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  1. Mr.Wright,M.D. says:
    November 28, 2011 at 12:45 am

    42nd.Mnt.Co. – PFC- 1976 – 1978.Mechanic/Job duty included:Patton Tank fan-vane barring assembly,tank gun recoil shock rebuilds,Duce&a-half Truck brake Shoe rebuilds and Cummins fuel pump recallibration.Spec.4-Turner(black-man)- was in charge & Buck-Sgt.Bowman(blk-man).Plattoon 1st.Sgt.Marian Burns.A 4-Bar Warrent Officier Officed above the Maintenance Bldg..Nixon was impeached,there was Johnson & then Prsdnt J.Carter Cmndr/Cheif.Room number 316,3rd.flr..Fellow Commrads last names included: Peterson, Bartlett, Williams(a lad from England) & a fellow nick-named Ziggy.Volunteered dutty included: Gate gaurd @ Kasern,Postal & Med-WAC facscilities,fuel dump/refinery,Postal Clerk Xmas Aide @ PX-APO & served as temporary Ambassidor for U.S.Army/local Ero Rellations @ Nurnberg Polizi Xmas.Off-dutty included: 77′Santana/Thin Lizy Tour @ Soldiers fld.,Octob’a fest @ same & VWBug Smash @ Battalion Party.Anyone remember – Plz Contact ? Pictures will be submitted soon…

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  2. Bill Brubaker says:
    November 20, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    I was a DA GS-12 with the Corps of Engineers Nurnberg Resident Engineer Office located at Darby from May ’77 to July ’78. Ursula Pfefferlein worked with us and may still be alive, but the German engineers and secretary I believe have all passed away.

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  3. Anne says:
    November 15, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    I met my husband in 1975 in Fuerth. He worked at the 240 S&S L&B , we had a wonderful time there .. My husbands name is Timothy Weal E5 at that time and his best friend was Gaylen Cartwright also a E5.. Gaylen worked at the Motorpool.
    I remember a SGT Roberts , he always would play guitare.
    Anybody remember Tim Weal and Cartwright pls write
    Take care and thanks for serving ))

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  4. Samuel Bryant says:
    November 11, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    SP4 Bryant, 42nd maintenance company 81-83, anybody else?

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  5. Bill Boone says:
    October 22, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Hello,

    I was at W.O. Darby in 1967 in the 43rd. MP Detachment. In 1967 MP guards took over the stockade from the other units who had been guarding prisoners from their companies. Most of us had been doing MP street duty but got pulled in for the reorganization of the stockade. I spent the entire year of 67 there and at Blackies of course. We had quite a time.

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    • roger england says:
      October 26, 2011 at 8:00 am

      Bill I was their when the 43rd took over the stockade duty. I remember what a good job you guys did when you took over. I was a street MP with the 793rd just down the street.

  6. Edward Mike Kearse says:
    October 14, 2011 at 4:24 am

    I was at NATO-23 from 1975-1977 and I was a US Custodial Agent there. If you were there call me at (707) 442-4254

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    • Steven Hensel says:
      December 2, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      Sgt. Kearse and I were at NATO23 together he came to my wedding. How s everything my friend.

  7. Barry Labbe says:
    October 8, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    With the 595th Military Police Company, 1980-1983. Assigned to the 1st Armored Division. Worked at Nato 23.

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  8. Burt Comeaux says:
    October 7, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    I was stationed at WO Darby from 79-81. I was in the 240th S&S worked in Motor Pool as Wrecker Operator. I was also very active with Stage 13. If anybody wants to contact me, please go ahead

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    • Derrick Chisolm says:
      November 13, 2011 at 9:33 am

      I was in Laundry and Bath 57E (field Rats) 1980-1982. They call me Chis. Call me 813 506-2515

    • Derrick Chisolm says:
      November 13, 2011 at 9:40 am

      Hey is was station at 240th S&S Co. 1980-1982 I was under L&B we occupied th 2nd floor in the barracks with the 2and4 warehouse platoon. If you call me or e-mail me we can talk. 813 506-2515.

