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Gelnhausen 1999

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Philipp Reis - Inventor of the Telephone (in 1862)
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Rathaus (Town Hall)

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Guest 11-Feb-2021 07:23
David Long was in 3/8 cab aug 90 then went to Desert Storm. Back to Gelnhausen in June. 11C.
Howard C Hudson 11-May-2020 07:00
I was in B 1/48 from Sep 75 to Sep 77. I was in Second Platoon and I would like to find my good friend TJ Campbell.
doc 5 Gibson Jenkins 15-Jan-2020 01:05
I was stationed in the 1/33 from April 69 - June 70. I was TC on the 577 Command Track.
thomas speck 23-Oct-2019 00:10
Thomas Speck sp4 I was stationed in Gelnhausen…. Dec 1966 - 1967 Hq Company my duties included sending weapons out for repair to the States . Gelnhausen was so much fun & beer and the wonderful locations. I do miss the " 1967 3rd Armed Division Champs" GOD BLESS YOU ALL .e-MAIL ATSPECS1@MSN.COM
Wolfgang Scherp 30-Apr-2017 21:56
Great to see some photos of Gelnhausen. I was stationed there from May '56 till Jan '60; unit Co D, 33d Tank Battalion. Wolfgang Scherp, age 83, living in Fairfield, California.
Guest 08-Mar-2017 12:28
Alfonso Navarro my family lived there those same years. Curious if you knew my father SSgt Edney Bayne. E-mail bbjazz_at_bellsouth. NET
Al Navarro 05-Mar-2017 22:58
My name is Alfonso Navarro. I was stationed in Gelnhausen 1963 - 1965. With 2nd & 48th. Would love to hear from Randolph he was from Oklahoma City.
Guest 01-Jun-2016 16:21
Served in 1st/48th from 1973 until 1975 in Gelnhausen. Does anyone know how to contact Keith Garber? He was the supply clerk in HQ Company. I'd love to hear from him.
Larry Hahn 11-May-2016 00:00
Larry Hahn,I was stationed in Gelnhausen, Germany in 1985-1987. I was serving with Bco 1/48INF. I remember Tanz Park and Bambi's. I fell of the balcony at Tanz Park. It was a great place to go. I am looking for a friend that used to be there. Here name is Martina Muller she used to call me the Rooster. She lived in Langenselbold. I also have some of the same pictures of the church that are on this page.
Jack gehweiler 30-Mar-2016 23:51
CS.COMP.1ST of 48th.mos was radar.May 1971 May 1973..Jack Gehweilers Wi.
GREGORY MURPHY 21-Aug-2015 01:49
Gregory Murphy of ST. Paul,MN. I was with 1/48th Mech. Inf. HHC and C/S Co. from Mar.1971 to March 1972, "Blood and Guts".I have many good and bad thoughts about this time of my life. It still was the Nam'War Era I don't really think the krauts appreciated our service to them.I miss the brotherhood of my buddies,Timmy Cambell, E.J Ducote Maguire, Doc Norris,and SGT. Forrest Taylor. Our Bn.CO.was a real self promoting lifer named John W. Swearin, remember him guys.I got one of those early outs from Pres Nixon,s troop reductions,finished my last in Army Reserves in my home town. Thank God! I wish I was that young again...don,t we all. It was a .good experience, but once is a enough, GOD Bless the American Soldier. How come we didn't get a medal or anything, PEACE!
Oscar Correa 14-Aug-2015 03:15
Oscar Correa: 1st Bat 33rd armor company C 1973-1975. I loved the people and have vacationed there twice. Best memories from my youth.
Guest 14-Aug-2015 03:10
Oscar Correa: I was there 73-75 with 1/33rd armor C company. Liked it so much I took a Euro discharge and stay for 2 more years as a civilian. Would love to hear from guys I served with.
