Well beleived make a mistake wrote comments on the wrong page Bismark Kaserne and had to write here Hardt Kaserne , because I was stationed at Hardt Kaserne 1/41st FA B battery november 77 may 1980, sorry webmaster. Well maybe someone knows who the heck I am, David Rodriguez from Puerto Rico, Than you very much.
I just got off the phone talking to an old Army buddy, Rick Oros. We were stationed in Schwaebisch Gemuend assigned to Hq Battery 4/41st FA from July 1969-Dec1971. It was great reminiscing about our days there and all of our old buddies. If anybody was there around the same time, send me an e-mail. Great memories from our bygone days in Germany with the PERSHING.
I´m originally from Schwäbisch Gmünd. Born in 1981 I can remember well the US Army driving through our village, and, after the US Army left most parts of Germany, one of my favorite “playgrounds” were the storage bunkers close to Waldstetten.
If you have any questions about Gmünd don´t hesitate to ask.
I was stationed at Hardt Kaserne (61-65) and served with 3/17th and 35/56th Gps. Married a girl from Aalen and retired in 1989. Lots of pleasant memories. I was S-1 and Legal Clerk and Btry Clerk for HHB, 3/17th before they moved to Nurnberg. Also attended NCO Academy at Bad Tolz.
I was stationed at Hardt from 74-76. REmember Hump SGT Harris from the motor pool Sparky Dennis Johnson and numerous others. Just stumbled on this site today. Anyone remember any of these people.
I left Service battery in January 1975. Some of the names sound familiar. I remember a guy who died driving a wrecker but can’t remember his name. I do remember riding with him when we nearly lost it going down the hill when he hit the brakes for the sharp curve. The wrecker was sideways one way then the other, but somehow he got control back. Think he died when he got called out to Graf in the middle of the night. If I remember right, he had a truck on the back and was heading back in with it.
My husband James M. (Mike) Coomes was stationed there 1973-1976. We lived off base in downtown Schwabisch Gmund for a while then moved out to the country. Loved it there! Would love to get in touch w/others that were there then. I can remember Bill Emmerling, Kevin Dwyer, Ron Williams, Nick Foradis, Tuddy Flores, Steve Guynes and Ed Becker.
was there from 77-79 security platoon …had a blast when off duty…..worked w/ good people…..would like to visit there at least one time before i expire just to smile and remember a proud piece of my past
Ha all, i was in Gmund 1980 to 1983, 11b(Infantry) did alot of security. I remember having to guard Gen. Sweet’s house ,long cold nights,lot’s of tower duty an field duty too. Had some rough time’s there, but had some really fun time’s too, Great beer,beautiful woman (American an German),I seem to remember a few name’s IE: Brain Palmer(Call me back ,lost your #) from California,Bruce Balastri from Florida(Borrowed my boom box an added speakers),Grime’s from California,Kelsey Tipton from Portland ,OR,,,been a long while, 32 yrs.,Would like to see my friend’s, those were the best time’s of the 10.5 I was in. I drive 18 over the road, Facebook me., maybe we can meet, have a few an caught up,or if you’re coming through Kentucky.
Hi there! Does anyone remember a guy named Terry Crandall? He was stationed at Hardt Kaserne around 1980-1982, from Sherman Oaks/California.
Cheers, Andrea
Hey Snowball–how in the hell are you? I was trying to remember some names from B Btry. Snoopy Archambeault, Augie, the motor pool sgt who played guitar. I was starting a list, but mostly 1st platoon.
I know a guy who was in Schwabish Gmund in 1952, unk if Hardt or Bismark, I can try to find out. He said he was in an artillery unit, called them eight inch bore that reached 20 miles with 100 yard accuracy. I remember he said he was in……..426th or 428th (?) FA Brigade…does that ring a bell?
Anybody out here remember the 426th at either Bismark or Hardt?
My father, Clarence Merlyn “Munk” Bridgewater, was in the 599th FA BTN as a mechanic 52-54. I am researching his military service to build a shadow box for his 81st birthday. I am having issues as to the uniform insgnias and emblems that an enlisted person would be authorized to wear.
4th/41st FA, March 67-August 68. I was in the air section living and working at the Mutlangen Airfield. I visited the airfield in the summer of 1975 and it was still a functioning airfield.
CDR Eric E. Mercker USN(Ret)
Virginia Beach, VA
I was stationed in Schwabisch Gmund as well and subsequently wrote a novel about the area called In Green Sleep: A Tour of Duty. It is available on amazon.com with several reviews. It may bring back memories! I was also friendly with one of the guys who worked the airfield at Mutlagen, but I cannot remember the name for the life of me.
I was in 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, C Battery, Pershing II from 1975-77, at Hardt Kaserne. I would like to hear from anyone stationed there who still has some pictures.
