Hey, I was at Pinder Barracks 1988-1992 then at Rose Barracks. I miss Zirndorf too. I miss all my German friends. I'm on Facebook and myspace. Sandra, I miss you the most. I also miss my buddy "Fogerty". I wonder if he is still around? Been a long time. Take care.

I was born and raised in Zirndorf.In 88 I met my now ex husband Brian Edwards,he was in 156 main.co.I live in kentucky ,been over here 16 yrs.I miss my kleines zirndorf,my family the food and friends.I had I great time partying at the cindarella bar.Hey Helmut Hahn!Remember them good times?Turned out Brian is a douche bag,but I got two great daughters out of it.

I'm Jim Keller and served in the 4th Armored Div. 16th Artillery at Pinder barracks. I arrived there in Oct. 66 and left there in May of 68. I was a clerk for SGM Darrell Clabaugh, and LTC James Compton. I later worked in B Battery as a clerk for Captain Montgomery. I loved Pinder Barracks and Zirndorf. I rember the Pizza just outside of the Gate and Bub's place downtown. Hope to contact someone who was there at that time.

Well I finally have the correct spelling of my father it is David Davila and he was 6/14 1st Armored Division Field Artillery! I have a wonderful person helping me to find him. But if anyone has any other info on him please email me A.S.A.P please and thankyou

Stationed at Pinder from 71-73. 2/14 ARTY A. I was the co ammo SGT the latter part of my tour. Has anyone heard anything about SSGT Speakman? Looking for anyone who served with me.

just stopping in to say hi to everyone

Still looking for a guy named james parrish fromm HHB divarty.He worked in the arms room?Was spc 4.He was my roommate at divarty.I was working in s-1 at the time.was also with 1-22 during the inactivation on jan 15 1988.What great times i had there.PIZZA AT THE FRONT GATE WAS GREAT!!!

looking for my friend jesse lind from davenport la.we where in from 78 to 81 service battery 1/22 fa. sure would like to find you jesse.#928-660-1240.

I was stationed at Pinder from 81-83 in B Battery 6/14

HQ Company A 71st Ma From 1966-1968
Fuel and Electric Repair Man.

I posted my unit as A Battery,1/39th FA last time I posted..My bad! that was when I was at Ft. Bragg. At Pinder Barracks I was upstairs in B Battery 1/22 FA from 80-82. They used to call me Acorn. Me , Bear & Newsome B, Oh the stories that I could tell, if you knew us then you know what i'm talking about, if you don't..I'm not saying anything,i'm taking it to the grave, lmao!

I was stationed at Pinder from 1987 to 1991...I retired from Pinder May 1991. Was assigned to HHB DivArty...Worked in S-3...Looking for Phillips...I also have contact with Pevehouse and Chooneri...I understand SGM Isley has passed...any info..?

I was stationed in Pinder Brks. from 62-66. I was in the 144th Signal Detachment. I left as a E-5 and went to Ft. Gordon GA. I'm looking for anyone stationed there at the same time and especially the 144th.

Hey all, I was there from 87-90. Was in HHB 1/22 as a 13F, then it transitioned to 2/1 FA.

I thought there'd be more guys around here from A-battery 1/22 from 1977-1982,I'm still hoping.I knew the the tunnels under pinder.not many if any knew there was an access under the movie theater.Does anyone remember the slim long black haired girl that hung out at Elle's?she was young and loved the gun dogs.I sneeked her through the fence and into my barracks room one night,the hard part was getting her out the next morning.Hi to James V.Smith,TOP,SMOKE DURHAM,Gunnie Wells.E.O.M.SGT Jimmy Bower

I was stationed at pinder from 1979to1982 with A battery 1/22 fa.We lived in graf seemed like 6 months out of the year putting steel down range,All the fun rail head rides to Vilseck staging area. All the kids coming up to the train,we'd trade unit crest for beer,or ask them if they had an older sister.I loved white bag country shooting,the direct fire range.I was a gunner with the 2nd howitzer section.This site brings back so many memories,it's just like yesterday,staggering back from Elies bar crawling through the many holes in the fence.Anyone remember the Ponderosa club? country western joint.I coudn't stay out of fights there.I'de allways hook up with a German girl with a jealous soccer type boy friend,but I handled my own.Gun Dogs,Red Legs,Gun Bunnies, what ever you titled us we were a tough breed.Hell look at the shit and missery we went through out in the field.I could go on and on with all the shit me and my buddies did.Miss the beer tent and the carnival coming on post during German American week,WOW!!!!!!Want to say Hi, to Steven Smith,Gabe Labrada,Maspo from Maine{damn good arm wrestler},SSG Boyd and so many others I'm bad with names but will never forget the rest of you.I still walk those cobble stone streets in my dreams,went to nuremburg many times,wont mention the WALL,If anyone remembers me SGT Bower.

Was stationed at Pinder from 88-91, served as a 13 F in HHB 6-1 FA and deployed with 1-37 Armor to Desert Storm. Great site, hope to hear from some old HELL RAISERS Soon.

Janet Dunn I MET YOU WHEN YOU ARRIVED IN PINDER . MY NAME IS OTTO MIKE WAS IN MY ROOM UNTILL YOU MARRIED , I WAS IN QUINCY A COUPLE OF TIMES TO MANY MIKE DUNNS IN THE PHONE BOOK.HOPE Y0U R DOIN GOOD IS MIKE STILL IN MASS. GONE 4 NOW BUT STILL HERE.

Hi all hope all is well. I was at pinder barracks 84and85 SVC 1/22 or 1/2 zoo as we called it lol.I was battalion mataince inspector. if you got dispatch you met me.I got a lot of free bier in those days lol.Was glad to see this site if you send me e-mail put pinder on it or i willnot open it.

My ex-husband (Michael Dunn) was stationed at Pinder Barracks from 74-75. I arrived a month or two after him and we got married there in a civil ceremony at the police station in Zirndorf. We stayed until November, 1975. I got a job as a secretary at Merrell Barracks. My boss was Capt. Franks aka General Tommy Franks. We lived a train ride from Zirndorf in a little town. Memories!!!

I was in C btry 6/14 in 82 some of my foudest memories were at pinder! Shout out to my good buddy Tommy Ryan Bob Lockwood Joe King Sgt Ponder Sgt Jett and so many others!

Svc 6/14 FA from 77-81 and back again from 82 to 85. Served in service battery all that time, mostly in the Arms room.. was taught my SPC McDonald before he got out in 78. I dont recall allot of names bt I do recall Ocha, Edwards, Reed and a few others.. so long ago.. How about gargovich? old man Jarvis? SSG Holley? Elis, rock bar, you name it I was there. Anyway, hope everyone is well... God Bless.

hi everbody.Was stationed at pinder barracks looking for some old 'pac-rats' 3/18 fa.Was there from 86 to 88 also looking for a buddy of mine his name was james parrish he worked in the arms room at HHB Divarty.Also SFC Blackburn, and SGT curry from 3/18th.James parrish was from bethesda marland.Great site keep up the good work. ROCK BAR rocked lots of good times there

hello r koonts j otto waven ahand no hard feelns i hope u was country iwas rock not a good mix in the same room back then but we got thru it hope u r doin good im satisfied in life friends for life i hope . looking forward to meeting again on this page or in life. otto was here

I see the front page of this sight spells Zirndorf with a "D".

i was there from 90-91 until 6-1FA moved to rose barracks

Hello everybody. I am looking for Douglas Helms who was at Nürnberg, Pinder Barracks or Army Hospital from 1969-1971. Is there anybody who was with him during that time? Please contact me. info@tatjana-mischke.de
Thanks a lot.

My father M/sgt. Ray E. Hunigan was stationd at Pinder Barracks Zirndorf Germany. We were stationed in Nurnberg, Furth and Zirndorf. I was 11 years old and would walk from our house near Alta Vista Restuant to play pool at the service club in 1953. Dad would visit Howenstines (guess that is the way you spell it) at the Round House for a beer every now and then. I don't know if it is still in existence.

