Billy, you are right at 0:48. My father was stationed at Ray Barracks in the late 50's. He was a Major, we lived in the quarters near the back gate. Elvis was in my father's platoon (Spearhead). My 3 sisters and I used to walk along that back fence to the plum orchards and fields to play. One day we were walking along the fence in front of his barracks, and Elvis was sitting on the window sill playing his guitar, and asked us what our names were! He told us who he was. One night my parents were going to a party at the Officers Club, and my dad said if we were good for the babysitter he would bring us his autographs. We were 5, 6, 7, and 8 years old at the time, so it must have been 1959. Our quarters were the 2nd to last building catty corner to the back gate. My dad said that was the party that he met Pricilla, and Elvis played his guitar all night! Mom said Priscilla was drop dead gorgeous! And dad gave us all his autographed pics. I have many fond memories of growing up there. My 2 sisters returned there on a trip to Germany in 2005 and visited the quarters we used to live in. Our names were still there scribbled on the basement wall. Thank you for the blast from the past!
I was stationed there in 1977-1981. Elvis lived at the barracks for 2 days until he found quarters in Bad Nauheim which is close by. He was the Brigade Commander's driver while he was stationed there. His pictures of him and the Brigade Commander at the time hung in the Brigade Commander's office where I would pull duty from time to time as Brigade Officer of the day as a 2nd Lieutennant. Loved the German people. Not as crazy about the Army however! Thanks for sharing, Billy!
@@williamrooth An Iron Duke. You guys had a long ways to walk to the motor pool. I was a Bandit during the same time frame. I do remember to long duty as Brigade Duty Officer.
@@garrettanderson7764 Yes, sir! And you would have been there during Colonel Phil's tour, I would suppose? I also recall doing Brigade Duty Officer stints as well. I remember one time when i had a sergeant who was sitting in a tree waiting for Colonel Lyssey to show up for PT one morning. He was sitting in the tree and had an axe handle he was going to use to bash in his head. I reported him to the MP's which created a blotter report. Lyssey called me in to ask why I did it, even though the sergeant swore that he would kill him if he got the chance. I asked him, "Should I have left him alone and let him kill you instead, Sir?" Lyssy did not like my attitude and did not give me an answer. He just hated having to go to Col. Phil's office to explain the situation. I liked LTC Larry Beal, though! Him and his dog, Sandy. The inventor of the, "Beal Wheel"! Interesting times indeed!
@@williamrooth Something about axes at Ray Barracks. When I was doing the rounds as duty officer, an axe came flying out of a window towards me from one of 1/36 INF barracks. A lot of fun. Contrary to you, LTC Beale and I were on very bad terms. Probably 75% my fault and 25% his. That M24 Chaffee that was in front Brigade Headquarters what from Graf's hard target junk yard. 1/32 picked it and got into running condition in 1978. I wonder whatever happened to it. Oh Friedberg. What memories.
Billy you deserve your own program on national television what's your going worldwide with these videos but I don't know anybody that does the work you do and putting these videos out and explain them like you do you are the best my friend may God bless you
Spa Guy,Thanks for all your hard work and sharing this awesome and interesting video and all the others that you share with us. I've learned a lot through watching your videos. The Barracks in Germany where ELVIS stayed were very interesting to see. God bless you my friend..
@Spa Guy once again I have to tip my hat to you Billy, your ability to find all these details and some how manage to put them together with your Columbo like detective skills! Thank you again for all the time and effort, I can tell it's a labor of love! Keep up the GREAT WORK, and the way only you can tighten all of us S.G.F. up on a regular basis, God bless you.
I was stationed there in 2005-2007 when base was shut down.Some of best times of my life.I didn't know that was the barracks he stayed in,use to walk past it all the time to walk to the Elvis Presley Dinning Facility.The people of Germany were friendly & welcoming,no wonder Elvis loved it there.I lived in the newer brick barracks.Thanks for the flash back!