Charlie 04-Mar-2015 12:12
Charles White(Charlie) I was in Gelnhausen 1971-1973, in 1/48 inf And HHC for a while. Good to hear from vets and I would really like to hear from old friends from 1/48 and HHC 71-73...
Roger Pinion 03-Dec-2014 18:01
Husband and I there '67-68. 1/33rd Company C. Men of War, lived Frankfurter Strasse Nein apt building off base. Husband Roger Pinion, tank driver. Wish we could hear from some of the folks from back then, Sgt Herman, so many others, good times, we were poor but didn't know it! ALERT!
Raymond Le Pere 03-Nov-2014 19:07
Raymond Le Pere

It is just as lovely as it was in 1955 when I arrived. Spent a year there as a medic in the dispensary. Got transferred to Darmstadt to the 7th Evac Hospital. Loved Germany!
Guest 27-Oct-2014 05:47
If anyone new Robert hunter aka brother fox african american male 1973 to 1975 please contact me he was in 3rd armored division may have hung with jess turner and simms please contact me at melanie_schweinhardt@yahoo.com
Guest 27-Oct-2014 05:44
Steve did u know my father Robert hunter aka brother fox. I am searching for him, he african american.
Ed Clarke 28-Sep-2014 02:38
1st 48th HQ Co 1966-67 Driver f/ Col Whitsel lived in Gelnhausen w/wife & baby had a great time there. Loved it
Ronald King 25-Aug-2014 14:00
I was in the 2/48 in 82-83 hhc platoon sgt was sgt self
scott thielke 24-Jul-2014 09:26
Steve I was there 72/73
john ropecka 18-Jul-2014 03:44
I was in B Bat 2/6 Arty 68-70 when the 109s had short tubes and wine was cheap. Had some good times with some great guys. Never been back but did see a you tube piece.
RUSS KUEHNN 07-May-2014 21:18
kuehn I was at 1st 48inf HQ 79 to82 like it THERE LIKE TO SEE
COOPER SOMETIME
Steve 20-Apr-2014 04:14
I was in the 3rd armor div in 1973 74 is there anyone out there that might remember me
Steve 20-Apr-2014 04:09
Pfc stevescardino was there in 73 74
Guest 23-Feb-2014 21:07
Sp/4 Worthington. Was there 84-86. B/Co. 3/33 mechanic. Good times there. Beautiful country.
Guest 22-Jan-2014 08:25
My husband, John Robinson, was there 1979-1981,2-48TH infantry, Gelnhausen. He'd love to get in touch with people he served with. His email addy is muddrunner_42@yahoo.com if you would like to contact him.
Steve Barbone 10-Dec-2013 16:16
I am Steve Barbone, and was with Heavy Mortar Co. of the 12th Infantry Regiment in Gelnhausen during 1954 and 55. We were in one of the old barracks behind the duck pond. Most of our platoon sgts were Korean vets as was Captain Greene, the CO. Col Andrew Lipscomb was the Regiment CO. Loved the town and the people.
Guest 07-Dec-2013 15:37
I am SGT Keith Kilgore I was there from 79 to 81. I as in the CSC 2-48th Infantry. I was COL Cross' driver the last year from 80-81. My wife and I lived in Merholz (sp?). We were very active in the Chapel program. I remember Chaplain (CPT) Phil Towe, Lt. COL Gary Paxton, and other.
Brian Neal 09-Nov-2013 21:39
My name is Brian Neal. Was stationed in Gelnhausen from 1980-1983. Started in the 4.2mm mortar platoon. Then became Lt.Col Paxton's driver and battalion photographer. Was one of the best times of my life
Guest 07-Sep-2013 06:36
Ex and I were there 74-76, lived on the economy. What a great time we had walking around that town. Loyd and Becky Carson, great friends with Bill and Margaret Hamilton, Mike and Sherrill Mills, Dennis and Ann Fisher, Neff and Liz.....great pictures!
Guest 19-Jun-2013 14:31
Steve Nolan-stationed with HHB 2/6 FA 1973-1975. What a blast. Lots of fun and hard work in those days.
