I'm John Ackerman, 8th Recon Co. of the 8th Infantry Division, stationed at Merrell Barracks from October, 1956 to October 1957 when we were moved to Furth, Germany. Great memories of this wonderful barracks and area. Thanks to the USO for their great service organization at Merrell at that time. They provided me with a touch of the US, and some memorable Sunday bus tours of towns and sites within 75 miles of the barracks. My wife and I will visit Nurnberg December 20 to 22, this year (2015) and I intend to take a trip out to see Merrell Barracks, for one last visit to the area.
John Ackerman , Glad you liked my video. I think you would enjoy joining our Merrell Barracks Facebook group. I was there from 1964-66. There may be a few guys around from your time. Here is my email address, I would like to talk to you about your time at Merrell Barracks. I am sure we have had the same experiences. tedmarksvideo@msn.com
Ted, I watched this several years ago, and again just now. I loved it then, and still do today. Like so many of us, I so fondly recall my time at Merrell as some of the best and most formative years of my life. Thank you so much for making the video! Best regards, Jon Crawford
we miss you americans in nürnberg so badly. in the pub´s, on our streets, in our bedś. fraternization worked in nuremberg brilliant. since you leftthe city changed and it will never be the same as it was with you guy´s. we miss our american friends.
Great video. Vivid memories. Thanks for sharing these pictures with us old Dragoons. K. Fimple, 2nd ACR, Command Group, '85-'86; Rockhouse alumni from the Gangster Hotel. Man, we lived fast. Toujours Pret.
caymandoc,Glad you enjoyed the Video. I never thought it would have over 7000 views! I was stationed at Merrell Barracks from 1964 to 1966. My unit was AVN company 2AC Aircraft Maintenance at Soldiers Army airfield (now grosse Strasse) I worked on L-19 and L-20 fixed wing aircraft. I hope you are a member of the FaceBook group, Merrell Barracks. I am one of the Admin. of this group. Please join join if you are not a member.Thanks, Ted Theodore A. Marks
Jody Godden, I was their 1980 to 1982. 182nd maintenance company. Met a few good people/friends, lots of memories and bars. Good times, good beer. Now living in the desert, CA. Getting older, proud grandpa.
I was stationed at Merrell Bks from 73-77 and 79-82 at the 116th (later 45th) Ordnance Co.Great memories. My German wife and I just celebrated our 38th anniversary.
Couldn't convince my German girl friend to marry me. I left broken hearted in 79. It took me 15 years to find someone as special to finally be able to open my heart again. Then one day on FB I got a message. She's still single, but I'm happy where I'm at. I still hope one day to see her again.
Thanks for the memories. My husband was stationed there in '68 and '69. We went back in 2000 and you wouldn't recognize the place. It is now the Customs Building. Going back in a few days on a bus tour to culminate at the Passion Play. I hope we get to see good 'ole Merrell again.
Ted, Super job! Boy what a blast down memory lane. I commanded a battery at Merrell with the 3/17th FA from '72 to '74 and then went to 210th FA Group at Herzo Base. We lived in Pastorius Strasse housing and my kids still talk about how much fun it was. We've been back since the Army pulled out and it sure has changed physically, but the memories burn brightly. Thanks again for all the work and effort you put into this.
Oh my goodness what memories!! I used to visit my American soldier boyfriend (Donald Lee Elliott) near the barracks, late 60s, early 70s. When I finally ran away from home to be with him, we "lived" in his room for a couple of weeks.He had to sneak me in (it wasn't difficult back then) I saw my first American movie at the barracks: Love Story. When he was discharged we came to the US together. Thank you so much for this video!
served 1960 to 62 HQ 2nd Armd Cav message center as the messenger for the HQ I had the opportunity to go out of the airfield on a few assignments-what a life would have stayed there forever if permitted to.
Stewart, I was at Merrell Barracks 1964-66. I worked at the airfield on L-19s at what we called the North 40. near Hitler's parade field. I hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group. AVN Company 2nd Armd Cav I have pictures of the airfield. Ted Marks Admin. of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group
spent 30 months at Merrell and have quite a few pictures of the airfield and the stadium as you might think. I was only a kid when I got my separation I couldn't get a beer in Connecticut Not 21 yr old Haha how do I become a member of the FBG? The 2nd Armd Cav has a page where you can leave your name and history with the cav. I go there on occasion. Oh and the beer fests one in the spring and one in the fall.Great times.
Stewart, Go to the Merrell Barracks Facebook group. There is a few questions you will be asked so the group will know that you have a connection to Merrell Barracks.Mention what you did at Merrell Barracks. Mention that you have been looking at the Merrell barracks video and been talking to Admin. Ted. I will look for your request to join and approve you. Cecil is the other Admin. I have him approve most of the members. We would like to see all your pictures and hear all your stories. This is a very friendly group! You may find old friends. We also have an area where you can see members pictures. I have pictures from the top of the towers that used to be along the runway that Is now called Grosse Strasse (wide street) Soo at the group. Ted
Christina Howard hey, I lived in pastorius too from 87-90! I went to that elementary school in the neighborhood for 5&6th grade then Nuremberg HS for 7th.
I was stationed there from May 1969 till October 1971. Air Troop. I would get on the bus to go to Feucht Army Airfield. I was Company Clerk. Many wonderful memories. Met my wife in Nuremberg will be celebrating 46 years January 2017. We were in Nuremberg May of 2015 first time I was back in 45 years, my wife has been back many times since she was raised in Nuremberg..