Very cool. I tried looking on internet for recent photos to compare then and now. I just love what you're doing I look forward to seeing your stuff. Way cool 👍
Hi there my friend Spa Guy. Still watching and following you in your videos. Elvis always pleasing his fans signing away autographs though he was so busy working in the Army. Also love all the monuments dedicated to him in Germany, and how till this date he is revered over there. The more you show things about Elvis, the more I feel deep a respect and admiration for him. Thanks. Take care.
Hey Spa Guy, thanks for sharing. For me as a citizen of Friedberg this is an amazing overview about this so secret place for us that it was so many years for us locals here. But on one special day, we all can also have a little sneak into it. Thanks for the 'Deutsch-Amerikanisches Freundschaftsfest'. It really brings us together. So, thanks to all all of the soldiers and their families, who filled friedberg with live and fun. :-)
Hi Billy thanks for sharing another interesting video..my uncle was stationed with Elvis at fort Hood..and went on to Germany with Elvis.. I have pictures..with Elvis and my uncle.. I have another tid bit..to share.. Elvis thought so much of my uncle he gave him a gun with mother of pearl inlayed handle. My uncle.. said Elvis was very down to earth..and treated others nicely. My uncle passed away a few years ago..and gun is still in there family. Just wanted to share and let you know. Thanks again enjoyed video today.. thanks Billy..your friend Bonnie
Can't wait to show this to my father-inlaw as he was stationed in Germany at the time Elvis was and said he saw Elvis once. Then my husband was born in the Fort Dix Army hospital, so that is why he thinks I married him :) Thank you for all your cool adventures Spa Guy! Rod & I enjoy them so much!
That is without a doubt the coolest thing I’ve seen today. So glad you managed to show us this I’d pretty much imagine it’s only a matter of time until all that area gets flattened
Thanks Billy. Saw Elvis in one of his last televised show when I was a boy. Went on to served in the Army and was stationed at Ray Barracks for over 2 years. It was still the 1/32nd Armor Regiment when I got there. Was deactivated a year later and became the 4/67th in the 3rd Armored Division. I was a Combat Medic and had stayed in Elvis old two story barracks. A year later in 1987 we were moved into the new multi-story red brick buildings. Man, sure brought back a lot of memories. It's sad to see the base closed and abandoned like that. It's in my bucket list to visit the old base and walk down the the old Friedberg streets again. Had a Chinese girlfriend who's father owned a Chinese restaurant there. She was born in Germany and had taught me conversational German. I'm Japanese-American so we communicated in German and some English. Funny as hell!
Billy, I decided to rewatch this because I once again saw something about the barracks being torn down. Glad you got it all on film just in case they do. You never know there are so many places being demolished. Maybe someday they will replace the replica of Elvis with a metal one or a statue. After all he was the most famous soldier to ever be stationed there. Going in a private first class and released as buck Sergeant. Not bad for the length of time Elvis was there. Thank you so much Spa Guy and those who helped make the trip possible.
Thank you once again Spa Guy for your amazing detective work, giving Elvis fans that cannot get to these countries, I love your work and that Globetrotter Trey. God bless from New Zealand
Thank you for all the great videos and all the hard work it takes to make them! I've always been an Elvis fan but I have learned so much more because of you! Thanks again!
Barbara private great viewing billy great to be as close as you are with yr drone pity u never got in the barracks were he as but seen the door and where he sat how cool was that, great billy at the frount gate where he was standing with his friends signing good job billy always Glad you took us on the journey of the barracks
That was great detective work❤ I did not know he was that long in the army, he went like he was like anybody else, never wanted a different approach, but I think it was too much for his mama, missing him that much. How his life would have been different had she lived.
I was stationed there in 4-67 AR in 91-93. When I first got there I lived in the barracks next to the one that Elvis lived in when he was stationed there. Then we moved to the barracks behind the base flag pole. I seen in your video the bandit tree we would run to was still back behind the post.
I was stationed there in 66 to 68, HQ Co.3rd Bn 32nd Armor. The first building on the right in from the main gate was the MP HQs. the arch was actually on the two small stone towers just before the MP building, not out by the gate itself. Many great memories made in Friedberg.
