I was stationed in Darmstadt, with the USAF Security Service. I had excellent friends in the Army's ASA in Frankfurt. Those friends lived here in from 1969-71. People like Ken Wissler, now deceased; Jim Ryan and Tom May. Friends I always hope to be with in this life and after. I visited Gibbs and remember it full of life. Gerald "Jerry/Gerry" Spencer
I am a family genealogist and am looking for any information about Benjamin A. Hook who may have been stationed at Gibbs as an MP probably in the late 60's. Thanks for any help.
I was at Gibbs '71-'73 with both HHC V Corps and COSCOM. I started with the the PSNCO's office and then I clerked for both the MET and MAIT teams as they evolved during that time. It is so sad to see the condition of the barracks facility in the pictures now. I remember good times and good friends: Stoner, Webster from NY, Wilson from Reno, Kuge outa Memphis, Mouse (damn, I thought it was Paul Simon), and that speed freak we went to visit in Florida after discharge. What a crew!
I was stationed at GIBBS from June 1958 until May 1960 with the "7772" Signal Support Co.. Worked out of the IG Farben Bldg. as a Telephone Installer (323.2). Got some great "bratwurst and flip top "Binding Bier" at the IMBIS across the street from the main gate. Was back two years ago to visit.....re-live old memories. Yes! Spent much time in "Fredies Bier Bar" at Frieberger Warte! A long time ago!
My mother was in the 7772 Signal corp from maybe 1950-52. What exactly did the signal corp do during that time? I will check back to see if this is answered. She was also stationed in Heidleburg sometime during that time. Any information is appreciated. Thanks.
Was stationed with the 69th engineering (topo)from November 1961 until May 1964. I am looking for anyone who might have been stationed with the 69th during the same time as I was.
Sorry to see the place is gone. I was stationed there '71-'72 HHC V Corps permanent guard squad. Spark one for John P, John R, Stony, Tony, Dave, Dean and all the other faces I can no longer put names to. Good times guys...
HI Does anyone have a copy of the HillBilly Heaven song that woke us up every morning before we flipped the top on the bottle of binding bier next to our bed? I was in 7772 Gibbs Kaserne. We did many telephonic things. Mucho Mucho secret. Remember this was before computors. We were stationed at Gibbs kaserne and all around Europe. Our front was that made up the telephone books for all Europe and we did do this. But we also channeled telephoic secret info in and out of Europe. It was a great unit. We never had to go to the field. On call outs every month or so, we just drove in our ford telephone trucks. We drove them all over. To the IG Farben bldg. and also to the Dolly Bar and Kaiser strasse, and Sachsenhausen. We had emergency call outs all over, so we had no problem in leaving the Kaserne at 2 3 in the morning. Yes many times it was just to pick up the boys who had stayed up too late and needed a ride back into the Kaserne. Yes, at Gibbs Kaserne we all looked out for one another.
I'm still in touch with Pat Bleske in Watertown, Wisconsin (He is Mayor there.) And with Gordon Sledge Slaughter.He owns an OIL contract in Pennsylvania and has a winter house in Florida (Mucho $$$$$). Rischard Blair got married again and still lives in Augsburg Germany with 5 kids.
I booked old Ward our mail man into the Long Beach, Ca. Jail for Commercial burglary about 35 years ago. I know five of our guys that passed away due to Cancer, Heart Problems. We had one guy get a long sentence in West Virginia for Rape. Thats enough for now. I'm a retired Police Officer Sgt., Crime lab director, ex-hi school teacher,and presently Criminal Defense Investigator. Yep, I used to put them in, Now I try and keep them out. I love my country.
To Joe Polyak. Hi I remember you. I was at the other end of our floor by the guy that took care of our clothes. I was also at our sub station ware house by 5 mark circle. You can call me collect any time you want at 714-9624869. Do you remember Pat Bleske, Gordon Slaughter, Byron Stein? I've been back a few times. I was there from 1958 to 1960. Got married to an Airline Stewardess from FinnAir in Oct 1960. Just celebrated out 50th. Call me. (MR Q)
I was stationed at Gibbs with HHC, V Corps from 1976 to 1978. Was there when the bomb went off just outside the Am Express office on first floor. Worked with AG office with SGT Kahl.
