Ray Barracks, Friedberg

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  1. Chris says:
    May 16, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    Hello, my name is Chris and I’m desperately looking for my grandfather who served for the army in Augsburg and as I love the United States so much I would really like to know who my ancestors were. I was told that his name is Bill Haley from Texas (I don’t know the exact spelling of his name) and he was in Augsburg between 1960 and 1965. (unfortunately I don’t know the exact year either but my dad was born 1962 so I think it should be correct) Does one of you maybe knew him ? Or if not, maybe you have some suggestions for me where I can ask to find him ? Unfortunately I don’t have more information and I’m not very sure if everything is correct that I know because the relationship with the people who know more is very bad. I would appreciate if one of you can help me respectively if one of you has some information or clues where I can ask to find him. Thank you very much for you’re efforts. Take care, Chris

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    • DeeHexi says:
      May 20, 2011 at 11:56 am

      Hallo chris,

      wende Dich doch mal an die GI-Babies-Germany.de. Die haben auch eine Gruppe auf facebook. Schicke eine Anfrage, erklaere wen Du suchst.
      Diese Organisation hat schon viele wieder zusammengefuehrt. Sie helfen und unterstuetzen. Sigi wird Dir dann alles erzaehlen.

      Viel Glueck
      LG
      Daniela

    • Tom Goss says:
      February 5, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      Chris..If you email direct and can provide some info.. I can probably find him…tmgoss@cox.net

  2. Jery Sheffield says:
    May 16, 2011 at 9:04 am

    I was in Charlie company 122 Maint. Btn 1982 to 1984 just looking for anyone who was there with me at that time.

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  3. Charles Walowitz says:
    May 10, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    I was OIC of the Dental Clinic in Bad Nauheim from 1964-66. My unit primarily served Ray Barracks. We were in the old Carlton Hotel about which there are many strange stories; all true! The floor below the dental clinic was an American Youth Activity center. The floor above the clinic housed a number of VERY friendly young women. Anyone with knowledge about this strange situation and especially photos, please write. I am considering writing a book about this fascinating place.

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    • David Kramer says:
      May 14, 2011 at 7:13 pm

      I was a dependent that lived in the Bad Nauheim Housing Area 1959 – 1962. I went to 6,7 and 8 grade. I do remember the AYA being in a hotel in downtown and went to the dental clinic on the 2nd floor. Being only 11 to 13 years old did not get to the AYA often. We did go to the lake and park and in the winter time went to the ice rink. Played ice hockey with the German Kids. Elvis Presley was station in Friedberg at that time and his father lived in Bad Nauheim. King of Saudi Arabia came to Bad Nauheim and they closed the PX to everyone and he wiped out the place. He also walked the streets and passed out diamonds. I was too young to know about the ladies on the 3rd floor, but would bet they got some diamonds.. I ended up Graduating from Nurnberg American High School in 1966. I returned to the school about 5 years ago. Now a German School..

    • Dennis HArkins says:
      October 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm

      144th Ordnance Co. Oct.1961 – June 1963. Lived 124 Frankfurter Strasse Bad Nauheim 1962-1963. I remember visit by King. Perhaps I passed you on the street or in PX

    • JEROME DOUGHTON says:
      April 5, 2012 at 7:36 pm

      I was also in 144th ord co from feb 1964 to 1965, I live off post in Bad Nauheim then I was transfer toIdar Oberstein Strassburg kaseine from 1965 to 1966, you can go on my face book and see the pictures of 144 there is a lots of guys you may know there. Jerome Doughton

  4. Lucas Romero Jr. says:
    April 28, 2011 at 8:57 am

    I was Sgt in HHC 3-32 Ar. Iron Dukes, Ltc Baucome 81-84

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  5. Lucas Romero Jr. says:
    April 28, 2011 at 8:47 am

    I WAS STATION AT RAY BARRACKS IN 1981-84 IN HHC I WAS A MECHANIC IN BN. MAINT THEN TAMMS CLERK,RE-ASSIGNED TO BDE AS STAFF MECH AND DRIVER TO BDE XO, LTC WILSON. THOSE DAYS WERE THE BEST TIMES IN MY CAREER BEFORE I RETIRED IN 99.

