hey previous Erlangens.I was a preteen in Erlangen 72-77 with my family.my dad was a civilian serving w AARCOM.we used to hang out at the roller rink...what a blast we had there..including trying to stay out of trouble... :p

A group of 30th FABn vets who were stationed at Ferris Barracks in the 50's plus spouses and friends met in Clarksville IN -across the Ohio River from Louisville KY - the weekend of Sept. 6&7. 31 vets and others totaling 63 attended the reunion and had a great time reminiscing, sharing stories & photos of our time there in Erlangen.
Many thanks, Eddie, for announcing this event on your front page. We plan to meet again Sept. '09 in Indianapolis,Jim and Eveyln Kocher, stay tuned for details

Started my military career at Ferris Barracks 1979-1981. Assigned to HHC 2nd BDE. Get unit with great people. Would like to hear from anyone during that time frame. I coached the Erlangen Post women softball team in summer of 1980 that won the Nurmberg division championship. Would like to hear from any of the players.

I got back from Germany on Friday, I must say it's good to be home! Germany has change a lot since I was last there in '92, not for the better:traffic is insane, parking is impossible/expensive, and the people are more rude than you can imagine. But all in all I loved it! It was so good to see Ferris Bks. again. As an M.P. my part of the post is still there, the M.P. station, my barracks, our motor pool, P.X., skating rink, NCO club, EM club,church, and yes... class six. I also went to Bad Krueznach where I was stationed later and they were in the process of tearing all of the posts down there, very sad! I love Germany but damn it's good to be home!

For those who wanted to know about dirty Gerti she is still alive in a Erlanger nursing home.

Does anyone remember what was in the Davie Crockett sandwich from the snack bar?

Thank you Karlheinz Heimberger for showing me this website! What great memories! I lived in Erlangen in the mid 60's and was known under my maiden name Waltraud Schistowski. I was a member of the Chapel choir Looking for some dear friends: George Littlefield, Patrick Spencer, and George Dimitriyadis. Also from the early 60's: Larry H. Hatlin. Does anybody know of them and their where abouts? I will be coming back here often and look forward to hearing from many of you.

hey where are all the other bravo company 2/81 armor ole timers ? like peewee miller ? marlen grim ? sgt white ? dejesus ? rodrigues? any one out there , yea clark is alive and so is kratzer , sweeney ? sgt paul ? anyone ?

Hey Gene Youngblood, I arrived in Erlangen Oct 70, I was the new-meat ya'll stuck on Tennalow range guard 2 days after I arrived. Remember Sgt Stuckey. Also did some time there on CP duty. All I remember about then was guarding the commissary and PX with tanks. Lots of field duty and of course, "The Wall". Viet Nam was winding down Erlangen was a scary place for a new soldier back then.

We continue searching for Robert Weinrich or Weinrick who was stationed in the early sixties at Ferris Barracks.
His pictures is on front of Ferris Barracks website.
His daughter is searching for him.
If you know him please get in touch with me.
Thank you
Karin Hack Thrasher

I just found this site. Wow! I was at Ferris Barracks from 62-64 with B company, 1/35th Armor back in the days when it was the 4th Armored Division. I got pulled out of the tanks and put in the Training Aids/Armory/Supply room when they found out I could read without moving my lips.We were known as the "Bravo Buffers" because if it was a horizontal surface, it was waxed and buffed. Remember the grooves in the floors on the hallways? Just the width of a P38 C rat can opener. 1st Sgts favorite little "extra detail" was removing the oldwax and reapplying the new. While I was there it was the time of the JFK 50 mile hike craze and 3 of us, me Charlie Harper, and Mike Hamner decided to try it. The other two made it, but I collapsed after 47 miles...hey what the heck, I was used to riding in a nice track. Also remember roadmarching to Bamberg (and back)in a howling blizzard when all the other units stayed in their kasernes. The slop chute of choice was the "Reichs Adler" back then. Anybody remember that.

Hi everyone, a long shoot here but looking for any information that anyone may have on an old friend of mine. His name was ollie and he ran the Class 6 store there on Ferris Barracks. I was there between 86-89. Anyone with any information will be greatly appreciated. thanks

I was there from '75-'79, HHC 2/81 AR BN Maint, later B Co motor pool. Most of my time was in a fog (hash fog).

But, I got straightened out, made it a career and retired after 22.

Now working in Daegu, Korea Cp Henry as a Contractor.

I was station for 18 mths at Ferris barracks in 1984, had a lot of bad times, but all in all, I loved Germany and wish to one day go back to that beautiful town.

Hey all,
I am ,(finally), going to be back in Erlangen 6 Oct.-12 Oct. YAHOO! :-) If there is anyone there who would like to get together while I am there and drink a beer or two, drop a line! I was in the 501st M.P. Co. '81-'94 and worked as a civilian for AAFEES '91-'92. Daniel Morphet, if you see this let's get together and drink a Kitzmann. Finally, I'm goin' home! :-)

I almost 4 got my most important players , Everret j Mitchell and Kevin Joubert-aka wine 69.thanks

I was in the 2/81 ar. from 10/05/86 and then went to 1/35ar. for desert storm, Micheal Simpson , Enrique Cruz,Dragger, Dunn, out of Chi-town,My twin in Chi-town, Hastings. Miss You Guys < Doss :mad:

Greetings All, I was COMSEC Custodian for 2d Bde when we went to the Storm in '90. It was nice to see the old place. There were some good memories. I was assigned to AST-Erlangen prior to my retirement. Anyone remember Mr. "Z"?

