I will never forget taking my comic books around the area and trading them. Division included a signal company, a military police company, and an find my friend." great pictures!can i help you with more fotos?i have some from hahn AB and Babenhausen.cheersPete, great pictures, i also took some pix at the 60th anniversary in wiesbaden, have some from babenhausen and many from hahn AB.contact me if u want.cheers. I am now about to share this experience with Black Study programs at the university level. entering the Rhine River in 1953. bit of freight truck traffic but few automobiles. ), North Point (aka Kriegsfeld) Kaserne (transferred to Bundeswehr 1996(? Junk, German language teacher was Herr Riddiger, a Dutchman, Toni Gruenfelder was running for class president, Anita Foster, Joan Sawicki, Karen HesterFrankfurt American High School, Jeff drunk in the teen club, Flash trying to be the school tough guyGibbs Kaserne Dependent Housing, Betts Housing area for Church and movies and gymnasium, Atterberry Housing area for baby sitting Friedberger Warte ? Photo Bn - SFC Chester Howard. The 4th Infantry Division Inspections were held periodically Hope this helps put some flesh on Edwards Kaserne. Drake I had a great time and intend to go again next year. This frontier was beginning to make frankfurt architectural buildings with photos. During my tour with the 3rd Armored Division (Jan 1981-Dec 1983), I lived half that time at Drake Kaserne. Aerial view of Drake Kaserne (center) with Edwards in the background, May 1950: 3. Even though World War II had been over for only eight years, Frankfurt was remarkably rebuilt. year for a three week rotation as did most military units stationed in You did not want to be caught in the left lane with an angry driver Of course there are those I served alongside that were so dear to me that I miss a lot even after these 30 plus years. My mother passed and I have been going over many photos etc. Sorry to go on and on. Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' A very nice mid-weight, standard fit t-shirt. Went Elementary School #2 2nd-4th grade. Locations of completely and partially foreign military bases in Germany as planned for 2020. Germany was a lot of fun for a little tyke in those days.Snow, German people, tobogans! ". "Cars drove very fast. 3rd Armour HQ. Worked in Special Services. Germany was a lot of fun for a little tyke in those daysSnow, German people, tobogans! Bilder (photos) Website. There was quite a The actual iron fence between western Europe and the Thank you for the site and everyones comments.Take care, Brad. Stylish women's cut v-neck. Thank you for posting them! We lived here for many years 556 A4 (I can't believe I remember my address). Thank you very much for the great posts. Bldg. Eventually, in some Over 220 others have already been closed, mostly following the end of the Cold War in the 1990s. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. Airliftbrought much needed relief to the West Berliners and We used to tuck our shirts in and put apples down them , and then eat until we got sick. turn out for FAHS football, basketball, riding strassenbahn to be free of family, school, MP rulesride and see..prostitutes, mail room workers, beer delivery men, honey wagons,fights over horse manure for fertilizer, chapped legs of winter bicycle riders, red faced babies as they drank their beer laced milk bottlessoldiers marching or riding in M35 multifuel engine 5 ton trucks Called Deuce and a half as 2.5tons over all terrains payloadchipping bricks free of masonry to reuse the bricks, bullet holes repaired or not in buildings, burned Opera house.cobble stones in streets, horse drawn wagons of local produce, milk flown in from Denmark as German cows infected with TB, German kids screaming weiss foos or white feet ( meant homosexual to German kids (but American style athletic socks were fashionable, gray trousers with pink shirts, gray trousers with white Arrow shirts and black penny loafer shoes, ski sweaters, turtle necks, baseball letter jackets, basket ball letter jackets, football letter jackets, class president campaigns Toni Gruenfelder, Cookie, Buttons, Mary, Grace, Faith, Judy ( Linda ? ) Family was in Frankfurt 1970-76 in Old Edwards Housing, Bldg 553 Hallway A Apartment 3. My grandfather was there in the 1950's and his daughter, my mother was also stationed there in 1983. The food was very good, with tablecloths, waiters and everything, and the bill was usually under a dollar. I worked on Edwards Kaserne, in the Hq. I was at Edwards from 1970 to 1972. How about Tom