I was stationed at Headquarters & Co.A 71st Maint. Bn. from 1970-1972. Would like to hear from any of my "buds."

I was in HHB DIVARTY 1AD and stationed at Pinder Barracks from Oct. 85 to Oct 87. We were in the new barracks just past the PX/club on the left. I was on the third floor on the right hand side facing the parking lot.

Great memories and prost to all.

I was stationed at Pinder Bks from 1982 to late 1984. I was assigned to the Dinning Facility.Does anyone remember the parties that was held there monthly as a family and friends gathering..had some good times and met a lot of good ppl from all over. Anyone remember.hit me up.

Temp assigned to HHB 1st AD Divarty to be a CA at Nato-23 from Jun78 to Jan79

I was at Pinder with the 156th from 75 to 78 I remember some of you drop me a line.

To everyone ever stationed at Pinder.Happy new year and i hope you all in the best of health. shout out to all and all B-battery 1stbn22nd fa men. Had some good times stationed at pinder and at the little pizzeria, and of course my tag team we had the title of pimp,player and lover. James Nolan,ricky muniz, and myself. also there was byron oliver, darnnell pressley and a few others spencer powell,kenneth hollins. the ones i missed i can see your faces but can't remember the names.was in gun section, and special weapons. stationed there Nov 1976 until Feb 1980.

Hi All I was stationed at Pinder from Jan75 until Jun 78. I was a cook assigned to C Battery 6/14FA. Can remember many a night partying at the Big Pizzaera and going to Eli's bar. Standing outsdide the gate at the pizza shack. I was sorry to see that the old post was torned down.

I was with HHB Divarty from NOV 88-Nov90 as a 13fox...lived on the 3rd floor for a few months and moved to the 1st floor.

I was at Pinder 156th Maint,from 73 to 76 worked in the DS shop as mechanic then moved to truck driver and on the road daily. Loved the driving and the sights.Looking over the guestbook I remember some names but can't put a face to them. Take care all.

LOOKING FOR CONTACTS FROM C BTRY 1/22 FA
1981-1983

Great page!!! looking for people in 1 btry 1/22 I was therw from 81-83

Great site..good luck to all the vets and their families.

Is there anyone out there? Marty Ocha here. I was there from 77-83 in SVC 6/14FA. Partied at the Rock Bar, then Had my bar up at the Alta Vista in 86-87. Many good people and great memories.Oh the wild and the young. Be good my brothers and sisters, all is well and the life is good. Drop a line if you want to.

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

Unit: "B BTRY, 6/14FA" 81-83
I would like to Wish My Pinder Barracks & Zirndorf, Germany Family The Happiest of Holidays & Well Wishes into the New Year !!!;-]

Lance

hay mark b. bud stayed in the army untill retiring he served in the 1st gulf war he was a high rank nco he lives north of washinton mo last time i saw anderson was in 79 the last time i talked to you i remember you driving in earth city i live out in the country just outside of amish paradise 1day this past summer abuggy stopped by the house selling baked goods including pizza we call it east of millersburg

I'm a proud Army Brat! My father, CSM Richard D. Branch was stationed at Pinder Barracks from 73-76. Daddy passed in 89 and is buried a few graves down at Ft Bragg from another Pinder Barracks friend and co-worker, CSM Haywood Pugh who passed a few months after my father. I was 13 years old when we left furth headed for Ft Sill and didn't pay as much attention as I now wish I had. I can't tell you all how much this site and your photos mean to our family! My 15 year old son is very into the military and history. I wish his Grandpa were here to tell all the stories and some of the things he was involved in.

Hi Tom, good to hear from you. I plan on sending pics of family to you soon.

Was at Pinder from Oct 90 to Sep 91. Assigned to SVC 2/1. Roomed with Sam Hartwig from Arkansas. Went to Desert Storm and was reassigned to Fort Carson, Colorado when heavy "disbanding" was happening. Remember the Zirndorfer's and the best food ever. Found the old bomb shelter behind the barracks. (dug out entrance) Trying to get to the lower levels for the fabled secret passages was fun also. Volksmarches just about every weekend exploring the countryside. (The free mugs/glasses after the walks still decorate my kitchen) Got tatoo at Eddies in Nurnberg. (color still bright) So many memories not enough space. I recall this website being started some 10-12 years ago and it is great to see the overwhelming response to a part of all of our lives we will certainly not forget and that we are proud of. Hope to get back to the beautiful countryside with my family some day. Hope all of you certainly have found everything that you have ever wanted in life.

I was with HHB Divarty from 87 til 89. We Lived on the top floor above the 595 MP CO. I remember the Christmas of 88. We woke up and started drinking Zirndorfers. We started lowering things down to the room just below us on a string, and they would send something back. This went on most of the day. So many great memories from Pinder, I will never forget.

otto here back again from the road.people of the 156th and all who served on pinder its great to read about everyones times and see the pictures i have some of my own i want to post mark b catch u somday soon in st louis so far i have met up after the army are bud konieczny, tim hartney dave anderson joe doucette johnny vargas sally castro bill ady betty the mail clerk sgt john boyle trapper mark fredricks

Is anyone from HHB or B btry 6/14th fa from the years 1977 to 1980? I was in FDC. Our Brother Davie Johnson has Passed away. Have talked to Mike Rupp, Brian Soukup, Jim Reipe, Mike Cambra, Frank Demonte and a few others. I came back for my last year and was with HHB 1/94th over at Darby. Real close to the Walter shop. Happy Holidays to all and thanks to all that served over there in the desert.

H&H battery 22nd art 4th AD
1960 thru 1964 Hi to all of the guys.

I was stationed at Pinder Barracks from December 1970 to January 1972. C-Battery 1/22 Field Artillery. Just started reminiscing about "Das Gute Zirndorfer" and schnitzel. Bill Hart, your name sounds very familiar.

hey wat up? i was at pinder 72-73, svc batry2/14, ammo sgt. where all the crazies @

I was there from 85' to 87' with the 595th 2nd plt. Man do I have some memories. anyone there at that time pls. drop me a line.

I was stationed at Pinder Barrack from Jan 76 until Jun 78. I was a cook with 6/14FA. I have alot of great memories from Pinder and nurnberg.Going to the big Pizziera and Ellies bar.and who could forget going to the great walled city of Nuremberg. If you remember me drop me a line.

I was stationed at Pinder Barracks from Sept 1970 to Dec 1971 with C Bttry 1/22 Atry anybody out there?

I was stationed at Pinder Barracks from 77 to 79 in the survey unit. Served with
Ken Drake,Fraum,Art Breahm,Worm,David Seyfarth,Casper,Rudy Winters,Pape,
Guy, just to list a few. Met my wife in Nurnberg. Sounds like everybody enjoyed
being stationed at Pinder as much as I
did. We plan to go back for a third time
in 2010.

HEY GUYS....FRANK DEMONTE...HAMM BROS...TED...SULLY..AND ALL THE REST OF YA, CAN ANYONE SEND ME A BATTERY PHOTO FROM EITHER 1978-1983 SO I CAN SHOW MY GRANDBABYS THEIR GRANDPA...PLEASE!!!!MISS YOU ALL, I WAS THE CRAZY ZIRNDORF DRINKER

hay dan delgado talago i remember u being from f c virgina how life in montana doin fine in oh. 9 grandkids married 32 yrs im driving truck hauln windows my favorite run is northern maine i get up every other week most other time im in iowa great people paul madrid valencia bud konieczny darrel taylor mike coppage mike polk rob laubrick steve saures vic justinski tim hartney ric mull b lodges many more

was in the 595th M.P. unit 84-85 wondering if thier is anyone else reminising of the good ole days?