I was stationed in Schwabisch Gmund from 1966-68. No pictures, but I did write a novel set in Schwabisch Gmund titled In Green Sleep: A Tour of Duty. It’s available on amazon.com. Thought you might find it interesting, and it might bring back memories.
My ex (Stubbs) was stationed at the lower Kaserne (76 thru 79). He was a medical records specialist. We lived in Heuchlingen in an apartment building w/ 7 or 8 American families. Looking for others who were serving at that time. Would love to connect on FB!
I also was stationed at C btry !st/41st…from 77 to 79…was in 3rd.platoon..also took a i t at Ft. Sill….looking for some of the ” OH NOOO” guys! I was btry driver for awhile….worked in TMP…..like to hear from any!
1982-1984 – first very briefly worked in BN S4, then to C/1/41 of 56 Bde FA, I was a SP4. I’m still in the Army Reserves, that seems like a lifetime ago
Damn!!! Seeing Lamar, Morton, Reginald names put me back. I was the medic for C2/9 from 1987-1990. Would love to catch up with you all…..If you don’t I am going to send Hartung and Kellogg to your house….Ths Sept will be 25 years since I arrived kn Gmund. I think “Big Will “I and I improcessed at the same time.
Coady please don’t send hartung to my house, she always pronouned my name as wullums haha. Coad man whats up? U remember buying my video camera? Send me an email sometime . l.lwilliams@Yahoo.com
Well beleived make a mistake wrote comments on the wrong page Bismark Kaserne and had to write here Hardt Kaserne , because I was stationed at Hardt Kaserne 1/41st FA B battery november 77 may 1980, sorry webmaster. Well maybe someone knows who the heck I am, David Rodriguez from Puerto Rico, Than you very much.
Hi,
I just got off the phone talking to an old Army buddy, Rick Oros. We were stationed in Schwaebisch Gemuend assigned to Hq Battery 4/41st FA from July 1969-Dec1971. It was great reminiscing about our days there and all of our old buddies. If anybody was there around the same time, send me an e-mail. Great memories from our bygone days in Germany with the PERSHING.
Steve
Hello guys,
I´m originally from Schwäbisch Gmünd. Born in 1981 I can remember well the US Army driving through our village, and, after the US Army left most parts of Germany, one of my favorite “playgrounds” were the storage bunkers close to Waldstetten.
If you have any questions about Gmünd don´t hesitate to ask.
Alex
I was stationed at Hardt Kaserne (61-65) and served with 3/17th and 35/56th Gps. Married a girl from Aalen and retired in 1989. Lots of pleasant memories. I was S-1 and Legal Clerk and Btry Clerk for HHB, 3/17th before they moved to Nurnberg. Also attended NCO Academy at Bad Tolz.
I was stationed at Hardt from 74-76. REmember Hump SGT Harris from the motor pool Sparky Dennis Johnson and numerous others. Just stumbled on this site today. Anyone remember any of these people.
I left Service battery in January 1975. Some of the names sound familiar. I remember a guy who died driving a wrecker but can’t remember his name. I do remember riding with him when we nearly lost it going down the hill when he hit the brakes for the sharp curve. The wrecker was sideways one way then the other, but somehow he got control back. Think he died when he got called out to Graf in the middle of the night. If I remember right, he had a truck on the back and was heading back in with it.
My husband James M. (Mike) Coomes was stationed there 1973-1976. We lived off base in downtown Schwabisch Gmund for a while then moved out to the country. Loved it there! Would love to get in touch w/others that were there then. I can remember Bill Emmerling, Kevin Dwyer, Ron Williams, Nick Foradis, Tuddy Flores, Steve Guynes and Ed Becker.
was there from 77-79 security platoon …had a blast when off duty…..worked w/ good people…..would like to visit there at least one time before i expire just to smile and remember a proud piece of my past
Howdy i was station there in 1976 to 78 im a native ind was in the 1st 41st as a security infantry use to guard the m.s.a.
we spent some time @innering…..more than desired …we ran main gate
Looking for Jeff Zimmerman, he was based at Hardt Kaserne in Gmuend around 80/82. Does anyone know him??? He was from Oregon.
Ha all, i was in Gmund 1980 to 1983, 11b(Infantry) did alot of security. I remember having to guard Gen. Sweet’s house ,long cold nights,lot’s of tower duty an field duty too. Had some rough time’s there, but had some really fun time’s too, Great beer,beautiful woman (American an German),I seem to remember a few name’s IE: Brain Palmer(Call me back ,lost your #) from California,Bruce Balastri from Florida(Borrowed my boom box an added speakers),Grime’s from California,Kelsey Tipton from Portland ,OR,,,been a long while, 32 yrs.,Would like to see my friend’s, those were the best time’s of the 10.5 I was in. I drive 18 over the road, Facebook me., maybe we can meet, have a few an caught up,or if you’re coming through Kentucky.