Mike, I was stationed at Merrill Barracks from may 70 till 26 november 71 First with 4th armored then deactivated then with 1st armored 2/16th, We would take a chopper from Feucht airfield to Graffenwohr when we were in the field, I was there when the chinook went down and killed around 38 guys, What a shame,
Born and raised in Nuremberg I met my husband Richard Daubney at the Silbersee near the Merrell Barracks in 1979. His company was the 84th Engineers. Decker, Hopper, Hawk, Dowgallo if you are out there still....find us on face book. We live in Waterford, NY! Levi Martinez...Rest in peace!
Arthur, I was at Merrell Barracks 1964-66. I hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Face book group. We have many pictures that I know you will enjoy! Thanks, Ted Marks. Admin. Merrell Barracks Face Book group.
I was there from 83 to 85 2nd ACR 2 CAV housed in the quad across from the engineers only cook in my unit they use to call me (spoon) man i hated it when i first got there but i grew to really like germany thought the building suck though really miss the pizza across the street and overall most of the people was friendly would love hear from someone who was staioned there then nice video thanks for the memories
Hi, Spec 5 Haywood here. Myself and 3 other air traffic controllers closed down Soldiers Field and opened Feucht AAF back in March/April of '68. Doug Gay, Jean Kiefer, myself and Phil Lawing, were the principal controllers and operations personnel people. Avn. Company Commander was Capt Swinghammer. There were about 25 other W.O. and officers that flew the choppers and fixed wing aircraft. WO2 Carl Matney was a friend of mine. We were there for the Czech crisis when the Russians stormed the country. Dubcech? was ousted at that time. I rode many times in the patrol planes and 'copters when they worked the border. After the Russian invasion, we got a series of Mohawk aircraft that had side ranging radar that viewed many miles into Czechoslovakia countryside looking for troop build-ups. It was exiting for us! In the beginning, we only had the original hanger building and the operations building. The 4 controllers managed to wrangle an 'apartment' over the top of the fire station soon after we moved to the field. Previously we bunked at Merrill Barracks. I was only there 15 months. It was a great time......... Thanks for the video.
Greetings Don. I bet I talked to you in the tower. I was a crew chief on a U6 Beaver for 9 months starting in November of '68. Had to taxi and run up the aircraft every day. Many memories of that and Merrell Barracks.
Hi Robin...probably so. In November '68, I was pretty 'short' and was looking to go back home soon. Spent a lot of time partying and having a good time......don't remember much about my last days there....
William Molitor, Glad you enjoyed the video. Ted Marks AVN Co. 2nd ACR Worked at the Airfield on L-19's fixed wing aircraft that used to be near the Duzentiechs in 1964-66.
Great video, memories just come back. Had a great time there: HHT, Command Group, '89-93..loved every minute and the pizza across the street was amazing. Hope to go back and check out the place and see if the pizza shack is still around. "Always Ready."
Edgar, Glad you liked my video. I was at Merrell Barracks 1964-66. Great memories. Hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group. We have great picture collections and members share their memories. Admin. Ted
I was there 72-73 in the 16th Artillery until it was disbanded, then Division Artillery then to Monteith and then to Ansbach working for the Division Inspector General. First at Barton and then Bismark.
I was there from Oct 1988 to Jan 1992. The German people (the older ones, mostly) were very nice and polite. I can't say I miss 2 ACR. I miss the people that ran the pizza stand directly across the street.
I was there on vacation last years Interressting visit tour the trial open on sundays for visitors museum upstairs City centre and cathédral Big city of course Excellent verts cheap one and good taste Remember francony in Bavaria excellent vidéo my best regards
I was stationed here '81-'83.. 2nd ACR, I worked on the third floor of HHT, right next to Maj A.J Bergeron's office. I was a 19 kid from the Bronx and was somehow appointed the 61st illustrator of the Regiment. I still laugh when people ask me what i did in the Army and I tell them i drew cartoons. Some of the best years of my life, that opened me up to world I never thought I would visit.
Major Rick Corbin , Glad you enjoyed the video! I hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group. I not join and I will approve you. I was there from 1964-66 AVN Co 2nd AC Aircraft maintenance. at Soldiers Army airfield ( now Grosse Strasse)
+Ijustcamehere Ijustcamehere Frank Roseberry was my sponsor. he was Shop Officer. I was AUTO platoon leader, and motor officer and unit supply. great times back then. wonderful memories
I was there in 1977-1979 116 Ordnance Major Alt was the company commander. Good times for sure. Wish I could run into some of my old buddies from back in the day.
ccwalker050 Join the Merrell Barracks Facebook group if you are not already a member. You may find many of your friends there. I am one of the Admins. of this group. I was there from 1964-66 AVN Co 2nd AC Aircraft maintenance. at Soldiers Army airfield. (it is now Grosse Strasse)
Thanks for the memories, great video. I was in HHC 656 POL Supply (Fwd), 3rd Support Brigade from 1966-1969. We were on the first floor left quad facing into the compound. Our platoons ran the POL yards at Grafenwöhr, Hohenfels, Würzburg, Bamberg, and Nuremberg. In early 1968 the Nuremberg POL yard moved out to Feucht in the same area as the new Army airfield. My wife and I fell in love with Nuremberg and met many wonderful people there, who we still stay in touch with. My wife has passed away, but I still travel to Nuremberg at least every other year to visit my friends. I truly miss those days.