I was in the third building on the right from the front gate, on the top floor. I was a Calibration Specialist. I bet a lot of people that knew me then wonder if I am still alive. I was having trouble with drinking to the point that I was discharged on a Chapter 9. I'm happy to say my life has turned around for the better, mainly because I was able to put that stuff down & be ME! We had some fun times when I was there & I often wished there was a way to meet up the other people I became friends with while there.
I was at Gibbs from Dec. 1978 to June 1981 and was in HHC V Corps. What an amazing experience to have had! Wow, the photos made me feel sad as I realize now that my memories and those of all who came before and after me, are of a time and place that will never be again!
I was the Morning Reports clerk for the whole V corps from 1962-1964, have a lot of fond memories of a lot of good people from all over the USA. I was there when Kennedy got shot and got to see Bill Haley and the Comets. What an adventure for an 18 year old. Spent last 7 months at Eshborne. George Allen Roberts 706-833-0721
Advance party to Gibbs from Ft Bragg early OCT 1951. 294th Trans Car Co.Opened 1 of the bldgs for our 120 man unit. 332 Eng Topo Co also & 322 Sin Bn. Reserve units activated early Aug 1950.irect support to 5th CORPS HQ. Better duty than Korea.Germans were happy to see us. Still afraid of the Ruskis. Gibbs was a great place to billet,far better than the WW II bldgs back in the states.
i am a family genealogist also and looking for anyone who remembers a fellow named Franc Curtis may have been there in the late 50's I think he was into Judo. I 2have an old matchbook cover says "bingo evry thurs 20.30 hours dancing and pizza to go" NCO open mess ph#555517
Ge Greer I was station in Frankfurt at Gibbs Kaserne 17th DPD worked in the Abrams Bldg, from 1980-1982 I am looking for anyone that was assigned to the HHC 3rd SUPCOM/17th DPD during that time. Reading other post Gibbs was a special duty station. Good times!
This looks very familiar to me. I was stationed in Frankfurt in 1986. Worked at the 18th afsc later known as 5th corps finance center. Was this building right by an underground ubahn station? Also, there was a raised sidewalk that went over top of an intersection right in front of the building. Tony. B. bagmanindy@gmail.com
My name is Richard (Rick)Jackson, E-5, stationed at GIBBS from 1973-April 1975......if ANYONE remembers me please, please get in touch with next to MP bldg)me. I would love to go over memories of those times at Gibbs. I was with HHC 3rd SUPCOM, V Corps and worked on the Kaserne with Sgt Hallett and George Demos, Freddie Gresco, Gus Burke and many others ! I was in second building in from main gate (next to MP's), my room was on the first floor all the way down on the right, last room shared with George Demos.....email - richardjackson000@yahoo.com
I was company clerk at 66th Aviation Company from 1966 - 1969..... they called me "Pineapple".......... had so many good friends ..... my email: ajisherwood9@yahoo.com. Contact me.
I am looking for someone who's last name may have been Schmidt, Schmitz, Schmitt, etc. I know they called him Schmitty (or Smitty). Stationed there from anywhere between 1979 to 1984 (could have been longer). If you have any info, please email me: cyndirae@hotmail.com
Sad to see Gibbs in that condition. I was assigned there from 80-82. I worked at 17th DPD in the Abrams Bldg. It was the greatest two years of my life. The last time I saw Gibbs was around 97 or so. It was still in ok condition. I believe the German police were using the compound at the time.