Garry Raffenberg 10-May-2013 00:32
Louis " Garry " Raffenberg 33rd Armor Division 3rd Army
company A Yrs. 59-61.
looking for a Dick Feldhause.
Charles Berardi 07-Apr-2013 19:28
Charles Berardi, Eco. 1/48 Inf.1984-1987. Cpl and squad leader HQ platoon. Great times and great people. Fired my first live TOW missile with them, great experience.
Dan Palmer 24-Dec-2012 20:46
Dan Palmer, I was stationed with C Co. 1/48 82-84.Never realized how much I liked it there until I left.Anybody there feel free to contact me via facebook, Daniel Palmer- Dallas,Pa
Georgia von Reyn 23-Oct-2012 20:49
I was the wife of Clyde Slavin, he past away. just looking for his old friend Harry Kuhn.
or anyone who used to race volkswagens at Bernbach.
Georgia von Reyn 23-Oct-2012 20:46
Does anyone remember Clyde Slavin and german friend Harold Kuhn? Gelnhausen 1971 - 1974
3rd Armored division HQ
Don Bedwell 16-May-2012 19:34
I was in the 122nd maint. batt. 3rd Armor. 1972-1973. Looking for old army buddies.
Mark Eggleston06-Mar-2012 22:52
Was stationed @ Coleman Kaserne from 3/76 thru 5/79 with E Co., 122nd Maint as the Engineer Section Leader. God, I miss that place. Wouldn't have thought that back then! Would love to find some of my local friends Inge Schulz, Rainer Lemmig and my landlords Heinz and Erica Nowak. Go to YouTube and search Coleman Kaserne. Someone did a video drive thru in 2009. Many memories.
Ralph Lattie 05-Mar-2012 17:04
LaRose , I Got a Ghost tattoo. I was the mechanic. The other day I came across a picture of us from that Skiing trip. I had much fun
I owe much to then Captain Finney
KENNETH ARNOLD 02-Mar-2012 16:42
I SERVED IN GELNHUSEN FROM 1981 TO 1982 WITH CSC 1/48TH INF. I HAD A LOT OF FRIENDS THERE AND GREAT MEMORIES. I WOULD LOVE TO GO BACK AND VISIT ALL AGAIN.
Guest 01-Mar-2012 16:41
I was in c battery 2/6 arty 1966-1967. I loved gelnhausen had a great time there. Wish I could go back for a visit. Jim Littleton
Axel Bickel 26-Feb-2012 12:53
The Coleman Kaserne is going to be torn down, and new ones build.
Bryan Aguilar 13-Jan-2012 07:20
HEY ALL!! I was stationed there from 84 to 87, second tour to germany.Eco 1/48th TOW Anti-Tank,Death by Wire!!
BOHICA!!!
Went back in 09 for a visit. remembered having so much fun, it almost felt like returning to the scene of a crime. When we weren't soldering hard in the field, we were partying hard all over town. Great place, great times, even some scary alert times. I got a european out and lived there for almost a year, had a job and everything.
Bob Verne27-Dec-2011 00:26
George LaRose and Rob Gesner, how are you all? my email is bigbobvub@yahoo.com. Be good to hear from you guys. I sure do miss those days!!
chuck (Pete) 21-Dec-2011 00:06
Pete, was in maint platoon CSC 2/48 inf. Was born in Meerholz. Was back there 4 yrs ago alot of changes. some old cobblestones streets were paved over. the ammo dump is gone of course but the gate is still there.
Kyung Beom Song 16-Nov-2011 16:18
I enjoyed the pictures. I was there 78~80, HQ Company 1st Bn 48th. Medic. I had a great time there. I'm the one of Korean American U.S Army soldier in Gelnhausen.