Thanks for the video, B. Btry, 3/17th Field Artillery. From Nov. 1976 - July 1980. Good times and bad, I enjoyed it. Plan to go back. This is EJ if any of my old buddies from Bravo Battery remember me. Living now in Oxford, NC. Find me on FB. Like to hear from you. I'm going to throw some names out, Bleu Sider, Bill Howell, Bill Trogstad, Mike Lopes, Roger Carter, aka (Rock), Wilford Wintsil and Kevin Heaffor. Bill Heffron, where are you buddy?
After viewing your video and then went back and checked if Merrell Barracks was still operational and from what I could tell it has been closed. Lots of memories and history and glad I had the chance to be a part of Merrell Barracks back in 66-67 42 Heavy Equipment and I have to wonder if they are keeping it in repair
Glad you liked the Merrell Barracks Video. I was stationed there 1964-66 AVN CO 2nd at Soldiers Air field. (now Grosse Strasse) Thanks for watching, Admin. Merrell Barracks Facebook group. Ted Marks 17,472 views
I was stationed there from June 1977 till November 1979. Combat Aviation Troop. I would get on the bus to go to Feucht Army Airfield. I was a Flight Operations Specialist. What memories
I enjoyed watching your video my ex husband was stationed there from 1991-1992 I was only there for a short time between March 92 - Novmeber 92 but I will always treasure that time we spent over there I had my first baby in Germany that is diffentley something I will never forget if anybody has any photos from 1992 I would love to see them mu ex husbands name was PFC Aaron Hudson if anybody remembers us let me know
David, Glad you liked the video. I had a great time there in1964-66. AVN Co 2nd AC Aircraft maintenance. at Soldiers Army airfield ( now Grosse Strasse)
I’ve been there many times back in 89 when I was stationed in Germany at fuecht airfield 4/2 nd ACR in Nuremberg. I should have volunteered to be stationed in Greece , I would have had a better time.
I was there as well ,, 81 83 ,, street facing room ,, 2 nd floor Bright yellow room ,,, I stole parking lot paint from the supply room and painted the cigarette stained walls ,, The Female CO liked it so much I got a 3 day pass TWICE , hahahahhah
I was at the Merrill barrack for almost a year in 1966, I was with the 579th ORD 7th Army direct support for the Hawk missile system. I remember an old "Putzfrau" that worked at the snack bar? She had a phenomenal memory when taking food orders from dozens of GIs at a time and never writing anything down. She actually worked in the same barracks during the war as a teenager when the SS was living there.
I was there just 3 months in 1985 with the 84th Engineers before we moved to Bayreuth. The only nice thing about Merrel Barracks was the pizza place across the street. LOL. The barracks sucked. The worst I ever saw....lol.I can laugh about it now, but the place was effing depressing. Nuremberg itself was beautiful, though.
Great Video. I was stationed there 74 - 77 with theHQ battery 3/17 FA. Remember lots of Tucher Beer between spending lots of tome in Graf and Wildflicken. Learned enough german to survive and be liked. had a ball overall
Elvis, Glad you liked my Merrell Barracks video. Please join the Merrell Barracks Facebook group if you are not a member and share your memories with us. Thanks, Admin. Ted . Merrell Barracks FB group
Elvis Cargill I was there the same time you was there 74-76 I was in service battery 3'17 fa s 4 section I don't remember you but it's good to know that you were there at the same time hope you are doing well I'm holding on thank the Lord
Das war eine schöne Zeit, als die Amerikaner noch in Nürnberg stioniert waren!! Mein Vater hat 20 Jahre in Fürth als Dolmetscher für sie gearbeitet! Schade das sie für immer weg sind!!!
was in 39 th f/a Merrill brks, early 60-late 62. 280 mm. atomic cannons, shortly after I left there they deactivated the guns and the 39 th. became the 17 th, f/a have some great memories of Nurnberg great food beer and women.
Unfortunately July 3 1976 while stationed at wo Darby it was a warm night and I took a walk and was mugged by two engineer soldiers assumably from Monteith barrack. They took my money and threw a steel ball bearing at me fracturing my forehead. Doctor said I was licking to be alive. I still have those scars today. Even though this incident was life changing I STILL enjoyed my time as a soldier in west Germany this time and the next time in Heidelberg HQ USAEUR.
SFC Byrd, I was their 1989 to 1992. 2ACR, Maintenance Troop, RSS. Automotive Platoon. Attended and was selected for the "Sergeant Morales Club". Deployed to the Gulf War through all three campaigns. "Tojours Pret", "Always Ready"
Steve Rudminas, You may have been at Merrell Barracks at the same time that I was there. Glad you enjoyed the video. Email me and tell me about your time at Merrell Barracks. Maybe we can talk sometime. Company clerk! What a slack job !! lol I was in AVN CO 2nd Aircraft Maintenance at Soldiers Airfield 1964-66
I was there 1971-1972 with HHQ Bat 3rd Bn 17th arty 8in. self propelled howitzers. See they fixed it up and now its an immigration center. Other than the Army BS Nuremberg and the German people were great.