Does anyone know if there is any truth that there are several floors beneath Merril Barracks that were flooded by draining some of the small lakes in Nurnberg when we bombed the place in WW2?
We were lead to believe these shallow lakes were drained periodically to be used as emergency air strips.
True or false, that is good stuff.
I like to say something about First Sgt. Steele and Capt. Ronald S, Bullard here, but I won't.
Hello to Sally, Otto (sorry to hear about Gonyo), Mark B., Gonzo, and many others.
Hey Sgt. Mills...mind if I call you Rick? Ha. We kept our hash in the blousing of our pant legs. Survived many a Health and Welfare shakedown that way!
Remember, if you aint laughing the joke's on YOU. Be good, and keep those postings coming.
DT

I was stationed at Pinder from 1973 to 1975, my first active duty station. During a visit in 2005 discovered it was being converted to Pinder Park, brought tears to my eyes. Great change, from an old Warrier's Bastion to a peaceful Park for public

Okay, here are some names from the 156th from Jan 76 to Dec 77, most are from the old D.S shop, anyone remember them? Sgt Dennis McCoy, SP/4 Messner, Sgt Wagner, a guy named Farmer!(not his real name) SP4 Chuck Brendel, SSG Goodrich, CW3 Monroe, In the F&E shop The Borbon twins, SSG Mathina(Turtle) Buddy Back, Eng shop SP4 Bill Moss, and who can forget Crash Craddock! I started out in the 156th as a PV2 and stayed 31 years retired a CW5, What a ride!

I was an Army brat that lived outside Pinder Barracks in the military quarters from 82-85 on Volgelherde St. Had great memories of sneaking into post through fences in the back of the barracks and going into the underground bunkers as dares.I also worked a couple of summers on Pinder Barracks doing odd jobs. It was great money for a 14 year old kid. I will never forget the memories.

HQB 1/22----2/1 GO FIST!!!!!!!!!1

29E C&E with 156th Maintanance Company from March 1990 until ETS in 1994 when unit was transferred to Ft Knox, Kentucky.
Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Where are you guys?
Hartley, Ah Heong, Miller, Mc Grath, Briseno, Lindsey, Harper, Chuck Smith, Brian Smith, Whitfield, I'm sorry if I forgot anyone...

hello to all from pinder barracks aplace and time that will always be a part of who we are great people and times line jumpers at the mess halls power checks by the bros you buy i fly to the snack bar pizza at the front gate you want some shit with that iwas abarracks rat but still enjoyed the army some might remember me as the gate gaurd trash man driving the trash truck 76 -77 buying a bmw and crashing it the same day so many memories im still on the go driving cross country ijust got back from houlton maine i might be in your town next so drop me aline i lost agood friend some will remember james gonyo from vermont i called his parents in1988 only to hear that he passed away i met his parents in 2005 my wife and i went there on vaction so theres so much more to tell iknow im late but i finally entered the computer age tim h i owe u lunch nxt time im in the windy danny t i got apicture of our bare noggins mark b im st louis area acouple times ayear sally i do kalamazoo grd rapids traverse city 2 times a month so some day we might cross paths and not know it so let us never give up on meeting again solong for now otto

Wow - nice site. I was in HHC 1AD Arty from 1985-1992. Loved it there. Best tortellini pana in the world was just outside the gate. Man - so many memories of those bars you could just walk down the hill to. What a great time.

I was there 9-60 to 2-63 HQ&HQ Batry Divarty 4thAD Motor Pool
BUBS was my second home

I was with the 1/22 A Battery in 68-69. Drove the coal truck for awhile and worked the unit police some. Started eating pizza from the VW van that parked by the gate. Axe Handle was the full bird in charge. Miss the beer.

I was stationed at Pinder from 1973 to 1975. C-Battery 1/22 Field Artillery. I took a very long time to admit it, but I miss the place.

jim here at pinder 1960 1963

nice site ok ,no maga here

I was stationed with C Btry 1/22 FA from 1971 to 1974

Iam so happy to have found this site.I am german and Zirndorf is where I grew up at.I married a soldier who was in 156 maint.Co.We left in 1990 to ft.bliss tx.
Know I have two daughters and live in kentucky.Miss Zirndorf soooo much.

Just stumbled on this while thinking about schnitzel sandwich's and Zirndorfer. 90-91, was in HHB 2/1 FA with the 4/70 crew. Still remember the FIST table at the Goose and Irish Pub. Get nautious when I see the pics of the barracks demolition. Hope to hear from some guys.

hello fellow pinder members. i was in hhb 6/14th from aug 79 to mar 81. i was in the survey section. i remember a few names, like terry edwards, sfc lawson. i remember one of the commo guys (howard) who went home on terminal leave to california and died in a car crash. you may remember me, i was the battery mail clerk. drop me a line if you remember me. i remember more faces then names. take care, steve

I was with Hq & A co.71st Maint. at Pinder in 1970 to early 1971 before going to Vietnam. Sounds like things changed after I left.

Was in HHB 1st A/D Arty. from 1975-1977 in survey. Am looking for anyone during that time. Name was changed to Aaron Jastrow many years ago which is why I am having a hard time finding anyone. Hope this helps.

I was stationed at Pinder from Dec 1972 to DEC 1981. I was in the 2nd AD 2/14th and 1st AD 6/14 C Battery, A Battery and Svc Btry and HHB.

I meet my wife there and we have been married since 1978. We had two wonderful children. What a Girl!!

I retired from the Army in 1992 as a SFC. I loved Germany and especially my time in Zirndorf!

Wow! After checking in to Pinder sites for years, I finally see names from 156th Maintenance '73-'751. Barb Newby!!
Please get in touch with me... it's been decades... but I remember that Christmas when you were an elf and "Nutsy" was Santa, and my old buddy Don Gross was cameraman! I heard you guys singing "The Twelve Days of Christmas" three blocks from my apartment!!! Somehow everybody managed to climb all the stairs to the door!!! Those were some good times in Zirndorf! I am greatly interested in hearing from you again, and would love to "catch up" on the last 34 years!

I was stationed in 156th Matienence Co. From 84-86.

I remember the shopping on Saturday mornings and nose bleed hill.

I ARRIVED AT 2ND SQD ON CHRISTMAS EVE 1963,IT WAS MY FIRST TOUR IN THE US ARMY, I WAS ASSIGNED TO COMMAND SECTION...WHAT FANTASTIC FRIENDS AND TIMES,I HAD IN LANDSHUT....WONDER IF ANY ON OUT THERE WILL REMEMBER ME, THE BRITISH FELLOW(FORMER BRITISH ARMY)WHEN THE 11 ACR LEFT FOR THE USA, I WAS SENT TO TANK COMPANY BERLIN.. HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN MY BLACK HORSE PALS.

Wow! This site is great. I was stationed at Pinder from 1986-89 with a Battery 1/22 then it became A Battery 2/1 FA. I've posted up a picture of A battery on FACEBOOK. Look for Pinder Barracks Zirndorf 1/22 or 2/1 FA. Hope you see someone you know or maybe yourself. I have many other pictures as well.

hey everybody i was in pinder from 72- 74 i was in the 2/14th F.A.i am trying to find my old buddies so if you remember me drop me a line.me and my wife lived in some apartments by the cemetery.hope to hear from one of you guys.randy delgado

Um, I never thought I'd say this, but I kinda miss the freaks and weirdos at Pinder that introduced me to military life. And I miss having a pizza stand at my front gate.
Hi to everyone from 2/1 FA and especially to Colonel Corn from DIVARTY for letting me go home.

My X was stationed at Pinder from 1968 - 1970 in either the 3rd or 4th armored division. I was there from the beginning of 1969-April 1970 and worked at the PX in Furth for most of that time. Was anyone else there during that period of time who would remember me?

Hello to all the Pinder Barracks "Rats" from 1985-1987. I was with B Co, 1/22nd FA as CPT Stalling's driver. What a wild time that was! I still remember all the great times with Buzz, Johnson, Trucks and all the others going to The Other Place, Green Goose and the Nashville. A special hello to Marta if you are out there, hope you are well.