Nadine 07-Oct-2011 17:57
Hello! I am from Gelnhausen. Is there anyone who knows a Brian Quinn? He was stationed in Gelnhausen in the middle of the 1980´s
Clifford Haas 21-Sep-2011 16:34
I was there from 1986-1990 HHC 2nd brigade Motorpool. Great times in G-town. A lot of memories
bobby jackson 09-Sep-2011 20:06
i was with csc co. 1st/48th inf from nov 75- nov 78. your pictures brought back alot of fun times.
Dale Hruby II 04-Jul-2011 03:24
Folks I remember from Gelnhausen (G-Town): Dale Hruby (my dad and me, Dale II), Taya Hruby, Liz Hruby, Dodie Hruby, Bill Ault, John Ault, Bern Ault, Michael Littlejohn, Ace, Dina McMillan, Joe Peha, Sgt Levering, Sgt Martinez, Sgt Tolentino, SFC Wilson, Tommy James, Brian Trueblood, Peter Chiarelli, Colin Powell, Eric Grasman, Mike Devereaux, Ernie Audino, Bill Blass, Steve conklin, rob vangorden, , mike jones, tim lupfer, paul baerman, augustine, ault, hruby, germany, army, europe, coleman, kaserne, hesse, deutschland, armored division, third, armor, logan
James R.Steffel Jr 17-Jun-2011 00:00
I was in Bco,45th Support(when I arrived it Eco,122 Maint)from Nov 83-Jan 90.I was the NCOIC of the inspection section and I was on the CAT 87 Maint team.We were the only American team to win CAT.I can be reached at jsteffel@ymail.com
bill hobbs 21-Apr-2011 02:56
i was with 2nd Bn 6th fa from 1972 to 1975. had a great time there. loved graf. met some real nice people there. thanks for the pictures
Guest 04-Apr-2011 21:09
I was there from 85-88. Best of times. B/1-48th.
Guest 14-Mar-2011 23:09
1/33rd armor div, 64- 66.Capt d'adrea commanding officer last few months i was there. Had some great times. Do not miss graf.
Laurie Lunsford McEwen 01-Mar-2011 22:48
Sargeant Shannon M. Lunsford- My dad, was stationed there in like '73 and '74.
robert (chico) garcia 27-Feb-2011 00:51
i was in coleman brracks in 1966-1968 with commo platoon on the 122nd maintence building the first building commin up the hill on the right across the NCO club. second floor. i have not been able to find any of mu buddies here on anywhere in this sites. Crosswell, cantrell, guysinger, frankie justice, sides, johnson, kenny d payne, cocuzza, ludwig, sgt lylle, godomski and others... if you remember me robert (chico) garcia email me a note rgarcia12340@yahoo.com thanks guys
Ed Coleman 25-Feb-2011 01:03
I was in Gelnhausen in 81 and 82. I was in the Hgs Co. 2/48th
Jim Murphy 16-Jan-2011 20:21
Was stationed in Frankfurt 1956-1958, 503rd M.P 3rd Armored Div had a buddie John Shantz who together with dated a couple of great girls in this town. Have lost track of them but they were wonderful friends and I fell in love with Gelnhausen
Reyes J Hernandez 07-Jan-2011 19:31
Stationed at Gelnhausen '74-'76, B. Co 1/48 Inf. 1st Platoon Command Track Driver, I'd love to go back and see the Kassern and Town again.
Rob Gesner 28-Dec-2010 17:00
Stationed in Gelnhausen 83-83 with 1/33rd, started in BCo then moved to DCo when the Bn went to 4 companies, I too remember Finney and Bob Verne it was nice seeing a comment from you here. Great memories, great pizza from Bambi's, and loved the hill run. Have to agree on the Inf chow hall, no good memories there. Men of War
Charles Mullen 21-Dec-2010 21:12
I was in Gelnhausen 2nd Battalion 6th Field Artillery HHq from 1968-1970.I wish I could take my wife to see where I lived for 2 years. Great pictures.