Thanks for watching my video. Hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group. There bis many photo's to look at in the photo's section, Admin. Ted
My dad was stationed Merrell 66 to 69, we lived Pastorius Strasse, a great time in my life...Loved it.
Excellent video,
Someday I will go back there. I was stationed at William O'Darby in Feurth from 90-92.
I been saying that for 40 years now. JB 76-79
I'm John Ackerman, 8th Recon Co. of the 8th Infantry Division, stationed at Merrell Barracks from October, 1956 to October 1957 when we were moved to Furth, Germany. Great memories of this wonderful barracks and area. Thanks to the USO for their great service organization at Merrell at that time. They provided me with a touch of the US, and some memorable Sunday bus tours of towns and sites within 75 miles of the barracks. My wife and I will visit Nurnberg December 20 to 22, this year (2015) and I intend to take a trip out to see Merrell Barracks, for one last visit to the area.
John Ackerman , Glad you liked my video. I think you would enjoy joining our Merrell Barracks Facebook group. I was there from 1964-66. There may be a few guys around from your time. Here is my email address, I would like to talk to you about your time at Merrell Barracks. I am sure we have had the same experiences. tedmarksvideo@msn.com
My Dad was one of the Engineers who built Soldiers Airfield after the war. It was so cool to be stationed near it 30 years later.
83-85, the 614th, the green goose and the rock house, thanks for the video and memories.
Just watched my video after several years!! Brought back some fond memories for me at almost 76 years young. Still breathing!!!
Ted, I watched this several years ago, and again just now. I loved it then, and still do today. Like so many of us, I so fondly recall my time at Merrell as some of the best and most formative years of my life. Thank you so much for making the video!
Best regards,
Jon Crawford
@@joncraw29 Glad you enjoyed the video!
we miss you americans in nürnberg so badly. in the pub´s, on our streets, in our bedś. fraternization worked in nuremberg brilliant. since you leftthe city changed and it will never be the same as it was with you guy´s. we miss our american friends.
Great video. Vivid memories. Thanks for sharing these pictures with us old Dragoons. K. Fimple, 2nd ACR, Command Group, '85-'86; Rockhouse alumni from the Gangster Hotel. Man, we lived fast. Toujours Pret.
caymandoc,Glad you enjoyed the Video. I never thought it would have over 7000 views! I was stationed at Merrell Barracks from 1964 to 1966. My unit was AVN company 2AC Aircraft Maintenance at Soldiers Army airfield (now grosse Strasse) I worked on L-19 and L-20 fixed wing aircraft. I hope you are a member of the FaceBook group, Merrell Barracks. I am one of the Admin. of this group. Please join join if you are not a member.Thanks, Ted Theodore A. Marks
My son was born in Nurnburg Army hospital in July 80. Was married at Merrell Baracks in 79
Jody Godden, I was their 1980 to 1982. 182nd maintenance company. Met a few good people/friends, lots of memories and bars. Good times, good beer. Now living in the desert, CA. Getting older, proud grandpa.
sharon godden did you know a guy I believe his last name was Nutter? I was just across the way HHD 71st maintenance bn
I was stationed at Merrell Bks from 73-77 and 79-82 at the 116th (later 45th) Ordnance Co.Great memories. My German wife and I just celebrated our 38th anniversary.
+steve krone I was 116th/45th Ord 79-91 Me and my German wife are celebrated our 34th anniversary last month
Couldn't convince my German girl friend to marry me. I left broken hearted in 79. It took me 15 years to find someone as special to finally be able to open my heart again. Then one day on FB I got a message. She's still single, but I'm happy where I'm at. I still hope one day to see her again.
Thank you very much for this video. It brought back nostalgic/ great memories!
Nuremberg was my home from 1988-1991.
-Joseph Balingit,
Thanks for the memories. My husband was stationed there in '68 and '69. We went back in 2000 and you wouldn't recognize the place. It is now the Customs Building. Going back in a few days on a bus tour to culminate at the Passion Play. I hope we get to see good 'ole Merrell again.
Ted, Super job! Boy what a blast down memory lane. I commanded a battery at Merrell with the 3/17th FA from '72 to '74 and then went to 210th FA Group at Herzo Base. We lived in Pastorius Strasse housing and my kids still talk about how much fun it was. We've been back since the Army pulled out and it sure has changed physically, but the memories burn brightly. Thanks again for all the work and effort you put into this.
Glad you enjoyed my video! Memories are what we live for!
I enjoyed the video and it brought back some memories. I was there Jan. '71 to Apr. '72 with 3/17 Field Artillery.
Super production, takes me back again and again. Thanks Ted!
+james haldeman Thanks James! Brings back memories to me also!
We lived in Furth 1966-68. Thanks for the memories.
My dad was stationed Merrell 66 to 69, we lived Pastorius Strasse
Glad you liked the video! I was there from 1964-66 AVN Co 2nd AC Aircraft maintenance. at Soldiers Army airfield ( now Grosse Strasse)
I was stationed at Merrell Barracks from 1981to 1983 Air Cav 2nd ACR
Oh my goodness what memories!! I used to visit my American soldier boyfriend (Donald Lee Elliott) near the barracks, late 60s, early 70s. When I finally ran away from home to be with him, we "lived" in his room for a couple of weeks.He had to sneak me in (it wasn't difficult back then) I saw my first American movie at the barracks: Love Story. When he was discharged we came to the US together. Thank you so much for this video!
served 1960 to 62 HQ 2nd Armd Cav message center as the messenger for the HQ I had the opportunity to go out of the airfield on a few assignments-what a life would have stayed there forever if permitted to.
