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Soest, Germany

Soest is a small, picturesque city, dominated by several large churches, in the German state of Nordrhein-Westfalen.

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Ian St John		09-May-2022 12:09
Army brat, lived in Soast between '84 and '87 on Ruploher Weg, i was about 6 to 7 years old. Dad was British Army 7Sigs

James Bennett		07-Jun-2021 10:53
Jim Bennett My dad was MWO Bill Bennett, RCDC, posted twice to Soest, 60 to 63 and 66 to 69. Lived at 7D Canadischerweg. Wonderful times to have been a Canadian Soldiers dependants. Great memories. Thank you for these photos.

Guest		14-Dec-2018 02:35
My dad was a transport Sargent with 1 transport RCASC in Fort Chambly we lived in 3 F Kanadisher Weg.

Wayne Mathews		12-Dec-2018 00:09
Hi everybody, great site. So many wonderful memories. Stumbled across this site while trying to locate a couple of old friends. (Ivan Stringer and Larry Hopkins). My dad Russell Mathews Was in the Ordinance Corps and we lived in Soest from 59-62, almost four years. We lived at 5A Ruplerweg. Don’t know how I remember that address. We lived in the economy for about 6 months before moving to Fort Chambly. While we were living on the economy my brother Larry and I actually saw Elvis Presley there. We were sitting on the front porch one day and a US Army car pulled over and asked us for directions. They asked us if we knew the way to Hemer. I guess there was a US Army base there. There were two men in the front and a guy in the back seat. There was a sign in the back window of the army car that said Elvis Presley...so guess who the guy in the back seat was. I wish I’d known that then. We couldn’t help them with directions and they went on their way. I was only nine years old at the time but I remember it so vividly, like yesterday. So many wonderful memories of Soest. I remembered playing a lot of sports over there. Baseball, hockey, soccer and track. What a beautiful country, I could go on and on...love to go back someday. Thanks for letting me share.

John Tilley		12-Nov-2017 03:57
Very nice pictures. They stir up some distant memories of living in Soest in the early '60s. My dad was posted to Fort Chambly and we lived at 7F Ruploher Weg. Although I was quite young I vividly remember playing in what we called The Belgiqué Woods and the Kermus (sp?). Thanks for the memories.

Nicola Kamal (nee Woodward)		22-Oct-2017 18:50
My dad was in the British Army and we were based in Soest in the early 90's for 2-3 years until it closed :( First we lived at 21F St Lorenz Weg but moved to 38A Wilhelm Von Holland Weg. I went to Mohne Primary School and fondly remember the Head Master Mr Tate and his dog. My teachers were Miss Beaten, Mrs Fairman and I think Miss Dale. I also remember Mr White and Frau Mosbach who gave us German lessons. I remember the smell of eggs in the play ground, dancing to Grease in the youth club under the school and many disco BBQs held in the summer on the school field. I went to St John's Badger's and Cadets in the community centre and used to buy sweets before school from the coffee shop. Mum bought me all the copies of the secret 7 and famous five when the library was closing. I used to go to Sunday School run by the Sally Army as there was nothing to do on Sundays. I remember going to the Salvation Army Newspaper shop across from the Belgique School to get my copy of Bunty and Smash Hits with a sweety bag and being scared of the boiler house! Sneaking across the Banana Bridge to "ShitzenHoff" on our bikes. Buying German chips with paprika and curry ketchup and mayonnaise. I remember going to the Kirmist fair and on the big wheel, being able to buy Gluhwine in a real glass and walk through the town and drop it off when you left. I remember sweeties sold in long iccle shaped bags and the purple VW ice cream vans which sold flavours like nuss, blau, shokolada, zitron for 50 Pfg a ball and you got a massive cone for 2DM. I remember snow blizzards and huge iccles, wearing moonboots and large headbands to protect my ears. Shopping at the Naafi for fresh bread, Fanta carton juice and begging to play on the demo Nintendo SNES. Other shopping we did at Familiar and I remember buying crates of fizzy drinks which you get the money back for the bottles and tiny brown bottles of Kinder Bier. Getting compact pencil cases that had elastic holders for each item and unzipped open like a book that came with all the pens and pencils you could need. Of course we went for strolls through Soest to the Rathaus, along the walls, to the Osthofentor, Die Dom, the church with the bent twisted spire from world war two and the one with two spires. And of course going to the many lakes including Mohnsee which school took us on a tour inside the dam itself. So many many happy childhood memories spent with my friends I will go back one day.

Ed Bucci		19-Apr-2017 22:15
Ed Bucci. I was a Cpl (Pay Corps) and worked in the pay office at Fort Henry from April 1956 to April 1958. I was also a Sgt(Pay Corps) in Fort Beausejour(Fort Garry Horse) from Oct 1962 to Nov 1965. Thoroughly enjoyed both tours.

Guest		13-Mar-2017 01:31
Beautiful Photography that inspires many warm memories; Bill Hancox remembers: Over on the Arcadia Oct 1959; back on the Homeric Oct 13 1961: lived at 10C kunibert Weg; Dad was RCEME at 4 Field Workshop Fort Chambly; attended Soest Junior School - Miss Howe (GR 4 & 5) and Mr Reid (Gr 6); summer Sundays at the Mohnesee beach; regular trips with the gang to the duck pond; stealing plums, pears and apples: riding my scooter down town; Bingo at the Soest Senior School Gym and the Red Patch; trips to Frankfurt in Dad's Ford Taunus; playing in the field behind the Cozy Barn Gastoff and in the "Belgique" Forest across the road; Buying Dad a package of Players tobacco and Vogue papers at the MLS for 50 pfg; 2 for a pfg candies at the Snack Bar; the "4 CIBG" website is also a wnderful tribute

Guest		12-Feb-2017 05:54
Michael Madsen My family was posted to Germany (Soest) from 1959 - 1961 when I was nine years old. My dad in the the Signal Corps and worked at Fort Chambly, I believe. We did not have a PMQ, lived at 37 Leckgadumstrasse and our landlord was Herr Franz Hohoff, a short, rotund baker with a booming voice. How do I remember that?????

Cecil Irvine		04-Jul-2016 03:51
Cecil Irvine I was stationed at Detmold with the British Army My wife family and I used to visit the PX at Soest to enjoy differend food from our own NAAFI shop at Detmold We enjoyed visiting the Dams nearby

Michaela		29-May-2016 14:30
My name is Michaela. My parents were Allan and Helga Bunting. My dad we posted there early sixties I believe. I just remember bits and pieces of stories. They enjoyed the people and scenery.

Robert (Bobby) Beatteay		25-May-2016 19:53
Hi I just saw this site have looked at a few over the years but to no avail. My father Robert Beatteay was RCR played with the Corps Drums and on the basketball team that won everything in the sixties. We started out in Niederbergheim in 64 65 then to the 3 story walk-ups in Soest the pictures are nice but it has been almost 50years and my memory isn't that good. Bob

Guest		22-May-2016 20:32
I was in Germany between 55 and 57. our family lived in the PMQS in Soest and my father was stationed at Fort Chambly.Played little league and went to Frankfort to play the Americans.Was an alter boy with Father Melenfant( cAPT. ARMY CHAPLAIN)Names I remember Carl&Edy Burns,George Forsyth,Andrie Letart,Sean dENIS lEVECK,Trudy Pettenger,Teacher, Miss Eggensyler Peter Maguire rpmaguire@shaw.ca

guest		24-Apr-2016 19:59
Nice to read all these comments. I am part of the Sullivan family who lived at 3D St Lorenz Weg from 1963-66. My Father was with the Dental Corps. I attended school in Fort Chambly and then transferred to Soest Junior which was in our back yard. Loved it there and I have many fond memories of my life there.