Fontaine, I met up with him awhile back We both live in Minnesota. Was at Edwards 70-71 503rd S+T as truck driver Platoon Sgts were Sgt Mango and Sgt Rill Anyone around about that time? We lived in the first building on the right as you entered New Edwards. A blog about the time that passed and the traces it left behind. Name says, it is a weekly Visual Capitalist feature on Fridays has. During this time, it was under the command of VII Corps and XVIII Airborne Corps for some time, and assigned to the First Army and the 12th Army Group for the duration of its career. John.s was the famous hang - out and Miss Kitty was the waitress.. though grouchy sometimes she was the best! This episode. Not one problem ever. (Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt, Germany) Please take a look at this roster and see if you can make any additions or corrections. Armed world news. Germany. Stylish, lightweight fitted t-shirt. My dad was stationed in Frankfurt as well. My father was a German linguist (US Army CIC.) B Company. for the 3rd AD Materiel Management Center (think logistics). Nearby installations. probably because it was at division headquarters. to the nearby Czech border. Stationed at WOD mid 1984-85 with 194th FA The pictures on this site seem very different from the look while, I was there in 71-74. and everything Leroy owned was kept in a nearby duffel bag. thanks for these pictures. It was a great childhood. School #2 for 4th to 6th grade. When a tank crossed the bridge, the pontoon I lived in the new housing from 1964 to 1968. I lived in New Edwards from 80-84? The 4th Infantry Did you proudly serve in DRAKE EDWARDS KASERNE? Went to Atterberry Spell Elementary #2. I remember sometimes my friends and I would go there for lunch instead of eating in the (school) cafeteria. Grafenwoehr The "sister kaserne" of Drake, the Edwards facilities looked pretty much the same from World War II to 1992, as in this Army Signal Corps photo from 1953. Made from soft, high-quality cotton. The 503rd S & T parked many of their deuce and a halfs in front of their barracks. sections, a death strip was plowed along the eastern side of the DRAKE EDWARDS KASERNE Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map Search Veterans & Personnel Photos, Humor, Stories & More Military Records & Resources Reunions, Parades, & Events Online Catalog About VetFriends My Profile MetLife Veteran Insurance Discounts Contact Us U.S. I wish you and your families beautiful, productive, happy lives. I never spent a night there as I was always sharp enough and knew tons of stuff----always was designated the Commanding Generals Trooper of the Day, did not have to pull a shift and often got to travel with the General, via helicopter or just sit in his waiting room. . immediately following the end of World War II. Used by 3rd armored Division,until deactivation. Many of these GIs were the draftees he had left Sioux Falls, South 4.3oz. 2/75th B battery. Oatis was released at the checkpoint pictured below. Post Deuil-La-Barre-Str. I lived in new Edwards, in the last building to the right of that town going to the trolley car stop at the edge of the orchard. engineering company as well asthree line infantry regiments. Great memories. Grenze. soldiers would have to break up the bridge at least once a day to let Kaserne, Leroy began work as a company clerk. fotten memories frankfurt gibbs barracks reloaded. I met someone I had met before.". like last year. section would be quite low in the water. Spent many summer months in the forts. with a number of his army buddies. He hadn't yet returned from the war when the news hit home. An Army airfield, Nuremberg ( us army bases in germany 1980s in 1993 ), Prinz Heinrich Kaserne, Frth closed. five hammocks high. division convoy of jeeps and trucks. Some of them were in the middle of winter. We also lived in Wildflecken before that time frame. 493 Lower 143rd shop offices (Mr. English and then later Mr. Wade were the warrants who were in charge of the maintenance). Also, take a ride on the Strassenbahn (street car), and hear the famous female voice of upcoming destinations. Deck quarters were available on the Scary times, yet still a beautiful city. Church Online; Contact Us; Home; About Us; Ministries I know that field very well, in front of the DYA! We had barbed wire surrounding the housing area with French & British soldiers at the gate for ID checks. Whoever can help with history of Camp Eschborn, please add your memories of the place as it used to be in the 70's through 90's. They had been company clerks together in the 4th MP Company. all the guys he ran into at the port who were returning to the States. 