Stewart, I was at Merrell Barracks 1964-66. I worked at the airfield on L-19s at what we called the North 40. near Hitler's parade field. I hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group. AVN Company 2nd Armd Cav I have pictures of the airfield. Ted Marks Admin. of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group
spent 30 months at Merrell and have quite a few pictures of the airfield and the stadium as you might think. I was only a kid when I got my separation I couldn't get a beer in Connecticut Not 21 yr old Haha
how do I become a member of the FBG? The 2nd Armd Cav has a page where you can leave your name and history with the cav. I go there on occasion. Oh and the beer fests one in the spring and one in the fall.Great times.
Stewart, Go to the Merrell Barracks Facebook group. There is a few questions you will be asked so the group will know that you have a connection to Merrell Barracks.Mention what you did at Merrell Barracks. Mention that you have been looking at the Merrell barracks video and been talking to Admin. Ted. I will look for your request to join and approve you. Cecil is the other Admin. I have him approve most of the members. We would like to see all your pictures and hear all your stories. This is a very friendly group! You may find old friends. We also have an area where you can see members pictures. I have pictures from the top of the towers that used to be along the runway that Is now called Grosse Strasse (wide street) Soo at the group. Ted
I was 13 years old Army Brat in 1976 the first time I entered Merrill Barracks. I was completely blown away at the entrance.
80-82 116th Ordnance Company - Nothing but fond memories of Merrell Barracks and Nuremberg.
Philip Castaneda Glad you liked the video! makes me feel good every time I watch it!
+Philip Castaneda looking for as many as I can find that was there when I was. 80-82 116th Ordinance was 27echo
I was stationed in Nuremberg Germany 1980 to 1982 with the 3rd/17field artillery bravo battery Merrell barracks M110 8inch howitzer
my dad was stationed there 87-90.. We lived on Pastorious Army base
Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did producing it. It was a great time in my life and I didn't realize it when I was there in 1964-66.
Christina Howard hey, I lived in pastorius too from 87-90! I went to that elementary school in the neighborhood for 5&6th grade then Nuremberg HS for 7th.
Thanks Ted I was there 74-76 3/17 FA service battery merrell barracks bring back a lot of good time keep the good work up Ted and again thanks
we miss you guy´s. with love from nuremberg
Thanks for watching my video. Hope you enjoyed it. Ted Marks at Merrell Barracks 1964-66
I often cherish the memories of my time at Merrell Barracks and don't think going back will be the same now! 1964-66
75 to 77...614 th maintenance co. Good times, great memories, I still miss my buds from back then. Thanks for the video!
Great job, Ted. Brings back wonderful memories.
Glad you enjoyed the Merrell Barracks video.
Thank you, I was stationed at Merrill Barracks (Sud Kasern) from Aug 1985-Oct 1987. 3/5th FA. Thanks for the memories :)
I was there from 85-87 with B 3/5 as well.
I was stationed there from May 1969 till October 1971. Air Troop. I would get on the bus to go to Feucht Army Airfield. I was Company Clerk. Many wonderful memories. Met my wife in Nuremberg will be celebrating 46 years January 2017. We were in Nuremberg May of 2015 first time I was back in 45 years, my wife has been back many times since she was raised in Nuremberg..
Was there from March 71-August 73 across the hangar was with HHT.
Mike, I was stationed at Merrill Barracks from may 70 till 26 november 71 First with 4th armored then deactivated then with 1st armored 2/16th, We would take a chopper from Feucht airfield to Graffenwohr when we were in the field, I was there when the chinook went down and killed around 38 guys, What a shame,
Hey Ted! I was actually there from 1973-1974! My Unit Was Stationed At Pinder Barracks, But We Were here For the 18 Months It Took To Remodel Pinder.
Glad you enjoyed my video! Memories are what we live for!
Born and raised in Nuremberg I met my husband Richard Daubney at the Silbersee near the Merrell Barracks in 1979. His company was the 84th Engineers. Decker, Hopper, Hawk, Dowgallo if you are out there still....find us on face book. We live in Waterford, NY! Levi Martinez...Rest in peace!
I knew Daubney! 84th Engineers! David Bohnenkamper
Hi David, Rich says he remembers you!
Glad you enjoyed my video! Memories are what we live for!
My Uncle Tony was in 84th engineer co merrell barracks 77-81. Tony Sarter is his name.
Claudia Daubney I was born in nuremberg,too.right behind the barracks up the street.met my husband from mn. there.he was there 1969-1972.
My dad was stationed there from '65-67, he was first Sgt with 34th artillery. I went to Nurnberg high school
I was there 65-67 Spec 4 2nd Bn / 34th Arty HQ Battery Radio Repair
I was stationed at Merrell Barracks from 77 to 78 at 617th Maintenance Company. I spent 18 months there..
Arthur, I was at Merrell Barracks 1964-66. I hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Face book group. We have many pictures that I know you will enjoy! Thanks, Ted Marks. Admin. Merrell Barracks Face Book group.
I was stationed there 3d of the 17 FA in 75-78... great bunch of soldiers..Ets.1978.