Jim Roach		01-Mar-2016 02:09
Lived at 5 Ruploher Weg from '57 to '59. My father's service book lists him as a gunner. His name was Lorne Roach and unfortunately he passed away in Feb 2001. My mother's name is Olga. I have some recollection of life as an army brat. One of them was that while in school a Canadian Press photographer took my picture, along with a schoolmate's and my teacher while in class. The photo was sent across Canada via CP Wirephoto to Canadian newspapers, my mother still has photo at her home. That was my 15 minutes of fame. One of the most amazing coincidences I ever experienced was actually meeting the other student in the photo 22 years later, purely by chance at a baseball stadium in Vancouver. If I remember correctly we crossed the Atlantic to England on the Empress of England and returned on what I believe was the Arkadia. I have a brother born in Iserlohn. Live in Niagara now.

Doug Taylor		21-Dec-2015 03:08
Hey I was there from 63 to 66. My dad was RCEME Staff Sargent Cliff Taylor, my sister was Sandra ( she was good friends with Carol Sibery ( her dad was the principal at Soest High School , Sandra was a cheerleader. I'm Doug Taylor, used to hang out at the Teen Hut, and played on the Kleine Huskies hockey team and the school soccer team for Mr. Rison. Fell off Margrets roof across the road from the school smoking with Kerry Keogan. Chips and mayo in a cone .....awesome! Loved Teri Patterson but was too shy and missed my chance for my first kiss. Shame on me. Great 3 years to be sure, had a blast.

barry brooking		07-Oct-2015 20:54
Hi lived in Soest from 1964-1968, stationed fort henry 4 signal squadron.

heather Soest		05-Oct-2015 05:41
Hello my name Heather Soest. yes,My last name is Soest. This is great to hear how Soest is. I am hoping to find out more history on Soest. I cant explain how cool this is. I know I had a relatives came from Germany. I know he came to U.S in 1869. I am wondering what happening during that time why he left this city. please email me about how the lifestyle was during and what happen during that time.

Gord Lynch		20-Sep-2015 21:36
Hi, I lived on Soest from 1962 - 1965, started out in Beddinghausen, took a bus to Fort Chambly and then moved to pmq for grades 3-5

Ted Gates		04-Aug-2015 16:55
Was in Soest 1966 with the Signal Core and at Fort York. Like to hear from those there at the same time.

Dave Hull		09-Nov-2014 21:42
Hi,I was there 72-74. A driver in the ordnance section attached to the REME workshops. Never been back but I remember it being a good posting. I cannot for the life of me remember peoples surnames but they were a good bunch of lads.

James Flynn		09-Sep-2014 21:23
Hi. My dad was Capt JM 'Moe' Flynn RCOC and was stationed at Fort Henry 61-64. we lived in the PMQ Apts on Kanadaisher Strasse across from the high school during that time. Even though we spent 3 yrs there as a little tike I started my education (kindegarten and grade 1) at the dependents school. I still have some memories of the time spent there.

Francois Kruger		27-Aug-2014 10:32
Hey all. My dad was Sgt Ernest Kruger. He was 1 Cdn Guards and returned to Picton in 1962? My father was fluent in German, I think he was the company clerk and was a photographer for the regiment?? We went on a second tour of Soest 69-70 (lived on Jakobe Strasse and Lentzen Kampen), and then 3 Mech Cdo in Solingen until 72. Our family returned to 1 RCR in London in July of 72, and dad passed away 6 months later. I was born in Soest in 1960. Don't remember much on this tour, but absolutely loved 69-72 in Germany. Pictures bring back many memories. Thank you for these. Frank Carroll: Do you remember my dad? Would love to connect with you to fill in some blanks. Email fkruger@fanshawec.ca to catch up if you read this.

Victoria Buck		20-Aug-2014 19:46
HI, my dad was stationed at Ft. York with 2RCR in twice with once alone and then again 1969-71 with family. I had a unique '"army brat" experience as my mom is American and dad was Canadian. It got more difficult for us to see him so we initially moved to Pt. Huron MI in 1967 and then up to London in late 67. He was SGT Edwin Buck. Went to 6th grade at Chamber and 7th at Soest Senior. We were supposed to rotate to Baden Baden in 71 but ultimately we were rear party and went back to London then moved back to Boston. My mom, sister and I worked at the movie theater at Ft. York next taking rink. Met a fellow from 2RCR named David Noseworthy he took us to all the good places for photos. We originally lived in Entropy (does anyone remember the bugouts?) Living in Soest was best time for me but I know nobody will remember me as I was one of the American kids! It is just nice to see and read other people's experiences in that area.

Guest		13-Jul-2014 01:55
Nick Puddicombe served with the 1st Canadian Guards. He can probably be reached through the Canadian Guards Regimental Association website. If you cannot get a hold of him directly, someone on that site will know him or of him. Corinne Haley (daughter of a Guardsman)

Walter Verstraeten		21-Jun-2014 09:16
I was stationed in Soest with the Belgian military from 1960 thru 1965 and made myself several good friends in the Canadian Forces stationed in Soest. I'm trying to contact an old friend of mine by the name of Nick Puddicombe. He was a Warrant Officer First Class at the time but eventually concluded his military career as a major. His wife's name was Joan. Can anyone help?

Karen Russell		03-Mar-2014 23:56
My dad was stationed in Soest Germany between 1955 and 1960. My brother and I lived there during that time. My dads name was Robert Raymond Russell AKA Bud.He was a paratrooper. We lived on the Canadian barracks...trying to trake down some pics from back then...Karen Russell Jennings

Bill Dunlop		06-Nov-2013 23:44
My family was stationed there from 1959-1963, I was only four when we arrived there by ship. My dad was Gord Dunlop and we did not live on the base.apparently I played with mostly German children. I also had a sister Linda brother Gordie and a brother Greg who was born there. Just wondering if any one remembers us. My dad was in the Canadian guards that was a peacekeeping group sent over after the war. Bill

Lorne Semenowich		20-Sep-2013 02:19
Lorne The family lived in Soest, 1957-1960, My dad was Sgt.Sammy Semenowich in Pay Corp for 1 Transport and worked at Fort Chambley. My dad passed away October 6,1986 in Victoria. My Sister Sharon lives in Parksville, BC and my mom Anna lives in Victoria area. Friends of Dad were Jack Crawford, Nick Rantis, Dave Williams (cook), Frank Magee Played ball with 1st Transport Contact me at

Rhona		17-Aug-2013 09:07
I lived on W V H Weg as a young mum many happy memories, lovely to see the photos, thank you Rhona.

Christine Christmas		21-Jul-2013 01:53
I lived in Soest '68-'70. Went to Fort Chambly Gr.4 and 5 and then the Elementary School in Soest for Gr. 6. I remember a Doug Duncan from Ms. Fowler's Gr.4 class. Dad was an MP (George Christmas) and we lived on Wilhelm Von Holland Weg.

bruce gregory		08-Jul-2013 03:39
Hi Douglas yes he did ump. Sorry to say but Chuck Gregory passed away 4 years ago.

Douglas Duncan		06-Jul-2013 03:28
Hey Chuck Gregory son. Did your dad umpire. I played Little League ball. Lived in Soest from 65-71. We all hated him as an umpire, but he really was the best. Met him in Toronto when I worked for FBC. Say hi to him- Doug Duncan, Ron & Margerets Son.

