I was stationed in Hanau serving as a radio operator (mos 05b20)with the 568th Eng Co....Spent many times during that period doing maneuvers in Wildflecken and some in Friedburg. I was just an 18 yr old kid then. I got my orders for Vietnam in Sept 68 along with 3 other radio operators who served with me in the 568th. I guess the Army was short of radio operators in Vietnam then so we got the call. Served with Co.d, 4th bn 31st inf, 196 light inf brigade in nam for 13 months carrying and operating the prc 25 radio. I served my last 6 months at Fort Sill, Ok and got discharged when I was still 20 yrs old. I credit the training I got in Wildflecken that saved my life in Vietnam..Hello to all veterans!!
Name:
monte farris E-Mail:
Unit:
c co. 54th engineer battalion
City:
rolla, missouri united states
Dates:
july 1978-sept 1983
Comment:
472
Sunday April 27, 2008 - 07:27pm
Spent a few years on "The Rock" what a great experience!! Anyone who knows me, please contact me by e-mail.
Name:
Monte Farris E-Mail:
Unit:
co. c. 54th engineer battalion
City:
Rolla, MO United States
Dates:
July 1978-september 1983
Comment:
471
Thursday April 24, 2008 - 04:32pm
I remember being sent to the 21st Replacement Bn. in downtown Frankfurt. The NCOIC put us in formation for us to be transported to our individual assignments throughout Germany. When the NCOIC called my name and shouted my assignment, everyone laughed and shook their heads and kind of moved away from me, as not to have any of my luck rub off on them. It turned out to be the most memorable 5 years of my life. I met so many wonderful people of whom I will never forget. Shoveled more snow than I ever did in my entire life. I was born and raised in the State of Montana, so that's saying something! And to all of my German friends whom remained there. Thanks for your generous hospitality and friendship. I think we all remember the "short timers" boots hanging on the telephone wires, and how the winters could be so brutal. But I would'nt trade the memories and Wildflecken "THE ROCK" experience for anything. No one that has ever experienced "THE ROCK" would understand.
Name:
Derek Roberts E-Mail:
Unit:
144th Ord.(Ammo)/ASP3
City:
Chapel Hill, NC USA
Dates:
'63-'65
Comment:
470
Wednesday April 16, 2008 - 07:19pm
Probably too long ago for anyone to be conscious or alive!
Name:
George Fleshman E-Mail:
Unit:
HHC 15th Ord Bn
City:
Holton, Ks USA
Dates:
80-83
Comment:
469
Thursday April 10, 2008 - 09:05pm
Anyone that knows me please send me a e-mail. George
Name:
Joseph Randall E-Mail:
Unit:
HHC 1-68th Armor
City:
Hanau, Hessen Germany
Dates:
87 to 90
Comment:
468
Monday April 7, 2008 - 01:54pm
A web sight for Wildflecken Vets...HMM. Well I must say it was an experience, and one that will stay with me forever. Good and Bad, but I do know being stationed there was better than coming there for training. Did have quite a blast there too. I was a Fister so we were always attached to one of the line units. Wonder how many of you guys I do know, feel free to email me.
Name:
S.M. Feather E-Mail:
Unit:
Dependent
City:
Camas, Wa. Clark
Dates:
March,1966
Comment:
467
Monday April 7, 2008 - 07:27am
In search of anyone who may have known my father-in-law: Larry Allen SAYERS PVT US Army. We found a photo taken of his friend John DOWNHOUSER dated March-1966 at Wildflecken, Germany. My father-in-law died 04-10-91 the victim of a homicide. Our family would like to know more of his life in the Army,therefore if you knew him,please advise.Thanks...
Name:
Jerry Lema E-Mail:
Unit:
HHC3rd Div Recon
City:
Gilroy, Ca U.S.A
Dates:
1965-1967
Comment:
466
Sunday April 6, 2008 - 08:31pm
I miss the good day on the hill.Most of all I miss the friends I made.Bob Snee,Zimmerman,Sgt.Mac Cord,Sgt.Taylor. If any of you see this E-Mail me.
Name:
Mark Anizan E-Mail:
Unit:
HHC 23rd ENG BN
City:
Portland, Texas USA
Dates:
1968-1971
Comment:
465
Friday March 28, 2008 - 01:53am
Made alot of trips to Wildflicken when I was in Germany.I was in Bn Maint so we were up there from Hanau anytime any unit from 23rd was there.Almost every time it was always cold or freezing,not a good place to be outside.
Name:
Gordon B. Green E-Mail:
Unit:
7th & 12th Cav Rgt's, 1st Cav Div
City:
Greeley, Colorado
Dates:
1976-78 via 3 TDY Tours of REFORGER
Comment:
464
Thursday March 27, 2008 - 10:23pm
I really enjoyed my experiences at Wildflecken, to include a brief period on Border Patrol out of Camp Lee relieving the 11th Armored Cavalry. I didn't realize it at the time, but my father's army unit in WWII helped capture Wildflecken (94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron-Mechanized, 14th Armored Division). Lots of great history on The Rock. I served with some great soldiers there, such as Ed Kangas from Massachusetts and Robert West Slater from Mississippi. Godspeed to all.