  9. Charles Pruett says:
    October 3, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    I did know you and Alvin!!! It was Alvin D. McMillan I was thinking of, do you remember him. Have you seen Alvin McGraw or heard from him? If so let me know and also hoe to get in touch with him and you for that matter, if you can or want to. I’ve been in Georgia for the last 30 years. You can get in touch with me at scootspawpaw@yahoo.com or Call me at 770-869-5038… Talk to you soon.

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  10. Leo Lopez says:
    September 29, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Looking for anyone that remembers me. I’m horrible with names but I do remember some GOOD times at William O Darby. I was there from 1973 until 1976 assigned to CoA 793rd MP Bn as an MP. The commander was Capt. Mulligan and I believe that the XO was Lt. Fakuda. My platoon Sgt was “Smitty” (southern boy). I worked the reforgers while there and at times did some TDY in Crailsheim and Illesheim. I knew of a working girl “moonlite” whose girlfriend was “starlite” and they both married MP’s. (at least that’s my understanding). We lived in the billets next to the chow hall and shorthly after arriving there the WACS were housed upstairs in the MP barracks for their protection (thst was a joke because they needed protection from the MP’s) Our Bn commander was a LTC Kensler, or something like that. Does any of this jar anybodys memory? If so, I look forward to hearing from you. One of our better MP’s was a female by the name of Raylene Warren who came to us via Idaho. I remember Johnny Bissett, Bruce Auie, George Sparber(sparky), George Rider, and Randy Zimney. Take care!!!!!

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    • Lloyd Purifoy says:
      October 10, 2011 at 1:20 am

      I was at William O Darby in 1971 to 1973 in the barracks above the MPs and we were in the straight room, non smokers and non left handed smokers,
      I was in the 127th Postal and the last 6 months or so worked in the registered mail room. I remember sgt Sullivan. Do you remeber Lupe Martinez ? where did he end up ? My best friend ever in my life was a Sgt. Greg Miller, I would like to meet up with him and his wife again as he was like a Brother to me !

    • DAVID PITTMAN says:
      October 26, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      I remeber you during this time. I was also assigned there till May 1977. I went on to College after 3 years there and studied German and Criminology. Eventually, I re-entered the Army in 1980 and spent an additional 7 years before getting out in 1987.i remember a lot of great times there and have revisited Germany every year since 1988, just returning September 25th, visiting Nuremberg, but not Furth…Stay in touch.

    • Lynn B Carl says:
      December 10, 2011 at 8:29 pm

      Moonlights real name was Elizebeth. Been to her apartment a few times out toward Merrill Barracks, with her, and her boyfriend(an MP). She vacationed in Louisville Kentucky sometimes back then. There was a guy named I beleive Mohan in my squad, or something like that that recognized her at the wall. He had met her in Louisville previously.

    • Steve Aguilar says:
      March 18, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      Lloyd I was there jan 73-75 127th I remember capt Conway sgt Martin Martin sgt Sullivan, I have many pix waterfront13@msn.com be great to hear from you! I am sure we met, remember voucher, gully, mark chase, little hippy Tim Roush !

  11. Lore Schmid Seal says:
    September 26, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Hi I am looking for anyone that knew my husband, He served between the years of 1953-1956, in the William o Darby Kaserne,15th Eng. comp.B he was a Sgt. His name was Frederick Seal, would love to hear from anyone that knew him! Also would like to know if anyone knew someone that they called “Smitty” I think his name was Robert or Bob Smith I think he was transfered to Munich around 1954.Thanks for any response, Lore Schmid Seal please feel free to e-mail me! lsfraulein@aol.com

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  12. john cronkhite says:
    September 20, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    randy ewald are you the sgt. i knew. in charge of toolroom. this is john cronkhite. if so call me. 207-227-7315. i would like to hear from you. i was in 42nd. mt co. 5 ton and 2 and on a half transfer rebiuld

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  13. Mike "zero" Cyronak says:
    September 17, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    was stationed in the 43rd MP Detachment looking for any of the old stockade guards or prisoners from 69 to 71

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    • Bob McEvoy says:
      September 18, 2011 at 2:37 pm

      Way back in ’53 I got stuck with prison guard for a day at Darby .Went in the mess-hall with two and came out with one.Damn …. lost one thought I’d be spening the rest of my life behind bars.There he was outside sitting under a tree eating an apple.He had a rough afternoon.