1979/1987 C/D Co.1-35 AR. Just want to say HELLO to all. Great web site. remeber alot of those old names and places. thanks for the memories.Ralph Dierh drop me a line, you to Charles Welchel??? I reside in Decatur, IN. also in contact with Paul Sarro

hi everyone, remember to check out both ferris barracks pages at my space.com and the ferris barracks videos in you tube.com anypne needing help finding them should contact me per e-mail don´t pass up the chance to maybe find some old friends pr to make some new ones
mark whigam (SGT)
aka beagle
HHC and Delta Co.
3-34 and 2-70 Armor
1983 to 1989

I was in A co 1/35th Armor from Nov 75 till Jan 78. My nick name was Moose cause I was big as on, remember, antlers in the tree by who goosed the moose, lol. Would like to here from old friends from there. Sure miss the place and of course Strawberry fest.

Stationed at Ferris barracks with Cco. 2/81 armor 1976-1979 Worked in the maint dept. as the recovery operator. Lots of great memories. Also worked at the skating rink across from "blood alley" Anybody remember those days?

Looking for Sgt.Russel[Rusty] Jimenez
was with 3/51st back in 1968. Anyone know of his location Please E-mail.

I was in the Redeye Section CSC 2/81
1973-1977. A friend sent me this site. Great job on maintaining it. It is great to know that we have this kind of resource. Hard to believe it has been 30 plus years since I was there. If you were there at the time I was there drop me a line.

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks from 1971-74 in C Co. 2/81 Armor. Anyone else out there that was staioned during these years. I have very fond memories of Erlangen.

Hello everyone i was station at cec i/46inf. in the scout platoon.78-79.Do you know anyon from that period.

We are searching for Robert Weinrich stationed at Ferris Barracks in the early 1960.
His daughter needs him.
Please get in touch with me if anyone has knowledge about him.

Hello, I belive my family is originally from Erlangen. At least my grandfather is from there. If anyone knows of a way to find any records, birth, death, land, or other, please email me what ever you have. I planto visit soon and would like to have as much info as possible before I go. I Thank you for time and efforts with any help you might give. Even if it is a phone number or web site or address.

Looking for Lil Al. We were in csc 1st 46th 78-79.Any one that remembers Sgt. Tietz, or Sgt. Emery.I would like to chat any time.

A.Co 2/6th Inf
Wow its great to see so many names I recognize. If any one has been stationed there in recent times would like to get an idea how it compares, I've been thinking of requesting to go back to Germany one more time.

Joe

I was stationed in Erlangen 1971 to 1992 with 1/46 and 2/6 Inf. I am trying to locate Col Bannish. Col Daly would also. Does anyone remember his two sons name. I know Gabby must be married so she has a different name. ;-)

I was stationed over there from 1970-1971 with co.b 3/51 infantry.

I've been trying to gain access to the ferris site thru the nurnburg site. For some reason my name and password has been deleted and will not allow me to post anything. I've even tried to reregister but nothing.
Does anyone know whats going on?
BTW I've been registered since 2004 or 2005.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys it me again,Anyone from C co.1st 35th armor.From 1970-1971?????????? email me. gene

Wow!! I have got in touch with more people from Ferris. Raney, I see Sabine here, Allred and I got in touch with each other again. Mathew and I stay in touch. Bill Freeman and Ronnie Freeman, Murphy, Seau, Munoz, where are they all?

I miss Cco 2/6. Wife and I are talking about going back over there in the next year or so. Man that would be great.

Whats the matter, everyone on summer vacation?
At least some you oldtimers should be at home taking it easy.

Love the site,I was at ferris in 1970,C company.I was on the co:s tank named CHEAP THRILLS.I enjoyed my time there but got a levey to go to viet nam.1971-72.Ive got some pics if i can find them.anyone that was there in c co 1970,send me email.see ya later.gene

I was in HHC 1-46 Inf. 1972-74.

I WAS STATION THERE IN THE INFINTRY UNIT
FROM 1974 THROUGH 1976. A COMPANY WEAPON PLATTON 1ST INFINTRY DIVISION

Just wanted to say hey to all!

Its really strange to relive a part of life that you thought was gone, thankyou for the memories 2/81 armor

:-) Hi, My name is George Michalkiewicz
Co.D 126 Maint.Btl. cas the carpenter there. I also worked at the skating rink
and later became Manager. Really loved
Earlangen.

FANTASTIC Web Site! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden government benefits you are eligible for and how to significantly increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension.

Anyone out there fromm HHC 2/37 Armor during the years 75 to 78?

Just took a peek at the guestbook. Noticed a few names from D.co 126 Mt. Bn
Jim Allen
Sgt Greer
Holman
Tom Dodd
Joseph Gugliotti

I remember all of them.

Hey guys from 2/81st Armor , are you out there. I was in Erlangen Ferris Barracks from 78-81. Spent three good years there, the best turret mech there was. I viewed the photos of the barracks and just found out the place is closed now. I remember the times at Graf and Hohensfels. If you guys from charlie company are still around give me a note. RED LIONS

Nice job on the site. I am looking for members of the HHC 2/6 INF Scout platoon stationed at Ferris Barracks during 1990-91. This is the period of time when we transitioned from M113's to Bradleys.

Also, if anyone knows where I can find service records for WW2 era German soldiers as I am trying to do some genealogy on my maternal (German) side of the family and my grandfather was an officer in the German Army in WWII. He was from Furth which is close to Erlangen but I believe he was Austrian originally.
Danke Schon
Sara

I need help from anyone still living in the area of Erlangen. I was in an orphanage there in 1966. I believe it is now closed but am still trying to find out the name of it. I believe it was a protestant orphanage if that helps.