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Name:
Rusty Weismiller E-Mail:
Unit:
DSB 1/1, 334TH ORD. CO.
City:
HUNTSVILLE, AL. USA
Dates:
JULY 83 TO DEC. 87
Comment:
463
Saturday February 23, 2008 - 12:46pm
I LOVED MY TIME ON THE ROCK. STATIONED WITH THE HAWK DIRECT SUPPORT UNIT.SPENT ALOT OF TIME UP ON THE MOUNTAIN AT BRAVO BATTERY. DIDN'T RECOGNIZE MOST OF THOSE GUYS WITHOUT PILECAPS ON. TAUGHT DROWNPROOFING AT THE POOL DOWNTOWN ALSO. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE EXCEPT MY EX-WIFE WHO WAS THERE AND REMEMBERS ME.
Name:
ricky beene E-Mail:
Unit:
1/68 Armor THE CRAZY 8
City:
Midwest city, oklahoma us
Dates:
Nov 87 Dec 90
Comment:
462
Thursday February 21, 2008 - 07:34pm
Man I cant believe there is a site for wildflecken. How come the 8th Id isn't listed. on here I no its not there now but man it was a cool unit. Loved my time in the germans best kept secret.
Name:
Sgt Nikki Williamson E-Mail:
Unit:
HQ WTA
City:
Jersey Village, TX USA
Dates:
1979-1982
Comment:
461
Friday February 15, 2008 - 04:10pm
I served as the NCOIC of Army Community Service. I had a lot of fun in Wildflecken and met everyone when they processed in and out. During my time there I operated the Lending Closet for new families. I would love to hear from Sgt Millener, Ganette and Michael Furlow, Cpt Jack Stevens, Lt Terranova, Dianne Shaw, Cordell and Janet Riddick, and any of the ACS volunteers who helped keep the organization going. It was a beautiful assignment with a lot of great people.
Name:
gary mathena E-Mail:
Unit:
A/B/HHC Co. 6th infantry(Berlin Brigade)
City:
colchester, illinois usa
Dates:
1979-1981
Comment:
460
Wednesday February 6, 2008 - 05:15pm
Hello to all, It's nice to see that thier is a site for all of us weary Wildchicken survivors.I remember setting up enough GP mediums to cover a city block, my first taste of goats milk(cows were not available), and snow so deep that the latrine sucker could not get to us. Oh, those wonderful days and cold nights. It was great being All we could be. Hope to hear from someone soon who remembers those days. Bye for now.
Name:
Pat E-Mail:
Unit:
dependent
City:
Salinas, Ca U S A
Dates:
May78-March81
Comment:
459
Saturday February 2, 2008 - 10:28pm
Loved Wild chicken work at the food mart I never seen so much snow My youngest daughter was born in Wurburg My Husband was Sgt. Nicholson "Nick or Doc he was a Med for the 54th Eng Great Beer and Wine Great times My best friend Jean did Hair in her house. any one remembers those day just send me a message
Name:
joe b yocham E-Mail:
Unit:
c co 54th engers
City:
yellville, ar us
Dates:
aug 66 to feb 68
Comment:
458
Saturday January 26, 2008 - 07:42pm
just droped by to see if any one i knew had been here since the last time i was here. bu t no luck maybe next time have a good year all
Name:
Harry McCullough E-Mail:
Unit:
Btry A 6th Msl Bn 562d Arty
City:
Milwaukee, Wisc USA
Dates:
1963-65
Comment:
457
Wednesday January 16, 2008 - 09:25am
Fond memories of Wildflecken and Bischofsheim, but even fonder memories of old friends. Where have they all gone? (Billy Joe Burgess, Don Burleson, lst Sgt William J Schmidt, Leo Bauer, etc). I was the Co Clerk.
Name:
Lou Grogg E-Mail:
Unit:
HHC 2/15th
City:
Parkersburg, WV USA
Dates:
1973 -1978
Comment:
456
Saturday January 12, 2008 - 04:54pm
I was in the Commo platoon. My M577 Command Track had a Bull Dog on the side. It was a memerable experience with guys like Mike Gaither, Rick Jurls, Lewis Lucier, Top McGhee, Ruben Moss, & Ruel Roberts, just to name a few.
Name:
David St John E-Mail:
Unit:
14th Cav - Bad Kissengin
City:
Kingman, KS USA
Dates:
1958 -60
Comment:
455
Friday January 11, 2008 - 08:23pm
One place I will never forget as long as I live. 14th Cav............froze my butt off.
Name:
JERRY MARTIN E-Mail:
Unit:
Hq/Service co
City:
BLAIRSVILLE, GA UNION
Dates:
11 54 to 04 56
Comment:
454
Saturday January 5, 2008 - 03:12pm
I was in BN MAINTS with DAVE COOKE and many more very good men.