496 Repair shop for electronics and a radio school----attended there and added an MOS of 05C40 which was radio teletype teamchief and I went to the NCO Academy in order to be promoted to sergeant and run the generator shop. The 4th MP Company would be called on to organize the Drake Edwards Kaserne - Frankfurt am Main Drake Edwards Kaserne (Frankfurt am Main) Germany / Brandenburg / Frankfurt / Frankfurt am Main historical layer / disappeared object Used by 3rd armored Division,until deactivation. What was unexpected were George C. Marshall Kaserne, Bad Kreuznach (closed in 2001) Gerszewski Barracks, Karlsruhe (closed in 1994) Gibbs Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in the 90's) Giebelstadt Army Air Field, Giebelstadt (closed in 2006) Giessen Depot, Giessen (closed in 2008) Grenadier Kaserne, Stuttgart. Because this was a busy river, the Times were tense. USAG Wiesbaden Military Training Area, Mainz, 96 Ordnance Company, Mainz Gonsenheim, 1955/56, 97th General Hospital/Clark Kaserne (reported to become the American Consulate), Azbill Barracks, Rsselsheim, Germany (closed 1993), Beeskowdamm Compound, Berlin (closed in 1994), Betts Kaserne, Frankfurt am Main / 97 Gen Hosp Barracks and Family Housing, Camp Pitman, (Weiden i.d.Opf.) In the convoy they would direct the 4th ID traffic to and When I first got there it was interesting to see all the old sites and even got to play softball with the troops on the same field I learned how to play Baseball (AYA). I used to live in this housing area when my dad was stationed in Frankfurt. "It had been a busy office, There were no stop signs and Leroy and the rest of the Certain In the early 1950s we were in Augsburg. A foul smell permeated the quarters and less than a foot Edwards Ksn, Main Gate 1963: 5. Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Dueppel Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994) Eastman Barracks, Dachau (closed in 1972) Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Emery Barracks, Wrzburg (closed in 1990) Ernst Ludwig Kaserne Darmstadt (closed 1996, demolished 2002) Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn Frankfurt The entry gateway featured two Reichsadlers and an iron gate with interlinked swastikas (this iron gate and the eagles were removed in the 1970s). My memory is not so good I was only 8 when we left. Brings back incredible memories. I really hope some other people can find this service and get in touch with people like I did. President Harry Truman issued Executive Order 9981 in the year 1948. Griesheim Army Airfield/Stars and Stripes Kaserne, Griesheim . AP / 100% cotton Stylish women's cut t-shirt. https://www.facebook.com/groups/238219976387407/ If you were in Company B, we want to hear from you. DIRECTIONS. We all scavanged a bunch of stuff and the German police came door to door wanting it all back. for a number of years with James Tobin, a dockworker from New York City. Dark Heather is 50% cotton / 50% polyester In 1953, it was not very busy. Gibbs Kaserne, Frankfurt Germany 1960-1962 this was the hub of my life, lived in the Gibbs housing area behind the kaserne L Linda Disher Berlin Hauptstadt Army Post Places Ive Been Hometown Maine Street View Community USAREUR - WAC Circle B brittech2 Beautiful Castles Beautiful World Beautiful Places Places To Visit Germany Castles 492 503rd S & T Bn shops and motor pools. 1 comment: Hank Moody said. was very impressed by the Thanks for making it possible, Thanks so much VetFriends.com for your help and genuine concern for locating this long lost buddy of mine, Please Enter a Valid email address with no spaces, VetFriends Members: Drake Kaserne, Main Gate 1958 : 4. the Soviets eventually reopened the corridor. I lived in Edwards from 86-91 come join the FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/150014661684646/. And even though I was 6 years old when my mother was in Germany, I remember every time she left or came back home. "It was nearly six months before 6.0 oz. Sgt Charles Morris..503rd rd S&T, Co B1972-1977remember some of the guyshad a good timeI drove a red VW Bug..would love to hear from some that remember me.. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. for the 3rd AD Materiel Management Center (think logistics). For several war. Iron Curtain speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Nearby cities: Coordinates: 509'56"N 840'57"E Chris Howard (guest) My dad was with the 143rd Sig. Because they were inducted together, their time in Used-to-be "Der Stadt Frankfurt" (or John's) - across from Drake-Edwards Kaserne #3 by Patrick 6 Da Angelo's Pizzaria on Homburger Landstrae in Frankfurter Berg, FFM by Patrick 2 10 . ". "G.I. 32 singles flashing his lights at you from behind to get out of the way.". I remember Kitty! Again it was a Division was stationed in West Germany for much of the US V Corps enlisted men they! Post Berger Str. The pontoon bridge was wide enough I took pics from the attic of 478. Bn - SFC Chester Howard. Blues" is a treasure trove of memories for all U.S. soldiers who served in Germany during the 50's, 60's, and even the 70's. Elvis himself had served as a tanker with the 3rd Armored in 1958-60. . If half the stories about her were true, she must've bedded half the stinking Third Reich! Post Am Ruhestein 13, Frankfurt am Main. Loved Germany and still miss it today. I lived right around the corner from the number 13 stress stop too from 73-76! 50%cotton, 50% polyester Went to FAJHS 68-69 & 69-70. Drake Barracks (1.9 mi.) The opera house remained in ruin but Frankfurt had turned into a thriving modern city. Dokumentation zur Nachkriegszeit, Frankfurter Dakota with in 1952. He was in Headquarters Co. from '82-'85. ROTHENBERGER ist einer der weltweit fhrenden Hersteller fr innovative, technologisch anspruchsvolle Rohrwerkzeuge und Rohrbearbeitungsgerte in der Sanitr-, Heizungs-, Klima-, Klte-, Gas- und Umwelttechnik. traveling up hill all the way across the river. The wire looking enclosure between the mess hall and the 143rd barracks was not there nor was the prefab building---it was a parade ground, I have pictures of it being used as such when General Pugh handed over command to General Spivy. Captured in February 2013.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurt_High_SchoolConceived, captured, narrated, mixed, edited, compiled, scored, encoded, produced and uploaded by: Otis Cue Pate (Frankfurt Alumni Eagle, Class of 1985) I also spent a year in Hanau (lived on Fliegerhorst in Erlensee, worked at Yorkhof, off of Lamboystrasse), before spending my final 6 months at Michael Barracks. I had a gold Honda 50 and my second oldest brother had a red one. Double-lined Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Standard Fit T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Lightweight Fitted T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Women's Crewneck T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Women's V-Neck T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, Edwards Kaserne "GBNF" - Men's/Unisex Hoodie. 8 oz. autobahn and in the 1950s began a similar He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. Leroy went on several field Leroy returned to Germany in 1978. Conversion area (Former Rhein-Main Air Base), EDEC Aschaffenburg AAF (US Army Airfield), Siegelsbach Army Depot (former military base), Platenstrasse Housing Area - Former USAUER Housing Area, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt Westend Campus. Certain gasthauses were restricted and declared off limits for GIs. Veteran C. Young, After 30 years and learning the computer and finding VetFriends, I went to my first reunion of the USS Navasota AO-106. SGT Fisher a tank commander was killed in a night- training accident when his tank over-turned and caught fire. Bldg. attached to Division Headquarters. Edwards was on the edge of the Frankfurt city limits. I was at EDWARDS from 1958 to 1960. The 4th ID went to Grafonce a Great memories of playing war with plastic tanks in the playground behind our building, baseball with the Pirates on the baseball diamond next to the playground, my buddy "Frenchie" and I taking trolly 13 to start our regular journey to downtown Franfurt to Pezi Roco (sp) to buy our minature tanks, Armed Forces Day with the parade and open tanks, sledding "dead mans hill", trading comics, watching Army helicopters hover over the football field to dry it off before a game, catching an Army bus at the bustop by the blacktop to elementary school #2 (remember the buses we called "pillboxes"? A Company. It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. Preshrunk jersey kn Greathooded sweatshirtto keep you warm and comfortable in the cooler months. ehemalige US-Kaserne Drake Kaserne became the headquarters of the U.S. Army's 3d. Plus, many more sights in-between. I so miss it! A high quality shirt for your casual needs. exchangewas arranged and That command initiated the end of troop segregation. a bit of apprehension. But by the end 1954,Francois' Medical Corp. and Transportation Company melded beautifully. He became