Thanks heaps!
Sara :confused:

Just stopping by to wish all you Dad's a Happy Father's Day !!!!

also, I posted over 100 pics on a myspace page what i created for Ferris Barracks.
Just go to myspace and under find a friend type Ferris Barracks Germany.
Go check it out.

Hi everyone, a long shoot here but looking for any information that anyone may have on an old friend of mine. His name was ollie and he ran the Class 6 store there on Ferris Barracks. I was there between 86-89. Anyone with any information will be greatly appreciated. thanks

in hindsight someone could have marketed certified pieces of Ferris Barracks on plaques verified by the towns mayor, etc and sold them. this was done with the goldengate bridges old cable and marketed thru american express co many years ago. nice souvenirs.

for anyone who was in erlangen in the 80s ther is a new video in you tube under ferris barracks 4

Well I read most of the new guest that has sign in and wonder if any of the members of the 46th Inf even knows about this site, not to many of us around but welcome to all that has sign in. I was with HHC support plt. from 1972-78 and also worked at the skating rink while I was at Ferris Welcome to all even tread heads.lots of friends from 35th and 81st Shoty 46Inf 72-78 :-)

Does anyone remember Joe the barber, Snider that did taxes at the back gate for all the soldiers? Was wondering if they are still alive. Great people.

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks from Oct 86-Apr 88. Enjoyed the pictures, hopefully I can get back there again someday.

I used to enjoy a few beers at a little pub called "Bistro bei Julie." Anyone heard of it or know if it's still in business?

Thanks again,

Ed

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I WAS STATION IN HHC 2/37 AND BRAVO COM. 2/37 ALSO AT THE DISPENSARY FROM 1980 T0 1982 LOOKING FOR SPC-5 HENRY PULLEY

I lived in Erlangen in the late 80"s early 90's. My father was stationed there during Desert Storm. I played little league for the youth center. We were the Erlangen Hurricanes. I have often wondered how the rest of my teammates are. If anyone has any info i would love to know.

i have read a site today called cold war veterans. thye are trying to pass a bill to issue of of the cold war vets from 1945 to 1991 . check it out we may get a parade or a thankyou for defending and like the quote said

BECAUSE OF US AMERICA IS FREE.

Excellent site and very interesting and I enjoyed it!
What a wealth of information you have amassed.
I will be back again.
Thanks
DO YOU ENJOY...???
For the
answer you have to go to my
web side!

Mark, please try this: mos_def89@hotmail.de!That would be great! Thank you!

Julius

I am looking for a Lawrence Stengel who served in Erlangen around the year 1962. Does anyone have any information or ideas where to start my search for this man? Please email me personally.

Please, any help at all.

Hi Richard! May I ask you where your wife is exactly from? When I was a child I often played in the empty buildings, but today almost all the barracks are torn off! What a shame!

Best regards, Julius

Hi there! I discovered this stuff about the old barracks today and it's very important for me to find more pictures of the whole area. I'm a german pupil, I live in Erlangen near the former "Ferris Barracks". I was born in 1989, so I sadly never had the chance to witness this special time. I only want to get some old pictures of the local training area in Tennenlohe, the so called "Stoübpl Tennenlohe". I hope you can help me!

Thanks in advance!

Julius

Hey fellas!!! I was in 2/81 armor B co. 85-87 would really like to hear from anyone who was there then.

Hey Beagle
What the F*&#$ Brother. How is life treating you? I am here on the Left Coast (Oregon) enjoying life. Drop me a line, you were an ugly F%^&$#er but I must admit I never had a better tank gunner for the rest of my 20 years.

Ken Real

I am hoping I might get lucky and get a hit on this, but I'm not holding my breath. There were 2 teenage girls that used to come hang out at the pils eckla when I was stationed there. They invited me to there grandparents house for Thanksgiving,ity was 1983. I agreed to come only if I could buy the turkey. The grandparents only request was that I wear my "best uniform". I bought the turkey and met one of the girls in town and she took it home. Thanksgiving day I arrived at the apartment only to find half a turkey cooked. I pulled one of the girls aside and said that I didnt want to be rude but where was the other half. She grabbed my arm and took me into the kitchen. As soon as I saw the oven I knew why. The turkey I bought was huuuugggggeee and there oven was half the size of what I was used to. So if either of you 2 girls come across this post( sorry I dont remember names, but I have photos) please email me because I still think of that every year when we have turkey.The only name I remember is they hung out with a guy they called whiskey.

so boys and girls, take a look ferris barracks part 3 is in you tube as of today, hope you enjoy it
:D

I noticed allot of people seem to use the guest book for exchanging messages we have been trying to get the message Bord going again the old one had allot of traffic

7 euro, plus a 5 euro deposit for the mug,
around 7.50$
@Sabine i moved about 2 years ago live in roettenbach now,
@walt i need your e-mail address

I was with HHC 3/37 1968-1970. Had a great time in Erlangen.

It´s finally here...The BERG or ``STRAWBERRY FEST`` starts today. The weather couldn´t be better....Sunny skies through the middle of next week and temps around 75 degrees....Great time to be in Erlangen....

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Hi Guys.
I'm still searching for some buddies.
My Name is Sabine.I'm German. My Husband Richard Raney was stationt with Cco 2/6 from 1985-89. We met at B-15.
We are still looking for old Friende like, Terry MCKinnsey , Scot Lucas, SGT Mundo, Sgt Seau, anybody out there?????

Hey Beagle, do you remember me ??? Do you remember Mac??
We always hung around B15 or Genesis.
Always played Quaders at B15...