I was in the 156th Maint. Co from '74 to '77. Sure are a lot of familiar names here. Brings back a lot of fond memories. Good friends, good times.

Tom Van Horn and I arrived together. We met in Small Arms Repair School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and realized that we were both gun nuts. We requested assignment to the same unit. He rotated home about two weeks before I did in ’77. He and I still keep in touch.

I remember being on duty one night (as duty driver?) with Sgt. Ackerman as CQ. We talked most of the night about guns and ammo, long past when his eyes glazed over. Also remember the legendary Pinochle games in the shop office.

Anybody remember 1SG Ackles? One of the most abrasive personalities I’ve ever met. I think I was one of maybe three people in the company that got along with him. To this day I have no idea what put me on his good side.

If anyone remembers me, give a holler.

Serve Brovo Battery 1/22 FA from Nov-1980 to nov 1981 Honorable discharged. Great experience.

Hi im Jasmin and still looking for my dad his name is David devalley or something along those lines my oma rosie workied at ellys and my mom was good friends with vinny and wilma. My dad called him self a new yorican and i guess he was a gun bunny which is what someone informed me of. My moms name is Debbie. I really really would love any kinda information definently on the spellin of my dads last name. Im begging anyone please help me find him thank you oh he was stationed ther i guess in 77-81 or something if that helps. thank you jasmin

I was in C Btry 2/1 FDC 89-90.
Sfc Barbie was my section chief.
Room mates where Spc. Gray and Spc. Batts.
Most probably remember me as 'Walley World'.
The flag football team won it all the fall of '89. What's up Absen and Gant?
SGT Hamilton, Mike Mitchell, and Brain Blakley use to hang out.
Would love to hear from anyone that was there during this time.
Damn Graf.

served 83 to 85 bravo batt with sgt terry; sgt quarrels;old man rivers;cody davis..in maint..and our battalian commander was gay..

I was in B Btry, 1/22, then transferred to Service Btry 1/22 when they combined all of the ammo sections in to one unit. Let's see, this was December 1982 to late August 1984. Man there were some good times. The Green Goose, The Nashville. Joe's Pizza shack outside the gate (Obviously the guy's name wasn't really Joe but nobody could pronounce his real name!). He made some killer pizzas.

I served at Pinder from 1966 to 1967 in the headquarters battery of the 4th AD Artillery.
Does anyone know what happened to Rosie who worked at the guesthouse down the block from the barracks?

If somebody can remember the restaurant CAPRI in Volkartstrasse, compared with a garden colony below on the river, called Bibert, not far from the Pinder removes .Man could run through the Müller's meadow. The restaurant was torn off approx. 1970. If somebody can still remember or pictures owns then writes to me!

I served in the 4th Armored DIVARTY HQ as an Assistant S2, serving 1968-69. Just found this site today and enjoyed all the pictures and comments. What I wouldn't give for one of those greast pizzas from the van parked outside the gate.

Hi All,

I was part of HHB 1/22 FA, Service Battery 1/22 and then back to HHB when it changed to 2/1 FA, i served from 87 to 89. I'm trying to find and old friend by the name of SPC/E-4 David Woodruff, he served in 6/14 FA and then 6/1. I miss the good old day of Pinder Barracks

What a great site. I accidently ran across it a while back.

I was stationed at 156th Maint Co at the back of Pinder 72-75 and got caught up in the 90 day extension due to the fuel crisis of 75.

I have kept up with Ray Burt (retired in Kentucky), but not with anyone else. He use to play guitar with Fred Holloway and "The Heavy Country" band. I remember when the "pot heads" turned up their music in the barracks and Burt hooked his amp to his 30" speaker and actually had them begging for him to turn it down. They promised to keep theirs at a more reasonable volume in the future.

We had a lot of shop parties that I remember the first hour or so of since we often had so much to drink that no one knew what happened next.

Those were good years that allowed me to meet some great people and travel all over Germany.

"Mobile Repair"

I wa stationed at Pinder Barracks in 1976 with the 6/14th FA 155 SP unit. Transfered from there to the 509th ABCT in Vicenza, Italy. Hey, Does anyone know what happened to "Pinder Patty" ?

went to pinder after the nam.would like to hear from the group i hung with.i was there for for 9 months in 1970.b btry 2/14th

Howdy all....I was at Pinder Barracks from 90-92 and underwent the move to Rose Barracks. I was with the 6/1 FA and a track mechanic. Saw Dave Logues comment and would like to hear from more that i knew.....Jason Gludt, Steve Kirkpatrick, Spencer Case, Cooper Lowe, Vesper, Sgt. Dobb, Josh Lehman and anyone who may remember me. Great times.

I was in Zirndorph from 89-91. I went to the Desert from there. I was in 2/1 FA. I was a FO. King of Battle. I want to get in contact with some old friends.

i was in 156 maint. co 1977-1979 areal good time is what we had,i see a few old friends has been here,great,write to me or give me a yell back.

Thanks for creating this website. I don't get to go home often so I really enjoy the pictures and reading the comments. I hung out with the soldiers at the Rock Bar and Green Goose between 1984 and 1991 and we always had a great time.

I was in the 595 MP Co. from '83 to '85. Only my 2 daughters are more precious. I have responded to Darren Stevens entry and am looking for others who were there at the time. Frequented The Green Goose, anyone remember a beautiful tall blonde girl named Silkie? How about Club Ponderosa, 2 sweethearts there named Gabby and Sylvia, or the artist Tekla (went by tequilla)? If you walked from Pinder downtown there was a nice gasthaus ran by 2 Canadian girls, anyone remember the name of it or them? I pooled my paycheck with Bruce Lipes once and had a free drink party for all of our friends, I think it was when he was shipping out, though I don't really remember to tell you the truth. Above all else though I remember Dawn Daigle. If anyone see's tell her I wish her well. Pinder may be gone but never forgotten. Drop a line if you know me, know them, or know anything about what I'm talking about. Thanks.

Hi,

I was stationed at Pinder with the 156 from 1975 through 1978. I was in the electronics squad. Cheese, Bondo, Frank, Pat, Johnny, Joe. How's everybody doing? This site really brings back the memories.

Doc

Hello my friends!
I am visit this page and hope to find a view friends from the 70 and 80.
People they just to party at
BIG PIZARIA ,
CAFE HOFMANN,
SMAL PIZARIA,
ELLYS-PLASE or stay at the
CONDI-HOUSE in Zirndorf....
We all hat nicknames, like JJ, “Mr. Johny Walker”, “Bacardi -Joe” ,Fox, …....
so i can't really tell their names. Myself they callt Babsy .
Often we Party behind Pinder up in the woods to Leichendorf or in Zindorfer Stadtpark.

Specially I am looking for :
Joseph T. Cater (RA 14574908)
he is a native-born American citizen,
his present military organization was
Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry,
Ford Lewis, Washington
That man was “ freak y” , his special thing was Boxing .
He was station at Pinder Barracks in the year 59/60 to 63/64 in Zirndorf.
His Commander was :
David A. Johnson Ist / Lt Infantry in the year 1963

If somebody can remember him please let me now! Here in Zirndorf still some people know him.
Now he would have to be old between 65 and 70 years .

God blesses you all ! We are the last of a time remember that ended on the 31th of May, 1995 .
My contact : early-birdy@web.de

i lived in zirndorf 1975 to 1976. I loved the town--it was like a fairy tale. I was 18 and it was th first time
I lived away from home. i had alot of
friends that i wish could contact again--elsie h. and jim rice.

Was stationed at Pinder 1987-1990 in SVC 1/22. Hoping to contact buddies from that time. SSG Devonshire, Compton Johnson, Blair Park, James Chauvin, Chris Hayes, Mark Couch, Terry Thacker, Eric Caseres and many more. hope you are all doing well- thanks for the memories.