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    • Jery Sheffield says:
      May 16, 2011 at 9:12 am

      Iron Dukes had the best mess hall on post. I was on the contact team supporting the battallion. charlie company 122 maint btn 1982 to 1984, lot’s of great times especialy at a bar called Saint Milos.

  6. Mikel Brown says:
    April 25, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    I’m looking for Wayne Sutherland or anyone stationed at Ray Barracks from 1977-81 in HQ 2/27 FA. I was in Communications (commo) and trying to reconnect with old buddies.

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    • Marc Jaeger says:
      May 18, 2011 at 4:49 am

      Dear Mr Brown,

      do you remember a SGT or SSG calls “Eric” or “Cotton”?
      I´m looking for my Dad and he was in the time around 1977 in Friedberg. I dnt know that much only that he was around 32 years old in 1977 and his Car was an (maybe) golden Camaro.
      If you remember on something please let me know and send me an email!
      Would be awesome.

      Best Regards Marc

  7. Tony Baldowski says:
    April 11, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    I was stationed at Ray Barracks with the 2nd of the 27th Field Artillery A Btry. ammo section from Jan. 73 to Sep. 74

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  8. Marc Jaeger says:
    April 6, 2011 at 8:37 am

    Do anybody knows a guy calls “Cotton” or “Eric” ?? He was based in Friedberg around 1977. I guess he was E 6.
    He had an golden Pontiac Camaro
    Please let me know if you know something…..

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  9. Marc Jaeger says:
    April 6, 2011 at 8:31 am

    Hey, do anybody knows my Dad? He was based in Friedberg in the time around 1977.
    He had an golden Camarro and his Name was “Cotton”.
    I dnt know nothing from him but I think he was E 6.
    Please let me know if you got a name or Idea …. m.jaeger@gmx.net

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  10. Michael Brunning says:
    April 1, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    Is there anyone stationed in Ray Barracks from 89-91? I was a Mechanic for HHC 4/67th AR BANDITS!! If so I can be reached on Facebook (Michael Brunning) or by email at mike49891@yahoo.com. I am retired now but still wear the Spearhead patch. Tatooed on my right shoulder.

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  11. mirella brown says:
    March 10, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    did anyone know charles robinson he used to be stationed there i think he got out the army around 1976 or 1975 they used to call him rob

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  12. Sam Bass says:
    February 23, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Stationed at Ray Barracks from 1977- 1980. HHC 3Bde, 3AD training and NBC NCO for a couple of years then to S-3 1/32 Ar. Managed the movie theater for a while. Went back in 2010; Barracks is all closed up. Lived in Bad Nauheim and the Gov’t quarters there were about 95% torn down then. Almost couldn’t remember the schnell imbiss where the curry wursts’ were the BEST!

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    • VINCE MORALES says:
      February 26, 2011 at 6:50 am

      Thank You Sam Bass, you took me back in time but at the same time Very Saddened about yhe closures. I just missed you, i arrived in 1980-83. I feel like it was a Big dream and kept telling myselfe im going? Damn it closed not long ago. I allways tell people we were the best trained Troops in the World. Who else Lives in the field 8 months out of the year under those Conditions? Nobody! My 27 yr old Son has 9 yrs in. 11-Bravo-Sapper-Atrborne-Air Assault and Ranger. Delta Cantidate at Ft. Benning. 2 tours Iraq and was in Ahfgan 2 months and was wounded in a Fire-Fight. Head injury will probably disqualify him from Delta as he is still having Surgeries.He believes me about us being the best trained ever. We young Vietnam Vets in their mid late 20s teaching along side of us and D.I.at the old Ft. Benning. Now you can Hold up a Red Stress Card when things get tough. Lol I was in A Co. 1/36 11-Bravo across the Quad from 33-2 tankers Not to Mention we were all Stationed where Elvis Presley was posted. Do you Remember the N.C.O. club named after WW-2 Hero Sgt Morales. I was So happy the day i was allowed to enter the Club that had my same last name atop the building. Are we able to enter the Facility if so im ther.
      .

