Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach

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  1. Larry (lighting) Daugherty says:
    May 17, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I was there from 7/66to12/68 in 16 th sig.bt. had a great time ! good friends with Gary Andrew from Ohio and Billy (soup) campbell S.C.

    Larry D.

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  2. Norma Cruz says:
    May 17, 2012 at 8:30 am

    We were stationed here from 1979 to 1982…..I so loved this beautiful country…..My youngest daughter was born in Frankfurt in 1980…..We lived off base before moving into base housing…….I will never forget, our oldest daughter learned to count in German from our “landlord”……she would come downstairs to have some cooked rice with cinnamon……wish i could remember her name…….
    The first time i ever got my drivers lic. was in Giessen….I took the road test, but, never got the “parallel parking test”…….The old man that took me on the road test told me that i didn’t have to take the parallel parking test, cause i was a good driver…….yeah……
    Again, we returned to Germany for our second duty station….this time we were stationed in Darmstadt from 1984-1988…….My only son was born in 1986 in Frankfurt……My children did not want to leave Germany……they are all grown and have families of their own……

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  3. Wesley S. Hendrix says:
    May 15, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    I was assigned to A Co. 16th Signal Bn 1962-64. I really loved my time in Butzbach even if I really didn’t get to spend much time there. My platoon was in the field so much, I actually spent more time in a tent than in the barracks. However, because we were in the field so much, I got to see lots of Germany….that is west Germany. I think my favorite little towns were Runkel and Wetter. Most of the guys in my platoon got to know and became good friend with a couple of guys from Runkel. They even took their vacation time and stayed with us in the field. We taught them how to play football (our version) and they always called me an American fossball star. They were really great guys and part of what being there made life so good.

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  4. John Paul Carey says:
    April 27, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    From late May 1951 until mid-October 1952, the Schloss Kaserne in Butzbach was my home and the home of the 3rd Battalion of the 8th Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division. I was drafted in October of ’52 and became squad leader of the 4th squad, 2nd platoon in Company “K” and I think we were the first American troops to move into that Kaserne. We were the first division of the newly formed NATO and spent a lot of time in the field at Wildflecken, Grafenwehr (sp?), Romrod, etc Saw a photo of the old turret by battalion headquarters on Google. Anybody remember the marches through the alley across from the main gate and up the hill?

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  5. John Paul Carey says:
    April 27, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    From late May 1951 until mid-October 1952, the Schloss Kaserne in Butzbach was my home and the home of the 3rd Battalion of the 8th Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division. I was drafted in October of ’52 and became squad leader of the 4th squad, 2nd platoon in Company “K” and I think we were the first American troops to move into that Kaserne. We were the first division of the newly formed NATO and spent a lot of time in the field at Wildflecken, Grafenwehr (sp?), Romrod, etc Saw a photo of the old turret by battalion headquarters on Google. Anybody remember the marches through the alley across from the main gate and up the hillk?

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  6. John Beck says:
    April 17, 2012 at 11:46 am

    I was in C battery, 2rd FA from 1976 to 1979
    Looking to connect with people stationed there at that time, perhaps share photos.
    Kevin George, Sgt Stanley, Wayne Parker, Sp4 Echevaria, PFC Myers….
    Anyone remember the Imbiss stand by the motor pool?
    Playing Dungeions and Dragons top floor of NCO Club?
    Arts & Crafts center, the girl who worked there with the dog Rocco?
    Shout dudes!

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    • John Markley says:
      May 23, 2012 at 9:16 am

      Hey John,

      I was in C Battery from July 78 for about a year until they moved the Fire Support Team (FIST) to HHB. Did you work in the orderly room? I remember Kevin George, Wayne Parker (maintenance section maybe?), Dave Brown, Arnie Lund….Jorge Luis Echevaria Quintana (can’t believe I remember that…he was my room mate when I first got there). 1SG McElroy. Battery Commander that was relieved…can’t remember his name though…Cpt Swanson maybe. I left Butzbach to Ft Riley in 1980 and came back to HHB 2/3 FA in 1982 and stayed for 3 more years. We moved the Battalion to Kirch Goens during my second tour there.

