Phillips Barracks, Karlsruhe

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  1. Rocco says:
    January 26, 2012 at 2:34 am

    HI , I worked at Sullivan baracks Karlsruhe in 1980 and 1981 for the U.S. Army as a civilian. It was me and 5 other people nell’hagar to work on the GCA radar . I did maintenance and technical support . I remember that I signed a contract. I received my wages in line at the counter with the military giving my name. Now my question : I do not have any document to prove that he worked for the U.S. Army in Germany, It is possible that my name can be found in the registers (CSRS) U.S. Army Civil Service? Who and where can I ask ?
    thanks . giuseppebattipaglia@alice.it

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  2. Robert Melendez says:
    January 22, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    My e-mail:
    elgibhor@gmail.com

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  3. David M Gellatly says:
    January 14, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    I was stationed there from 6/1958 to 10/1959. B Co. Best time of my life!!!

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  4. clifford hull says:
    January 12, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    I was with the 78th engrs at ft benning then we gyro’d to phillips bks in feb 1957 was there with a co until sept 1959 then went back to phillips bks and was a adm team chief until sept 1964 .

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  5. clifford hull says:
    January 5, 2012 at 10:50 am

    went to karlsruhe with 78th in feb 57 from ft.benning ga was there until 59 then went back to phillips bks in 1961 till sept 64 was a adm team leader.the last 2 years. in phillips bks.

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  6. jose gambarelli says:
    November 4, 2011 at 2:31 am

    jose gambarelli says:
    November 3, 2011 at 9:53 am .have recent photos of phillips barracks any one interested let me know. i was in A co.

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  7. lutz luhmann says:
    October 25, 2011 at 1:00 am

    Just a little more information I remember, Lt. Hersheymann had a wonderful 1952 Pontiac Chieftain, butterscotch color, Cpl. Wilcox drove a 1954 Buick Special, red metallic.
    There were also some tragedies I recall, the most vivid of course when I discovered an Officer in his gray Kaiser Manhatten who shot himself, and the fateful day a RCAF F-86 crashed at the small military runway, near the PX and ended up in a residential area.
    Other than those two tragedies, I only have fond memories
    Thank You all so much
    lutz luhmann

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  8. lutz luhmann says:
    October 25, 2011 at 12:49 am

    Greetings to any of the fine US Servicemen and women, stationed in Karlsruhe during the years of 1954 thru 1956. I was a little German kid living with my mother, a maid, working for the Cordes family, later the Heikels, possibly residing on Tenessee Ave. ?
    I have special fond memories of Liuetenant William Hersheymann, and Corporal Richard Wilcox, these good folks treated me like a son, with care and kindness.
    The experience planted the seed for my desire to one day move to the USA, in 1981 that dream came true, became a citizen in 1996

    God Bless

    lutz luhmann

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  9. Diana Betzer says:
    September 26, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Chief Warrent Officer Harold W. Irving(decessed) was in Karlsruhe 1949 to 1954 he adopted twins from Liesolotti Brandel, she never named our father on the birth certificate. His Name is Michael Patrick ____________, Birth mother passed in 76, looking for birth father. Did any one remember CWO Harold Irving? He spent 30 years in Army and adopted us when he was getting ready to retire. I have found a half sister in Karlsurhe, she does not know our father, we share the same mother.
    She speaks little english and I speak little german. Can any one help???
    Sincerely thanking you for taking the time to read this message.
    Diana (Irving) Betzer aka Rowena Patricia Brandel

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  10. don richardson says:
    July 7, 2011 at 12:20 am

    I was a member of the 809th Panel Bridge Company from 57 to 59. First stationed at Phillips, then later at Gerszewski Kaserne. Remember lots of buddies. Used to call me Rich. If you were there and remember let me know and we can talk over old times.