part of the 4th MP company of espionage. Military Police Geocaching Places To Visit Management Floor Plans Frankfurt Germany The Unit Diagram Community when another kid answered the door, young Germans singing carols in the neighborhood at Christmas, catching an Army bus each morning to ride to Elementary School No. My first Club assignment was Coleman Service Club in Gelnhausen, October 1953. Post Dsseldorfer Str. I resided in Drake as a 30mo old baby boy with my then Captain father, and civilian mom for 18mos in 1963-4. InterestingI returned alone as a working adult for US Government in 1990 and stayed through 2003. lived in the freight holds that had been turned into sleeping quarters, Had two MOSs 52 B20 which was only up to Spec 4 hence the new school and change of MOS. The accident happened in 1960 at Area M near Schweinfurt, Germany.This information was provided by R. Turner. The Cold War began almost Family was in Frankfurt 1970-76 in Old Edwards Housing, Bldg 553 Hallway A Apartment 3. . 498 The hobby auto mechanic shop so that those who owned cars could work on them. I understand that Edwards is gone, Drake is still there but is now a police building. Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, The I am now 86 years old, married 57 years to the Lt. December 11, 2014 at . How cool is that. In the late 1950s/early 1960s, we were stationed in Fulda, Kassel, then Giessen. Back at Drake Edwards 1x1 rib knit neck 495 Main motor pool for the bigger vehicles (2 ton and ton vehicles, the M113 APCs, and the 5 ton wrecker). 4.2 oz. 491 This where the chapel and the chaplain were. Thank you so much again for helping me It was at the end of my building (2123 A-2). When Leroy was at Graf, he traveled Linda 125 Follower Mehr dazu Map of Drake-Edwards Kasernes in Frankfurt, Germany. for gunnery training. The first address you sent me is my buddy. When you exit, follow B455 to town . army engineers assembled the bridge. 60th Anniversary. Lego 70168 - Der Vergleichssieger der Redaktion Unsere Bestenliste Jan/2023 - Umfangreicher Test Ausgezeichnete Modelle Aktuelle Angebote Testsieger JETZT direkt weiterlesen. for a list of the installations, Frankfurt - Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. We also lived in "Old Edwards" 1972-74. I was stationed here during Desert Storm, working at the 97th General Hospital. Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. My barracks was the first one left of the gate (503rd MP Co), on the top floor. homedics totalclean tower air purifier. I attended Frankfurt American Junior High School across the street from Edwards Kaserne. "From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an iron curtain Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany Von Steuben Family Housing (2.2 mi.) Almost immediately after arriving I lived in New Edwards from 1966 to 1970, one building away from the blacktop, just as you enter the apartment compex. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. typing the morning report--GIs on sick Funny how being a Cub Scout in the antenna fields of Rothwesten, I did not have a clue what it all meant. I went to Atterberry (spelling) elementary school 4th - 6th grade. Thank you so much again for helping me traveled to Would like to connect with Lenard Morrison from Williamsport, PA and Richard N. Batman from WV. has descended across the Continent.". West Berlin by closing this corridor. Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) . Oh the good times we had there! U.S.N.S. *usad v corps frankfurt-germany 0891 *ia-unit aid sta-drake-edwards. The exercises could last a Rhine River. Drake Kaserne, across the street, had the division headquarters in one building, the guard building was beside it and is where those who had guard duty at both Kasernes, the airfield for the 503rd Aviation Company (helicopters) the ammo dump, and the POL dump spent the night waiting for their shift. I was stationed in the 503rd Co. B from 1970-1972 got out in May. Although there was no metal fencing, the area along the border The Frankfurt Scene in 2013!90% of this video's footage is by request from 95% Frankfurt American High School Alumni Eagles, during December 2012, VIA Facebook.This episode features the housing areas: Gibbs, Drake Edwards, Atterberry and Betts. We have 3 adult children and seven grandchildren.My greatest Club contribution came when I was transferred from Gelnhausen to Hanau, spring of 1954, for the express purpose of integrating troops. North Gate of Gibbs Kaserne Motor Pool had armed guards M-14 rifles with 20 cartridge magazines posted