALL WHO HAVE BEEN THERE HAVE A GREAT DAY AND REMMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE FALLIN IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

Is it possible to get unit photos from the company that took them I served at ferris from 1973-1975. any info would be greatly appreciated .happy holidays. THANK YOU

WELL I WAS A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED AFTER READING OVER 600 ENTRIES. DIDN'T FIND MY UNIT (40TH MP) AND VERY FEW FROM MY TIME FRAME, 67/68. I SEE I HAD THE WRONG NAME OF THE BAR THAT DIRTY GIRTI WORK AT. I THOUGHT IT WAS DENNIS, BUT IT WAS GEORGES. HOW COULD I HAVE MADE THAT MISTAKE! GETTING TO DAMN OLD. READ A LOT OF GREAT STORIES, BROUGHT BACK BOTH GOOD AND SAD MEMORIES. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ON THIS SITE ITS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT. I ALSO NOTICED I DIDN'T SIGN IN PROPERLY BECAUSE MY EMAIL ADDRESS ISN'T SHOWN, SO HERE IT IS IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO E-MAIL. I'M STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD FRIENDS THAT SERVED IN THAT TIME FRAME. EUGENE SEWELL, SUPER K KRIEDER, JIMMY GROSS, KELSON,CHINOWTIH,AND BILL ERNEY. ANYONE HAVING ANY INFO. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT LZJRANCH@Q.COM. THANK AGAIN BYE.

I WAS STATIONED IN ERLANGEN FROM 1967-68 WITH THE 404TH MP DETACMENT OUT OF GOEPPINGEN. I LOVED THAT PLACE, THE FOOD THE BEER THE WOMEN!!! HAD A GREAT TIME WITH DIRTY GERTIE AT DENNIS GUESTHOUSE. PATROLED WITH THE 793 MP'S. WENT TO NCO ACEDEMY IN LATE 67, MADE SGT. A FRIEND OF MINE, GARY FOUSE, WROTE A BOOK ABOUT THE HISTORY OF ERLANGEN TITLED ERLANGEN-AN AMERICAN HISTORY OF A GERMAN TOWN. GREAT READING. ANYONE THAT KNOWS ME OR THINKS THEY MIGHT, PLEASE EMAIL ME BACK. GOD BLESS TO ALL THAT SERVED. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.

My name is George Michalkiewicz from
Co.D-126 Maint.Btl. from 1966-1969.I worked at the roller rink and then became manager.would like to hear from any one from that time.

I am searching for William (Bill) M. Freeman and also Ronnie Freeman. These two are not related but we were all stationed together at Ferris BKS back in '88 at Cco 2/6.

Email me at msg.rude@yahoo.com

David Nerud

I served in Bco 2/37 from 9/78 to 3/81. Great great memories there!!! It would be great to hear from my fellow buddies. I have spoken with Richard Hudock who served with me fairly recently. I need to send him another message. Fantastic site.

Anyone who lives in the Midwest may be interested to know that there is a Christkindlmarket festival that runs until December 24th in downtown Chicago.They actually import the food from the Christkindlmarket in Nurnberg. They also have good German BIER, BIER, BIER!

I stumbled aruond Ferris Farracks looking for A co 1/35 first plt.
from 75-78 drank a lot of beer meet a lot of people had a lot fun if you have ever heard of me let me know.

Those that remember dirty Gerdi from
Walfisch,Reichs Adler,and Hubertus
she past away November 9,2008

From one ferris vet , to all .. Happy Holidays! 2/6 inf '88-'90 :cool:

Happy Thanksgiving to vets. stationed at Ferris Barracks 50th Inf. from 1961 thru 1963 and all the gang at George"s.

Yes I miss Ferris Barracks, I arrived on the day before Thanksgiving 1975. So its been 33 yrs ago today, that I made arrival to Erlangen, would like to go back, at least to visit. Happy Thanksgiving all.

I am looking for Manuela from Cheers. If you know how to get ahold of her please let me know or pass on my email to her. milcop@hotmail.com. Thanks and happy turkey day to everyone.

Who out there doesn't miss Ferris Barracks?

Happy Thanksgiving
to all our Friends :)

Hi There: My wife and I would like to wish all of you and your families a Very Happy Thanksgiving. We are Thankful that we have spent over 50yrs. of Thanksgiving together after meeting and marrying my wife from Erlangen. I was stationed in Erlangen in 1957 with Hq. 720th Fa, Bn., 7th Army.

A CO 1/35 Armor 71-73

I was in csc 2/37 armour from 1973-1975.is there anyone that was in that unit during that time .please e-mail me . I operated the 578 recovery track that said comie-stomper on the front.everything was still olive drab.I was sorry to read that Doug Swenson died I bunked with him.Mike E Gordy from N.J. if you see this e-mail me or anyone that was in that unit.this is a great site for vets to locate one another.Thank you again for this site.