  7. John Britt says:
    April 12, 2012 at 8:58 am

    I was in SVC Brty, 3rd Arty, 3rd AD from Nov. 1959 to Jun 1962. We move up the hill to Ayers in the summer of 1961. Revisited Butzbach a few years ago. It seemed strange going back there 45 years after my tour. It’s still a nice little town.

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    • jim cummings says:
      April 13, 2012 at 4:32 pm

      hi john how are you long time no see. hope all is well. remember me jim cummings svc.btry, and hdquarters.

    • E-4 Bob LaMascus says:
      April 22, 2012 at 9:32 am

      Jim Cummings, What sections were you in and time at KG? Myself, took over from Earl Rooms in the TA/21 fld equip rm. Feb 62 until Oct 64, discharged in Frankfurt and traveled for 8 months before boarding that old ship at Bremerhaven. In touch with guys from Svc Btry mostly, John Britt etc, on FB, Bob LaMascus, shoot me a note. Lamascus, Tulsa, OK.

    • jim cummings says:
      April 26, 2012 at 10:38 pm

      john im surprised you dont remember me we were in the same squad. along with taylor, kazee, armstrong, dean green,and the german kid, i beleive it was called ammo section. in ares geisen i was a track driver for f.d.c.’ in headquarters btry regards jim smiley cummings

    • E-4 Bob LaMascus says:
      April 27, 2012 at 8:28 am

      Jim, Have an old photo of Kazee, Mayo, Norton, and myself drinking Old Grand Dad in the TA/21 Rm over in Co. B, 2/33AR where 3rd Arty S-4 Office was located at the time. Was the German kid Whisenhunt? If so, he took 6 more and went nuts, Army shipped him out in ’64 when Svc had moved to top floor of A Btry. bglamascus at you’ve got mail. Lived in Ammo Section for a short time until some room in the S-4 Section, then moved over and lived with the tankers when E. Rooms rotated.

  8. Karen (Ross) says:
    March 13, 2012 at 9:28 am

    I was there as a dependent 1979-82 – lived in Butzbach and attended junior high in Giessen. Would love to reconnect with others who were by age there at the time – specifically looking for John Sullivan, whose father was a general there at the time.

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  9. David Warr says:
    March 9, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    I was stationed here during 1974-1977 as an MP with the 564th MP Co. It was a great place to be stationed.

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    • CW Fisher says:
      March 31, 2012 at 7:00 pm

      I was there between 1979-1983. I was the Motor Seargeant and Bonnie Hiller was my clerk. It was a nice area. I played in my country band every chance I got. I still have memories of all the places in Germany, good and bad.

  10. harvey cruthird says:
    March 8, 2012 at 11:11 am

    i was there in 1978 hq ada 3rd armored div. i was a 36 kilo t.w.s. had a great time while i was there! i would love to return put i have a thing about flying.

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  11. Bob Shipione says:
    March 4, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Just came across this website. I was stationed here from 1969-1971 with HHB DSP 6/562 ADA. Many fond memories. Sad to hear it was (mostly) demolished.

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  12. stanley fultz says:
    February 27, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    lived on schloss kaserne but worked in the 11medical despensary in 1961 1964 in the housing area.out side of butzbach.

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  13. Diane Reich Melohn says:
    February 3, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    My mother and her parents are from Butzbach, Hans & Wilma Bohlefeld. My mother’s name is Brigitte. They ran and owned a pub/restaurant called the Pickilo. It was located one block from the markplatz. I was very young but remember the americans coming in all time. My father was Hans W. Reich who was also in the Army but from Germany. We remained in Butzbach for several years before coming to the states. My grandparents and father have passed away, mother lives in the states. Does anyone remember the Pickilo, have any pictures?