Stephen		08-Jun-2013 20:28
I was a member of 6th Armoured Brigade Hq and Signal Squadron from Dec 1970 - July 77. Still live in the area.

Guest		02-Jun-2013 21:41
I worked in HQ 6 Armd/Airmob Bde from 1981 to 1986 and loved Soest. So much that I spend a week or two in the area every year and have recently been there again. It's as beautiful as ever, the locals are so friendly and almost feels like going home when I visit. My children went to Moehne Primary School and have very fond memories of their time there. They loved going to the Georgenkellar for a treat. Lovely photos.

Maurice		10-Apr-2013 17:29
Hey Larry, haven't heard from you since Diver Belt. Remember when your brother Peter used to give me rides on his Honda 50. Kinda miss those easy times. I lived next door.

larry hopkins		10-Apr-2013 11:58
Larry hopkins,I played on the same team as Ivan Stringer. Mutual friends were Lucky Gerrard,Wayne Mathews,Rod Graham. I lived in Soest from 1959-1962.Lived at 1a Ruphlorveg

Michael Price		08-Apr-2013 20:32
I was in Soest, 1960-62. We lived on Konrad Kohler Weg, in front of Michael Brennan's house - hello Michael - where are you? My friend and Soest buddy, Randall Sheldrick told me about this site. Randall played on the same hockey team as David Kasza - the Red Wings ? I also played against Ivan Stringer, brother of Susan Buck? We sailed over on the Arcadia and returned on the Prinses Margariet. Most excitement was the erection of the Berlin wall in August 1961 - kind of spoiled our leave in Switerland.

Guest		07-Apr-2013 06:28
Hi all I was a army brat my dad was posted there 69 to 72. I was 11 at the time lots on memories. Dads name Chuck Gregory i'm Bruce only remeber afew names of some of the kids. Gail,June,Greg. If you think you remember us let me know. Live in Moosejaw Sask.now bruce.gregory@shaw.ca

Helen Nankervis		10-Feb-2013 09:27
I lived at Hartweg in Soest 1981 -1986, such a beautiful town. I worked at the dental centre on Salamanca barracks. Lovely friends and very happy memories.

sandra		03-Feb-2013 12:45
i have also visited soest on a number of occasions visitin family it is such a lovely place and the people are so friendly cant wait for my next visit

Lucya Yarymowich Yuzyk		28-Jan-2013 14:32
Debbie Jewson - How are you? Do you remember the time we were going to play tennis? I had cut myself rushing through doing the dishes to get out the door, and by the time I got to your house, I needed major patching up. Your dad showed me how to apply a bandage across the wound to hold it together. Never forgot that lesson. Remember it every time I use a bandaid. I have great memories of Soest and all the friends we had there.

Lucya Yarymowich Yuzyk		28-Jan-2013 14:19
Hi Allyson Thoms Rossiter - It's been awhile! It was fun seeing you again at Jane's in Carleton Place. Still see Jane a few times a year. Going back to Soest at the end of Feb. 2013 with my husband to travel with my daughter, who has been working in Munich since August. Can't wait to walk those cobblestone streets again and pick up a paper cone of fries. Would love to hear from you. Would love to hear from Jane Calder...Jane, are you out there? Lucya (Yarymowich) Yuzyk

Guest		07-Jan-2013 03:45
My name is Michael Gauggel and I was born in Soest in 1964 and my brother Thomas was born there too in 1968. My father was Willy Gauggel in the Canadian military.

donna1953		06-Jan-2013 04:45
Donna McLean My father was posted in Soest IN 1953 - 1955 ,we were living on the PM quarters .My sisters and brother were marched to school, and as I was only 3 I would go with my father with his Batman and get a coke and then go back home. I remember going with Dad in his Opal and because the gas was rationed we would coast down the hills. I can remember the Black forest and we picked blueberries.But tragily my father was killed while driving back with his batman and a Major in the back of the Vokswagon. dad was throw out and died , so after his military funeral ,as he was buried in Limmer Cemetary in Hannover. I have the picture of his funeral,as i was only 5 years old, I still want to go back to see the base.I am trying to find out if anyone remembers this as I wanted to find the son of the Major David Church ,I know his name is Micheal as he would be the same age as me now. Even as sad as this is to me I still remeber the good times while stationed there. I have a great feeling for this site and want to Thank everyone for their comments as I feel connected,and it brings back the Army brats we were. I was hoping some one might remeber this and help me with finding this base if I go back,as I can,t stop thinking of just how beautiful it was in Soest, Thanks for reading this, Donna Mclean my email is kadmclean@gmail.com

Maurice		23-Nov-2012 19:28
I lived in Soest 1960-63.Father was George Brown with Canadian Guards. Lived on 64E Vanholen Weg (spelling may wrong). Crossed on the Saxonia & returned on Rotterdam. I attended the public school there which was just down the street. I remember cashing in pop bottles to purchase french fries. Used to play in the tunnels under the wall surronding the city. What a beautifull city & a great place to grow up.

Guest		20-Oct-2012 18:56
I was born in Hemer in 1964. My dad was also in the Canadian Military. Thank you for the wonderful pics.

Storme		31-Jul-2012 06:33
My brothers Chris & Dave & myself Storme just found this site tonight. We lived in Soest from 55-57 - i remember a teacher called Miss Ward, Danny Devereaux, Angela ?, tumbling on great mats, apfelsaft, the church in town and have generally good memories which your pictures brought back, thank you. Btw, we returned to Canada aboard the Lusitania - great way to travel!

Jim Clifton		20-Jun-2012 13:14
My name is Jim Clifton,I enjoyed two years at Fort Chambly in the Soest area, serving with #1 transport company Canadian Army, the year 1958. Soest is a beautiful town, and the people very friendly.

judy charlton		04-Jun-2012 03:37
my father Robert g Charlton{bob}married my mom Christel Libgard Knoradt he was in the canadian milatary it was his fist posting there my oma us to call him charlie ,my mom had two little girls Petra and Renate my dad claimed them as his own>last year my mom passed away and her grandaughter and myself are trying to find out more about my moms family I do know she had 10 sibblings there was eleven but my uncle was killed in the war my mom was born on dec 19 1934 if anyone can remember anything could let me know I would appriciate it.judy charlton

Margareta Lahme		28-May-2012 15:24
I lived in Soest from about 1946 until 1959 and graduated from St.Patroklus school there. My father, Georg Lahme was instrumental in building eine Siedlung (Subdivision) in Soest for people who had lost everything in the war. The town has left me with very painful memories and I will always remember my parents admonition to not play in the ruins. I visited several times since.

Dave Daisley		21-Apr-2012 00:46
I was in Soest from '55 - '57, living in the PMQ's. My Dad was the Protestant Chaplain. Absolutely great memories, a wonderful time - so many years ago!

Marnie		15-Apr-2012 23:23
From 1962 - 1965 we resided at 1a Berliner str Hemer, Germany. My dad was Sgt. Major Art STERRITT. He was with Unit 1 SSM BTY ... not sure what that means as I am just reading from paper work we have. Unfortunately my dad is no longer here. My brother and I were very little when we lived there. Dad retired (1969) as a Sgt. Major and was with Artillery. Planning a trip this summer to Germany and would like to go back there. Does anyone recall Art and Ada Sterritt?

talita zahrah		21-Mar-2012 07:48
I had an opportunity to lived in Soest for 7 months in 2010 and Soest was everything for me. It helped and cured. My best friend was its beautiful scenery and landscape. Honestly, I miss Soest so badly right now. Hope, someday, I'll be back to Soest. Very beautiful photos, thanks..