MARVIN WARD 20-Dec-2010 22:53
I WAS IN GELN. FROM 1984-1988. I MISS THAT TOWN ALOT. ATE AT BAMBI'S ALOT .AND SPENT GREAT TIMES IN A NIGHTSPOT CALLED TANZ PARC.MY ONLY CHILD WAS BORN THERE IN 1987.
John Agurkis 01-Nov-2010 01:50
I was stationed in gelnhausen from 1971 to 1974, Combat support company 1st BN 48th Inf. Scout platoon. Loved my time in Germany, would love to go back and visit.
Fred S. Wolverton 22-Oct-2010 05:14
3rd Armor Division Advanced Marksmanship Unit 1967-68. I remember you guys every day: Jim Melotte, Carter, Leo, Groundhog Bergin, Jethro, McMahon, Sleepy Roberts, Mac, Churchill and plenty more, even you machine gunners. Lots of good times. Sgt. LaBang and Sgt. Pete were pretty patient. Lots of cold/wet times. Of course our adventure in the deserts of Iran helped us appreciate the snowy weather of Germany. Where are you Melotte? swolverton@kc.rr.com
lorene broderick 18-Sep-2010 16:39
Lorene Broderick: I lived in Gelnhausen from 1952 to 1954. At that time it was a wonderful old world village. I feel truly blessed that i was able to live there and experience this lifestyle.
william (bill) watson 18-Aug-2010 01:20
Really enjoyed the picture;s,I was in Glenhausen 1959-1962 enjoyed very much , My wife an I was back in 1998 for a visit really changed but still love the place , i qas in B Btry 6th. Arty,2nd Bn.thanks so much for sharing ,
Michael Morouney 30-Jul-2010 18:01
David- same time same place Bco-45th. armament sect. :)
David Robisheaux 23-Jun-2010 05:24
My wife and I were in Gelnhausen from 1986-1990. I was in B CO 45th Support BN. We had a great time there and would like to here from anyone who may remember us.
Alfonso Hernandez 03-Apr-2010 04:27
I was in the 3d Armored Divison and served during the Cold War Germany from 1971 to 1973. I was stationed in Gelnhausen Co A,1st Bn,48th Inf. We were the Dragoons "Blood and Guts". I kept all my gear and clothing and they are still in very good condition after 37 years.
troy smith 02-Feb-2010 05:16
I was stationed in Gelnhausen from 88-91. Was great time in my life, i was in 45th support battalion, any others please email me at vidgameseller@aol.com
Flynn Jones 04-Jan-2010 07:51
I really appreciate the pictures of Gelnhausen. It's been 20 plus years since I was stationed there but still remember a lot of the buildings. Thanks for the site ! I wish I could take the wife and visit again sometme!
Gavin Cormier 26-Dec-2009 21:36
Great memories. I'd love to go back and visit Gelnhausen again. I was in the 1/48 Infantry, Delta Co.
Fritz Moore 11-Nov-2009 20:11
Thank you for the beautiful photos. Certainly bring back many memories. I was stationed in Gelnhausen with HQ 2/48th Inf, 3AD. Anyone know what ever happened to Lts. Parker and Reid?
Bill von Gremp 19-Oct-2009 21:33
My family helped found Gelnhausen with Barbarossa in the 12th Century. My people later became part of the Hessian Cavalry before coming to America via Port of Orleans in 1851. Its amazing my family survived thru all of the power changes and wars that ravaged this area. Up until World War I (1914-1918) the Gremp von Freudenstein family still owned property and a large trust fund. The unscrupulous lawyers handling the estate stole everything during war time and our family link to Gelnhausen went kaput.
Tim and Mary Norton 13-Oct-2009 16:59
Wow George Larose ,this is Mary Norton. We were stationed there also 82-85-My husband is Tim Norton, he was 1st and 2nd leutenent under Capt.Finny. We are retired but Tim is working at Ft. Irwin where he sees alot of old friends thru training.