Hi to all that served at Pinder..My husband and I were stationed in Zirndorf from April of 1968 to Dec. of 1968..It has been so long ago, that I don't remember the Bat he was with, but I believe it was the 16th Artillery..All I do remember, is he worked on the honest John rockets and that we had some wonderful friends over there..I guess I am just trying to reach back in time.
His name was James B. Johnson and mine is Linda..We had 2 small boys named Jimmy and Johnny
For all those who knew Jimmy and befriended him, I thank you, but it was hard not to be his friend, he was a very likable person..Jimmy died in Viet Nam in May of 1969, nearly 40 years ago, but I would like to say hi to some of the people that Jimmy and I knew over there..2 I remember the most, was Willie Bell and Jerry Greene, also his Sgt, which had a strange name..lol..I know I am not going to spell it correctly, but it was like SOC-A-BE-SON..something like that anyway..
I have a picture of Jimmy posted on my page on myspace..Just follow my homepage link and you will see it..
Thank you all for starting this page and thanks for reading my message..God Bless you all and God Bless this great country of ours..Linda

Wow.. it is interesting to see some of these names surface.
Ahh Pinder...no finer place to spend a couple years with totally unchecked bipolar issues. Somehow I made it, although it seems quite surreal to me now. The hash probably had something to do with that.
I remember Sgt. Rick "thrills and spills" Mills. The Royal Order of Good ol' Boys; AKA Dan Morris,Joe Doucette, Jay Addy, Paul Yarnell, Tim Rice and Johnny Vargas (hey, disco still sucks!). I think Joe MacShan was in the mix as well. There was that creepy "Aqualung" dude in town. Various musicians I jammed with. Hey Lt. Nesbitt...are you still playing that Les Paul I sold you?
Anyway, life is good. Stay tuned for my website "Talago Guitars" to open this summer. And remember; if you're not laughing, the joke's on you. Be Good!
DT

My name is John Starkey, I was stationed at Pinder Barracks with the 556 Ord Maint Co. from 1948 - 1950. After my arrival and getting my gear stored away the first thing I wanted to do was explore Zirndorf which I did and had the time fo my life!!WOW!What a place,How lucky can a guy get!

Later that fall I was fortunate to be selected to attend an Ord Maint Supply School at Eschwege, Germany for enlisted personnel. Lucky me, I managed to graduate and get back to Zirdorf the day before Christmas.

The next year I was invited to a week of full paid expenses of R & R at Berchtesgaden.I don't have any idea of how that came about, but I sure was happy over it and really enjoyed myself immensely.

Another one of my favorite places, other than Zirndorf was, Leichendorf, a small village close by (via-back gate (hole in fence).Over time I became well acquainted with the owner/proprietors, Ludwig and Maia Weisskkoph, also their Mother.

Some of the names of fellows I remember were; George Weaver, Fillpot, Shaw, Antone Rodegues, SPC Alicandri, SPC Willim Vaas, Lt Horne and Cpl Gist, Truck driver. Attn:George, I'd like to hear from you. Best regards to all.

I was stationed at Pinder Barracks from
June 1967 to October 1968 HHB Divarty.
I was a radio operator. I pulled many
shifts in the radio room at the end of the hall from the offices. Also spent time in the "War room" down stairs. Interesting stuff. Anyone else in radio while at Pinder. I heard that the radio room was dismantled shortly after I left. True? From pictures and
reports from the web sight it looks like
a lot has been changed since 68. It was
a fun place to be stationed. Downtown Zirdorff was a fun place too!

I am looking for Jenn Johnson he was at Pinder in the years of 1981-1983 we just do hang around at a Disco called SCHWEDENKELLER
If sombody know him please let me know and get in contact whith me.
When sombody see him tell them that Barbara looking for him.
Thanks a lot !!!

I was station with the 595th MP CO From 1990-1992. I had some great times there. A lot of good times returned when I saw the web site. If anyone out there was with the 595th during those time please email me. My platoon sgt was SSG McCall, I hung out with Gort, Pauly, Lenk, Ballard, and Edwards. I had the nickname Randy T. (don't know why)

Was stationed at Pinder Bks 82-85
Looking for anyone from 595th MP Co.

Great times.

I WAS AT PINDER FROM 10/83 THRU 10/85 WITH THE 595TH PM CO, 3RD PLATOON, AS A TOWER RATE, UNDER LT. BALZ. MY RM MATE WAS JOHN 'BIG MONEY' GRIFFITH. I HAVE ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OLD POST & THE BUDDIES I SERVED WITH. I WAS LOOKING ON GOOGLE EARTH LAST NIGHT AND FOUND THIS SITE. HAVE REV'ED THE SIGN-IN BOOK AND ONLY FOUND A FEW OF US MP'S LISTED. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR MY ASSIST PLATOON SGT, SFC BOB 'POP' METCALF. DOES ANYONE KNOW OR HEARD FROM HIM. SAME GOES FOR THE LT. LAST I HEARD HE RESIGNED HIS COMMISSION DUE TO AN VERBAL CONFRONTATION WITH THE CO AND RETURNED TO VEGAS TO WORK THE CASINOS. AFTER I LEFT, I RETURNED TO SCHOOL, GOT MY BA IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND BEGAN WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS A CRIMINAL FRUAD INVESTIGATOR. NOW, FOR THE PAST 13 YRS, I HAVE BEEN A US PROBATION OFFICER WITH THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLOIRDA FEDERAL COURT AS AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING OFFICER. HOPE THAT ALL THE MP'S OUT THERE HAVE BEEN WELL.

Looking for old friends. my name is John Sloan, I was in 1st AD HHB DIVARTY. The years were 1980-1983. I was in survey, but then move to the S-2. I'ld love to be able to reach some old friends.

Was in 156 from 76 to 78. Hey Otto, remember shaving our heads before the command seargent major inspected. Ackles almost blew a gasket. Good times. Was in Zirndorf last year. Not much left of Pinder but the town is still very nice. Yo Bourisaw, good to see your name too.

I would like to remember Joette Clover,who served with us in the 156th. maintenance company from 1974-1976 who I just found out died in 1999. We all remember Joette, the blond girl from Missoula Montana,who was a good friend of all who was there with her.

Great site was stationed at pinder from 86-88.Was in HHB Divarty also 3-18.Looking for my old roomate james parrish from HHB.Also SFC Blackburn from HHB.While in 3-18 I was a publications clerk in s-1 with SFC marttin SGT Curry we called ourselfs 'THE PAC RATS'.Also did some driving for COL Allen.If anyone rembers me or has info drop me a e-mail.The memories are flooding back the 'rock bar was great.Also miss that great zirndorf beer.

i have my own email address now was useing my daughters!looking forward to hearing from some old friends and remembering those good ol' times.....otto

hello to everyone stationed there miss all the good times and friends never forget the hash lmfao wanna hear from all that was there....otto

This goes out to Tim Hartney. Loved Your photos Man. I could almost see myself in all your Pics. I was there in 6/14th from 77 to 83. I remember well the 5 liter boots at the Bup. Poor Reipe paid for most of them. Nights at the pizzeria with Das Gutte Zirndorfer and Lasagna. Take care dude

I'm glad someone took the initiative to start this site.

Dear Wayne, Thank you for your condolences, and for your salute. Glen would have appreciated it.

Was battery clerk for the 6/14 Field Artillery from 1/73 through 12/74. Started at Pinder Barracks, and then was moved to Nurnberg barracks when remodeling was being done at Pinder.

In memory of my beloved husband Col. Glen D. Skirvin who died on 21 April 2007. Glen is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. We met at Pinder Barracks in 1982. He was the Battalion Commander of 6/14th. FA. We married there, it was the best time of our lives. We always cherished the memories of the wonderful people we knew, and were thankful for finding each other at Pinder Barracks, Zirndorf. WARBONNETS!

Medic -- HHB 6/14 -- December 1983 through June 1986.

