My Uncle, Neil David Menzies passed away on 8-17-19. He was the creator of these videos. He would tell me stories of his tour in Germany. Even though he would sometimes tell the same stories over again, I will miss this greatly. I am proud of his service and I will always have fond memories of my Uncle Neil.
I knew your uncle Neil. He was a kind hearted and good man. His sister Heather was a good friend of mine and often wore his army jacket when we went camping. I remember Heather telling me when he returned to the Berlin Wall. I miss them both. His service is appreciated.
Thank you for the pictures. I was there from 1968 to 1970 and a clerk in the SJA (staff Judge Advocate) office I lived with others in the attic of the second building on the right. We were all in the same office. Great memories
Brings back so many memories. i was station with A company S&T in 1980- 1982 and worked in CIF. When there was traning in Grafenwoehr I was a part of a forward support fast team that comprised others from Manheim, Wiesbaden and Baumholder the friends I made and the experiences , I will never forget. Combat Ready 8th ID
Jack Miller I arrived B Company, 8th S&T, in Nov. 1964. I was there until my enlistment ended Oct 1966. I was a wheeled vehicle mechanic so worked in the motor pool. Also drove one of the 2 wreckers. Great place to serve. Tipped many beers in the Felsenkeller myself and still have an ashtray from there as a souvenir. I visited BK in 1998 and Des Gouttes had been abandoned by US Army by then and several German companies were using it. The gate was gone so I could walk all around. All the same buildings as when I was there. Rose Barracks was still US Army but no longer 8th Infantry. I was allowed in after showing my US passport and enjoyed walking around.
Enjoyed these pictures. We were there 62-65. My Dad was Sgt Maj William Lackey. We lived at 5633 A-1. I remember a lot of good times there as a young kid. If you are one of the MPs that dropped me off without reporting me to my Dad, thank you.
I was stationed with the 8th Admin Co at the Rose Barracks in BK Nov 68 to Mar 70. I was a division in -processing clerk and later on, a records clerk. These photos really brought back some fond memories of work and play in Germany.
Terrific photos! Great memories of those days. During the same time (Feb 1966 - Dec 1967) I was in Service Battery, 4th Bn, 41st Artillery at Hardt Kaserne in Schwäbisch Gmünd. I had a camera, but thought taking photos was corny. Many years later I wish I would have shot dozens of films.
Here now in November of 2018.. Not much left of Ross Barracks.. I was stationed just a short walk away at Des Gouttes Kaserne in 67/68. That is all gone now.. I believe it had a least one new name after I left. Great Video!
GREAT VIDEO I was 8th MP there 1964-1967. Think I recognized some faces of the nightly--fence jumpers! ha ha ha--seriously A great video--we served proudly- great film of the city and areas nearby-- DEUTSCHLAND UBER ALLES !!!!!!!!!! Thanks --Louis
Stationed at Minick Kaserne from Jan or Feb 1972 till late Nov or early Dec 1975..Was in B co 4th Platoon . Would be glad to hear from someone that was there..
Took me a while to figure out where the Des Gouttes Kaserne was located at. When I was there in 1986 to '89 it was known as the Minick Kaserne. I worked in POL at the Air Field.
For quite a long time after I arrived in 65 there was a hole in the fence behind the motor pool which we used on a regular basis to avoid Louis and his fellow MP's at the front gate late at night. It was a sad day when that other entrance was found and shut down. Neil S1 8th S&T Bn 1965-67
Really enjoyed this video. Battery B, 264th FA Bn, 7th Army Des Gottes Kaserne, 1954-1957. Great memories of Rudesheim, Bad Munster, and the Rhine River. I've been back to BK several times and watched our beloved kaserne got thru the demolition and now a big store. Were we ever that young?
Gregory Roca thanks for the comment about being one of the Alpha Company clerks. I would like to link up with you somehow if you see this message. I do not know how to do that. I am on FB and on email. Perhaps if you see this you might look for me on FB as a way. Truly great having a tie to that time period.
Hi, i was in bk from july 66 to dec. 68. Was one of the dirty dozen mechanics. Stan, tush, holt, barney, mack, general mills, chico, jim barth, worth, shorty, eisenback, alley, conrad and forgive me for the ones i missed.