Give me a Holler!!!!

aco 334 1984-1987

I was born in Erlangen and married Jack in 1968, he was with the 793rd MP Battallion from 1966 to 1968. We are going back May 4th and plan to have fun at the "Beerfest". It was cool to get this site e-mailed to me today.

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks from Oct. '66 thru May '68 Co. "B" 46th Med. Have lots of fond memories and pictures to go with it. ;-)

just added my second video of ferris barracks to you tube it was filmed on april 27th 2008 you cann see some of what is left of the barracks hope you enjoy it
mark whigam (beagle)
sgt
3-34 AR/ 2-70 AR.
1983 to 1989

I was there 3/34 armor starting 1984 for 18 months and loved it

Looking for members of Bco 2/6 INF 90-92...God i love looking back at my old pics from there. Brings back alot of good memories. By the way how do u upload pics? I have a few and would like to share them.

Wow. Lots of memories. What a great use of the internet.

I was a kid in Ferris Barracks from 81-84 or so. Went to the American elementary school, first-third grade. My dad is DJ Peters, he was LTC, CO of 2/81 armor. I still have a Red Lion (Plank Brau) beer mug.

well my long time friends , it is time to venture onto the great path of the unknowen. what may lye over that next hill, and ole friend maybe. i have decided to venture to the BIG ROAD AGAIN, the time has come to leave or be fired at the current job. so as willie would say on the road again , i'll see you on the road again

HHC 1/35AR, What memories!! Gate 2!! I was there in '89 thru '91! Burger King was a ROLLING RV, and I remmeber I couldn't wait to see the thing head to it's spot,by the PX, to open for buisness!! lol That whole area was awesome. I used to ride my Bycycle everwhere!! Put your money together and go as far as you could on the train....memories!

92-93 hhc 2/70 ar i was brousing and wow, so many mrmories.email me please
love 2 remember u.....

Looking for old Army buddy. His name is Ronald R. Bowden, A Co., 2/81 Armor. He was from Nabraska and has a wife named Mary. They were in Erlangen in 1986-87. Can anyone help me locate them?
We took basic training and AIT at Ft. Knox in Sep.-Dec. 1984. Thank you everyone.

For any of you still in Erlangen. I was stationed with a E-5 named Joseph Pearage or Parrish that got a out and stayed in Erlangen. He was from Pennslyvania and a regular at Pils Eckla when jimmy owned it.

1st time here looks good

I went for a visit last November. I took some pics, had some Kitzmann beer. The interesting thing it was exactly 20 years before that I met my now ex-wife there. The memories of friends and the past brought tears to my eyes and reminded me that the best time in my life was there, on Gate 1 gaurd duty, in the Pizza Bar, walking to McDonalds, drinking in B-15, BN runs through the training area, my first love.

this is spec. Mcknight from Aco.47th sbn cant realy remeber the dates because I drank way to much but I think it was 89 to 92 and I miss all my brother and sisters it was good times

Nice site, Keep up the good work.Served at Ferris Barracks 1954-1956 with the 30th FA Bn.

I was climbing up St. Augustine, FL Lighthouse around Christmas and ran into a woman wearing a 1ST BN. 46th INF T- shirt. Having served at Ferris Bks. From 73'-75',HHC&CSC, 1/46th INF, I was quite suprised. I asked about the shirt, and she said it was her son's, from Ft. Knox, as she walked down and I walked up the stairs. That's it. I would have liked to talk to her longer, but the traffic in the Lighthouse would not permit it.... Erlangen was great, I hated Guard Duty at the NATO AMMO DUMP!

Looking to hear from anyone that was in 46th med. 68 to 70. I drove ration truck for the mess hall.

Even though I was not there as long as some of you others, I have great memories of fellow soldiers, people around town and some of the places I hung out at..even Bogart's when for some reason or another I was told once that no American's were allowed! I told them Bogie was an American and he would be offended. Other than a minor mishap or so..what a great time! Can you say Strawberry Fest?? If there are any people from 2/70 who would like to contact me..it would be great to hear how you all are!! I left Dec. 1990

Even though I was not there as long as some of you others, I have great memories of fellow soldiers, people around town and some of the places I hung out at..even Bogart's when for some reason or another I was told once that no American's were allowed! I told them Bogie was an American and he would be offended. Other than a minor mishap or so..what a great time! Can you say Strawberry Fest?? If there are any people from 2/70 who would like to contact me..it would be great to hear how you all are!!

It's good to hear from everyone.

3/24/08

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks in Erlangen, Germany from 1958 to 1960 in
4th Armor, A Company, 1st Platoon as a certified tank driver. In A Company's
mess hall I painted a picture of Sad Sac walking down a hill checking for mines on the road with a metal detector. Tanks
were behind him. Thought someone might have seen it on the wall.
I am looking for a list of names of people that were in this A Company 1st Platoon. I would like to look up some of these buddies from the good old Army days. There was never a reunion that I was ever aware of. If anyone knows how to find this listing of the names in A Company 1st Platoon or knows where this record could be accessed please let me know.
Thanks You can E-mail me.
Jim

Stationed with the 793rd MPs from 1961 to 1962. Stationed with Adams, Blackwilder,Gillispi,and Frank Reddy in Ferris Barracks.Would like to hear from old friends. Augie

I was station at ferris barracks from sept. '68 thru april '70. I lived off post with german family. I would like to contact them but don't know how? I was in B Co. 51st infantry. Their names are Heinrich & Elke Von Draun @ 4 1/2 Haagstrasse in Erlange. Not for sure last name is spelled correctly. Can anybody help me. Thanks, Don Phillips