Ronald Holland 21-Sep-2009 00:58
Awesome photos that bring back great memories. I was stationed there form 1971-73 with the 1/48th infantry HQ company. My wife and I are planning to go back for a visit, hopefully in the next couple of years.
herman leinbach 06-Aug-2009 13:45
was there 75 to 77 miss g-town,thinking about going back spring of 2010,i was born in that area and would enjoy going back for a visit.
Loy Walker 18-Jul-2009 00:19
I was station at Gelnhausen 1952-55, supply Sgt., C Btry 42nd FABN. Lots of good memories. Not many old vets; my age from the 42nd left, Oh yes I just checked the weather in Gelnhausen ( July 17-2009, 17 degree, going down tonight to 14. Brrrrrrrrrr, 91 today in Ga.)
Jimmy D. Pace 06-Jun-2009 02:25
Was with Co. A 3/33 Armor 1969-1970. Remember the cold and training all the time. Was at the "Rock" while there. I 1049 to Vietnam after 10 months in Germany. Served with B Troop 1/1 Cav. for 7 1/2 months and 123rd AVN BN for 4 1/2 months as a door gunner on slicks. The 123rd were called the "Warlords". Both units were great units to serve with. Remember SGT. Miller and SGT. Hunter and Willie Barber. Was the Company clerk for awhile with Co. A 3/33 armor. Made it home from Vietnam safe and sound. I am one of the lucky ones. I thank all the Veterans for your service. God bless. Tiny
George LaRose 05-May-2009 16:57
Bob Verne, I was also with D Company in 83 and 84. A few people I remember are Sgt Levering, Hanson, SFC Wilson, Sgt. Martinez, yourself and of course Cpt. Finney. Have you heard from anyone else from the Ghost Riders?

Good times.
GC 03-May-2009 03:10
Thanks. Great memories. Somebody has got to post a photo of "the cabbage patch."
Jim McGrath 29-Jan-2009 02:53
I was at Gelnhausen 1961-63, HQ CCB. Would love to hear from any of my Gelnhausen buddies.
James Granger 10-Jun-2008 16:10
Thank you for all the wonderful pictures of Gelnhausen. I was with HHC 2nd Bde. 3AD. From September 1985 until September 1988. My wife and I had a wonderful time while we were there.
Riley Sims 15-May-2008 17:40
Great pics. Reminds me back to 1972-1974 when I served in the officers club.
Jared Mullins 06-Mar-2008 10:02
Great photos! My first duty station was in Gelnhausen from 87-89 in 4/8 CAV. I am retired now, but Gelnhausen will always be near and dear to my heart. I made some of the best friends I've ever had while I was there. David Standifer, Jim Bo Lockwood, Daniel Higgins, Jim Ackers, Randy Garvin, Woody Coke, Bob Giordano, Todd Christianson! I will take my family back there one of these days to show them where I raised a great deal of Hell back in my prime! 4 Mustangs Setting the Pace!
Kevin Kaui 01-Mar-2008 21:50
Hey Jurgen Weinert, we might know eachother. I used to hang out at the AYA and around the Housing area...in 75-79.
Here are some names of people I knew: Nicholas Riviera, Eddy Pittman, Chris Rishty.
contactme by email info@nokanet.de
Jurgen Weinert 12-Dec-2007 19:57
Nice photographs of my childhood home, Thanks!!! I grew up in Gelnhausen, 65 - 79, My father was PSG Eugene Weinert. He was a supply Sgt in the 1/48th, 122 Maint and ran the AYA and Housing offices for awhile. I am remember those days fondly, and for all you guys that worked the motor pool and called me a hippie and whistled and my sister when we walked home from post..... "Shut Up Lifer!!!" hahahah!!! Got to give a shout out to Tony's Pizza over by the VOQ and German soccer field by housing area gas station. Does anyone have pictures of the boundless games that were held every year on the sports field?? Thanks Again!!!