I was there from 83 to 85 2nd ACR 2 CAV housed in the quad across from the engineers only cook in my unit they use to call me (spoon) man i hated it when i first got there but i grew to really like germany thought the building suck though really miss the pizza across the street and overall most of the people was friendly would love hear from someone who was staioned there then nice video thanks for the memories
Billy, Glad you enjoyed my video! I hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group! admin. Ted.
then you were there when I was, 84-85.
Hi, Spec 5 Haywood here. Myself and 3 other air traffic controllers closed down Soldiers Field and opened Feucht AAF back in March/April of '68. Doug Gay, Jean Kiefer, myself and Phil Lawing, were the principal controllers and operations personnel people. Avn. Company Commander was Capt Swinghammer. There were about 25 other W.O. and officers that flew the choppers and fixed wing aircraft. WO2 Carl Matney was a friend of mine. We were there for the Czech crisis when the Russians stormed the country. Dubcech? was ousted at that time. I rode many times in the patrol planes and 'copters when they worked the border. After the Russian invasion, we got a series of Mohawk aircraft that had side ranging radar that viewed many miles into Czechoslovakia countryside looking for troop build-ups. It was exiting for us! In the beginning, we only had the original hanger building and the operations building. The 4 controllers managed to wrangle an 'apartment' over the top of the fire station soon after we moved to the field. Previously we bunked at Merrill Barracks. I was only there 15 months. It was a great time......... Thanks for the video.
Greetings Don. I bet I talked to you in the tower. I was a crew chief on a U6 Beaver for 9 months starting in November of '68. Had to taxi and run up the aircraft every day. Many memories of that and Merrell Barracks.
Hi Robin...probably so. In November '68, I was pretty 'short' and was looking to go back home soon. Spent a lot of time partying and having a good time......don't remember much about my last days there....
Very nice video brought back great memories of when I proudly served with the 2nd ACR Regimental Border Operations (ROC) 1987-1989. Thanks
William Molitor, Glad you enjoyed the video. Ted Marks AVN Co. 2nd ACR Worked at the Airfield on L-19's fixed wing aircraft that used to be near the Duzentiechs in 1964-66.
WoW, Bill.. been a long time.. Ya I was in the ROC from '87 - '92.. SSG Nutter, Boles, Cash, and a bunch I can't remember their names.
Gary Bush Hey Gary, feels like another life time. Here are a few more names, Martinez, Keck, Dyer and Moons, yep that bring back some old memories.
William Molitor Glad you enjoyed the video
tedmarksvideo Hope you belong to Merrell Barracks Facebook group.
Lived there in the 70s, 90s, 2000s......all as an Army brat then as a Soldier. Lots of memories.
That was a great video. I was stationed there from 89-92.
Great video, memories just come back. Had a great time there: HHT, Command Group, '89-93..loved every minute and the pizza across the street was amazing. Hope to go back and check out the place and see if the pizza shack is still around. "Always Ready."
Edgar, Glad you liked my video. I was at Merrell Barracks 1964-66. Great memories. Hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group. We have great picture collections and members share their memories. Admin. Ted
I hope everyone likes the video !
Great Video! I was there 90-92. Great part of my life.
Michael,Glad you enjoyed the video!
I was there 72-73 in the 16th Artillery until it was disbanded, then Division Artillery then to Monteith and then to Ansbach working for the Division Inspector General. First at Barton and then Bismark.
I was there from Oct 1988 to Jan 1992. The German people (the older ones, mostly) were very nice and polite. I can't say I miss 2 ACR. I miss the people that ran the pizza stand directly across the street.
Glad you liked the video! I was there from 1964-66 and worked at Soldiers Army Airfield. Probably gone by the time you got there. Ted.
Those guys were life savers on a many late nite drunk
My wife and I always talk about the Calzones from that place.
Gary Bush Hell Ya, the Calzones were awsome!
Was there for LAD but ended up in that Guard shack for 6 months ,, Many a drunk dropped their pizza ,, many a rat swooped in to get it
I was there on vacation last years
Interressting visit tour the trial open on sundays for visitors museum upstairs
City centre and cathédral Big city of course
Excellent verts cheap one and good taste
Remember francony in Bavaria excellent vidéo my best regards
I was there TDY in 1955 , doing Tank engine rebuilding for the 2nd Armor Div
I was stationed here '81-'83.. 2nd ACR, I worked on the third floor of HHT, right next to Maj A.J Bergeron's office. I was a 19 kid from the Bronx and was somehow appointed the 61st illustrator of the Regiment. I still laugh when people ask me what i did in the Army and I tell them i drew cartoons. Some of the best years of my life, that opened me up to world I never thought I would visit.
I was there when you were there 1980 to 82 field artillery
I was stationed there from January 192 to July 1973 at hhc 303rd main bn. Favorite hangout was marios and who can forget Christa and mario
Raymond Faulkner stationed there in the early 60s
Awesome video, thank you. I was there 77-79 2nd ACR
Thanks for watching my video! I also live in the Desert in SOCAL! Ted.
