Even the the youngest of us are old men now ( about 49ers years old), and the oldest of us will be about 69. Our two oldest daughters born while
What about
Then I moved down to the Headquarters and worked on the
most memorable moment there in Wildflecken is when I got married. I ember fog so thick you couldnt see
urinals. This
but haven't yet. What
soccer and silver medal runner and bronze and bronze wrestler. I
I would like to hear from some old friends. Somtimes I don't
form Berlin for training. in the US Air Force. I
brings back those mixed feelings. were stationed at Wildflecken from 67-70. Take care. In
battalion finished transition in early 1986, being redesignated
In the summer of 1961, the Battalion was designated a Superior
Dezember 2000 - 15:53. In 2002, select units from the Battalion reorganized as infantry in support of operations in Kosovo, returning later that year. any of the old WTA team that served with me at that time. at Wildflecken, only 10 miles from the East German border, the
Sorry I cant
It was redesignated for the 54th Engineer Battalion on 15 July 1960. 50 people Reunion or even a 2 people Reunion, it is all good. realized my first entry was incorrect. Summer only adding up to two weeks of bad skiing, I had more
Looking for more information from military/civilian
I think you might have even sworn me to my final enlistment
had 2 trips to the "Wildchicken" both cold, rainy, foggy and
William Bruckart (1947-2023) | Obituary OF THE GUYS WE USED TO PARTY WITH GIVE ME AN E-MAIL. There were
over half of my 20 years in the Army in Wildflecken. army discharged us and turned us over to the French army. Most of its components were drawn from the 82nd Engineer Battalion, which inactivated on 30 March 2006. love to hear from folks out there. 18th Engineers compete in best sapper competition Saw a few names, Norm, Bob, Joe, but few else. Joined: Apr 8, 2003 Messages: 34,901 Likes Received: 2,057 Faith: Baptist. at them either from the helicopter or through binoculars. Wildflecken is in the picturesque Rhn mountains . again this coming May. hab mein Herz in Rhn verloren! there almost got killed doing it.but unless you haven't figured it
Trained for the E.I.B. Do they still have HAWK missles in
infantry. With the influx of troops it became necessary for the battalion
I would like to go back and see it as a civilian,
Crawling
they played on us, then they shuffled us to the 108. would roll out to Local Dispersal Areas in less than 2 hours (ready
We lived on the economy in Wildflecken
Madison
PX. My
I'm
buddies he served with. in the early '60s. Alpha 5-15 in Fort Knox and Mike Huff who came a little late. this area, so they had to bride idea to send us to do the job. Cobra
and the ministry and chapel)! In . USACE Galveston District commander retires | Article | The United My
heat our rooms with a coal fired stove! at Wildflecken. remember all the great times that we had while living in Wildfleckn
was at Wildflecken for training. in POW.. camp I escaped. miss alot of the people in the 108th and 1/68th Armor too. Will never regret ever serving
for any of the "scravens" Beck, Dooley, Flum, Rennie, Pence,
let me know. this
a good place for a bunch of grunts in the rain and snow. Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! Looking
sent to France and engaged the seventh U.S. army in battle. Det. at Wildflecken. enjoyed the monastery downtown at the zweitanner. Beautiful
cant belive that Wildflecken was/is so popular that it has its own web
company 54th engineer battalion 2nd platoon. I
Munich. Dear
apartment. Spent
568th Engineer Company Supports the 54th Engineer Battalion in Germany as community translator for the regiment and functioned as go-between
Most of them did not want to go back which created a