In Germany 1971 to 12/12/1973I was Assigned to HHC V Corp Training Road Show at Gibbs. Came from 2/75 FA in Hanau (Fleigelhorst Kaserne. The TRS Training Road Show was developed to help with troop moral,,(spirit de corp), and assist our troops with any drug or race problems. We wrote ,directed, produced and made our own sets (we hauled the sets in a large semi with trailer 35 - 40 ft long painted white with psychedelic butterflys and other art work skillfully painted all over it) . Traveled all over Europe putting on anti drug abuse and race relations plays. GREAT DUTY. A shout out to my brothers Jeff Forhan, John Beatty(deceased), JJ, Bob Maughn fom Idaho, Ken Baker from Springfield Misouri, John Monjovi (not that one) this one from Buffalo , Mike Levene, Dave Taylor & his wife.. Big Man,also my 2 AirBorne brothers, Joe Whitaker our photographer from Texas, soo many others. We all had good and some bad times. I recall with such vigor as I associate my (our) youth with it Long Live GIBBS Hooraw
Gibbs Kaserne: Reference the Engineer Topo Company 1960-1963 when I was there. I do recall Captain John T Myers. A fine man and an old fashioned senior Captain. The company had excellent troops who did special mapping and targeting and printing work. Gibbs had an assorted collection of Special Troops for V Corps Hqs, including the HQ Company. Most of them worked at the Farben Building during the day for various V Corps HQS staff offices. There were two transportation companies (505th (Captain Leonce Gaiter) and 92nd - Captain Beau Brown), a MP Platoon, a big Medical Service Unit with a motor pool full of ambulances. Units of the 3rd Armored Division were there as well. In 1962 a LRRP unit was set up ... a real gang of wildmen who had the duty of 'stay behind and call in the nukes on themselves" when overrun by the Soviet divisions.' The Big hospital across the street was also good duty with many fine people. All in all, a very good assignment and good years when the dollar brought 4.2 marks and prices were affordable. .
In response to Mellow. I well remember those days. Assigned to Gibbs in late 1960 and worked at V Corps HQs off and on. Went through two Winter Shield Exercises, was there when the Berlin Wall went up. Both Captain Gaiter and Captain Brown were close personal friends. I succeeded Capt Brown as Commander of the 92nd Car Co. Leonce Gaiter made full Colonel before he retired with great distinction. He passed away some years ago. I am still in contact with Beauregard Brown . . . who also served with distinction and was on General Westmoreland's staff at MACV in the early days. I agree that John T Myers was a fine gentleman of the old school. I also recall the arrival of the LURPS - although no doubt the bravest of the brave they had serious disciplinary issues and were referred to as the "Article 15 Mob." I am in touch with one of the nurses from the 97th Hospital who married a close friend who served with me a Gibbs - Bill Pistner. Bill passed away last year. His cancers were blamed on his duty at the Pacific Nuclear Testing Range back in the late 1950's. Moon Mullins was a close friend. He was assigned to Northern Command and lived in the BOQ at the entrance to the 97th gate. He is still alive and is highly regarded as a man who crossed the Rhine during WWII and was wounded as an Advisor in Nam. Like others who post to this site, I am overwhelmed with memories of such wonderful people and exciting times so long ago. Auf wiedersehn.
Joe Polyak , was at Gibbs 58/61 Worked with Washington and Richard race hose , nick name . The 32nd was wild Cap Evens was the C/O great officer Taks care Richard Dick Couch ,
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41 comments:
I was stationed in Darmstadt, with the USAF Security Service. I had excellent friends in the Army's ASA in Frankfurt. Those friends lived here in from 1969-71. People like Ken Wissler, now deceased; Jim Ryan and Tom May. Friends I always hope to be with in this life and after. I visited Gibbs and remember it full of life.
Gerald "Jerry/Gerry" Spencer
I was stated at Gibbs from Feb 1972 to Aug 75. I was in HHC V Corps.
I am a family genealogist and am looking for any information about Benjamin A. Hook who may have been stationed at Gibbs as an MP probably in the late 60's. Thanks for any help.
I was at Gibbs with HHD P&A Bn, from June to November '69. Anybody rember "Pop's
" and "Freddies" bars near 97th Gen Hosp?
I was stationed at Gibbs Barracks with the 69th engineer co. (TOPO) 1960-61. What a great time and great memories.