I just read over all the posts and some great memories came flooding back ( do I need to mention Zirndorfer beer, Green Goose and the pizza stand again). I did see quite a few names that I recognized but faces are all a blur (I guess I pulled too many sick calls).

Wondering what ever happened to CWO4 Gabbe, SSG Olsen and SP4 Hendrickson.

Anyone who wants, PLEASE contact me, Take care and be safe my Pinder Brothers and Sisters.

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?

Was there from 1979-1980 BBTRY 6/14 meet some old freinds on this site.Looking for Thelma Kenean i think thats how you spell it, We called her Jenny.

Still looking for anyone from the wire sec.or commo,from 63 to 66 Hq. Btry 4th Armor Div/Arty.

I MISS GRAF!!!! NOT!!!!!! 6/14th Also S-2 with Wesley Whittaker. Don't ever forget the LaBell Disco Tech in Berlin. God Bless those who fell.1986-1989. Looking for Lt. Mrs. Kauduka-Flemming from Hawaii. Remember PT @ 6:00 am waking up the town of Zirndorf!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

I was stationed at pinder in 69-72 looking for charles collins HHb 1st
armored testteam

I was stationed a Pinder Barracks from March 1954 to June 1955 originally with the 43 DIV. Our 1st day there, we had an ALERT. We had not been issued any equipment yet, so they told us to cool it in the Barracks until they came back. (Needless to say , we obeyed orders!)The 43 DIV. was there originally.They shipped back to the states and were replaced by the 9th Div. I was with Fox Co., 3rd Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 39th Inf. Reg., 9th Div. Captian Bannister was our C.O. BIG John Landers was our 1st Sargeant. When you come in the front gate, you pass under the tower and if you look to your right across the parade field, you could see Fox CO. barracks all the way across the back of the field. The 1st Battalion was stationed in Nuremburg area. We took our field training at Hoenfels area.This was during the 1950s COLD WAR period.
We were involved in many field training exercises, The biggest one was "WEST WIND".This involved thousands of NATO troops along with us.
I loved the German beer, The Weiner Snitzel, the German girls, Oh,and did I mention the BEER! We used to swim in the pool behind the Motor Pool. Damn,that water was cold. (I was a 20 year man! TWO years IN and eighteen years OUT.)

I'd like to go back some day, to see all the changes that have occurred since then. (Don't forget to write if find work)

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With A Battery, 1/22 68-69. Did the VW pizza van still get to park by the front gate in the later years ?

I was C Btry 1/22 FA at Pinder from Feb,80-Mar,83 . I remember Ssg Robert Wagner "Daddy Wag" and Sgt Gale Netz and Sp4 Peter C Yankowski I also remember spending 18 months in Graph

Just found this site and it has brought back some good memories of the time I spent at PB. I was there from Apr 84' to May 86' and enjoyed some good times with some good people - cant remember all of the names but can see the faces. It was a good time for a youngster getting to go around Zirndorf and Nurnberg. I remember the Rock Bar in Zirndorf and the Goose, Marilyn, and of course the Nashville. Paul Gervovac, Andrew Dodge, Robbie Graves, Terrie Ann Holtzman - hope all are well.

Merry Christmas,
Wayne Helbert

I was assigned to 6/14 FA SVC Battery. 63D Recovery team VTR operator. My 2 oldest daughters were born in US Army Hospital Nurnberg. Was at Pinder from 7/84 to 5/87.

Well here it is again, a time for giving and recieving. A time of Joy and sorrow. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to all my friends from so long ago. Happy Holidays to all the troops who can't be home with family and loved ones this year. I speant a few x-mas's at Pinder back in the day and it was both lovely and sad. I only wish the troops in Iraq and Afghannistan could have it as good as we did in Zirndorf during Christmas Time. Best wish's to all

Just found this link on the web and reconized several names from the A-6/1 group while I was there. Don Kane,SGT at the time was in his section under SSGT Price, Jeff Massey,Ronnie Knuckles,Larry Harmon,Mitch Mashburn,Jim Northup, Too many to keep listing. Always wondered what happened to most of them after the move to Velseck.Good to relive some of the good memories again. Thanks to all and Happy Holidays

I viewed the guest book to see if I recognized any names. I came across one I knew. I visited this site a couple of times, this is the first time I signed in. I served in A BTRY 6/1 FROM 1986-1989. it was 6/14 when I first arrived and then it changed. It seems like so long ago but I remember some great times there. Does anyone remember the Green Goose or the Nashville? I'll check back every so often. Warbonnets!

Then CPT Rozman served with the 2nd Battalion, 169th Infantry Regiment, 43rd Infantry Division stationed at Pinder Barracks 1952-54. Colnel Rozman was interred at Arlington on 7 July 2008. There were many good family memories of Pinder. Son, then MAJ Tom Rozman, visited Pinder several times in 1985 and 86 while Asst G-3, 1st Armored Divison.

My ex was stationed at Pinder from 82-85, his name is Bob Cass. I was an 18 year old American Army wife and Pinder was the first post I ever step foot on. I remember everyone as being friendly and the town of Zirndorf at that time look like something out of a fairy tale. Lovely memories.

Does anyone remember Rudy Winters, Dave Livingston, Bob Apodaka, Steve Roberts, Bob Weide, Casey Smith I can go on and on. They were all from HHB 6/14th FA. How bout Mike Cambra, Jim Reipe, Dave Stephenson, Frank Demonte, The Hamm Bros, Mike Sullivan all from B btry 6/14th FA. Pizzeria, Ellys, Rock and roll bar The Hallenbaad, The Wall. I love to reminisce.

I was stationed at Pinder from June'06 til Jan '09. I got an early out to go back to school. I was in the metro section of 4th Armored DIVARTY. SGT. Wingo was our first SGT. We spent most of our time at Vilsec Airfield outside Graf running baloon flights for many different gun units. Most metro sections were half strength because of Viet Nam. A lot of guys hated Pinder and volunteered for Nam to get away.Mostly I remember being cold and wet. I am sorry Pinder is gone. I wanted to take my wife to see where she sent all those letters and fudge.

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.

I was stationed at Pinder in 1953. Was the battalion mail clerk. Capt. Apter was CO. Capt Apter had a dog named Cpl Joe. It wore a sweater with 43rd Div patch and Cpl stripes. I was on CQ when I got a call from the front gate telling me that Cpl Joe came through after midnite. A couple days later I saw Joe. He was busted back to Pvt. This was one of my experinces at Pinder.

I was at Pinder Mar 72 - Oct 74 in HHB 1/22 Survey section. This site is jogging a lot of good memories.

I was in 1st Bn 22 FA in Zirndorf from 1980 to 1983. I missed every minute of not being in Zirndorf. Thanks for the blast from the pass.

Was with svc battery 1/22fa from june 83 to Jan 86

This is my new email address so please dont write to the old comcast one! Thank you! I'm still looking for my dad and need your help!

Was Stationed at Pinder from 1988 - 1992
at the 156th Maint Co.
Lived in Zirndorf in an appartment above Denny Elsy.
Had a ball!!!

Wow,
I had a great time in Zirndorf. Made some good friends and fond memories. I was in "Charlie" BTRY 6/14 FA 79 thru 81
Remember Elle's

Wow! I just found this site and the memories of Pinder just flooded back. I was stationed there from 87-90. A member of Bravo Btr 1/22 then 2/1. GO BULLS!!!!! I started in Sgt. Ellis' section with Flowers, Brownlee, Latimore, Benevides and Schull. When Ellis left Sgt Tomlinson took over. Does anyone remember him always called us Shitbirds. Left his section to drive for Cpt Beckinger and then Cpt. Mangus.

This is amazing. One memory that I will never lose is the first time I drove through the gates of Pinder in Oct of 87. It was a beautiful fall day. I really loved that place.