@hanothekidd You are right, the Rose Barracks is closed. There is no Military anymore here in Bad Kreuznach. They pulled all the housings down and created a new courtplace there. Greetings from Bad Kreuznach
I had a large album from Germany but it wouldn't fit in my Duffel Bag so I had to put it on my foot locker for "hole baggage". I never received it. All I have is one undamaged picture taken in A Co. dayroom on inspection day and a few others around the Kaserne & 1 in Zaragossa, Spain after a 2 week Airborne training exercise but there is some damage to them. I had mailed them home and they receive very good treatment.
I don't think we can know for sure, but my father is about 99% sure that the man in the white hat in the first picture is him. He was stationed at this base during those years, and that's roughly his body type and such. I like to think it is anyway.
@hanothekidd It mades me kinda sad, when they started pulling all down. U know, i got a lot of good memorys about the old times.Spended a lot of time in the housing, had a few friends there, that was during the late 80s till the mid 90s. I was a kid in that time and loved the american way of life. The Airfield isnt anymore too, just the place on the Kuhberg is still like it was, with the Baseballfield, the BBQ area and stuff.
If you were really lucky you didn't fly. You ended up on that old troop transport the USNS Maurice Rose that sailed out of New York to Bremerhaven. During February 1965 it was 8 days of a roller coaster ride across the wild Atlantic. I have never seen so many sick people in one place.
Hey Dan! I just saw the video, your name, and when you were with the "Big 8" I was there from 66-69. Everything is cool here. There is a bunch of us from the band that stay in touch. e-mail me back if you see this! Take care! Gregg
If any of you remember Richard "Steve" Belcher - He is family and we think he might be in the first picture shown here. I am sure he would love to hear from any of his old army buddies. you can leave me a message on facebook I'm TLBel -
@hanothekidd Right, the Kuhberg is a place on top of the hill near the forest. I dont know if there even was a baseballfield and the BBQ Area 41 years ago. The Army did their manouvres there. In the town where the military hospital, two other bases and a small airfield where the some Hueys was based. I think BK wasnt the baddest place for US Soldiers, the most loved this small city and some stayed over here after they finished serving. Where did u go out in free time?
Hey Papawof4wv if you have any photos from that era I'll be happy to put another video together. A Company could use a few photos posted on You Tube. You'll need to scan and email them. That's it. I spent quite a few evenings at the Felsenkeller so I'm sure we knocked a few down.
Any of the first women to be in B Company SUPPLY and Transport BATALION at minick kasern German from 1976 to 1980... Truck Drivers ...from Fort Dixon ATT 64 Charlie training...CAN'T STOP US NOW HELL NO WE WON'T GO HOME HELL NO WE WON'T GO HOME UNTIL WERE READY even if pregnant..where are the other 10 women that paved the way there for other quality women to serve as equals to the male soldiers
My Uncle, Neil David Menzies passed away on 8-17-19. He was the creator
of these videos. He would tell me stories of his tour in Germany. Even
though he would sometimes tell the same stories over again, I will miss
this greatly. I am proud of his service and I will always have fond
memories of my Uncle Neil.
RIP .
I knew your uncle Neil. He was a kind hearted and good man. His sister Heather was a good friend of mine and often wore his army jacket when we went camping. I remember Heather telling me when he returned to the Berlin Wall. I miss them both. His service is appreciated.
Came in 68 , so appreciate the photos
Maj Carter Davis
Thank you for the pictures. I was there from 1968 to 1970 and a clerk in the SJA (staff Judge Advocate) office I lived with others in the attic of the second building on the right. We were all in the same office. Great memories
Brings back so many memories. i was station with A company S&T in 1980- 1982 and worked in CIF. When there was traning in Grafenwoehr I was a part of a forward support fast team that comprised others from Manheim, Wiesbaden and Baumholder the friends I made and the experiences , I will never forget. Combat Ready 8th ID
Jack Miller I arrived B Company, 8th S&T, in Nov. 1964. I was there until my enlistment ended Oct 1966. I was a wheeled vehicle mechanic so worked in the motor pool. Also drove one of the 2 wreckers. Great place to serve. Tipped many beers in the Felsenkeller myself and still have an ashtray from there as a souvenir. I visited BK in 1998 and Des Gouttes had been abandoned by US Army by then and several German companies were using it. The gate was gone so I could walk all around. All the same buildings as when I was there. Rose Barracks was still US Army but no longer 8th Infantry. I was allowed in after showing my US passport and enjoyed walking around.