Glen Burk		11-Jan-2012 14:22
I remember an Allyson Thoms from Soest Germany. Do you have a brother named Ric Thoms in Ottawa and a sister named Susan Thoms? If so, I am trying to find out how Susan is?

GLENN RIXSON		27-Oct-2011 21:06
I was stationed in Soest 1970-73 (approx) with the RAOC Stores Section, 5 Field REME Workshops. We worked from Salamanca Barracks.Our first home was a beautiful private hiring near the Mohnee Dam and then moved to 27D Kaiser otto Weg near the NAAFI.Such a beautiful town.

Guest		08-Oct-2011 15:28
we lived in soest from the early 70 s to 79 took over from the americans and the naafi just down the road and also the school at the end of the road we used to have a baby sitter whose name was kathleen as well as one of my kids i had 3 we were a.c c think it were the r. c. t there would like to find out how she is her mum had a club foot think they came from dundee or perth or anyone else that knows us our last name johnstone i am on f b

Susan Smith		03-Oct-2011 23:40
Hello I may have the last name wrong but the person I am looking for was name Robert or Bob Wade? or Cooper? not sure what a shame. We had some wonderful times and are both Canadian Military Brats. I know he was in Germany while we Susan and David Smith were in 1 Wing France. This person inlisted and graduated from Camp Borden in 1971 and drove a porche lol, maybe that could jog a memory in someone. Thank you,

Susan Smith		27-Sep-2011 00:04
Hello I was stationed in 1 wing Marville France 1964-1967 we used to hop on the bus and go to dances in Germany Great times. Does anyone remember a Bob Wade or Waid?? something like that, he inlisted and became a Dentist and graduated out of Camp Borden 70-71? Thank you, Susan

Howie		15-Sep-2011 13:37
This is for Dan Thody. Did you have a sister named Penny. If so she was a good friend of my sister Kathy and I remember Penny coming to our place for sleepovers a couple times. Also I am looking at a satelite image of the PMQ right now which clearly show everything. I started by going to mapquest germany and finding Soest and just kept zooming in until I could clearly identify the street names. Where the PMQ used to be the last structures when I was there it now appears that building has taken place across the street in what used to be farmer's fields. The PMQ are near the bottom of the page and a bit to the left of the screen centre. They are bordered on left by ARNSBERGER STRASSE, on right by HIDDINGSER WEB, on the bottom of screen by HERZOG ADOLF WEG and on the top of the screen by the LUBECKER RING. hope this helps

Howie		15-Sep-2011 13:19
Just reading some of the other posts. The one from Su Rogers in particular. Did you have a twin sister Diane. I remember a Diane and Suanne Rogers from both Camp Borden and Soest. I also recall the Diefenbaker visit and we went to Hemer (Fort McLeod) by bus to see him.

Howie		15-Sep-2011 13:06
This is amazing. I was in Soest twice (57-59) lived in PMQ on Ruploher Weg and went to the Junior school across the street. From 62-65 we lived on the economy in Niederbergheim and went to Senior School. My brother Kevin was born in Iserlohn. My wife and I are heading to Europe at the end of the month and will be spending a couple days in Soest as part of the vacation and my sister just got back from a European trip which also included a couple of days in Soest. She said she felt like she had finally come home having spent 1/2 of her first 13 years there.

PBarbeau		11-Sep-2011 03:37
Hi, I wondering if anyone remembers my father Robert Barbeau he was posted in Fort York, Germany from 1966(I think) to 1970 he was also with the 2RCR. Let me know if you remember patricia_barbeau@hotmail.com Thanks

Debbie Doglady		12-Jul-2011 03:58
What a great page! I was born in Soest, January 1955. My father was a Captain, RCRII and my mother was from Bochum, just an hour's drive away. We moved to Canada in Sept. of that year, but returned from 1965-1969. Don't remember our address, but, it was an apartment building, across the street from the schools. Soest is such a beautiful, historic town! Love the Roman wall and the cathedral and duck pond. I have an oil painting of that hanging in my bedroom. Now living in the Toronto area.

Laurie (Sissy) Drewery		17-Jun-2011 14:41
Wow, this brings back such incredible memories. My family lived in Soest from 1953-57. My dad was in Public Relations for the Canadian Armed Forces and reported for The Beaver, while my mother worked for Radio Canada International. We lived in the PMQ and I vividly remember that sand box and the swings. Christmas in Germany was amazing - with real candles on the tree and very elaborate gingerbread houses, and we put our shoes out for Saint Nicholas to fill with chocolate (or Black Peter to fill with coal, depending on how good or bad you had been the previous year). I also remember seeing the damage inflicted by the war - there were still many bombed-out buildings in the centre of Soest and many people were poor and hungry. Several German kids my age regularly went through the PMQ garbage bins searching for anything of value. The people of Soest treated us extremely well and my brother and I could wander at will and count on being safe and well cared for by the locals. A young German woman named Gisela lived with us and looked after my brother and sister and I. I believe she had relatives in Vellinghausen, as she took us there on several occasions - once for a big summer festival where all the young people from the district came and danced and drank and sang until dawn. I am going to Soest in a few months (September 2011) to re-visit the town and perhaps track Gisela down. Thank you, Bernd, for posting these pictures and bringing back so many memories for us Canadian army kids.

Guest		28-May-2011 14:05
i lived in the soest area for many years around 83, i lived at the mohnesee sailing club and my dada was called snowy dave walton, loved that place, went to cornwall school, and would love to find mark graham who was stationed in soest, friend was called titus

Guest		25-Apr-2011 02:07
hey..yes she went to chamblay .. she was my gtade 4 crush

Guest		19-Apr-2011 18:51
Hey Gordie Lynch.. Duncan Hines is the cake mix...lol no relation that I know of. Vandenbuer rings a bell. Did she go to Chambley for school?? Allan Beaton, Herbie Longshaw, Charlie Spearman, .. meet up with a few of them in Petawawa in 70... but still haven't found Denise

Alexandra		11-Apr-2011 15:32
Thank you for posting these beautiful pictures. My grandfather was born here 1902. My family history goes back to the 1700.

Lucille		11-Apr-2011 14:04
Hi, My father was in the Canadian army and posted in this area in the late 50's. His name was Rene Lacroix. I am trying to find a half brother that he fathered with a women named Ursula Bittner. She did not come to Canada with him. Can anyone help?

Susan Buck		07-Apr-2011 21:49
GUEST My family was posted to Soest from 1960 to 1963. We lived at 37B Nebelungen Weg in the PMQ's. My Dad was Sgt. Major Lloyd Stringer and he worked out of Fort Henry. We travelled a lot and it was the best time of my life. I am still in contact with friends I made at school. Like all Army Brats from Soest we know what a great opportunity we had to travel and make life long friends. Susan Buck (Stringer)

kpmt		09-Mar-2011 17:47
Did anyone ever serve beside my father John (Jack) Todd. He was stationed near Soest and met my mother Hedwig. They have both passed on a considerable number of years ago. I am trying to trace my half brother Udo Schneider, son of John Schneider. Any help would be appreciated deeply.