Medic HHC 1/46- 2/6 from 81-84 attached to CSC Scouts and Mortars, have a Banisch siting near Wuerzburg around '97. White Horse, concerts, The Wall, CDAAC Ranger course,etc

hey everyone i was in erlangen from 85-88 i was a 88 operator in 3/34 and 2/70. i used to hang out at LeMaggot,b-15, and genisis looking for any of my beer drinking buddies. muncey,jr,bds,kroner,spas where you at

The 83rd FA 2nd bn is having a reunion at Branson,Mo. June 26- June 29. The 81st FA 2nd msl bn. are invited guest. Any 83rd or 81st veterans interested in attending may contact
John Pope at pope_john@bellsouth.net or
Jerry Burns at jmburns@bellsouth.net

Hi i was in the 126 maintance bat. from 1962 to 1964 i injoyed my time there

1986-90 what a long strange trip it was

Great Site. I was with B Company 3/51 Infantry and was stationed at Ferris Barracks from Late 1965 to Early 1968.

GREAT WEB SITE! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden government benefits you are eligible for and how to significantly increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension.

50 & 51 st B and A Company 4th Armored Division will have their 3rd. Reunion at Gatlinburg Tennessee May 29-31,2008
For Information please contact
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As so many of you were stationed in Erlangen we the "Girls" from Erlangen are wondering how many of you are married to one?
Lets hear from you

Karin Hack Thrasher, I seen your post and was wondering if you know or knew Doug and Gaberlle Forsytthe. He may have retired there in Erlangen. Gabby is from Erlangen. Also did you know Guy Meeker? He had a discjoky show around the Nuernburg area in the 70's. Thanks Jerry

My question is does anyone that still lives in or around Erlangen know Mr. Kitzman? He was a dear friend of mine and others and was around 60 years of age when I left in 1986. He owned Kitzman Brewery and his son was name Peter.

the only thing this site is missing is a place to where you could post a before and now photo so people could remember who they once where, but i want to thank the creator's of this site and i will donate later, please forgive me for now .times are tough.

ok all you lifers that where stationed in erlangen during 1978 thur 1982.
does anyone remember "PEEWEE"??
real name keith miller knowen as the MAN
when ever you wanted to get off guard duty i paid peewee $20.00 lol
and if he could'nt then marlin grimm would WHERE IS MARLIN GRIMM. last see at 1st trg brg ft knox ky 1984

Was in A co 1/35 Armor from 75 to 78, really loved my time there, wish I could go back for a visit.

I was at Ferris Baracks HHC 2-6 Inf "Regulars on Guard" from 87-90. Some of the best memories of my life. I was a Bouncer at the Green Goose for a couple of years. What a great time. Would like to hear from some of the Medics, Schulz, Hodum, George, Jenkins, Milian, Harvey, Logan, Gayle, Vascara, Viray, Vanaucker. Hope all of you are doing well.

I was stationed with 2/81 from 78 to 81. I was assigned as the Bn NBC NCO and worked out of the Bn S-3. We lived in the quarters outside the gate across from the DYA. We really enjoyed the area except it seems we went to the field during every Strawberry Fest.

If you ever got to go to the Christkindlmarkt in Nurnberg, you might be interested in this. The city of Chicago has a Christkindlmarket. For more info, go to christkindlmarket.com or call me at (262) 375-2282.

I was in 46th med co 1968 to 71 any body
there contact me the hash was good and
cheap rember!!!!!

To all who have been stationed at Ferris Barracks ... and all that have served ... Thank You for your service

served 1/35bn 4-1 a.d's 1970-72 hhc

Spent 6 months here w/ the 48th AAA, from July '53 to Dec '53 & then went TDY to Wurtzburg for 53 wks to join 1st DivArty to play basketball -- what a trip that was. Hey somebody had to do it!

Was impressed by the super construction of German billets & friendliness of folks downtown.

C co and HHC (tank section) 2/81 from 84' to 86' The good ole days! Any of the Old Crew Drop me a line!

After 37 years I am hanging up the uniform. Thanks to all of the soldiers in 1/46, 2/6 and 47th SB. You made my life fun being in Erlangen. Thanks again to Hagler, Banisch, Weisman, McCarthy for being super battalion commanders. :-)

hey yall! just found the site.fond memories. was there in 80-82. where ya at bear Garner? OJ from Chicago? crazy asssed Labato from Co.? holler

Hi everyone,just found this site lookin for anybody that rembers me lol.Serve in 2/6 inf ferris brks from 1988-1990,also patroled the last border patrol before the wall came down up in the 1k zone czech,e germ and west germ.Looking for old buddies.

Hello to all. I served at Ferris from 87 thru 89 with B company 2/37 Armor. Just wondering if anyone was still around. I kept in touch with a couple of guys but most are only good memories. For those of you who remember him, Norman StMaria died a few years back in a motorcycle accident. His wife, who he met in Erlangen was the passenger and she also died. Gorge, Eddie, Jim and all the rest from the group, if your still out there whrite a message.

Hello everybody,
I just found this page and was hoping someone could help me.
I have finally made it to gather some information about my grandfather and I am looking for him now. It would be awesome to finally get to know about my roots.
His name is Milton C. Jones and he was stationed in Schwabach somewhen in between 1954 - 1956. Any info would be greatly appreciated!! My E-Mail is shorty_e84@yahoo.de
Thank you all very much in advance!!!
Manuela

First came to Ansbach in 59 and moved to Erlangen shortly after. Worked for 3 years in the Computer Van, then 1 year in the Doppler Van. Went stateside in Sept 63 to re-train as Calibration Tech, made SP6 in 63 in the 81st and SFC in Aberdeen, MD in 66. Made Captain in 69 and went to VN, got out in 75. Was back in Germany in 67-69 in Mainheim. Retired now and loving life, travel a lot and enjoy family.