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    • becky says:
      August 28, 2011 at 12:08 pm

      hello i am looking for anyone who might have know a german lady hannalor handel in karlshure germany in 1956-1957

  11. Victor E. Libert says:
    June 21, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    I was a platoon leader stationed at Phillips Barracks 1959-1961 with Co. C, 78th Engr. Battalion (C), Lt. Col. Keith Eiler was the battalion C.O. Then in 1961-1962 I was with the 55th (?) Panel Bridge Company at Grezewski(?) Barracks, also in Karlsruhe. Both units were part of the 555th Engineer Group, the “triple nickel”.

    Many fond memories of those days–I met my wife to be, Nancy C. Peck of New Britain, CT there. She was a teacher at the U.S. elementary school in Paul Revere Village. Would love to hear from anyone there during that period.

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    • Garth Dull says:
      September 3, 2011 at 1:19 pm

      Hi Victor:
      I was stationed at Phillips Barracks from 9/60-4/61, Company C, 78th Engineer Battalion. I was a combat demolition specialist. My platoon leader was Sergeant Ellis Sinclair. Some of my fellow soldiers were Gerhart Smerl, and Heinz Sieger. I would love to hear from anyone who was there at that time.
      Garth

    • jose gambarelli says:
      November 3, 2011 at 9:53 am

      have recent photos of phillips barracks any one interested let me know. i was in A co.

  12. John L Sullivan says:
    June 20, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    Was inKarlsruhe in 1957-58 with 552nd Gun Bn. Installed missiles at Ettligen but can’t remember when. Just remember sunflowers. There were only a few of us there at the time. Would like to hear from anybody who remembers or knows anything about that.

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  13. Doug Connah says:
    June 16, 2011 at 10:27 am

    I just now saw Julian Carnes’s response to my February 9 post, and it’s good to hear from someone who was at Phillips Barracks when I was. I well remember Lt. Carnes. I was the battalion S-1 clerk under Captain Green and accordingly also worked directly for Col. Hall and Major Mullahy. I had a great front-row seat with which to observe the very disparate temperaments of those two leaders!

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  14. Mike Schneider says:
    June 10, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    I search Informations from my father Kenneth Smoot. He was stationed in Phillips Baracks 1957? – 1964? Who knows him? I never see him… If you know any high person who coms on informations over this time to get out witch company my dad works. Write on: merlins2009@web.de

    Thanks Mike

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  15. bobby livingston says:
    April 19, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    I was stationed there from 1959 to 1961 in 502 engr. co.

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    • Julian Carnes says:
      April 30, 2011 at 11:48 am

      I was in the 502d from 59-60. The CO was CPT Ed Williams. I was the Bridge Engineer/platoon leader. MSG Adams was my platoon sergeant. We switched from the M4 to M4T6 bridge while I was there and went to a month long bivouac near Speyer to switch out and train on the new bridge. Loved bridging the Rhine on Sundays in the summer.

  16. R RODRIGUEZ says:
    April 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    I WAS STATIONED IN PHILLIPS BARRACKS FROM 52 TO 56 IN 499 ENGR.
    WHEN THE 2 PLANES COLLIDED IN THE AIR I WAS THERE PICKING PIECES OF BUDIES. RODRIGUEZ IS MY NAME FROM PUERTO RICO

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    • Robert Alexander says:
      December 1, 2011 at 6:55 pm

      I was in A company with 1402 then 499th I lost
      most of my platoon HQ and the 2nd platoon buddies. I was a dozer operato. I had to go to crash site .I still after all these year live with it, I have lost contect with the rest that I served with. If any buddy out there from that time recalls me, please give me a e-mail SULEXD2@COMCAST.NET BOB ALEXANDER

    • Robert Melendez says:
      January 22, 2012 at 12:39 pm

      Hello Rodriguez:
      Maybe you know my father ,Sgt.Ignacio Meléndez,we lived in Karlsruhe until he died on car accident,we are from Puerto Rico too.
      Regards,
      Robert
      elgibhor@gmail.com

  17. Richard Berkau says:
    March 20, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    March 20 2011

    Bob Nickells

    I was stationed at Philips Barracks, 379th Chemical Smoke Generating Company’ October 1951 to November 1952. Is there anyone who can provide me with the address or street location of the Barracks. In 1979 on a trip to Germany I visited Phillips Barracks. It appeared ti billet a quasi German military group. Thanks for any help.