Mike McCann

Hi everyone. I was stationed in Pinder twice from Dec81-Dec86 and then 89-92. I was a Fister with HHB 6/14 and later same unit but this time 6/1. I'm in contact with LA Brown and Mark Kirsch. Great site! My wife Liz and I loved the community. Thank you for the memories.

I was at Pinder from 78-80 and had a ball.Those were some days I will never remember clearly . Ted Dickerson ,who I see has been on the page was with me many of those times .It seems like a totally different life doesn't it.Anyway
to this day nothing measures up to the Das Gut Zirndorfer we used to consume and the pizza outside of the gate was some of the best I ever had.Ihope some of the others visit the site and thank you to whoever started it.I sure would like to catch up with some of the guys.
I hope all has gone well for everyone .

What a trip down memory lane! I just discovered this site and reviewed the entire guestbook. I was stationed at Pinder from '81 thru '85. Started in HHB 6/14FA FDC and ended up B Btry FDC Chief. Memory is getting foggier as time goes on, but things I do remember: Elli's bar and Elli herself, REFORGER's through the German countryside, BLACK Friday and the "Peyote Platoon", Christmas time in Nurenberg, Paters (sp)resturant out past Leichendorf which had the best Cordon Bleu I have still ever had. And how about the "Lark Hill Gun Run"? I was back in 91-93, but stationed at Wildflecken. Thanks for bringing all these wonderful PINDER memories back.

My wife and I just got back from a tour through Europe, including three nights in Zirndorf. We stayed at the Gastatte Pension Bub, which I highly recommend. I was stationed at Pinder, with HHB 1st Armored Div. Artillery, from 6/74 to 1/76 (although I spent a few months of that time assigned to post admin.). The town's changed a lot, for the better. What hasn't changed is Zirndorfer. I knocked one back my first night there, and it was every bit as good as I remembered it.

I was stationed at Pinder, 156th Maint. Co. 1987-1989. Arrived at Pinder at the tender age of 18 and had the best time while stationed there. If anyone from 156 remembers me, drop me a line. Dawn

It was great finding this website it brought back a lot of memories. I was stationed at Pinder barracks from 7/74 to 12/76 in the 156 Miant. Co., I worked at the AK in the computer vans. Some of the best memories I have in life happen there with some of the best friends I could have met. I'm not good remembering names but thanks to this guestbook I had it jarred a little, there was Lt Murphy the officer in charge of the AK at first the came Lt Basher, Sgt Siggers, Sgt Starcher, Sgt Stevens, Bob, Capporoccio (Cap), Rick Mull, Cindy Gilsen, Joette Clover, and if Tim Hartney is who I think he is his wife came over and they used to live off post with their kids where we used to watch Saturday Night Live at when it first came out at least and Ron Ackerman I probably know to because he mentioned key punch cards. Some of the best beer I ever had Zirndorfer and some of the worst Tucher which the sold in the soda machines. The pizza was greasey but it hit the spot, concerts and all kinds of other things. Have to go now but I wish you all well and I'll be back to this website hoping to see more and hear from some of you.

I was at Pinder from 76 to 77,in the 156th Maint.co. What great times I had there. Anyone was around at that time,drop a line.

Mark

I was in B 1/22 82-86 I enjoyed Pinder and Germany very much, I hope one day visit Germany again.

stationed at pinder barracks; 1st ballion 22nd artilliary/svc battety; 1967-68

hello everyone i´m here cause i search for my dad his name is michael luis hes from texas my mom and he met in germany he was stationated in 85-87 i never met him thatb makes me sad the name of my mom is robin kroen maybe someone knows him or can help me find him. thanks a lot!!!

Just found this site after alot of years. Remember some of the others that have signed this. I was in S-2 72-75 and worked with Steve Hoskins and Doug LittleJohn. Lt. Mulligan and Lt. Drake were the supervisors in S-2. Also remember SFC Lugo. Kept in touch with Baca, Hopson, Fragoso, Harnois, Rachels, Perkins, Saukkola and others over the years. Remember alot of good times as Pinder Barracks was a trip. Pizza's from outside the gate were the best. Hebert always wondered what happened to you..I remember you working in the mail room and then being transferred..I think one of our Btry commanders was Christensen, and Lander was the Bn commander. Supply Sgt. was a Italian guy named Rocenelli. Hope you all are well

Thanks for a great site & bringing back great memories! Thanks to Mary, my ex, for getting me here.

We were at Pinder from 1974-77, 156th
Maint Co. I worked in the shop office
for asome great guys: Jim Pfau, Jim ? "Pop" Graham. Played A LOT of pinocle at lunch with Pop & Jim! I may have been the guy who put the extra keypunch cards in the dumpster It had to be a direct order to do so, eek!

We had a Lt Knox that was hard to deal with. Was buds with a guy from Ohio, ??? Capparucio who had a really nice 65 289 blue Mustang. I'm a car guy and still am. Now into American Motors products - Javelins & Hornets)We
had a brown Austin Mini Cooper, bright green Opel Manta with black stripes, a white 70 Opel GT, 2 64 VW's (bought parts from Wild Bill who is listed on this site) and a blue 62 Mercedes 220 S Sedan that we sold just before we left.

Great times at Ellie's and the gasthouse out behind Pinder. We lived
on Fiendelvieesen sp? Strasse in Nurnberg and I took the Steetcar into Pinder until we got our 1st car. Went to a great Gasthouse outside the gate at Darby also + the ones in downtown Nurnberg especially the Nurnberger Bratwurst House!

What great people, food, beer & times
we had! Would love to here from anyone else from the 156th from 74-77.

I was stationed at Pinder Barracks 1967-1969, with the 71st Maintenance Bn, HQ & A Co. I transferred in from thew 182d LEM Co in Fuerth, and transferred out in 1969 to 1st Log Command in Viet Nam. I retired from the Army in 1995 at Presidio of San Francisco, CA.

Does anyone miss the Wall. Every payday, with what little money I had left, We'd head to Nuremburg. The first stop was the Underground bar called the Hattskeller, I believe. We'd sit down there and drink tripple bock and shoot the shit. Then We'd all stroll around and end up walking the wall. How bout those ten Mark beers in the sexbars? Always ended up in the Komm center by the German American hotel. Remember the Kris kringle marts in the castle square?

Hi I posted on here a little while ago but I figured It wouldn't hurt to try again! Anyway I'm trying to find my father who was in the army! He was stationed at the pinderbarracks in either 78/79 to 81 or 82 but I'm not real sure and I believe his name was spelled David Davila or something like that! He called himself a newyorican cuz he was puerto rican! My moms name is Debbie and she was 16/17 at the time and my dad was 25! My mom believes he was Divarty at the time! So if anyone has ANY information it would be greatly appreciated! I need to catch him up on 27 years of my life plus its been my wish since I can remember! Plus if he is reading this I want to meet him and Im not mad at him! I just want him to be a part of my life!

Although never "stationed" at Pinder my Battalion HQ was there and I made many trips to Pinder. In 1965, when COSTAR II came about, the 71st Maint Bn (DS) opened a Tech Supply and 3rd echelon repair facility there. I helped set up the Editor section in the Tech Supply. A bunch of us from Co. D in Merrell Bks were trucked to Pinder to help set up the Tech Supply in Aug and Sep of 1965. I did two tours in the Nurnberg Area and enjoyed both of them.

I was born in Zirndorf 1946 and went shopping at the Pinder Barracks US shopping center for Ice cream every weekend which was fantastic, hope to visit again sometime soon I hope.

HHB DIVARTY from 87 til 89...

Microsoft made a splash at the E3 Media & Business Summit with its announcement of a partnership with Netflix that permits users to watch movies and TV shows using an Xbox 360 console.