KenOsborne 27-Nov-2007 21:31
Just stumbled across this post. I served with Thom Miles and Tom Kehoe. Either of you get this, drop me a line ken@wmni.net. Loved Gelnhausen and hope to make it back soon.
Thom Miles 01-Nov-2007 15:50
Served in Coleman Kaserne 1984 - 1988. C Company 3/33 Armor then it bacame 4/8 Cav. I have some very fond memories of Gelnhausen. Still miss it to this day.
Tony Mollegard 27-Oct-2007 21:34
Served 1957 to 1959 at Hq and Hq Co as CCo clerk and then Hq co mail clerk.What a job and what a town Gelnhausen.Went back to marry Gerda Meyer of Meerholz in 62,Didnt work out. Best years of my life.Photos where great.Soooooo Many Memories.
Daved 27-Oct-2007 04:42
Was stationed there from 1979 to 1981, worked in the troop medical clinic. Wonderful memories of the German people that lived there, esp my landlord Wolfgang Frickel
Guest 28-Sep-2007 05:30
Robert Briggs Sergeant Company B 2/48th Infantry Regiment (Mech) 1973-1976 Danke
MSG Rene Ibarra 23-Aug-2007 21:07
Was stationed there 77-79 with 1/48 Mech Infantry
Don Graham 09-Jul-2007 16:20
To Axel Bickel: My wife and I stayed in Gasthaus Zipf in 1955 when she first got to Germany. What we didn't realize is that the doors were locked early. We had been visiting with friends and came back to Zipf's and had to call from a night club down the street to get in.
Axel Bickel 20-Jun-2007 20:10
The Stork Nest was right agross the Street from Gasthaus Zipf, it belongt to my Grandmother and Mother, the Nest is on top of Mr. Binderlagens Hardware Store at that Time.I left in 1957 and went to Venezuela and then came to the States in 1960.Wonderful Memories.
Thanks Axel Bickel
Robert Lufrano 22-Feb-2007 22:28
Hey Bob Verne, After Capt Finney left D company he was our captain at HHC. I was a mechanic and did the big inspectinons and filter changes on you Tanks. I still live here in Germany but in the North and am thinking about taking a visit to Gelnhausen next month. Remember the Railhead? And the Blockhose runs and 3 or 4 Am alert and waiting in the trackpark till 8 o´clock in the mornung. What Memories.
Bob Verne 21-Feb-2007 23:06
Robert Verne signing in.Remember "The Hill" out the back gate? That was quite a run up that thing. Cpt. Finney was a my Commander D Co 1/33 Armor, he was quite a character! Miss those times. I ran a lot of miles around Gelnhausen. Meet a lot of great people. Graf, Hohenfels, Wildflicken, don't really miss those places, well...just the memories not the guard duty. Hopefully I'll hear some feed back from former 1/33 Armor Tankers. Oh ya...what was up with that horrible chow on the hill at 1/28 Infantry we had to eat every other weekend! Great pics, brings back a lot of memories.
Robert Lufrano 20-Feb-2007 21:40
I was stationed at Coleman Kasern from 11/83 - 10/87. My company was HHC 1/33 before we went to 7th Calvery. I miss the old kasern alot. Was there to visit in 96 but got in trouble because it housed several refugees or so. Bambis restaurant was still there then. Don´t know if it still is but like to go back for a visit. Anyone else there in the times I was there, please write me. robert@lufrano.de
Andy 12-Feb-2007 23:13
I enjoyed your sight. Your pics brought back alot of fond memories of when i was stationed there in '79-'80. Gelnhausen was full of very nice people. I remember the guest haus that served not only beer but pizza as well it was my favorite spot to go and eat and relax and play pool with the locals. I was just wondering if you have any pics of the kaserne recently.