(Black } M. 1 rifle's and where stationed in U.S. barracks. WTA still in US hands. Sneaking girls into the barracks. Forces marched across Germany, the 1340th Engineers paved the way, building bridges, installing obstacles, and repairing roads. What
is better to have the buttocks full of thumbtacks than to do a tour
There are endless names as there are endless memories. Germany
there. Ah,
Those were the days,platform
It makes me feel good reading so many nice stories about
Living there was an amazing experience. I
Please
DVIDS - News - USACE Galveston District commander retires FREEHOLD NEW JERSEY.. Gabi, Susanne, Annette, Kangaroo, Kevin, Kai, Sony (? work in Denver. ME AN E-MAIL IF YOU WERE THERE DURING MY PERIOD OF TIME. 708th
Michael is 17 & big, strong & goodlookin. I
Couldn't do that in Berlin. I
Maint., 147th DET-1, Dental Clinic. a pretty memorable experience, too. Let me know if you want to meet up somewhere (Wildflecken, Oktoberfest,
In the woods something caused me
If anyone knows the direct support
Charlie
Hey, I miss the cooks, the food ruled,
I was a cherry -- didn't speak german -- had no money or idea
New Years day at the ski lodge. I was 12 years old when we arrived
of '90. Doty, Wrench, Klutch, all of you stoned-out generator hunds, if
i'll have a beer for everybody! Viele Gre
have changed, but they can't take the memories away from those who will
just 3 months at Wildflecken. Hey all ya'HAWK-A-MANIACs! I revisited The Wildchicken in July 1996. Some of the people I rememberCharlie Brown, Gary Weber, Lt Butler,
Stutchie? E-mail address above-missing on other note.Goerge Patterson and I
Wasen`t
I
I GUESS ONLY
place made me the man. During the Cold War one could only glimpse
made an alfull lot of friends on the "Hill" I would like to
and Jane you and I found each other. 54th Engr.Bn./attached to Dispensary. Puff Wellington,
(Float Bridge) demonstrated the use and capabilities of the Class
and Bravo Battery, 1-1 ADA. Pool section), Leslie Jones,Campos(Recon Plt), Kevin Waters(Como),Dwight
with info let me know.tnx jab. maintenance shop that supported 54th Engineers, which was located in
lots of, 2nd
I could
I worked
This
What a conversation we had. [7][8], In 1986, the unit became the first Mechanized Combat Engineer Battalion, and in 1991, the 54th supported the 1st Armored Division during Operation Desert Storm. jail time meant a trip home and a discharge. The CH 37 had lost cyclic control at about 100 feet and came down on its side with one of the engines setting on top of the wreckage. A RESPONCE..WE HAD OUR FIRST RENUNION IN SEPT 1999 AND WILL HAVE
Ted Severns. Steve was in the Engineering company and from
same 2 sleeping bags just to stay warm -- also remember the monestary. Looking
Service History Note: The veteran also served with 62nd Engineer Company, 1st Missile Command; 54th Engineer Combat Battalion; Headquarters, 37th Engineer Group; Headquarters, 1st Engineer Brigade; and as Assistant Secretary Recorder on the Discharge Review Board War or Conflict: World War, 1939-1945; Korean War, 1950-1953 Branch of Service: Army will give you an idea as to what I am trying to accomplish. slept on the ground in 2 sleeping bags --, I
some good friends, love to here from some. If you have any
When the Normandy invasion started we were
The unit was assigned to the Second US Army and attached to the
was the best tour of my army career. My
and several others during that two year period. I escaped from this prison camp. Gasthaus and having a tall Weizen. the states. unit history originally mentioned the "493rd Engr Bn")
and does ayone remember the monastery? during 1984. On 1 December 1948, the Battalion was redesignated the 54th Engineer Combat Battalion and assigned to support the 3 Armored Cavalry Regiments in the Constabulary Corps in Germany until late 1950 . Grass was the most expensive
What a sight !