For all who used to go to the EM/NCO/OFFICERS Clubs:

My two bands ("Six Pack" and "Gordy Thomas and CREW") used to play all around Southern Bavaria.

I've written a lot of songs since then, and anyone is welcome to download the free .mp3 files listed on my site at gordythomas.com please disregard the fact that there are also song files for sale on the page, as it is not my intent to get you to buy anything. I just thought some of the FOB (Friends of The Bands) might be interested in hearing what I've been doing in Nashville.

And to all combat veterans, "Welcome Home!"

Request that anyone having any kind of contact to the Admin. people of this site please inform them I am STILL waiting to hear from them re: Unit photo of the 2nd Plt. 501st. MP co. dtd. 1976. I sent the photo two weeks ago, and emailed them last friday and still nothing.

hello to all the old timers!!! dont you miss them party days? i sure do...greetings from germany

Was stationed in Herzo, but worked with two guys at the post office in Milwaukee who were stationed on Ferris Barracks.One still works at the post office , but the other guy passed away in 1994.

want to remember the good times
look at ferris barracks on you tube

I was at Ferris 59-60 2nd msl bn 81st arty It was a good duty station. Had lots of fun at the Ring cafe.

Hi all, haven't been on here in awhile. I had toe opportunity to see old Ferris Barracks this past summmer. Wow how time changes things!! Anyway, I am looking for contact information on a Kenny Real. He was stationed in Erlangen during the 80's and maybe the 90's. He was stationed with me in 1/35 AR and later was in 2/70 AR. Anybody knowing anything about him please blast me an e-mail! PS... the Strawberry Hill Fest is still going strong but I sure felt lonely being the only GI visible for miles!!!!

Greetings to all MPs that were stationed at Ferris Barracks during the time frame of Sept. '76 to Aug. '80. Just sent a picture of my unit 2nd Plt. 501st MP Co. this date and will be sending more of the "good 'ol days" later.

My dad, Bill Arnold, was stationed at Ferris Barracks in the early sixties. He met his German sweetheart (my mom)Rosemarie Schreiber in Erlangen, and they got married in 1962. Dad became a warrant officer and worked in Pershing missiles for a long time. He's living in Lawton, OK. If you remember him, please send me a message and tell me something you remember about him! Thanks!

I was a dependent in Ferris Barracks from 1979 to 1982. I was stationed back in Mannheim from 1990 to 1993. Would like to hear from anyone who was in Erlangen during the 1979 thru 1982 time period.

was stationed at hhc 1bn 35th armor
1970-1972

hey all was in HHC 2/81 from 80/85.worked on all the tanks.sure do miss the place.miss the strawberry fest. watched alot of people come and go in them 5yrs.

Hi everybody,I was stationed at
Co.D 126 Mt. Btl. 1966-1969.
I was the carpenter there
Hi Fred Holman and any one else
Would like to find more people who was there

Great Site. I was not stationed at Farris Bks. I was stationed at Monteith Bks in 47th Med Bn 1973-78. I am looking for an SFC Douglas Forsythe, he was with 47th Med and was married to a woman from Erlangen. Anyone happen to know him or how to contact him, please email me. Thanks

Hi Ed: Glad I found you. Remember in Erlangen when we both were on the same Recon. team. We had a Sgt. on the team whose name was Sgt. Kimble. Great times with the 720Th. Its difficult to imagine that its 50yrs since seeing you last in Aschaffenburg.

I was in headquaters HQ 720 FA. In 1957, Good to see pictures of the old post. :-)

Hi There: Somtime back I had asked your site if they could help me find a Sgt. Douglas W. Hatch, who served with at Ferris Barracks in 1957, with Hq. 720th., Fa, Bn. Two people who read this site helped me search for him as I have done for several yrs. without success. I thank you for this site and my gratitude to those who helped. Douglas also served with me at Fiori Barracks in Aschaffenburg in '58.
I am sorry to report though that it was found that he passed away in Dec., 03. Thank you, everyone.

I was stationed in Erlangen from June 1958thru May1959.Iwas a 2nd.Lt.Platoon Leader of Co.B of 4th.Armored Div.Headquaters.Supply Officer.If anyoneknew Mrs.Frieda Heim please let me know of her if she died or so.thank you.

:-) Nice site I just thought I would pop in to see if there are any new posts I was in Erlangen,HHC 3-34AR 84-87, Maint. with the one and only Yang Man MSG Foster gotta love those gizzard days, anyone know where he went, Foster,

JUST LOOKING FOR GUYS I SERVED WITH IN 85 TO 88 IN SUPPORT PLATOON HHC 1/35 WERE YOU AT PALMER

DROP A LINE AND SAY HI IF U WERE IN HHC 1/35 ARMOR 1985-1988

I was stationed in Erlangen, with Co. B, 46th Med. from 1966 to 1968

HELLO everyone.Been to Ferris Barracks,many times.Going again end off Jan.2008.Many off the great people from all walks of life,and the memories.Using the jeep including the Driver to meet other Friends at a guesthouse.Fun most off the people never will understand,just to write about it would get me in trouble.But few off you know the amazing fun we all had,Garmisch differend tours to the Eagles Nest.Ore the beerfest,when a Beer Mug bacame a Inprint on anothers soldiers face in a Brawl.MPs, Job was, to pick drunks up and trow them into the back off a Dozen1/2.Blood Alley between the Nco club and 1/81.Ferris Barracks was not only a Millitary Istallation.It was a HUB,to get the best Beer the next Guesthouse,waiting for weekends to do it all over again.I guess it was the Start for my Life to travel the world.And I have Traveled.there are many soldiers I wish I could find out what happend to them.Like sgt Rodriquezwho married Mimmi from Viet nam.Ore Rivera from New york,ore the medic from Long Island etc.I can only wonder now.My son has his 2nd duty to Bagdad.from fort dix N.Jersey.And Im a girl from Erlangen.Now try to figure this outWorked in special sevices.as a german citicen,even teachimg classes in Head Start.And teachingTank Maintnance for some off the 1/37 Armore Div.That can only happen in Ferris Barrack.Plus the Service Club.Any of you who been there.Knows the great times.Hello to all of you Vets ;-)

I was stationed at Erlangen from March of 55 to Sept 56 A Btry 30 FA Battalion.