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    • spec4 donald krabbenhoft says:
      March 20, 2012 at 12:23 am

      i do from 83 to 84 , i was a 45 delta turret grease monkeywhile i was there

    • dina says:
      April 6, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      I don’t remember that business but i grew up there from 1971 to 1976 at Butzbach elem. Not sure why I went to this site but only to remember where I grew up. All I have is fond memories of Butzbach and where I grew up. Military brat is what you would call it. Came to state till 1986 got married and my husband join military. They shipped us to Gelnhausen, but I made it a point to visit Butzbach and I couldn’t believe the candy trailor on top of New York Street in housing was still there. Just blew my mind. remember going to the schwimbad in the forest every summer. I hope this email reaches you.

  14. Adolf Minaschek says:
    February 3, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Hello Eugene.
    I am ethnic German (Volksdeutscher) and I also immigrated as a 9 year old with my brother (19) to West Germany Aug 1950. My father months later was released and joined us in Bavaria. We were taken in by my oldest brother. Later on moved to outside of Cologne and in April 1960 I immigrated to the US. I now reside in Arizona.
    Take care, I don’t know Schloss Kasern but got a few haircuts at the mil barbershop in Butzbach.
    Adolf

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  15. Harry Bryan says:
    January 18, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    Was stationed at Schloss from 1966-67 with the 70th Trans Co (Lt Med Trk). Had our TT yard over in Gissen. Another nice place! Looking for a few friends=
    Garland Maupin, Ben Sura, Jerry Willoughby and David Ryan.
    Would like to trade some photos of the area from that time frame. Anyone remember the name of the Guest House right across from the main gate?

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  16. Wayne Haning says:
    December 30, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    I was here a short time as a spy for the MAIT Team,
    I never seen so many people on drugs as there was at that time and place, I believe it was A Btry 60th Signal or something like that

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  17. bruce mays says:
    December 4, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    was at schloss kaseme from july 1951 til sept 1952 .Co m 8th inf. 3rd bat. made many good friend’s but most have passed away due to our age. would like to hear from any one who was there during that time period.

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    • Eugene Schlusser says:
      January 23, 2012 at 11:01 pm

      Hello Bruce,

      I came through Butzbach in April/May 1950 on the way to immigrating to Australia, as an 11 year old, with my family. I’m trying to get some details of conditions at the time. Since you were there only a year later were you there dealing with immigrants or on purely military duties? If you dealt with immigrants what are your memories?
      If you have a moment I’d be interested in any information you may have.
      Regards,
      Eugene
      I have been living in Melbourne for many years.

    • Charles Valleau says:
      February 10, 2012 at 9:46 pm

      Hi Bruce, I was there in 55/56 Co. A 1st Batt. Butzbach was great duty.
      Charles

    • Jack Buch says:
      April 7, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      I was 1st Lt. in Company A, 8th Inf. Lived on post n BOQ near back gate. A close friend at the time was Captain Wray Thomas who was in your Battalion. You are right. It was good duty. !!

    • Nelson Omero says:
      April 12, 2012 at 10:32 pm

      was there ’52 – ’55…was friend of the Diehl family, who owned a Tailorshop close by. a few houses from the Piccolo Bar…

    • Charles Valleau says:
      April 26, 2012 at 7:08 pm

      Hi Bruce and Jack
      I was with Co. A 8th Inf Rgmt in 1955/56. Only fond memories exist, It was good duty. I frequented Pauls gasthaus which had a cafe on the ground floor and a bar/dance hall upstairs.It was on the corner of weisslerstr and barnhofstr.
      Peace Charles Valleau

  18. spec4 donald krabbenhoft says:
    December 3, 2011 at 5:23 am

    i was station here between 1983 and 1984 had a great time , my 1′st sgt mack nick named me ( aka= king krabb) as our mess driver’s last name was king and my last name was krabbenhoft , but you never messed with 1′st SGT R, E, Mack or you will get a mack attack !!! lol

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