FYI, this is for sale on ebay, way before my time at Pinder. Ebay No. 170239867655

I was stationed at Pinder from 81 -83. 1st Bn 22nd FA HHB S-3 Radio Operator and Draftsman. Hohenfels one time Graf eight times hated the commo nets above the TOC. I had a great time in Zirndorf and Nurnberg. I was a DJ at the Green Goose. Married a German girl wished I wouldn't have screwed it up. If any one knows me please write. I am looking for Michael Eisner. Hope that is his last name. Used to be the S-3 driver for the 577 and we used to jam on the walkman to Van Halen and Joe's Garage while going down the autobahn. Pizza at the front gate was the best, Zirndorfer was great also...

My ex husband(Steve Smith) and I were stationed at Pinder Barracks from late 1973 to end of 1975. He was in SVC Battery 6/14th FA. I have such great memories of my time there. Some day I want to go back. We lived at Nurnberger Strasse 9. Steve passed away 3 years ago but I would love to hear from anyone who was there at the time. Have a great day!

I WAS AT PINDER BARRACKS 86-87. LOVED THE AREA AND I'M PLANNING ON HOPEFULLY RETIRING THERE IN 11 MORE YEARS. I WAS IN THE 156 MAINTENANCE CO. BOY WAS MY C.O. ATE UP WITH THE DUMBA**!! LOVE THE SIGHT KEEP IT GOING!!!

I thank whoever started this site. I am just browsing and having many memories, most good some not so good. I was stationed with HHB 6/14th FA from 1977 to 1979. I was then transferred to B Btry 6/14th FA till 1980. I PCSed to Ft. Campbell with the 101st Airborne and came back to Germany in 1982 to finish my last year at Darby Kaserne with HHB 1/94thFA. I have recently been in contact with a lot of guys especially from Pinder. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Dean Rossi please let me know. How I miss the old days at the Pizzeria and the rock bar. Take care for now write back

I just found this sight, I was at Pinder
1963 to1966 4th Armor Hg.Bat.Divarty.
would enjoy hearing from anyone station
there at that time. Especialy Mike Mc.

I was station at Pinder Barrack because, of my last name . I was station there was 1994 to 1997. It was the best time of my life.

I came to Pinder Barracks after Divarty 4th Armored Div. arrived in 1957. Served as the general's driver until I met my wife and married her in Zirndorf in 1958. At that time I was transferred to the Public Affairs Office where I worked until 1962. I vividly remember when USAREUR Headquarters called an alert on New Years Eve and had all units move to their assigned alert positions. We ruined a lot of vehicles that night. I also remember polishing the hallways in the headquarters building before inspections.
Would like to hear from anybody who was there during that time.

Hello, my husband and I were stationed at Pinder from 89-91 with Bravo 2/1. We have some fond memories of Pinder! If anyone remembers us, drop us a line!

SVC.BATT. 1/22 FA Ammo section Jan,1964 to
June,1966. Had a great time at Pinder. Lost all my pictures from my time in Zirndorf would like to talk with others who were there the same time.

Hi to all ex Pinder soldiers. I was in A Battery 6/14 (later then 6/1) Field Artillery from Aug 85 until Jul 93 ranked from PFC (85) to SSG (93) spent time on the gunline, special weapons and as NBC NCO. I really enjoyed and also miss those Pinder Barracks years. Although I still live in Zirndorf near Pinder, it’s still not the same. I was pretty much amazed to see how many people still remember their Pinder years and also state that they miss it.(dating back to the early 50's) A lot of which(almost 70%) still remember the pizza shack Sorry guys! Got bad news for ya; that shack no longer exists, but the good news is: the guy who owned it has his own little pizza place now to the right of the gate guard house. His name is Cosmo. Pinder is now home to a lot of homes, a school, some small stores, and city offices. The gate guard house and the entrance tower still remain and are under historical landmark protection. If any one would like to or need any further information about Pinder, Zirndorf or Nürnberg feel free to ask. and for any one one who knew me i'd be glad to hear from you.

God speed and take care

1/22 HHB Survey Section 74 - 76. Glad to see Pinder Zoo is still kickin'. Lot's of good times there...das gute Zirndorfer, flip-tops at Graf, gama goat road racing / swimming (they really do float!), weekend road trips in my '59 VW, hearing "SHORT" echo down the halls from some happy SOB. But there probably aren't many who would trade the experiences we had. Even when some 2nd louie accidentally (???) called a fire mission on our coordinates at Graf...that was a little excitement.

Please someone help me find my dad please? His name is david davila or something along those lines! Was stationed there in 78 or 79 to 80 or 81! Called him self a newyorican and was 25 at the time! My moms name is debbie and she was 16/17 at the time! Ne one with ne info please please help me out! Like i said we have 27 years of memories to catch up on! Thank you so much!

I was at Pinder from July '68 to Dec. '70. I was with the 2/16th in both A and B battery. I'm glad I found this web site, but sad to see that the old PINDER is no longer. I remember all the good times there, and yes there where some. I also remember the HONEST JOHN rocket that was out front. I still have pictures of it. I would love to hear from any one that was there at that time.

Was stationed at pinder from 87-91 with the 2/1 FA. I worked on the howitzer turrett's. and was deployed with the unit during desert storm, have a lot of good memories. and a few pictures which I can dig up, glad to see this site. hope it grows. SGT Pace.

Another good site www.Zirndorf.de/english

Was there from 80 to 82 and really didn't know what I was missing till I was gone. I was in 6/14fa.At that time I was SWsection chief.My B.C.was Cpt.Rose,1stSgt was J.P.Knott.Sorry by the way my name is Dale Schmidt.

my dad was an E7 we arrived in germany about 1982. it was a great place there. me and my sister use to hang out in the mess hall and get free icecream. we knew alot of people there. we also use to go to work with our dad sometimes. it was fun. if u remember my dad jerry stanley. let me now.

my dad was stationed there when iwasa little girl. i was 6 yrs old when we first arrived in germany for the second time. his name was jerry stanley. the best times i had was the picnics and christmas partys. i'm sad to find out that it's no longer there.

I was in the generator section from Dec 1985 to Dec 1987. Spent many nights and lots of money at the Rock Bar and the Green Goose. Who can forget those Green Goose Specials? Or should I say remember? I lived in room 213 with Paul Consavage and a few other crazy guys. If you were there, you know what I mean. Hello to everybody. I can't remember all your names.
Take care everyone.

Chris Raver, I was in HHB Divarty form 89 to 92 whats up COMMO

I was in Pinder 1971to1974.CBattry1/22

hi my name is uta

i was the waitress at the pizzeria napoli from 1980-1983
if anyone remembers me
give me a holla

uta

Hi everyone! Im looking for my dad! He was stationed at pinder back in 79! His name is David and the last name is something like devalje! He is puerto rican and he was i believe in divarty company my mom said!either 150th or 159th something? I don't know but Im dying to find him!He called himself a newyorican cause he was born in new york but his parents were both puerto rican! He was an e5 at the time and also 25 and my mom was 16/17! If anyone can help me find my dad it would mean the world to me! I just want to meet him! We have 27 years of memories to catch up on! Thank you so much!

I was stationed at Pinder 76 thru 78, interested in hearing from old friends.

I toured here in '79-'81.
I was in B-1/22.
I really enjoyed my time there.
If you remember me, write my email.
Crush1800@mchsi.com
PEACE

SSG Aldridge. I remember you. Have picture of you at Graf 1983 hunting boar. LOL. In touch with McKain, Hector Cordero,Trevor Thorpe. Give a shout. MKirsch@new.rr.com

Just wanted to say Hi to any one from Svc btry 6/1FA From 90-92. I was the battalion welder. Had a great time over there and miss all the guys! It's hel getting older! Whatsup to Guam, Spiher, Vespar, Merlino, Burchett, Corey and Casey. I can't remember all the names but the faces are still vivid.

Well i found Reipe now lets here from some more of the guys from 79-80s from Pinder, Hoffmans,and the Rock bar.

Hi my names is Riepe. I was at Pinder from 1980-1983. I spent alot of time in down town Zirndorf at the rock bar and Hoffmann's.