    • andrea jones-hicks says:
      June 30, 2011 at 9:02 pm

      Sam you have me over here in tears. My husband and I lived in Bad Nauheim. I have pics of the housing-that I lived in… yes, that snell imbiss had the best beer and curry wursts … I chipped a front tooth opening one of those beers. 87-90

  13. Allen Lund says:
    February 21, 2011 at 11:04 am

    I was stationed at Ray Barracks with B BTRY 3D BN 59TH ADA USAREUR from 1971 – 1973. We were in the first Barracks on the right when you entered the complex. The MP’s were in the same building. I believe we had 2 floors and the basement. We were a small unit that ran a Hawk site outside of town. We had a SGT by the name of Coates that ran a VW out at the racing track on base. That was fun watching them race on the weekends. I drank alot of German beer on that post.

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    • David Bailey says:
      April 7, 2011 at 10:02 pm

      I was there from 1/22/72 – 10/15/74 in the 3/32 armor and you spoke of the racing, I crewed on the 3/32 armor commander Ltc Roger J Price’s race care at the dirt track down by the back gate where we rail loaded for graf & hoenfelds

    • Tom Goss says:
      February 5, 2012 at 2:04 pm

      Hi..I just emailed a felloe that raced ther. If you crew Roger Price’s car, email me…Tmgoss@cox.net.. I helped build,design the embankment and was the man in charge there in 72.. Tom Goss

    • SHELBY FRANCIS says:
      February 9, 2012 at 10:26 pm

      ALLEN, THIS IS FRANCIS. THE UNIT CLERK IN BATTERY B, 6TH OF THE 59TH. DO YOU REMEMBER? I REMEMBER YOU WELL. PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO judiper123@yahoo.com or LOOK ME UP ON FACEBOOK, SHELBY FRANCIS, would be great to hear from you. I remember Sgt Coates and his wife Jeanne. I have great memories of Ray Barracks and trying to locate some of the people we knew.

  14. Keith Bedillion says:
    January 23, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    I was a member of Charlie Company, 3/32 Armor in 1973 and 1974 at Ray Barracks, Friedberg . Crew member of M60A1 tank crew C-25. 3/32 “Iron Dukes” was USAREURS top tank Batallion. 1/32 “Bandits” was USAREURS second best tank Batallion. Lived off post in Ober-Wollstadt at Gondolf Strasse 9. Rotated back to the states in Jan1975 to Ft. Hood Texas. Assigned to 2/7 Cav, First Cav Division. Discharged July 4th 1976. Have been employed at Honeywell Aerospace and Defense for the last 25 years. Would be great to hear from any former members of 3/32 stationed at Ray Barracks during that time. Email: keith.bedillion@yahoo.com

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    • scott westerhold says:
      February 19, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      hhc 3rdbn 32nd armor 72-74 1st volar bus driver ,bn legal clerck,,tng nco, drove major ridge bn xo last 6 months

  15. Terry Valentine says:
    January 20, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    I was stationed in A Company 1st Battalion 32nd Armor from January 1971 to January 1974. Ray Barracks was home to the top two Tank Battalions in Germany during that time. Bandits

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  16. James Journey says:
    January 18, 2011 at 5:04 am

    I was stationed there from 1984 to 1990 in 3/32 Armor then we resdiginated to 2/67

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  17. Marsha Brown says:
    January 18, 2011 at 2:55 am

    Worked in the thrift shop on Ray Barracks best job I ever had. I had a great time working there the soldiers and wives there were the friendliest people.

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  18. Cleveland Jackson says:
    January 16, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    I was stationed @ Ray Barrack from 1976 to 1979 227 Field Artillery

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  19. Jerry Lucas says:
    January 11, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I was stationed at Ray Barracks with Hq’s Co. 1/52 Inf. from Aug 1958 to June 1960.

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  20. CALVIN FINTCH says:
    January 2, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    I WAS STATION AT RAY BARRACKS HHC CALVIN FINTCH YOU CAN LOOK ME UP ON FACEBOOK HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF RAY BARRACKS FAMILIES & ALL WHO SERVED THIER FR CALVIN P FINTCH

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