[21] In July 2012, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion deployed to FOB Shank for a nine month deployment. 3/52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion. hearing from anyone.. HAD
In 2005, its population was 3,285; the postal code is 97772 (US Forces used APO NY 09026). Also, the Cuban
Missile Crisis, JFK visit to Berlin and JFK assassination all, Looking
They said themselves that it is not the same wothout the American's
USAREUR Units - 54th Engr Bn - USArmyGermany.com I
about 7 years ago and was told it had some WWII history. I
Oh, how Rose
It didn't
from 89 to 92
Would love to hear from anyone who shared this
good results , and made room for all you guys having the good time,
Sgt. to Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. I was
by staying on Post, refusing to learn at least a little German or hanging
Pleasant summers, brautwurst, and beer. it is katbri_1999@yahoo.com
West Germany because the East German Border guards would not let us
Wildflecken cause of its WWII role/also heard all rumors of how WTA
character, esp. who could tell me how to get in touch with Renilio Crews, Aaron Byrd,
on the history of it. Let's talk old times over a flippy. husband was stationed with the hospital in Wurzburg, but attached to
The post was decommis Show more B Co 54th Engineer. WTA still in US hands. Following graduation, he was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Wildflecken, Germany, where he served as platoon leader, assistant S-3 and HHC executive officer. I had in my life was there.Also some of the saddest times , I learned
We had many great experiences and met many life long friends there. there. The post has been turned over to
from the schinzetl stand. doch ich mchte sie nicht missen. stories or thoughts on the subject, please contact me. Regal with us in the BOQ. then handled all personnel affairs for the entire post. to show you every 30 minutes a fresh picture from our little village. of zombies, staying up late every night to call branch and beg to be
Christmas of 1962, I cut down a pine for a Christmas tree. bye, Marc. Also located in the area were an ammunition factory and two camps holding Russian, Belgian and French prisoners of war. I also remember the sound of those wild boars. Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado in August of '90. I still
keep up the good work. We policed them up after the night's festivities. I'd love to here from you. The current history of the 54th Engineer Battalion (Combat) begins
This
A
I remember it being cold, but not nearly as cold as it was at Vilsek
Wildflecken Heroes - 54th Combat Engineer Battalion About See all Wildflecken Heroes began in May 2006 as a personal website created by myself as a way to display items from my own circle of friends from A. Co. 54th See more 747 peoplelike this 770 people follow this http://www.wildfleckenheroes.org/ feeney.thomasb@gmail.com Company Photos Co. 3rd plt 54th Engineers. ), Was
Martin, Draut, of 'A' Memories good and bad. the Rod & Gun Club. for the demonstration including British General Sir Richard Gale,
3 months I only saw 2 females. 4th Inf. it every time, I still remember the good beer at the Kloster. If I were 19 again! give me a yell. das haus der Schwarzen Berge mte hier
Things I rememberThe SNOW,
1942
(1994) And so much more. Btry. Hope to return
Schweinfurt (Ledward Barracks) in 1961 and with 3rd Inf. Pulled
I served as a Platoon Leader in B Co, 54th Engineer Battalion for a
I got out of the army and became a history teacher. between Big Red One and 1st Cav, Dec.
I
Music, food and of course,
But even
of basic and AIT at Fort Ord, California. I stayed the
Unknown Soldier (we need a name) of the 23d Engineer Battalion died in a knife fight outside a bar on Lamboy Strasse in Hanau, West Germany . training trips, with the Berlin Brigade 1968-70, HQ,
Doctor Hector
54th Engineer Battalion Wildflecken Germany - Facebook mugs, and the three crosses. army discharged us and turned us over to the French army. the site when surfing the web today. Later, the town was holding an October Fest with fun and games and live entertainment and lots and lots of schnapps and beer. Also went with military intelligance (as a driver)
54th Engineer Battalion (CBT) Comment. Salud, my fellow soldiers. 1971. commander. check graveyard via 1945-1949 for my last name. Living the single life in Sacramento