    Richard Berkau

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    • Susanna Ochocinski-Harris says:
      January 11, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      Hello Mr. Richard Berkau,

      I am wondering if you knew my father or if you can help me with a question? My father was born in Poland in 1926 how does a person join the US Army if they are a Polish citizen? The the certificate below his point of entry into the US Army?

      This is the 1st Certificate: US Army Certificate of Training: Private First Class Jerzy Waldemar Ochocinski, LSSN 2807, 4087 Labor Service Co., 41st Chemical Smoke Generator Battalion., Phillips Barracks, Karlsruhe, Germany, dated August 16, 1952.

      This is the 2nf Certificate: US Army Certificate of Discharge: (USAREUR LABOR SERVICE), Service: 8 months. Jerzy Ochocinski, 2807, 4087 Labor Service Co., Guard, for the following reason: Enlistment in US Army, Phillips Barracks, Karlsruhe, Germany.

      Thank you for your time
      Susanna Ochocinski-Harris

    • Julian Carnes says:
      January 26, 2012 at 4:37 pm

      Susanna,
      In the 50′s and 60′s, there were so-called Labor Service units attached to the US Army units in Germany, especially the engineers, transportation, smoke generators, etc.. These units were usually made up of Polish DP’s who had prior military service either in the Polish army or the German army. I was the US Army liason/supervisor of a LS unit that provided bridge support. These men were experienced and very, very professional. They were perfect for teaching a young lieutenant the ins and outs of bridging. They were GOOD. And highly respected.
      Julian H. Carnes, Jr., LTC, USA-retired

  18. Doug Connah says:
    February 9, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    I was at Phillips Barracks in 1957-58 with the 78th Engr Bn and look back fondly on my duty there. The 78th had a 30th reunion in 1988 in Williamsburg Va, at which a fine and rowdy time was had by all, but I’ve heard nothing from or about the old gang since then. If there’s anyone out there who wants to holler, please do!

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    • Julian Carnes says:
      April 17, 2011 at 5:23 pm

      Doug, I was in A Co, 78th ECB from Ft. Benning to 1959 when I moved over to the 502 Engr Co. (FB). I was at the Williamsburg reunion and have fond memories of all the old gang. I suspect many are no longer with us. The officers (about 20) had a reunion here in Charleston, SC in 2008. We are getting OLD and several (including myself) were ailing and some were quite frail. A couple have passed away since, and a couple of wives (Toni Maurer, who was the Special Service Club manager and who married then-lieutenant Dave Maurer, and CPT Cox (B Co) wife passed away in the past few years.) Gary Shirley has been rattling the bushes about one more before we all move on to Fiddler’s Green. Good to see you are alive and kicking. Sedulitate.

  19. Jertomy Follette says:
    February 8, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    I had the privilege of being stationed at Phillips Barracks in 1962-63. I was assigned to the 126th Transportation Co. I was the Company Clerk

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  20. Bob Nickell says:
    January 6, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Stationed at Phillips Barricks, I was in headquarters company 499th Engineer Battalion 1955 – 1956. Please reply if you are familiar with this unit. Looking for old friends.

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    • Jayme says:
      March 22, 2011 at 11:28 pm

      Hi Bob,

      I was not stationed there, but my great uncle was and was part of the 499th Engineer Battalion. He was fatally injured on August 11, 1955 when the flying boxcars collided. His name was Sgt. Henry T. Wood, Jr. (aka Sunny). We are looking for his son, Michael. His wife was a German citizen and left the US shortly after Henry’s death and we have been unable to locate either of them. If you have any information or know anyone who might, I would greatly appreciate it.

      Thank you for your service!!!

      Best regards,
      Jayme

    • Sam Light says:
      May 27, 2011 at 10:00 am

      Sam Light, I was in Headqarters co. in the S-4 section I worked for Sgt John Shafer. I arrives in Gemany mid year 1956 and stayed there untill the 499 gyroed to Fort Benning.

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