Hi there! Does anyone remember a guy named Terry Crandall? He was stationed at Hardt Kaserne around 1980-1982, from Sherman Oaks/California.
Cheers, Andrea
wow long time ago may 71 to oct 73 was in b btry motor pool lookin for spanky gary haffner doster smitty crisp where u guys at
Hey Snowball–how in the hell are you? I was trying to remember some names from B Btry. Snoopy Archambeault, Augie, the motor pool sgt who played guitar. I was starting a list, but mostly 1st platoon.
Snowball,
asked you before, are you from Boston, Mass?
Remember a yellow VW ??? Took you to the airport in Frankfurt.
Does anyone remember Richard O’Mara from 54-56 in schwabish gmund?
ANYBODY STILL AROUND THAT SERVED WITH THE 599TH F.A.BN IN HARDT KASERNE IN 1952-1953 ?
I know a guy who was in Schwabish Gmund in 1952, unk if Hardt or Bismark, I can try to find out. He said he was in an artillery unit, called them eight inch bore that reached 20 miles with 100 yard accuracy. I remember he said he was in……..426th or 428th (?) FA Brigade…does that ring a bell?
Anybody out here remember the 426th at either Bismark or Hardt?
Herb,
My father, Clarence Merlyn “Munk” Bridgewater, was in the 599th FA BTN as a mechanic 52-54. I am researching his military service to build a shadow box for his 81st birthday. I am having issues as to the uniform insgnias and emblems that an enlisted person would be authorized to wear.
Bill Bridgewater
Air Force Veteran 90-94
I left the 599 in Oct of ’52. Was sent there from Flint Kaserne in Bad Toltz
We were stationed in Gmuend from ’73 to ’76. Does anyone have any stories about 1st Sgt. Terry, HHB 1/41? I’m interested.
4th/41st FA, March 67-August 68. I was in the air section living and working at the Mutlangen Airfield. I visited the airfield in the summer of 1975 and it was still a functioning airfield.
CDR Eric E. Mercker USN(Ret)
Virginia Beach, VA
I was with the 35th Arty Group 61 thru 64 and lived at that airfield also. We were soldiers once and young!
Hi Eric:
I was stationed in Schwabisch Gmund as well and subsequently wrote a novel about the area called In Green Sleep: A Tour of Duty. It is available on amazon.com with several reviews. It may bring back memories! I was also friendly with one of the guys who worked the airfield at Mutlagen, but I cannot remember the name for the life of me.
I was in 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, C Battery, Pershing II from 1975-77, at Hardt Kaserne. I would like to hear from anyone stationed there who still has some pictures.
Hi Kevin:
I was stationed in Schwabisch Gmund from 1966-68. No pictures, but I did write a novel set in Schwabisch Gmund titled In Green Sleep: A Tour of Duty. It’s available on amazon.com. Thought you might find it interesting, and it might bring back memories.
My ex (Stubbs) was stationed at the lower Kaserne (76 thru 79). He was a medical records specialist. We lived in Heuchlingen in an apartment building w/ 7 or 8 American families. Looking for others who were serving at that time. Would love to connect on FB!
I also was stationed at C btry !st/41st…from 77 to 79…was in 3rd.platoon..also took a i t at Ft. Sill….looking for some of the ” OH NOOO” guys! I was btry driver for awhile….worked in TMP…..like to hear from any!
1982-1984 – first very briefly worked in BN S4, then to C/1/41 of 56 Bde FA, I was a SP4. I’m still in the Army Reserves, that seems like a lifetime ago
Had to make a correction.
I was with C 2/9 from 88 thru the Pershing retrograde, left Gmund in 91.
Hey. I was there 87 til 90. Delta then Alpha
I was with C 2/9 from 89 thru the Pershing retrograde, left Gmund in 91.
I was the 1SG of HHB 2/9 FA, left Gmuend Dec 90, went to Fort Sill and retired Feb 92.
Hey 1SG, I remember you, I worked in the PAC office.
Hey i’m curious, do u know if Capt. Francis or Ltc pasquret made General? Just thinking maybe u might know or someone else out there.
Damn!!! Seeing Lamar, Morton, Reginald names put me back. I was the medic for C2/9 from 1987-1990. Would love to catch up with you all…..If you don’t I am going to send Hartung and Kellogg to your house….Ths Sept will be 25 years since I arrived kn Gmund. I think “Big Will “I and I improcessed at the same time.
Coady please don’t send hartung to my house, she always pronouned my name as wullums haha. Coad man whats up? U remember buying my video camera? Send me an email sometime . l.lwilliams@Yahoo.com
Will