I was at Gibbs '71-'73 with both HHC V Corps and COSCOM. I started with the the PSNCO's office and then I clerked for both the MET and MAIT teams as they evolved during that time. It is so sad to see the condition of the barracks facility in the pictures now. I remember good times and good friends: Stoner, Webster from NY, Wilson from Reno, Kuge outa Memphis, Mouse (damn, I thought it was Paul Simon), and that speed freak we went to visit in Florida after discharge. What a crew!
I was stationed at GIBBS from June 1958 until May 1960 with the "7772" Signal Support Co.. Worked out of the IG Farben Bldg. as a Telephone Installer (323.2). Got some great "bratwurst and flip top "Binding Bier" at the IMBIS across the street from the main gate. Was back two years ago to visit.....re-live old memories. Yes! Spent much time in "Fredies Bier Bar" at Frieberger Warte! A long time ago!
Joe Polyak
My mother was in the 7772 Signal corp from maybe 1950-52. What exactly did the signal corp do during that time? I will check back to see if this is answered. She was also stationed in Heidleburg sometime during that time. Any information is appreciated. Thanks.
Was stationed with the 69th engineering (topo)from November 1961 until May 1964. I am looking for anyone who might have been stationed with the 69th during the same time as I was.
Sorry to see the place is gone. I was stationed there '71-'72 HHC V Corps permanent guard squad. Spark one for John P, John R, Stony, Tony, Dave, Dean and all the other faces I can no longer put names to. Good times guys...
HI
Does anyone have a copy of the HillBilly Heaven song that woke us up every morning before we flipped the top on the bottle of binding bier next to our bed?
I was in 7772 Gibbs Kaserne. We did many telephonic things. Mucho Mucho secret. Remember this was before computors. We were stationed at Gibbs kaserne and all around Europe. Our front was that made up the telephone books for all Europe and we did do this. But we also channeled telephoic secret info in and out of Europe.
It was a great unit. We never had to go to the field. On call outs every month or so, we just drove in our ford telephone trucks. We drove them all over. To the IG Farben bldg. and also to the Dolly Bar and Kaiser strasse, and Sachsenhausen. We had emergency call outs all over, so we had no problem in leaving the Kaserne at
2 3 in the morning. Yes many times it was just to pick up the boys who had stayed up too late and needed a ride back into the Kaserne. Yes, at Gibbs Kaserne we all looked out for one another.
I'm still in touch with Pat Bleske in Watertown, Wisconsin (He is Mayor there.) And with Gordon Sledge Slaughter.He owns an OIL contract in Pennsylvania and has a winter house in Florida (Mucho $$$$$). Rischard Blair got married again and still lives in Augsburg Germany with 5 kids.
I booked old Ward our mail man into the Long Beach, Ca. Jail for Commercial burglary about 35 years ago. I know five of our guys that passed away due to Cancer, Heart Problems. We had one guy get a long sentence in West Virginia for Rape.
Thats enough for now. I'm a retired Police Officer Sgt., Crime lab director, ex-hi school teacher,and presently Criminal Defense Investigator. Yep, I used to put them in, Now I try and keep them out. I love my country.
To Joe Polyak. Hi I remember you. I was at the other end of our floor by the guy that took care of our clothes.
I was also at our sub station ware house by 5 mark circle. You can call me collect any time you want at 714-9624869. Do you remember Pat Bleske, Gordon Slaughter, Byron Stein?
I've been back a few times. I was there from 1958 to 1960. Got married to an Airline Stewardess from FinnAir in Oct 1960. Just celebrated out 50th.
Call me. (MR Q)
How about kreutzberg kasern in Zwiebrucken?
I was stationed at Gibbs with HHC, V Corps from 1976 to 1978. Was there when the bomb went off just outside the Am Express office on first floor. Worked with AG office with SGT Kahl.
Any body here that was assigned to the 17th DPD that worked in the Abrams Bldg from 79 - 83
I was in the third building on the right from the front gate, on the top floor. I was a Calibration Specialist. I bet a lot of people that knew me then wonder if I am still alive. I was having trouble with drinking to the point that I was discharged on a Chapter 9.