Enjoyed these pictures. We were there 62-65. My Dad was Sgt Maj William Lackey. We lived at 5633 A-1. I remember a lot of good times there as a young kid. If you are one of the MPs that dropped me off without reporting me to my Dad, thank you.
Bad Krueznach......Marshall Kaserne....1980-1984.....The BEST years of my life...HANDS DOWN!!!
I was stationed with the 8th Admin Co at the Rose Barracks in BK Nov 68 to Mar 70. I was a division in -processing clerk and later on, a records clerk. These photos really brought back some fond memories of work and play in Germany.
Thank you for those memories. I do miss it there.
Very good photographer and great pictures.
USA.
Awesome Video, I'd like to give it a 1000 thumbs up ! I really enjoyed it. thanks for your service & dedication!
Terrific photos! Great memories of those days. During the same time (Feb 1966 - Dec 1967) I was in Service Battery, 4th Bn, 41st Artillery at Hardt Kaserne in Schwäbisch Gmünd. I had a camera, but thought taking photos was corny. Many years later I wish I would have shot dozens of films.
Here now in November of 2018.. Not much left of Ross Barracks.. I was stationed just a short walk away at Des Gouttes Kaserne in 67/68. That is all gone now.. I believe it had a least one new name after I left. Great Video!
Great fotos, great memories. I remember my drinking buddies from Turene Kaserne/7th USASCC/1962. TY.
Great video guys! I was A Co. 8th S&T 66-68. I'm sure we knocked down some flippies at the Felsenkeller together. Some of the best times of my life.
We were young once...
I was a member of the 8th MPs and pulled duty at the front gate and in that shack at the right in 63-64. Good old days!
GREAT VIDEO
I was 8th MP there 1964-1967.
Think I recognized some faces of the nightly--fence jumpers!
ha ha ha--seriously
A great video--we served proudly-
great film of the city and areas nearby--
DEUTSCHLAND UBER ALLES !!!!!!!!!!
Thanks
--Louis
Stationed at Minick Kaserne from Jan or Feb 1972 till late Nov or early Dec 1975..Was in B co 4th Platoon . Would be glad to hear from someone that was there..
Took me a while to figure out where the Des Gouttes Kaserne was located at. When I was there in 1986 to '89 it was known as the Minick Kaserne.
I worked in POL at the Air Field.
For quite a long time after I arrived in 65 there was a hole in the fence behind the motor pool which we used on a regular basis to avoid Louis and his fellow MP's at the front gate late at night. It was a sad day when that other entrance was found and shut down.
Neil S1 8th S&T Bn 1965-67
Really enjoyed this video. Battery B, 264th FA Bn, 7th Army Des Gottes Kaserne, 1954-1957. Great memories of Rudesheim, Bad Munster, and the Rhine River. I've been back to BK several times and watched our beloved kaserne got thru the demolition and now a big store. Were we ever that young?
2d Armored Div HQ was in Rose Kaserne when I was there in 1954-57. The MPs were terrified of us...LOL (264th FABn at DesGottes (later Minick)). LOL
I was in the 8th S&T in part of 1965 and part of 66 before going to the 1st ID in Vietnam.
Jim Thompson
I remember in processing at B.K.(21st replacement station) in 1986 before going to Mainz.
CSC, 5/68,Recon, Sullivan . 76, 77, 78
Gregory Roca thanks for the comment about being one of the Alpha Company clerks. I would like to link up with you somehow if you see this message. I do not know how to do that. I am on FB and on email. Perhaps if you see this you might look for me on FB as a way. Truly great having a tie to that time period.
Hi, i was in bk from july 66 to dec. 68. Was one of the dirty dozen mechanics. Stan, tush, holt, barney, mack, general mills, chico, jim barth, worth, shorty, eisenback, alley, conrad and forgive me for the ones i missed.
Was stationed on rose barracks in Vilseck 2009-2012 2nd Cav
Recon,CSC 5/68th Armor 8th Inf. Sullivan bks, 76,77,78.
I was in the 708th, A Co. and Headquarters Co. from 88-90.
Was there spring of 79 till summer of 80 . 1 of the few truck drivers that was there
Paul Layton / Geertje 1971 to 1972 AG classified, lived off base.
@hanothekidd You are right, the Rose Barracks is closed. There is no Military anymore here in Bad Kreuznach. They pulled all the housings down and created a new courtplace there.