HI I was in A company 3/37 1971-1972

1964 thru 66 i was with c co 3/51st inf commo chief . best time of my life went to korea twice then viet nam twice this site sure brings back memories i wish my sons had the same opportunity to visit a great place like germany every one should try it once the memories are just as fresh as if it was yesterday and i am 65 . great site ssg john kexel

Hi any 2-70 vets, I was with C 2-70 1988 to 1992. I am home now in Saint Louis.

looking for any one that was in maintenace platoon 1/35 armor hq company 1979 to 1981 recovery

Hey guys we need to get signed up on these new Multiply pages. These pages will link us all together. There's one for each kaserne, plus one for the main site. The more members we have, the higher in the search engine standings we'll be.

You guys are killing me, LOL. I really miss my time at Erlangen, I'm really glad I can read of others memories, cause it tends to jog mine and I remember more of what a great time I had, Strawberry fest, and of course the time I spent in Eltersdorf, with my girlfriend. And Georges, Golden Hecht and remember the Catacombs. I really hope I can chat with and 1/35 Armor tread heads, share some of the times in Graf and freezing our butts off in Hohenfels, remember OP 19 in January, cold. Hope to hear from you guys. Bill

Hello all! It's been a while since I have visited this site but wanted to say hello. I was a medic stationed at Ferris Barracks from 4/72 - 1/78, first at HHC 1/46 from 4/72 - 10/74 and then at the 120th Med Det (Health Clinic at BDE HQ) until 1/78.

Chief Shaffer, are you still on active duty or have they finally let you retire for the third time?

If anyone remembers Cpt. Ireland (CO, HHC 1/46), he is alive and well in Carmel, CA. Also, SSG Strup from CSC 1/46 lives about three blocks from me here in Lacey, WA (I was a medic for his platoon in 1972-73) and Robert (Bob) Sanford, a fellow medic from HHC 1/46 from 72 -74 is a school teacher in Sacramento, CA.

All the best,

Roy

I went back this May for the first time since I left in 79. I took my wife on her first trip ever out of the USA. Of course we hit the fest. It was the last Thursday of the fest. I couldn't believe how crowded it was. As everythign does, the town sure has changed but remainded the same at heart. I was surprised to find that my favorite bar, the Bierfitzel, once hard for an American to get access to, is now owned by a guy origianlly from New York.
I was B.Co. 2/81 and HHC 2/81 for a short while. If any of you guys:Rowles, Cummings, Risalek, Donahue, Grimm, Combs, McMillen, McClendon, Shadoan, are out there, drop me a line. I'd like to hear from you.

My name is James (Stanley) Gillespie. My father, S.F.C. Jimmy D. Gillespie was stationed at Ferris from 1973-1977. He began with 1/46th in S-4 and later transferred ovr to the old post Headquarters bldg over by the old cafeteria and bookstore. I can remember that while with 1/46th, his clerk was a guy by the name of "Rapi". That's all can remember about "the office". For those other "army brats",I attended Erlangen Elementary School grades 4-6, 1973-1975. If anyone knows of my father or you were a military brat then, I would enjoy hearing from you. Would be great to find some old Little League baseball buddies.Coach's name was Reynolds. Thanks.

Served with HHC 2d Bn 37th Armor 1AD as a medic at Ferris Barracks, Elangen Germany from 1974 to 1977.

I was in HHC 1/35 AR. form 83 -89 scout platoon. i remember pils ekla. that is where i met my wife of 21 years elke :-)

I love this page!!!My Dad was stationed in Erlangen. I lived there from 1983-1998. I still remember '93 or '94 when they spraypainted "bye bye cool america" next to gate at Hartmann strasse. Whenever I walked to the german school i attended i saw soldiers doing pt running downtown passing mcdonalds and through the park. nice memories. My Dad still lives in Erlangen his name is Bernard W Still. I am in the Army myself and stationed in Hohenfels. I am so glad i found this page, thats part of my childhood:) you guys take care

hello,

does anybody know a man with name "Kimberly" or "Cimberly"? He was positioned as a tank driver in Erlangen in the `80 years. He married a german woman called "Carmen"!!!! When anybody know what or who that i mean, please write back to my e-mail addy. It`s very importent because we search for the woman along time ago!!!! (sorry for my english, i know that it is not so good :-) )

Greetings

Nicole

I was stationed in Erlangen from 1982-1986, serving in 1-46 and 2-6 Infantry there. Had a great friend from there that I have lost contact with; Charlie Wiesman, owner and operator of the Zum Zollhaus in Erlangen. If anyone has contact information for him I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Who can provide information on the
144 Signal Corp. from Ferris Barracks?