I'm happy to say my life has turned around for the better, mainly because I was able to put that stuff down & be ME!
We had some fun times when I was there & I often wished there was a way to meet up the other people I became friends with while there.
I was at Gibbs from Dec. 1978 to June 1981 and was in HHC V Corps. What an amazing experience to have had! Wow, the photos made me feel sad as I realize now that my memories and those of all who came before and after me, are of a time and place that will never be again!
I was the Morning Reports clerk for the whole V corps from 1962-1964, have a lot of fond memories of a lot of good people from all over the USA. I was there when Kennedy got shot and got to see Bill Haley and the Comets. What an adventure for an 18 year old. Spent last 7 months at Eshborne. George Allen Roberts 706-833-0721
gibbs 72 to 75 hhc v corps G 1
I was stationed at the Gibbs Barrack from January, 1961 thru May 1963.
My company commander was John Myers.
How can I communicate with others who were there during this time period?
Joe
At Gibbs 76-78 and worked at 18th Finance. I have a lot of good memories. Good times!
bobbykayak at gmail.com
Advance party to Gibbs from Ft Bragg early OCT 1951. 294th Trans Car Co.Opened 1 of the bldgs for our 120 man unit. 332 Eng Topo Co also & 322 Sin Bn. Reserve units activated early Aug 1950.irect support to 5th CORPS HQ.
Better duty than Korea.Germans were happy to see us. Still afraid of the Ruskis. Gibbs was a great place to billet,far better than the WW II bldgs back in the states.
i am a family genealogist also and looking for anyone who remembers a fellow named Franc Curtis may have been there in the late 50's I think he was into Judo. I 2have an old matchbook cover says "bingo evry thurs 20.30 hours dancing and pizza to go" NCO open mess ph#555517
I was stationed at Gibbs with the 69th Engr Topo from June 6th 1964 - 30 September 1966 - was a Cook and a process photographer ---
DeHaven
I was at Gibbs from 88-90 in C-17th housed in the back right corner across from the chow hall.
Ge Greer
I was station in Frankfurt at Gibbs Kaserne 17th DPD worked in the Abrams Bldg, from 1980-1982
Ge Greer
I was station in Frankfurt at Gibbs Kaserne 17th DPD worked in the Abrams Bldg, from 1980-1982 I am looking for anyone that was assigned to the HHC 3rd SUPCOM/17th DPD during that time. Reading other post Gibbs was a special duty station. Good times!
This looks very familiar to me. I was stationed in Frankfurt in 1986. Worked at the 18th afsc later known as 5th corps finance center. Was this building right by an underground ubahn station? Also, there was a raised sidewalk that went over top of an intersection right in front of the building. Tony. B. bagmanindy@gmail.com
A few miles away Eschborn is history too.
I am looking for anyone who was stationed there in May 1979. Living in the Gibbs housing area please contact me at norrisclay2008@gmail.com
My name is Richard (Rick)Jackson, E-5, stationed at GIBBS from 1973-April 1975......if ANYONE remembers me please, please get in touch with next to MP bldg)me. I would love to go over memories of those times at Gibbs. I was with HHC 3rd SUPCOM, V Corps and worked on the Kaserne with Sgt Hallett and George Demos, Freddie Gresco, Gus Burke and many others ! I was in second building in from main gate (next to MP's), my room was on the first floor all the way down on the right, last room shared with George Demos.....email - richardjackson000@yahoo.com
I was company clerk at 66th Aviation Company from 1966 - 1969..... they called me "Pineapple".......... had so many good friends ..... my email: ajisherwood9@yahoo.com. Contact me.
I was there 80 to 82.
I am looking for someone who's last name may have been Schmidt, Schmitz, Schmitt, etc. I know they called him Schmitty (or Smitty). Stationed there from anywhere between 1979 to 1984 (could have been longer). If you have any info, please email me: cyndirae@hotmail.com
Sad to see Gibbs in that condition. I was assigned there from 80-82. I worked at 17th DPD in the Abrams Bldg. It was the greatest two years of my life. The last time I saw Gibbs was around 97 or so. It was still in ok condition. I believe the German police were using the compound at the time.