In 1962/1963 I was with A Battery,
83rd Artillery Ferris Barracks,Erlangen.
Joe Browning
Lonnie Carson
Where are you?

does any one have the means or knowhow to get the address of the bar schwarte ritter i believe the owner years ago was frau schmitt it was in erlangen i am trying to locate a watress that worked there she is around 62 name marie spanish decent thanks for any help john

I was at Ferris Bks, Bco 1/35 AR from 87 to 91. What a great time we had there, hope to hear from any old friends who may read this.

Wow I was stationed at ferris from 84 to 86 would love to find any friends always hung out at lamagot gennises b52 really would love to find mike muncey if anyone knows dont be shy

does anyone remember the name on the small bar a block down from the train station?Rita,i think that was her name, and her mother ran the place,her brother worked @ bank on base.Is it still open?

Thanx for the web-site. Always looking for jogs to the memory.

I was stationed with 2nd Platoon, Company C, 793rd MP Bn in Erlangen from September 1974 thru September 1977. Left as platoon sergeant. Lots of good memories. Good duty. Good times.

Recently I went to Google Earth and found Ferris Barracks on the satellite. Lots of changes since I was there and since the locals took over - but I can still see the old base.

Was Stationed at Ferris Barracks from Jan 86-Aug 87 with Aco 2/6th. This is a great site, great memories....
"Regulars On Guard"
Alpha Gators Lead The Way!

I was stationed 3/34th signal unit armor 84-85 Great times at ferris barracks.SFC hastings was the greatest!

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks in 1957 thru 1959. I was in A Company 50th Infantry, 2nd ARB 4th Armd Div. Iloved my time in Erlangen and made many good friends.

I was at stationed there from 1965 to 1968, HHC 2nd Bde 4th armd then transferred to 3/37 arm. I had a lot of fun and erlangen is a great town. I have a lot of pictures and when I learn to put the on the computer I will send them.

:-) I was with HHC 3d BN 34th Armor and 2d BN 70th Armor 1987-89

I was the chaplain for 2-6 IN from March 85 to June 89. Great memories. :-)

Happy New Year to all who have Served in Erlangen , W. Germany And TO OUR TROOPS WHO ARE SERVING NOW.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

STAND UP

BE PROUD

VETERAN

:p STATIONED THEIR MARCH 1961-NOV-1963

I Rick, this is Darius. I remember you very well. I too was in A 1/35 from 78-80. I was in Sgt Jernigan's platoon when i first got there. I have tried for years to reach Ross, remember he was the quarterback for our Post Championship Flag Football team. I can't find Leroy Thomas or Flip or any of the old dogpound. Please reply if you see this.

Elwood covey is in washington state. He is listed in the white pages. Email me and I can see if I can help you with the others.

I was stationed in erlangen 1970-1971 2nd platoon with co.B 3/51 had some fond memories while stationed over there.Hope to hear from some of the men that I was station with over with I wish you all a happy new year.

was in HQs co 50th inf. from 1961 to 1963. looking for dave cook,max carroll, elwood covey, sfc slattery or m/sgt facemeier.

Was in 2/6 1985 to 1987. HQ Co Bn S-4. Just happened on to this site and what a blast from the past. I don't remember a lot but I'm sure if I could see some faces. Would love to here from anyone from that time.

Dean Branson

merry x-mas to all

I was in D CO 1/35 from 89-91, went to Desert Storm with 1st Sgt Busbee and Capt. Kevenaar.

Are there any other 1/35 guys out there?? I was the guy who caught the dumpster on fire one night with Armanderez... Nothing like doing a fire dance around a garbage can. I'm still not sure how I eeked my way out of an article 15 on that one. :-)

I could really go for some pomme frittes and mayo right now.

Cheers,
Sam

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks from 78-81. I was in Bco 2/81. I was reading some of the other comments and remember a lot of the incidents mentioned. The Lt Col was Di Caprio, and I was also there when Don Rogers was killed. I have been able to get in touch with a couple of old friend thru this site and would like to hear from others. Hope to hear from you.

Hi everyone, I was stationed at ferris barkks. from may 1976 to nov 1979, I had a great time there, capt parks, randy thrower, Mike montano, Just so many friends Ive met there doing the job, I was in 2rd btln 81st armored division, I really enjoyed most of the time I was there, If you remember me, Just drop me a line, The best of life to all that served theres. God Bless America.,..,.,.,.,Art

Headed to Nürnberg for the Christmas season. The wife wanted to go home for Christmas.

The sites will be operating on their own until we return.

No photos or names on the roster will be added till 2 January.

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you have a nice one.

Later
Eddie

if anyone is going to the bcs bowl in new orleans on 1/07/08. e mail us and well try to hook up. yes the buckeyes are going again , hopefully to win this tyme. so kratzer if your in the area and you want to party you ole fart. just look for the guy that looks like santa clause, that looks like he has been drivin hard and put up wet , it will be me . merry christmas to you all.
ho , ho ,ho merry christmas to all

Anyone know who to get in touch of Col. J Richard Wallace???