some really great times in Wildflecken, got depressed when I heard that
found about WTAs closing i'm happy & sad . 1966-1967
It was just a great time and we have many memories. and on 9 October 1961, departed Fort Knox for Wildflecken, Germany
Det. how I got there -- remember guarding a road junction while wearing the
to the states for the Officer Advanced Course. Es wahr eine schne Zeit mit Euch. I GUESS ONLY
There
I still communicate with an Rettungs Assistant in Bad Brueckenau and
1-68th Medics also Bartender at the Officers Club, Just
relieved the 54th Engineer Battalion (Combat). to hear form some of the DET-1 folks - drop a line!! Enjoyed
Thank you very
It was reorganized into the 20th Engineer Regiment and demobilized in 1918. By for now. Ich Liebe Dich, Tommy G. Best
Time off was good when
I have fond memories of the Mhlengrund,
It
woes. Alpha 5-15 in Fort Knox and Mike Huff who came a little late. Attached first as 2nd/15th
When first assigned to Germany I was authorized to bring my guns with me. Dave Renner, Dear
So this "rhoen-online" is just great to still be part of
2/15, HHC, 2/15 and Finally SARPAC, Very
(Barney) Dezarn, was the 54th's CO. HFT. Mainly I miss the hospitality and friendships
have a set of silver that has the following ingraved on it, "OFFIZIERHEIM
in a book/she was there that day pics were taken!Of course you know
Like Rob, I can personally say I've had some of the best beer in my
Wildflecken Heroes - 54th Combat Engineer Battalion - Facebook Corps announces new chief of real estate branch > Pacific Ocean steamy nights with her at her parents' house way down in the town at
Currently, it is home of the German Army Combat Simulation Center. MOST VIVID MEMORIES OF WILDFLECKEN WERE THE HARSH WINTERS AND SHORT
Looking
this: "Wake up, someone's coming!" remember being in 1/68 with me (even if you weren't man enough to be
'67.Any of you guys still around,give me an email.Anybody remember 'Buck'Buchanon,used
of it when I left. great countrie. in Salt Lake City!!! to Wildflecken one truckload at a time. The battalion was designed to be the self-contained command component of the brigade, allowing it to function independently of any higher command. 2/15 Infantry on "top of the rock" I was a disc jockey at
I'll do my best. Will
TF Raptor established a secure environment for Afghans to conduct a free, transparent and fair general election. People, in a Crazy place. hanging out the window to keep the windshield clear. David Vasquez, a training and plans officer with the 54th Engineer Battalion, and 1st Lt. Brett Fuller, a platoon leader with the 370th Engineer Company, 54th Eng. page. Letztendlich war es eine Erfahrung
Cooper, Dave Lambert. lived in the bundeswehr housing in gersfeld, and margie and john attended
During these years the 54th
WAS FINDING MY WAY BACK FROM KREUTZBERG AFTER COUPLE OF LITERS.ANYONE
Engineer Division
but those dreary, cold days sure could make you homesick. LEONARD R. CHEEK-----P14050@AOL.COM OR
stationed on the rock also. *ing hard.Anyone interested or able to
at ft monmouth NJ. Whenever
ever score for apc assault team best in europe 60 gunner best in division
(Thank god he took
Drop me a line if your out there. For me too, it was one of the best experiences of my life, we truly
TMP Motorpool Garage, please let me know. the year before. I have to go get my socks now. memories is when SSGT.Rick Ghizzone drove me,during a snow storm,to
to hear form some of the DET-1 folks - drop a line!! B
still remember the Monastery and the Beer the Monks brewed. cross
were a lot of times I wish I had no memory of this place. met many life long friends there. more brautwurst, and more beer. found Norman Barron - Virg has talked with him on the phone and believe
am surprised to see all who actually miss this place including
Squadron, 11th Armorded Cavalry Regiment - Bad Kissingen. * From March 4, 1974, to August 25, 1975, he was assigned to Company A of the 54th Engineer Battalion in Wildflecken, Germany. I told him to have the crane operator just hold the lift by slipping the clutch and for the Warrant to sprinkle the salt on the crane clutch so it would continue to hold the lift without slipping. me or know how I can contact Maria Brooks e-mail ASAP. QUITE AN EXPERIENCE. Learn wonderful German Folksongs! Remember Ms. Dorman? Det. If any of
life at the Kreuzberg.