Rod tardif 31-Jan-2007 02:36
Hello lived at Coleman Kaserne.55,56, hq & hq. of the 12 inf. div.Back a couple of time since to visit,John kloelkorn was a roommate of mine been in touch this yr. after 50 years was great, and yes Col. Lipscomb was the c.o.
darwin wiberg 17-Jan-2007 23:31
Hi I just want to say thanks for great picture's.
I was in Gelnhausen 1958-1960 Have great memories.
Tom Kehoe 16-Sep-2006 03:27
I was stationed at Gelnhausen from 86-89. 3/33 Armor, redesignated as 4/8 Cav during my tour. Gratitude, Gratitude, Gratidude...for the people, the "Gemuetlichkeit", the fun. May all my friends with whom I served live lives of everlasting peace.
Tony Japuntich 02-Aug-2006 23:12
I was stationed at Coleman Kaserne from 1963 to 1965, Third Armored Division, 2nd Bn, 48th Infantry, up at the top of the hill in the "new" buildings. Lots of great memories of Gelnhausen and the people there.
Rich Heierling 17-Apr-2006 13:21
My mother grew up in Gelnhausen. My father, whos parents came to the U.S. before World War 2, was stationed in Gelnhausen after the war. He met my mother there and the were married in the big church there. I spent several summers there in the 60s, and my last visit to family there was in 2002. I plan to return soon, only this time I may stay. Gelnhausen is such a wonder place to live. And the food! Oh my. And the beer! Oh my! The best location for photos there is from the "Half Moon", a stone lookout post on the side of the mountain above the city.
Don Graham 27-Jan-2006 20:50
I was happy to find this site as I also spent time in Gelnhausen in 55/56. Some of us were with HQ, 4th Infantry Div, attached to the 42nd FA Bn for quarters and rations, and ran the post office at Coleman Barracks. I believe the CO of the 12th Inf was a Col Lipscomb and one of the mail clerks we dealt with was Jp Morgan (seen in the 4th's publicaion turning in his pennies). My wife worked in the clinic teaching pre-natal classes. When the 3rd Armored took over, us "short timers" stayed for a few months.
Edward Sartorius 08-Jan-2006 17:34
Great photos. I was stationed at Coleman kassern from 1989-1991. The photos bring back a lot of fond memories.
John Kloefkorn 15-Oct-2005 21:58
15 Oct 05. I lived at Coleman Kaserne from 3/55 to 8/56. 4th Div., 12th Inf. Regt. I visited Gelnhausen last month. There is still a relatively small U. S. military presence in Gelnhausen, located down the hill from Coleman and closer to the city. The original stone buildings (from 1936) around the lake are in fine shape. They are being used now by the Germans for various commercial and governmental purposes. "My" building--first one on the left as you go uphill--houses an agency in charge of the roads in that district. My company was Hq & Hq Co. Would enjoy hearing from any of my comrades who helped me prevent the red horde from thundering down through the Fulda Gap. (I'd rather not talk about it ....)
Kevin O'Brien 14-Jul-2005 01:04
Really enjoyed the pictures. They really brought back memories from my tour of 1974 to 1976. Does anyone know what Coleman Kaserene is being used for today? Are the housing areas being used by the Army?
ortrud himstedt-esser 06-Jul-2005 19:07
Hi, I grew up in Gelnhausen and go back almost every year. Your pictures are very beautiful. I used one of them for my computer background. Thanks, Ortrud Himstedt
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Frank 10-May-2005 20:12
Nice pictures of Gelnhausen, I was stationed at Coleman from 1971 to 1973
Pieschel 14-Feb-2005 20:18
Hey great Gallery... I come from Gelnhausen and it's very great to see that there are people which bring pictures from this great town to the world wide web.
So cya and greetings from my family.
TJ 02-Oct-2003 22:20
Great pictures! My family and I lived in Gelnhausen from 1988 till 1991. I was stationed at Coleman Kaserne. The pictures bring back memories. One day I will take my family to visit.
Locki 17-Jul-2003 00:42
I love your gallery. I used to live in Gelnhausen. Wish I could go back for a visit.
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