I was stationed here sept 1976 to 1979. 614th maintenance Co-71st maint bn
Major Rick Corbin , Glad you enjoyed the video! I hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group. I not join and I will approve you. I was there from 1964-66 AVN Co 2nd AC Aircraft maintenance. at Soldiers Army airfield ( now Grosse Strasse)
tedmarksvideo I joined, or attempted to join
Major Rick Corbin , Are you a member of Facebook? I tried to add you to the Merrell Barracks group. Ted
BTW, My wife is from Waterloo,Iowa
+Ijustcamehere Ijustcamehere Frank Roseberry was my sponsor. he was Shop Officer. I was AUTO platoon leader, and motor officer and unit supply. great times back then. wonderful memories
I was there in 1977-1979 116 Ordnance Major Alt was the company commander. Good times for sure. Wish I could run into some of my old buddies from back in the day.
ccwalker050 Join the Merrell Barracks Facebook group if you are not already a member. You may find many of your friends there. I am one of the Admins. of this group. I was there from 1964-66 AVN Co 2nd AC Aircraft maintenance. at Soldiers Army airfield. (it is now Grosse Strasse)
+ccwalker050 Maj Alt was CO when I got there in 79, I stayed until 1991
Great Tour from 1980-1982. Avionics Feucht Army Airfield. Good video by the way. Snow skied in the alps, competed in the Schutzenschnur competition.
Thanks for the memories, great video. I was in HHC 656 POL Supply (Fwd), 3rd Support Brigade from 1966-1969. We were on the first floor left quad facing into the compound. Our platoons ran the POL yards at Grafenwöhr, Hohenfels, Würzburg, Bamberg, and Nuremberg. In early 1968 the Nuremberg POL yard moved out to Feucht in the same area as the new Army airfield. My wife and I fell in love with Nuremberg and met many wonderful people there, who we still stay in touch with. My wife has passed away, but I still travel to Nuremberg at least every other year to visit my friends. I truly miss those days.
I was stationed nearby at O’Brien barracks Schwabach Germany . 59-61 2nd recon squadron 15th cav 4th armored division. Visited Nuremberg often.
Thanks for putting this together & posting Mr. Marks. This has brought back many special memories for me & I'm sure it will for man y others!
Thanks for the video, B. Btry, 3/17th Field Artillery. From Nov. 1976 - July 1980. Good times and bad, I enjoyed it. Plan to go back. This is EJ if any of my old buddies from Bravo Battery remember me. Living now in Oxford, NC. Find me on FB. Like to hear from you. I'm going to throw some names out, Bleu Sider, Bill Howell, Bill Trogstad, Mike Lopes, Roger Carter, aka (Rock), Wilford Wintsil and Kevin Heaffor. Bill Heffron, where are you buddy?
After viewing your video and then went back and checked if Merrell Barracks was still operational and from what I could tell it has been closed. Lots of memories and history and glad I had the chance to be a part of Merrell Barracks back in 66-67 42 Heavy Equipment and I have to wonder if they are keeping it in repair
Glad you liked my video and hoped you enjoyed it! Check out the Merrell Barracks Facebook group page for more pictures and memories! Admin. Ted
Merrell Bks closed in 1994. So did the barracks in FÜ, ER, Zirndorf, Burgfarnbach, Airfiel Feucht and Herzobase 😭
TY 1977-1980 HHT 2nd ACR Scout Platoon, Unit Armorer Miss everything about my stay. Even all the time we spent in the field.
+RockwellCreek , Glad you liked the video! Ted
Very nice video was stationed there with HHT 2ACR 75-77 Scout Section. David Holsomback
Glad you liked the Merrell Barracks Video. I was stationed there 1964-66 AVN CO 2nd at Soldiers Air field. (now Grosse Strasse) Thanks for watching, Admin. Merrell Barracks Facebook group. Ted Marks 17,472 views
Thank you, I was there in 1963.
I was stationed there from June 1977 till November 1979. Combat Aviation Troop. I would get on the bus to go to Feucht Army Airfield. I was a Flight Operations Specialist. What memories
Edwin Baez , Glad you liked the video. I was at Merrell Barracks from 1964-66 and work at the Soldiers Army airfield. Grosstrasse was our air strip!
Was at Darby And Merrell Barracks from 1978-81
Larry Ross I was there 79-81. We probably passed each other one or twice. Maybe shared a bier at the fest.
I enjoyed watching your video my ex husband was stationed there from 1991-1992 I was only there for a short time between March 92 - Novmeber 92 but I will always treasure that time we spent over there I had my first baby in Germany that is diffentley something I will never forget if anybody has any photos from 1992 I would love to see them mu ex husbands name was PFC Aaron Hudson if anybody remembers us let me know
Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did producing it. It was a great time in my life and I didn't realize it when I was there in 1964-66.
I bet it was a bit better in the 60s , by the early 80s tensions with the locals was getting a bit high
***** It was better duty then I thought it was when I was there!
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Glad you enjoyed my video! Memories are what we live for!
Glad you enjoy the video
Wow the memories that brings back! Was there 80-83. 84th Engineer Co, 2nd ACR
My first duty station 1986 and then we moved to Furth. 71st Maintenance Bn
3/17 FA H.Q. Co. 1980, What a party! even Graff was a blast.
David, Glad you liked the video. I had a great time there in1964-66. AVN Co 2nd AC Aircraft maintenance. at Soldiers Army airfield ( now Grosse Strasse)
I’ve been there many times back in 89 when I was stationed in Germany at fuecht airfield 4/2 nd ACR in Nuremberg. I should have volunteered to be stationed in Greece , I would have had a better time.