  14. Leo Lopez says:
    September 12, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    I served with CoA 793rd MP BN from 1973 until 1976. Spent time in the field on reforgers and occassionaly worked with the MP’s in Crailsheim and Illishiem. Lots of good memories but names is not one of them. If we served together and you remember me please send an e-mail. Anyone with any pictures from that time would be great to see.

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    • Richard Tyler says:
      November 22, 2011 at 10:30 am

      Was with Co A 793rd at Darby Sept. 1966 – Oct. 1968 . I have some pictures of MPs from then if you are interested. Would like to see any pictures you may have. I enjoyed my time at Darby any have many gooe memories.

  15. Allen Z. Payne says:
    September 6, 2011 at 8:27 am

    I was stationes at William O. Darby Kaserne, Fürth from January 1978 – September 1981. I was assigned to the Regional Personnel Center (RPC-Nurnberg). I ran Track for 7th Corps all over Germany to include my Local German Club TSV Ziendorf 1861. I have many pictures from 1978 – 1981. Anyone remember RPC-Nurnberg, drop me a line……

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    • Jim Mogan says:
      March 7, 2012 at 12:38 pm

      Allen…yes I do and remember you as well. If you remember me, I was SIB Chief when you arrived, then APO to MAJ John Huber, then went down to take PM when CPT Nelson left when MAJ Hawthorne was in command (then when to Munich). Saw Bldg 65a several times when it was being converted to apartments (and was sooo tempted to buy my old office, LOL but at 200K Euros?) Hope you are well!

      (Then CPT) Jim Mogan

  16. Pete Kilgore says:
    August 13, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Anyone who knows Tim Montgomery who was stationed at Darby around 74-77
    with the 94th FA. I believe he was first assigned to A btry then tranfered to B btry.
    His Son and daughter-in-law are trying to locate him. If you know Tim’s email
    address please forward it to MariaMehringer@web.de Thanks!

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  17. Bob Holmberg says:
    August 4, 2011 at 11:44 pm

    I was there at Darby in C Battery, 1/94 FA, fire direction control. Sure do remember Graf: remember sitting out near the border when the Russkies visited Checzlosovakia (sp?). Would love to go back with some money in my pocket. A
    beautiful country! I got there in mid to late 69.

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    • Rich Teschler says:
      November 22, 2011 at 2:22 am

      Hi Bob, I was with A Btry June 68 – Dec 69 and I remember being in Graf when the russkies visted. I was on a special weapons team (the Nuke round) they did put us on a yellow alert but we never prepared any round for firing. sure glad of that it was a suicide mission. I don’t remember to many guys from Charlie battery. I think the lopozano twins might have been in C, but not sure. I can be reached at rteschler@wi.rr.com. Near Milwaukee Wisconsin.

  18. Chuck Harlan says:
    August 2, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Stationed at W.O.Darby with the 1/94 field artillery(1981-1983). I was a radio teletype operator and saw tons of field time supporting our units as well as others.
    Anyone remember Graf? (always a field favorite).

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  19. Charles Pruett says:
    August 1, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    David Bussler, I didn’t know you but I did know Alvin McGraw. If I remember correctly he got in late 1977!! He was from Oregon. Have you heard from him or anything about him through the years???you can call my cell at 770-869-5038 or E-mail me at scootspawpaw@yahoo.com

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    • David Bussler says:
      September 23, 2011 at 8:20 am

      Sorry about getting back to you late. Alvin worked in the Motor Pool. He came to the company late 1976 or early 1977. His home town was the same as mine, Portsmouth, Ohio

  20. Raymond Raether says:
    July 31, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Greetings,
    Spent many years in the area. Worked with MWR at many of the clubs in the area from 88-95, turning off the lights at both the 49er and Kalb Clubs. My mother, Linda Raether worked with the Corps of Engineers and RCO from 1980-95. Feel free to drop a line if any one recalls…

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