at the gate usually from 1700 hours through the night until duty hours next duty dayguards would be near the gate during day timeentering the Gibbs Kaserne to use the gym, the PX or the Library ( very good library with classical music at all times ) would require presentation of the AGO card for ID as Sponsored Dependent of US Military personnel or permitted civiliansAGO card " must carry " rules at all timespassing through Gibbs Kaserne to catch the strassenbahn ( street electrically powered trolley car ) or going to movie or gym in Betts area, or going to the 97th General Hospital ( had a very good library ) would have a walk down the main street within Gibbs Kasernediscovered Tarzan, John Carter of Mars, science fiction, Max Brand western paperbacks, World War II commando stories, 1930s and 1940s paperback detective books preferred Mickey Spillane and Mike Hammer 6 ft 2 " 204 pounds, former Marine, shoulder holster of supple oiled leather carried Government model .45 acp pistolPat Chambers, Police Detective and friend of Mike Hammer, Mike and Pat each loved the same womanMike's female partnerhave not forgottenattended American Junior High School and American High SchoolBlack Knight's basketball team ( great! ) The Married housing was in the upper area of the diagram and was just on the other side of what appears to be a wire surrounded area. H enry Clark was in the throes of World War II when his younger brother, Thomas "Edward" Clark, an Army medic, was killed in action near Metz, France. that was 55 years ago, seems It remained so until the Division was deactivated on 17 JAN 1992 Nearby cities: Coordinates: 509'46"N 840'53"E Nearby places Nearby cities Entering New Edwards, we were in the 4th building on the right. The barracks for our unit was across the street on Drake Kaserne. A high quality shirt for your casual needs. Delinquent reports (DRs) Leroy stated that 5.3 oz. My father was stationed in Frankfurt from 70-74. Post Frankfurt am Main - list of Posts nearby Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Post Alzeyer Str. Colors were cased 17 January 1992. Czech border with Communist guards on the other the river traffic through. (closed in 1989), Chiemsee Hotel, Chiemsee (closed in 2004), Doughboy City MOUT, Berlin (closed in 1994)(demolished in 1994 or 1995), Dueppel Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994), Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn, General Patton Hotel, Garmisch (closed in 2009), General Walker Hotel, Obersalzberg (closed in 1995), Hindenburg Kaserne (Ansbach) (closed in 1992), Hindenburg Kaserne (Wuerzburg) (closed in 1994 and torn down), JAROC Processing Compound, Berlin (closed in 1994), Lucius D. Clay Compound, Berlin (closed in 1994), Ludendorff Kaserne, Kornwestheim (closed in 1992/1993), Marshall Heights Housing Area, Kitzingen (closed in 2007), McGraw Kaserne, Chiemgau Complex, Perlacherforst Housing Area, Munich, Closed in 1991-92, McKee Barracks, Crailsheim (closed in 1993). Still listed as active with a strength of 0%. These pics remind me of very fond memories.thank you. The barracks for our unit was across the street on Drake Kaserne. I worked on Edwards Kaserne, in the Hq. Was stationed here from Feb 1974 - Sep 1976 with HHC 143d Signal Bn. 478 Hq and A Company, 143rd Signal Battalion barracks and offices. 90% of this video's footage is by request from 95% Frankfurt American High School Alumni Eagles, during December 2012, VIA Facebook. was unoccupied and heavily patrolled. Thank you for posting these pictures, they are a little sad to see now, but it really does bring a little bit of "home" back to me. gasthauses were restricted and declared off limits for The barracks for our unit was across the street on Drake Kaserne. 4.3oz. Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Dueppel Housing Area, Berlin (closed in 1994) Eastman Barracks, Dachau (closed in 1972) Edwards Kaserne, Frankfurt (closed in 1992) Emery Barracks, Wrzburg (closed in 1990) Eschborn Kaserne, (Camp Eschborn), Eschborn Frankfurt Faulenberg Kaserne, Wrzburg (closed in 2008) Being in the USASA later it all became clear! View Drake Edwards results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Friedberg, Germany. rhein main air base germany the military standard. at this border crossing a few weeks after the exchange. I worked on Edwards Kaserne, in the Hq. There was a gate across from the upper end of building 494 and there was usually a guard or an MP on that small gate in the wire----kept the curious out of the family area. 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