Frank Carroll		07-Feb-2011 14:05
Frank Carroll I arrived in Germany in 1966, and was posted to 2RCR at Fort York. This was something new for me as I have never been out of Canada before and to be stationed in another country was something that I had to get used to. I was posted to A Company and enjoyed every minute of it. We went on many exercises as a company and also as a Brigade group. I enjoyed being stationed in the Soest area because there was more than enough to see and experience. Being stationed at Fort York we were close to the Monasee were we would spend out time visiting all the Gasthouses and see the Monasee Dam which was made famous by the film Dam Busters. We left Soest in 70-71 as the 3 mech commandos and were stationed in Baden Baden. I returned to 1 RCR London Ontario in 72.

Louis P. Soest, Sr.		03-Feb-2011 20:22
We know that our ancestry probably began in Soest, Germany and we are wondering if our family was named after the town or was the town named after our family. Will have to try to really look into the genelogy of our Soest Family. We also know that there was a Soest, Indiana and it is now part of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. There is a Lutheran Church: Emmanual Lutheran Church (Soest) (that's the exact wording on the sign outside of the church) and we have relatives buried in the cemetary behind the church.

GORD LYNCH		03-Feb-2011 05:24
hey TONY HINES..DID YOU HAVE A BROTHER NAMED DUNCAN ? DO YOU REMEMBER KATY VANDENBURG ?

Wm Evans		30-Jan-2011 19:16
l was stationed at Fort Chambley just outside of Soest Germany for 2 years with Recce Sqn. of the LdSH(RC)it was the memorable time of my life while there and it improved much more when my wife and children arrive there (at long last) and we moved into the PMQ's in Soest believe it or not my life improved 100% after the arrival of the Mrs and kids. Our Sqn. commander was at the time Maj.Ian Grant who was replaced by Maj. Danny Mcleod till the end of our stay in Germany. The Sqn. did a lot of touring while stationed there and l don't think any member of the Sqn. was disappointed at any of the moves that we made around Germany. There is one incidence that l remember real well, our troop Sgt Pat Searle while we were on patrol in one of Germany's many forests came across a Gast House in the forest and of course we stopped for an ale or two while in the Gast house Pat saw a glass boot on the shelf behind the bar and while the bar maid was busy in the kitchen Pat was up on the bar and snatch the boot off of the shelf and outside and into the scout car with the boot and it seems that at the time the bar maid did not miss it and God only knows when she did and of course l would imagine that she would really never know who or when it was taken, our Sqn. had a great many thieves, Roger McMahon was another one who liked the prizes we could get in the Guest Houses around Germany,, Rodger pick up a beautiful ash tray that had a huge elk statue in the center of it (l should say stole the ashtray)he put the ash tray under his jacket and out the door he went (this is while the maid was busy in the kitchen) and and the rest of us sat there like we didn't know just what in hades was going on) and put it into his scout car, funny thing is that the maid did not notice the ashtray was gone when she came back with our ales. Who know when she did miss it. We traveled a lot when we were not on Brigade exercises in the scout cars, we even went down to the American Zone and did an exercise against the Yanks and their commander called off the exercise 5 minutes after it started because we had totally eliminated their personnel within a few minutes of the start, the Yank's could't believe that a few scout cars could be so successful against their forces, (l still believe that the Canadians forces are better trained in warfare than the Yanks) we have proved that time and time again against them in various parts of the world, sure they probally have better and more equiment than we do but what good is all that equipment if they don't know how to put it to good use? Another thing that l have noticed that the Yank's do, this l observed while l was in Korea, we send out a recce patrol with a l/Cpl and three men the Yanks send out a whole platoon to do the Recce, while sitting at an outpost in the Samchon valley an American patrol came by my position and you never heard such a bunch of noise in all your life, God they must have been heard in Panmunjong or at least in the far reaches of North Korea, l know one thing for sure the North Koreans knew they were there and were ready for them, so l guess at best they didn't get much info to take back to their own lines and probably damn lucky to get back themselves. l must say that the North had some very big men in their army, a lot of their army comes from Manchuria and these Manchurians are big fellas trust me l know for a fact they are,l have seen enough of them while out in the valley on patrol, and l am thankful that they did not see me or l would have been toast for sure. Oh well Se La Gere or so goes the war huh?

gord lynch		23-Jan-2011 06:10
I lived in Soest from 1963 -1965 and was friends with a family last name st george in bettinghausen..where is paul and danny..e amil gordlynch@hotmail,com

Marty		15-Jan-2011 10:48
My family lived on the Canadian army base in Soest 1960-63. It is still a favourite period of my life, when we travelled in Germany and most surrounding countries (except behind the "iron curtain"). I rode my bike with friends around town and to the Mohnesee dam (with mixed feelings of pride that the Allies bombed it and sadness for the loss of life downstream). It was fun to go in to town, to the swimming pool, the Kirmes or to spend our pfennigs on bratwurst or kartofelen. There were school tours, including to Bielefield where I went with the High School choir and we were thoroughly disgraced by their beautiful choir. Does anyone remember the French-Canadian music teacher who would pound on the piano, ignoring us when we got too unruly: he stole money from the Officers Mess where he stayed, disappeared and was tracked down by Interpol playing piano in a Paris bistro. I got my first paid job in Soest, pulling weeds in summer at forts Henry, Chambly and York. Many will remember the Canadian radio station, on which I first heard the Beatles. One scary event while I was there was the Cuban missile crisis: I think it was the first international event to affect me. Otherwise, those were the best years of my life.

Tony Hines		30-Dec-2010 19:18
Correction.. it was another friend that had a brother named Tony... (I think)

Tony Hines		28-Dec-2010 21:53
Was in Soest 63 to 64 .. lived at 1B E(I)Ngernweg just across the street from the highschool(?). Have looked at Soest from google earth and get all turned around but do remember a lot of things,people mostly.. Denise Rayfuse, my first and true love....lol.. she had a brother named Tony.. I still remember running across the field by her house with her....arms around each others sholders.. both of us laughing... her smile lit up the day... aahhhhhh 6 year old s love... I still wonder.....lol.. Denise?? are you out there??? If you are, or anyone knows her whereabouts... please post here. Thought I had found you in Nashwaksis NB ...but ... alas... you were gone .....if it was the same Rayfuse>>>.. I remember climbing the wall behind the slaugter house to go to the pool in town... the park with the swans.... the shepherds outside town with the mint tea... the bus ride to Ft Chembley to go to school...the wagon with the St bernard... the scissor and knife sharpener... going to the karamas(??)...Denise... Ray Waggle... Lee Hainse... linda morris...going to the canex...lol roller skating and playing road hockey.... WOW was a BLAST...

Guest		17-Dec-2010 14:01
I was born in Soest in 1957. My parents were stationed there with the 1st RCR, if my information is correct. We moved back to Canada that same year, so I never got to experience any of it. After viewing these wonderful photos I need to plan a trip to visit my birthplace. As an aside, my Naturalization documents mention West Germany, and so many people have no idea that it was ever separated.

Mike Brennan		10-Nov-2010 17:33
We were posted to Hemer in 1959 with the 8th Hussars and lived at 33c Berliner Strausse. My father was then posted to Brigade HQ at Fort Henry in Soest. Sailed to Europe on the Empress of England. Soest was a beautiful town and we loved living there. Were were at No. 1 Hafferwinkel. Sailed home in 1962 on the Ryndam.

Dave Walker		03-Nov-2010 21:28
Yes these pictures bring back fond memories. I was stationed at Fort Chambly in 1969. 4th Field Workshop 4CMBG in the weapons platoon. Loved the Mohnesse Dam and the surrounding countryside. Only wish I would have gone back for a visit. The people were always nice and willing to talk to to you if you tried to speak to them in German. Great times!