45th Ord Co. 1984-1986. the rooms I was in always ended up facing the street.. Great memories of that place.
I was there as well ,, 81 83 ,, street facing room ,, 2 nd floor Bright yellow room ,,, I stole parking lot paint from the supply room and painted the cigarette stained walls ,, The Female CO liked it so much I got a 3 day pass TWICE , hahahahhah
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Glad you enjoyed my video! Memories are what we live for!
Yep 45th Maint company , or was it 47th , ha im losing it
I was in 45th from 83-86
It's been a long time ago, " 74 ........I liked my short stay there!
I was at the Merrill barrack for almost a year in 1966, I was with the 579th ORD 7th Army direct support for the Hawk missile system. I remember an old "Putzfrau" that worked at the snack bar? She had a phenomenal memory when taking food orders from dozens of GIs at a time and never writing anything down. She actually worked in the same barracks during the war as a teenager when the SS was living there.
Michael Rhodes I was there in 1982ish Merrell barracks 155 8 inch sp I believe 3rd 17th field artillery
Sgt Sharon Young stationed at WO Darby Kasern in 41C fire control instrument repair and laser guidance systems 08/1974 then to Merrell Barracks
I was there just 3 months in 1985 with the 84th Engineers before we moved to Bayreuth. The only nice thing about Merrel Barracks was the pizza place across the street. LOL. The barracks sucked. The worst I ever saw....lol.I can laugh about it now, but the place was effing depressing. Nuremberg itself was beautiful, though.
Great Video. I was stationed there 74 - 77 with theHQ battery 3/17 FA. Remember lots of Tucher Beer between spending lots of tome in Graf and Wildflicken. Learned enough german to survive and be liked. had a ball overall
Elvis, Glad you liked my Merrell Barracks video. Please join the Merrell Barracks Facebook group if you are not a member and share your memories with us. Thanks, Admin. Ted . Merrell Barracks FB group
Elvis Cargill I was there the same time you was there 74-76 I was in service battery 3'17 fa s 4 section I don't remember you but it's good to know that you were there at the same time hope you are doing well I'm holding on thank the Lord
Das war eine schöne Zeit, als die Amerikaner noch in Nürnberg stioniert waren!! Mein Vater hat 20 Jahre in Fürth als Dolmetscher für sie gearbeitet! Schade das sie für immer weg sind!!!
was in 39 th f/a Merrill brks, early 60-late 62. 280 mm. atomic cannons, shortly after I left there they deactivated the guns and the 39 th. became the 17 th, f/a have some great memories of Nurnberg great food beer and women.
Unfortunately July 3 1976 while stationed at wo Darby it was a warm night and I took a walk and was mugged by two engineer soldiers assumably from Monteith barrack. They took my money and threw a steel ball bearing at me fracturing my forehead. Doctor said I was licking to be alive. I still have those scars today. Even though this incident was life changing I STILL enjoyed my time as a soldier in west Germany this time and the next time in Heidelberg HQ USAEUR.
SFC Byrd, I was their 1989 to 1992. 2ACR, Maintenance Troop, RSS. Automotive Platoon. Attended and was selected for the "Sergeant Morales Club". Deployed to the Gulf War through all three campaigns. "Tojours Pret", "Always Ready"
great video Ted
Glad you enjoyed my video! Memories are what we live for!
Wow wow wow!! Bro. I was stationed I at Warner Barracks., Bamberg Many friends there. Steve, Communications " Commo"
I was stationed there also same time.
well done, I really enloyed, was stationed there 1975-1977 Scout Section HHT
I was there from 1976- 1977 I would like to here from anyone manly Rick Farr, SGT Byrd, Egan
Aerial Surveillance Platoon, Aviation Company, 2nd Armored Cav, Company Clerk 1963-1964. Great memories.
Steve Rudminas, You may have been at Merrell Barracks at the same time that I was there. Glad you enjoyed the video. Email me and tell me about your time at Merrell Barracks. Maybe we can talk sometime. Company clerk! What a slack job !! lol I was in AVN CO 2nd Aircraft Maintenance at Soldiers Airfield 1964-66
I was there with the 614th maint co 75-76
Thank you..
mjstarr23, Glad you liked the video!
Don't forget our "Gangster Hotel" group page on Facebook.
Great job and the memories 66-67 42 Hvy Equipment
Glad you enjoyed my video! Memories are what we live for!
Stopped @ Merrel Barracks here quite a while on my way to Nam fixing equipment etc. 😎
Who was stationed in the merrell barracks in the year 1982 ?
I was there 1971-1972 with HHQ Bat 3rd Bn 17th arty 8in. self propelled howitzers. See they fixed it up and now its an immigration center. Other than the Army BS Nuremberg and the German people were great.
Father was 502nd MI company 2nd ACR 85-88..
Thanks for watching my video. Hope you are a member of the Merrell Barracks Facebook group. There bis many photo's to look at in the photo's section, Admin. Ted
Super
i was there from 75 to 78,84th engs.1st patoon
Glad you enjoy the video! Ted AVN CO 2nd Avn Mech 1964-66 Airfield was where Grosstrasse is now!
Visit Merrell Barracks Facebook group. I am an Admin.there. Please join for some great memories. Ted Marks
A 3/5 FA, 1982-1985