Greetings from Bad Kreuznach
I had a large album from Germany but it wouldn't fit in my Duffel Bag so I had to put it on my foot locker for "hole baggage". I never received it. All I have is one undamaged picture taken in A Co. dayroom on inspection day and a few others around the Kaserne & 1 in Zaragossa, Spain after a 2 week Airborne training exercise but there is some damage to them. I had mailed them home and they receive very good treatment.
Was Stationed there 1979-1983
Nice! Was there Jan 68- Apr 69. Been wondering about Sophia's (Sophie's?) restaurant a couple freezing cold blocks from Rose.
HSC, 8th Med, 79-82. BK the 8 stood for length of trip, blue for the ocean flown over, and the shaft is.....
I don't think we can know for sure, but my father is about 99% sure that the man in the white hat in the first picture is him. He was stationed at this base during those years, and that's roughly his body type and such. I like to think it is anyway.
Any one out there from 1966-1969- 8th infantry Division Band ?
8th Inf.Div. Band 1967-68 Jim Gresham Bassoon & Sax
The small river is called Nahe
@hanothekidd It mades me kinda sad, when they started pulling all down. U know, i got a lot of good memorys about the old times.Spended a lot of time in the housing, had a few friends there, that was during the late 80s till the mid 90s. I was a kid in that time and loved the american way of life. The Airfield isnt anymore too, just the place on the Kuhberg is still like it was, with the Baseballfield, the BBQ area and stuff.
Was there from 75 - 78. BK Det 708th Mt. Bn.
If you were really lucky you didn't fly. You ended up on that old troop transport the USNS Maurice Rose that sailed out of New York to Bremerhaven. During February 1965 it was 8 days of a roller coaster ride across the wild Atlantic. I have never seen so many sick people in one place.
J. Maxwell; John Bryant; Rîce of Michigan; Lyro of Texas
Winston Hinkle; Richard Koretz. David Hage;
Tara there are lot of 8th Vets at the 8th Infantry Division Veterans page on Facebook. I'd have him join that page.
Hey ~ Pinky, Greg, Carroll. It's Dan Walker, trumpet section, from the big 8 Band, 1968-1970. How the hell are you guys?
Hey Dan! I just saw the video, your name, and when you were with the "Big 8" I was there from 66-69. Everything is cool here. There is a bunch of us from the band that stay in touch. e-mail me back if you see this! Take care! Gregg
If any of you remember Richard "Steve" Belcher - He is family and we think he might be in the first picture shown here. I am sure he would love to hear from any of his old army buddies. you can leave me a message on facebook I'm TLBel -
@hanothekidd Right, the Kuhberg is a place on top of the hill near the forest. I dont know if there even was a baseballfield and the BBQ Area 41 years ago. The Army did their manouvres there. In the town where the military hospital, two other bases and a small airfield where the some Hueys was based. I think BK wasnt the baddest place for US Soldiers, the most loved this small city and some stayed over here after they finished serving. Where did u go out in free time?
Ammo dump and POL dump only 1954-57. Originally we had to go thru town until they built the access road.
Hey Papawof4wv if you have any photos from that era I'll be happy to put another video together. A Company could use a few photos posted on You Tube. You'll need to scan and email them. That's it. I spent quite a few evenings at the Felsenkeller so I'm sure we knocked a few down.
And Joyce Catacombs
Schon geil wenn das alles noch da ist und man 10 kilometer weit davon weg wohnt^^ :D
Pathfinder Band
Does anyone know a Werner Binkowsky?
Try www.pipl.com
8th ID Hqs 1985. Rose Barracks
Any of the first women to be in B Company SUPPLY and Transport BATALION at minick kasern German from 1976 to 1980... Truck Drivers ...from Fort Dixon ATT 64 Charlie training...CAN'T STOP US NOW HELL NO WE WON'T GO HOME HELL NO WE WON'T GO HOME UNTIL WERE READY even if pregnant..where are the other 10 women that paved the way there for other quality women to serve as equals to the male soldiers
Richard Vasconcellos. (Pinky)
Greg Nobles; Joyce Nobles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Peaches
Just saw your post Greg.
Miles
"Pud"
I Need a Dollar und do wäre mer in mänz aber die Müldi is mitgegange
The 8th ID Vets do have a Facebook page. It's at: facebook.com/groups/8thIDVETS/