Ed Horka		27-Oct-2010 00:22
What a pleasure it is to see high quality photos of Soest. Up until recently my only fix has been the great site www.ruhrmemories.ca maintained by Dave Larke. Recently I am trying to make some of the Soest material available on a Facebook page called Soest Army Brats. I too was a Soest Army brat - 65 - 68 and these wonderful pictures bring back so many fond memories.

Mary Dextraze		24-Oct-2010 08:43
Hi. Another army brat. My father was posted to Soest in about '54. I'm looking for info about Canadian Military families crossing the Atlantic and the ocean liners. I know we returned to Canada on the Saxonia (Cunard lines) from the passenger list on Ancestry.ca, but can't find anything on the trip over. Can anyone offer any help, please? Thanks - Mary mmtda123@shaw.ca

Jeanette Fenton		03-Oct-2010 16:10
Hi, I lived first in Hemer, Germany then we moved to Soest, Germany. My father was with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. I only remember one teacher from Germany and his name was Mr. Raciot (highschool). I had some of my most wonderful years here. Do you guys remember that "Chip" place right across from the high school? My brother visited back there in the mid seventies and was really surprised that entrance to the MLS was a little difficult! I never really thought about military security when I was an army brat but hey... trying getting into the MLS without proof you're a military brat! You can't not unless you are sponsered. I liked visiting the Monasee Dam (quite a bit of history there). My e is: mjdee70@hotmail.com My name is Jeanette Fenton.

Wayne Blanchard		30-Sep-2010 23:11
I lived late '64 - late '68 with my parents on Kanadischer Weg, just a couple minutes from the high school. It was my second time in Germany, the first, 57 - 59 being in Hemer. Soest was wonderful in its day, and though I've been to Germany many times since, I've only been back to Soest (and Hemer) once. It's still a fascinating place... especially when the snow is fresh on the ground, as it was during my visit. Thanks to Google Earth one can go have the occasional peek at the city. While living in Soest I played in a couple bands, including The Overlords (w/ Robert Bourgeois, Ed Horka, and the Wood brothers Mike and Graham), The Charlie Brown Blues Band (w/Paul Berthlet, Ric Thoms, Floyd McLean, and Bill Buxton), and finally, the Anglo-German rock/psych band Underworld Reflections (Little Jon Clare, Big John Noe, Heinz Muller). The autumn fairs, with hordes of people stuffing their faces with food and drink and clogging up the central square and streets is memorable. The main street is now a pedestrian precinct. And the architecture, especially those church steeples that loomed over the rooftops, remain stunning reminders that few of us will ever live in such a wonderful place again.

Anthony Mckay (Tubs)		25-Sep-2010 18:57
Hi lived on Kanadischer Weg (I think 15E the naafi was next door to the left as you looked at the block, opposite Paddy's bar) 69-74, loved it.

Guest		16-Sep-2010 19:10
I was cruising the net and saw this site and had to view it. The family was posted first to Werl and then to Soest from 1963-1967. Dad was the CO of the 1 Fd Amb and we lived in a great house in the officer's quarters. I have vivid memories of riding my little red scooter down the entire length of the PMQ from the high school to home with hardly a push. We took a buses to one of the forts to attend Grades 3-4 Thanks for the memories.

Danielle Burch spambanato		09-Sep-2010 16:17
Your photos are lovely and bring back so many memories. Perhaps you knew my father, Ivan Burch. I remember the French, Bourgeois, and Morin families. Our family lived on Kanadisher Weg from 1963 to 1966. I don't remember the address; it was in the middle of the block, across from the candy store. I walked to school for 1st and 2nd grade; me and a girl named Gisele were taught in french, the rest of the class was taught in english. I seem to remember taking a bus to a school in Werl for 3rd grade. I have fond memories of going to the movies at the "Teen Hut", roller-skating in the high school yard, riding on the backs of sheep in the fields, and camping trips throughout Europe. I visited Soest in 1980 on a bacckpacking trip after college. Evrything seemed so much smaller. Thanks for posting your photos.

Guest		30-Aug-2010 22:13
I was in fort chambray in 1967 with 1 field amb. Thank you very Mitch for the photos col arsenault c.j.

Allyson (Thoms) Rossiter		28-Aug-2010 23:56
Dear Debbie, I went to school with your sister. Could you please say hello to her for me. I would love to hear from her. Allyson (Thoms) Rossiter

Debbie Sutton		23-Jul-2010 18:50
Our family lived in Soest from 1966-1969 and we lived at 3C Kanadischer Weg. My sister Lorie went to Soest Senior and I went to Fort Chambly for grades 4 - 6. This site brings back some great memories. Thanks. Debbie Sutton

Shirley Crockford		13-Jul-2010 03:29
Entered wrong dates we were in Soest 1957 to 1960.

Shirley Crockford		10-Jul-2010 18:27
My family lived in Soest, DND PMQs, from 1959 to 1962, my father Sgt John (Jack) Frederick Crockford was with the RCASC 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade Group stationed at Fort Chambly. So glad I found this site it brings back good membories, my father retired in 1972 and passed away 28 April 2010. I miss him and his army buddy Nick (Chuck) Rantis reminising about their army days..

David Mackenzie		18-Jun-2010 13:41
Hi there: We lived in Soest in mid 60's...probably 1966-69. Dad was WO John Mackenzie,RCR. Looking for my favorite Fort Chambley teacher Mrs. Kay Beattie.

Janet Maxwell		04-Jun-2010 21:29
I spent two weeks in Soest in August 2008. Many wind farms in the area which was neat as I now live on Wolfe Island Ontario with much of the same. Soest was not my birthplace, Islerlohn was...an hour trip on the train. I found the people friendly and enjoyed spending time in the main square as my hotel, the Inn Wildehn Mann is located there. Lots to see outside the town as well. I visited the NATO cemetary in Werl. Many military dependents buried there. There was a high infant mortality rate. My dad was Don Maxwell and he was with the Patricias. Anyway a great town. I trained it to Salzburg Austria afterwards...unforgettable trip.

bryan coe		02-Jun-2010 22:48
Lived in Soest from 60-62, In an apartment over the movie theatre. Then moved next to swimming pool Went to school on base but no base housing availabe for us.Love the narrow streets and street fairs,

Guest		29-May-2010 06:34
I lived at 5F Hafervinkle up on the third floor, we had windowboxes and got lots of sunshine. It took mom 3 years to get all the Army-issue furniture to match, then we moved back to Canada. Travelled a lot by car, was lucky to see so many countries and hear so many languages. CFB Trenton was an awful letdown in comparison. 1965 to 1968, did grade 1 in Soest then I was bused to Werl for grades 2 and 3 for full French immersion. I remember Mlle Pelletier and Mlle d'Aout, both great teachers. Always found Christmas to be magical in Germany, all the music. Was member of 2nd Kanadischer Pack, Brownies. Dad was at AMU in Dortmund/Dusseldorf. Hello to Billy Summersgill if you're out there. Kelly Hurley

Dvid Kasza		17-May-2010 20:31
We lived in Soest from 1959 to 1962. I remember my parents putting signs in the window if they wanted milk delivered and even beer, I have a lot of fond memories of that town. The kids I went to school with, losing a tooth playing hockey and the memories kep coming back. It was a great time to be a young teenager.Went to the Salvation Army in town and the padre there was Major Bonner. Thanks for the memories.