LOL Guess who, can you say the word coward?? YOu were htten as you are now,LOL

I was in the 81st. FA 2nd. Missile Bn. Guidence Plt. from June 1960 until Feb. 1962. Great duty station. I've heard from Tom Hall and Gerry Rutt. Any one else there at that time?

I was stationed at Ferris Barracks from April 1979 thru Nov. 1981 and then I lived there until 1986 as a civilian working in the bowling alley system at ferris and in Nurnberg. as a mechanic :-)

Did not know about this site i will visit it more often thanks to Bill
Marshall.i was there in B co 35th 1961
to 1963

This site is great...the last time I checked in was in 2002! Former Delta 2-81 armor soldier in Erlangen from 88-90. Thru the site I have managed to contact a couple of folks out there, some in the states some still in Germany and London. Anyone recognize these names? If so let me know. Sgt Cragun, Pulpetter, Spec Toole (Stinkweed), Sgt Kimbark, Spec Johnson(rowdy dude when he drank)thanks!!

What a wonderful website! My father was stationed at Ferris 1970-71 - LTC John Dure. Many fond memories of AYA dances, the long bus rides to Nurnburg HS, walks to the snack bar and the theatre. Anyone know what happened to the cute lifeguards at the pool? - Ron, Dennis, Charlie? Life in Germany was wonderful and I have many good memories being an Army brat!

Hi There: Come on you guys, I know that I can't be the only guy from the 720th Fa, Bn stll standing. Come on lets get with it.

I was stationed in Erlangen from November 1953 to April 1955. This was very good duty. Came home as a Sgt. in charge of the communication section of C Battery of the 3oth Field Artillery.
In Septermber of 1990 my wife,daughter and myself went back to Germany and drove to Erlangen to see if we could see the base. We drove up to the gate and I asked the gaurd if we could drive in and look around? He said why and I told him I had been on the base for 1.5 years, his comment, why would you ever want to come back and see this place. He let us on, the base had really changed our barricks and motor pool were all gone.

Looking for John "Bruno" Bunomo
Just wanna say Hi and see how things are going.

I was stationed in Erlangen, Germany first with Aco 2/81st armor and after a while we were redesignated to 4/70th armor. I had some great times there, both on and off base. the pizza bar is a place I still miss to this day along with the sub sandwiches i got at the video rental. I loved walking down town with the wonderful architecture and history. I had a blast there and in Hoenfeltz and Grafenvere. I miss it a lot.

Happy Thanksgiving to all former Vets, and especially the ones who where fortunate to serve at Ferris Barracks in the great city of Erlangen, Germany.

Hello All,
This is a wonderful site (Thanks). I served from Dec. 1985 to 1987 in B Co. 3-34 Armor. I'm sad to hear that the base is gone. I hope someone will consider planning a grand reunion of soldiers who served there. I would love to return for something like that.

I was stationed at Ferris barracks in 1976 to 1978, B Co. 1/35 Armor. Looking for Old friend, I lost his address. Sgt Edler in supply, was from IN. Is there any place to reach or make contact with old army buddies? I had a great time there, I was also an asst Scout Master for BSA troop 201 TransAtlantic Council.

TO ALL OF THE GUY'S WHO USE TO COME TO THE HOUSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, THANKS GIVEN, AND CHRISTMAS. THIS TIME OF YEAR BRINGS BACK THOSE MEMORIES OF THE HILL HOUSE AT 1A ALBRECHT DURER STRASSE. SURE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME OF YOU AGAIN ON DIFFERENT TERMS ( FRIENDS ).

I was there from 04.82-07.84 My unit was C co.2/37 and then C co.3/34Ar.I was the gunner of SFC Wilson.Love to hear from You peoples.:-)

Hello All,
I am a Military Brat that loved living on Ferris Barracks. My father was stationed there from '88 to '91. I was one of the few kids who learned Karate on base. I missed playing at the Y, the mobile burger king, the movie theater, even the Erlangan Elementary School and most importantly the community. If anyone remembers the Karate Studio (Sei Ryoku Zen Yo), with Raymond Hawkins and Ron or any of the kids from the nieghborhood please let me know. I would love to catch up.

85-88' C Co. & HHC S-3 2/6 IN

Was back in Germany 01', saw the old
Ferris Barracks, sad how much it had changed. Retired in 02'.

See a couple of names that look familiar
in here.

I was a member of HHC 1/46 and HHC 2/6 from sept. 83' to march of 85'. I have alot of good memories including the NCO Club and the Black Bear in Buchenhof and who can forget the pommes frites with cheese and ketchup and the pizza from the pizza bar.I married a german girl and we have 2 children that we took to Erlangen in 05', its crazy how much it's changed over the years. 1/46 and 2/6 messhall crew.

Hey, what the hell happened to all the old Vets from A/Co 2nd BN 50th INF 4th AD 60-64? It's Veterans Day I hope I am not the only one left. I know we are not to old to make some noise. And to all of the other Veterans, Happy Veterans Day, Thanks for your service.Bill Stewart

To all the veterans out there I wish you a great Veterans Day! Thanks for your service to our great country.

Came to Ferris Bks with the 2Msl Bn 81 Arty from Ansbach 1959 stayed till Sept 63.Started as PFC, went AWOL in Juarez to get SP4, left as SP6, married, 1 baby, and another on the way. Stateside I retrained as a Calibration Tech at APG MD. Stayed in Army till 1975, after VN tour.

I was in 2/6 INF HHC as a medic from April 1987 to Nov. 1989