JIm White
Anyone wishing to contact me, feel free. It would be great to hear from anyone. I worked in the mobile computer vans out back.
I was close to Lonnie Taylor, Scott Shaulis, Kathy, McDonald. Many others.
Jim White
jwmyjunk@outlook.com
17th DPD, Abrams Bldg
Nov. 80 - Nov, 82
In Germany 1971 to 12/12/1973I was Assigned to HHC V Corp Training Road Show at Gibbs. Came from 2/75 FA in Hanau (Fleigelhorst Kaserne. The TRS Training Road Show was developed to help with troop moral,,(spirit de corp), and assist our troops with any drug or race problems. We wrote ,directed, produced and made our own sets (we hauled the sets in a large semi with trailer 35 - 40 ft long painted white with psychedelic butterflys and other art work skillfully painted all over it) . Traveled all over Europe putting on anti drug abuse and race relations plays. GREAT DUTY. A shout out to my brothers Jeff Forhan, John Beatty(deceased), JJ, Bob Maughn fom Idaho, Ken Baker from Springfield Misouri, John Monjovi (not that one) this one from Buffalo , Mike Levene, Dave Taylor & his wife.. Big Man,also my 2 AirBorne brothers, Joe Whitaker our photographer from Texas, soo many others. We all had good and some bad times. I recall with such vigor as I associate my (our) youth with it Long Live GIBBS Hooraw
Gibbs Kaserne: Reference the Engineer Topo Company 1960-1963 when I was there. I do recall Captain John T Myers. A fine man and an old fashioned senior Captain. The company had excellent troops who did special mapping and targeting and printing work. Gibbs had an assorted collection of Special Troops for V Corps Hqs, including the HQ Company. Most of them worked at the Farben Building during the day for various V Corps HQS staff offices. There were two transportation companies (505th (Captain Leonce Gaiter) and 92nd - Captain Beau Brown), a MP Platoon, a big Medical Service Unit with a motor pool full of ambulances. Units of the 3rd Armored Division were there as well. In 1962 a LRRP unit was set up ... a real gang of wildmen who had the duty of 'stay behind and call in the nukes on themselves" when overrun by the Soviet divisions.' The Big hospital across the street was also good duty with many fine people. All in all, a very good assignment and good years when the dollar brought 4.2 marks and prices were affordable. .
In response to Mellow. I well remember those days. Assigned to Gibbs in late 1960 and worked at V Corps HQs off and on. Went through two Winter Shield Exercises, was there when the Berlin Wall went up. Both Captain Gaiter and Captain Brown were close personal friends. I succeeded Capt Brown as Commander of the 92nd Car Co. Leonce Gaiter made full Colonel before he retired with great distinction. He passed away some years ago. I am still in contact with Beauregard Brown . . . who also served with distinction and was on General Westmoreland's staff at MACV in the early days. I agree that John T Myers was a fine gentleman of the old school. I also recall the arrival of the LURPS - although no doubt the bravest of the brave they had serious disciplinary issues and were referred to as the "Article 15 Mob." I am in touch with one of the nurses from the 97th Hospital who married a close friend who served with me a Gibbs - Bill Pistner. Bill passed away last year. His cancers were blamed on his duty at the Pacific Nuclear Testing Range back in the late 1950's. Moon Mullins was a close friend. He was assigned to Northern Command and lived in the BOQ at the entrance to the 97th gate. He is still alive and is highly regarded as a man who crossed the Rhine during WWII and was wounded as an Advisor in Nam. Like others who post to this site, I am overwhelmed with memories of such wonderful people and exciting times so long ago. Auf wiedersehn.
Charles Porter 109th MP platoon gibbs karern 1975..1977
Joe Polyak , was at Gibbs 58/61 Worked with Washington and Richard race hose , nick name . The 32nd was wild Cap Evens was the C/O great officer Taks care Richard Dick Couch ,
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