Brian H		27-Apr-2010 20:28
Brian H Lived in Soest as an Army Brat 64-67in PMQ on Kunibert weg (2A). Dad worked at the helicopter hanger separate from the rest of the base.I was 6-10 years old. Across the way was the Belgique base. I remember the crab apple trees and the APC's rolling by as we threw crab apples under the treads. I remember playing road hockey with my bother, Cam T, and Buddy R. I remember penny candy from Marg's and Bratwurst from Mama's. I remember hiking to a place we called "The Rockies" it was an old quarry. I remember the Kirmus's! I remeber the Monasea dam, and the time it broke after a very large rain storm. I remember the cobblestone and the twin steeples church. I remember getting excited when it snowed. I remeber the bus ride to Fort Chambley school. I remember one of my favorite teachers Mrs. Fowles... she drove a green MG! In grade 4 we were the school soccer champions, even over the grade 6's!

Su Rogers		14-Apr-2010 19:18
Hey there...I lived in Soest from 1956 - 58 approximately. Went to a Canadian school on the base...can't remember the name of it...John Diefenbaker came for a visit and the whole base came out...I recall him standing up in a car waving at us...lived on Konrad Kohler Weg...played in a huge playground between two apartment buildings...we traveled everywhere during those two years. Still in touch with a friend who traveled to most army camps at the same time my family did. I remember the rough crossings on the Atlantic Ocean...throwing up a lot...still have some menus from the trip...loved Soest in the way a child can...but I remember things very distinctly...have never been back but would like to see it again. Suanne Rogers

Bonnie S		05-Apr-2010 00:29
Hey fellow army brats, My family lived here starting in about November 1962, where I was born in Sept 1964. We came home when I was about 2, so I don't remember anything. But it's so cool to see it now. We've booked a tour for April 2011, flying into Frankfurt and out of Berlin, so I'm trying to find out the best place to possibly rent a car and do some exploring on our own. Any ideas?

Jim Clifton		28-Mar-2010 21:27
From 1957-59 With the RCASC #1 Transport,Fort Chambly. I'm on a trip down memory lane, had a wonderful two years. met some great people as well. If you know me I would like to hear from you.

Guest		14-Mar-2010 01:43
My family and I lived on the army base in the early 60's but I don't remember a lot--just a warm feeling I get when I see these pictures. I would love to visit as my mother was born and raised in Germany and I have family still living there. Any Canadian army brats from that era out there? I'd love to here from you. Who knows, maybe we played together at one time. Jean McLeod, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Rodger kellerman		05-Mar-2010 22:04
...... and I lived at 11 Ruplor Weg, '56-58. Boy are there memories there !!!

Peter Greenwood		27-Feb-2010 07:30
These photos are amazing - Thank you for sharing them What beautiful region my parents must have experienced in early 1954 and 1955. I believe my father was in the Canadian Service Corps (most likely transport) at this time. My sister was born in Soest in June 1954. I want to visit Soest within the next ten years. Peter Greenwood, Halifax, NS, Canada

Mary Boley		08-Feb-2010 06:18
I will be visiting Soest this spring to research my family's genealogy. the main connection I know of is Hohnekirche which is Pc. Maria to the height to disctinguish if from Pc. Maria to the meadow. Does anyone know anything about this church or how i can get more information? Thank you, Mary B

Barbara		07-Feb-2010 07:29
I just accidentally found this web site. I was born in Soest and lived for about 35 years there. The pictures are wonderful. They bring up a lot of memories. Thank you for posting them.

Eileen Howard Fralick		08-Jan-2010 03:08
hey debbie, I lived at 3D Ruplor Weg at the same time but was to young to remember much, went to kindergarten there. but I remember this big dog, St Bernard pulling this big wagen sorta like a gypsy wagon type deal, and I remember chasing De Kline Moligy, spelling is way off, but it was the beer truck that came every saturday, It had a picture of The Small Dog. on it. god help us if dad didn't get his beer.

Debbie Listrom		30-Dec-2009 03:10
GOSH ... what memories! Spent 1963-66 at 3D Kanadischer Weg - the commanding officer was Brigadier Tedley - went to school with his 3 daughters - Jane, Judy, and Jennifer. Really miss the amazing sense of community and camaraderie and the small town flavour with oodles of history - My Dad was in the Dental Corps ... and all these years later, I still have a real affection for the place. Debbie (Jewson) Listrom

jim dorsey		30-Nov-2009 23:37
great pictures went back this spring, sand box I use to play in is still there . lived at 19b kanadisher weg. was in kingergarden to grade 2 in pmq's 1966 to 1968 we also had a wv camper and traveled around europe. have the best memories.

Ron Godkin		16-Nov-2009 02:19
my family was posted to Soest '64-'68 . this was the BEST time of our lives. my dad (Don Godkin) was RCASC with 4 Sigs @ Ft. Henry and was one of the first to wear the green unification uniform before we rotated home. we lived on Kanadishcer Weg and I went to Soest SR while my younger sister went to Chambly and then the Jr. school in the PMQs. For anyone interested; the city of Soest website runs a fantastic webcam feed of the Kirmes when it is running. I want to return to Soest before it is too late !!!!

don aikens		14-Nov-2009 23:20
we were in soest from 1958 to '61 (grade 6,7 &8)we lived on kanadisher weg, have been back a number a number of times and it is as beautiful as ever

Stanley Johnston		13-Nov-2009 01:57
I was actually born in Soest in 1955, when my family came over, to be with my father who was serving in the Armed Forces. I really couldn't remember any of this as I was only 5 months old when we came back to Canada. The pictures give me a look into my birth place and they are quite beautiful. Thank you

carl		19-Sep-2009 15:29
I was there from 64-67. My father, CI McDonald, was a Sgt in the 8th Cdn Hussars. Lots of great memories playing baseball and hockey over there as a little guy. Went to Fort Chambly school - always there early so I could play teatherball. Good, good memories from Soest.

heather Steele		18-Jul-2009 09:21
I was also an army brat that lived in Soest from 64-67. Dad was Sgt Douglas Steele. he was with service Corp. Also went to the school at Fort Chamblay. Spent many sundays at the mess with Hoopers/Nicholson/Eicklers. Will check with my dad to see if he remember any other names. I was 9-11 yrs old. Older brother Brian heather steele

Guest		09-Jul-2009 04:34
I was wondering if anyone remembers any orphanages that may have been in the town of Soest? Or churches that may have also acted as an orphanage? My father was born in Soest in 1948 and was adopted about 2 years later. I am very curious about his birthplace. Any information would be very helpful. These pictures are gorgeous! Thank you!

Larry Armagost		14-Jun-2009 05:29
I was an Army Brat from 1964 to late 1967 and went to the school at Fort Chambly. Grades 3,4,5. My Brother Gary went to the school on the PMQ's, we both enjoyed ourselves for the three years we spent in Soest. It is so nice to find sites now that bring back a lot of Good memories and gets the brain working trying to remember former class mates names. My Dad Sgt Len Armagost was in RCEME at Fort Chambly, in case anyone rembers him from 4 field workshop. Thank you again for the memories Larry Armagost VE3SPQ Fauquier Northern Ontario

Ferber		22-May-2009 11:45
To Agnes Lobbezoo, please find the picture from "Hasthof Buse 2009/ Soest best regards F. Ferber

Louise		05-May-2009 19:35
I GUESS THAT WOULD HELP I DIDNT PUT MY EMAIL ADDRESS EITHER,I ASKED IF ANYONE KNEW THE NAME OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THE ARMY KIDS WENT TO,MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS WIEZERS@TELUS.NET.

Jean Kemp		04-Apr-2009 04:42
Didn't post my email address... mcjean@shaw.ca Jean Kemp

Jean Kemp		04-Apr-2009 04:41
Well this is a great find...I was an army brat in Soest from 63-65. I was 10-12 yrs old and have very fond memories of the time we spent there. My dad was in the Black Watch band and I lived on Engern Weg. If anyone remembers me from their time there, please contact me. I would love to hear from you. Jean

louise		29-Mar-2009 17:16
does anyone remember the name of the elementary school we went to in the late 1950s?

Wentworth Stone		10-Mar-2009 22:24
Very nice. I was stationed with the US Army 66th Missile Detachment and the German 21st Fla Rak battalion in Bueke which was on the road to the Mohnesse dam. We lived in German Air Force housing on Hamburger Strasse in Soest. Our girls went to the Canadian School in Werl, we shopped at the Canadian MLS and I was an honorary member of the Royal Canadian Regiment. We shopped in Soest, went to the market, ate Bratwurst from the carts and would stop at the Canadian Sally Ann downtown to eat. We were there from 1964 to 1967. Those were memorable times for us and out children. We had a1955 VW Bug and later a VW Camper Bus and camped all over Europe. We were there in 1965 when the Queen visited the area. If any US Army brats from the 1965-67 years read this, send me an email.

Ute		09-Mar-2009 14:36
looked at the photos n there remind me when i used to live there, i was borb in soest n left it to move to scotland which is now nearly 27 yrs ago. will get to visit my home town 1 of these days.

Janet		07-Mar-2009 18:29
I stayed in Soest for a week this summer. I am a Canadian army brat, born in Iserlohn which I saw for the first time since my birth. Soest was gorgeous and I stayed at the Inn Wildem Mann which is shown in one of the photos here.

Stephen Ross		19-Jan-2009 15:16
My father was posted to Soest around 73 / 74 (British Army Royal Signals) Have some great memories of the place and these pics are a great reminder of our time there. Thanks for the memories

Yves Pedneault		07-Jan-2009 01:16
Was with Canadian Army RCEME Soest Ft Chambly 69-70 . Great memories! Great pictures!

Agnes Lobbezoo		05-Jan-2009 23:01
Hi, my grandma came from Soest and her parents owned the Gasthof Buse. I have never been there, but would love to hear from family who still do. Love the pictures. Google me if you know more about my family. I am easy to find.

Guest		06-Dec-2008 18:42
Thank you for sharing your photos. I was born in Soest, my father was Provost Marshall in the early 60s. We left before I could remember anything but as a family we spent many evenings looking at slides. I've already asked him to get them out again this Christmas. Suzanne Gervais

Dan Thody		06-Dec-2008 18:22
Great pics.I was an army brat and we were stationed in Soest twice.I was quite young both times but remember every thing well. I have tryed to find the PMQs and fort Chambley on Google earth but can't find them. If any one can give me some help I would appreciate it. Great web site. Dan T

Michael C Power		02-Sep-2008 03:43
I was stationed at Fort York with mt wife Carol for three years from 1969 to 1972 with The Canadian Guards . My son was born at the hospital in Soest. Some day I would like to go back for a visit . The pictures bring back so many memories of the good old days . Kingston Ontario Canada.

Weston Peck		23-Aug-2008 00:16
beautiful photos, I was at the DND highschool from 1966 - 1969. Best years of highschool. I have never forgotten this beautiful city.

Murray Todd		06-Jul-2008 22:48
I was with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corp stationed in Fort Chambly Germany 1963-1966.I remember the town of Soest as being a friendly town and a great place to visit.Your pictures brought back a lot of good memorys.

Donald		24-Jun-2008 18:51
I was an army brat in Soest from 1959-1963 and from 1965-1968. I loved it there and was touched by your collection of photos ... the only thing you missed was the dunking pond near the swimming pool downtown ;=)) ... thanks!

Ann		30-May-2008 18:38
I lived in Soest for a few years when I was very young. My Dad was posted there in 1967. I didn't think I had many memories of it until I saw your beautiful photos. They brought back many happy times, thanks.

Sandy		17-May-2008 09:11
I lived in Soest from 1985-1988 and having looked at your photos now realise how much I miss the place. Thank you.

Guest		02-May-2008 12:12
My Dad was in Recce Sqn Ldsh(RC) from 1957-59 in Soest.My sister and I remember our times living with a German Family on their sheep farm in Bettinghausen.Funny that I can remember that little area, but can't remember what happened 10 min's ago.

Dave Kasza		12-Apr-2008 18:14
I was an army brat and lived in Soest from 1959 to 1962. Looking at the pictures of Soest has brought back so many fond memories of such a beautiful town. It looks like it has not changed.

Paul St. George		23-Mar-2008 17:36
Your pics brought back a lot of fond memories..I lived outside of Soest in a small town called Bettinghausen and was bussed to school in Soest from 1960 to 1963 and I remember all the beautiful buildings..I was 10 yrs. of age..Thank you for having this web site..

Felicity Fanjoy		20-Mar-2008 19:20
I, too, am a Canadian Army brat. Our family lived in Soest from 1956 to 1959 and we all loved it there. The beauty of the town and the warm kindness of the people we met has never been forgotten. Thanks for these lovely photos that bring back so many good memories.

Lorna Hickey		16-Mar-2008 14:54
Lorna-Mae Hickey(Blizzard) My Dad was posted to Soest in 1959. We were there for 31/2 years. The pictures bring back wonderful memories. Thanks

Douglas Clements		26-Feb-2008 21:33
As a member of the Canadian Military Police I worked and lived in SOEST with my wife Elizabeth for five years in the late 60s and early 70,s .We made a great many friends. I was one of two Canadian Military Police Officers that stayed behind when the garrisons moved to LAHR.I will always remember the friendly people of Soest and have Great Memories of that tour.

Ed Hepburn		07-Dec-2007 21:18
I was 8 years old when we joined my father in Soest as part of the first bunch of Canadian families posted there in 1954. The DND school was ready yet and we took classes at Ringe Stause as I recall. These photos paticularily of the churches brought back some memories. We arrived in November and I well remember how festive Soest was decorated for the Christmas season. Very fond memories.

Bob Dunphy		13-Nov-2007 18:56
I lived in Soest for quite a few years while serving with the Canadian Army and also have fond memories of Soest and surrounding areas.

Stephen Lock		01-Mar-2007 22:31
As an "Army Brat" I lived in Soest for several years and, after my father rotated back to Canada, I returned to work there planning on remaining -- that didn't work out but I still hold fond memories of my years in Soest and have carried it in my heart all this time.

Bill Jackson		13-Feb-2007 21:22
Hi folks. I spent three and a half years in Soest with the Cdn. Army and I never did tire of the beauty of this little city. It is every bit as beautiful as the photos indicate. Very well Done!

Eldar Kadymov		06-Nov-2006 17:06
I was never there, but with your wonderful gallery it feels like I was ! V

marie-jose wolff		18-Sep-2006 00:53
Very good photos of a beautiful area in Germany!

Ashley Hockenberry		15-Sep-2006 17:18
Excellent !!

Karen Moen		14-Sep-2006 23:49
Beautiful architectural details. I especially like the close-ups . Well done tour. Voted.

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