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So the monument to Elvis in the roundabout is some kind of weather-proof particle board . It certainly looks to have been Laser cut from metal , when viewed from a distance , with the cutting blank right beside it ! A very cool design ! This means that any one could replicate it with a few sheets of ply-wood and a saber saw . I wonder where the corresponding blank for the guitar is ?
Another fantastic video conjuring up old, old memories! I wonder if that’s the same gate we caught Elvis driving out of back in circa 1959 when he pulled over for us for autographs and pictures? The fatigues he was wearing in the picture where he’s signing autographs may have been the very uniform he was wearing that day we saw him! Thank you so much for doing this, Spa Guy! This is incredible what you’re doing!
I was stationed at Ray barracks 89 to 91with 2/82 FA. My barracks are right behind Elvis. The barracks he lived in were assigned to 2/67 or 4/67 Armor while I was there.
Funny part at 12:25 ish you placed your finger on my barracks room at Ray barracks. My company building was the same as Elvis. During the annual Elvis week we had to pull guard in case of the Elvis fan pilgrimage wanted a souvenir. I was their 93 to 98.
Barbara private great videos of the ray barracks billy yes yr very spot on how yr time and effect on videos I have never seen footage its a pleasure to go on yr journey always Will you do a tour of the Raye barracks if allowed I keep. Watching
The Mess Hall and Battalion Headquarters had a lot of Elvis pictures. A family member ask for a album recorded but wanted with German wording. Bought one and put a Battalion Patch on it. He never opened to listen to the record said it was special.
I lived there from 81 to 85 and stationed at Ray Barracks. As you enter the barracks area off to your right was Elvis Presley motor pool and then the building strictly across the motor pool was Elvis Presley dining hall.
Nivce Work! I have a lot of good video footage from inside the Ray Barracks during Elvis week three years ago. All the important points and buildings are included and shown. If you need some footage, let me know. Thanks for your great Videos.
Love the video. Brought back old memories. I was there from 1997-1999. I wish they would open it up like a national park or monument. Clean it up, and turn into a tourist site. Did you ever go to Friedberger Brauhaus?
@@SpaGuy I think it’s no longer there. They used to serve the best steaks ever. They would bring a completely raw piece of meat on a 600 degree stone, and you would finish cooking it yourself exactly to your own liking. Served with beer and pomme frites. I have never seen anything like that other than there in Germany. When were you stationed there?
I was based there 1964-66. At that time, the Ray Barracks was much smaller. I believe that many of the buildings you filmed were built after I left there in 66. I recognize many of the buildings from when I was there. I saw the building I lived in. You correctly identified the front gate. The tower across the street from the front gate was a wasser tur (water tank tower) that was also a German War Memorial. The building inside the front gate was where the 503rd Military Police Company was housed and also where the base brig was . I don't think there was a gate across from the Elvis monument. There was just a large field there. It was used for tank parades. Enjoyed your video.
Billy this is what I was talking about and I didn't know they added Elvis music too it. I was on Drake Kaserne across the street by that gast haus.. it was still there.. but check it out if u can.. ruclips.net/video/fAHNms97MC4/видео.html
You recently posted an interview with Rex Mansfield. Elvisinfo.net is reporting Rex passed away Sunday morning, although I am not finding any mainstream media news announcement. Thanks to your efforts, we all got a chance to spend a quality last moment with Rex. The history you are recording and posting is very important.
Very cool. I wonder when it was turned over to the Germans. I saw a video about 6 months ago about Ray Barracks and in that video the Sign was still up. Of course I don't know when the footage was recorded but it seemed recent. Thanks for sharing Spa Guy. ☺👍👍
I was BORN in RAY BARRACKS 1977 .... Elvis was in 42 or 43 if he was there .... his house is still on the "FRANKFURTER STRAßE" in BAD-Nauheim .... about 7 miles away and he had another room up in the "Parkstraße" ... all the way on the Top ... made him a Statue infront of it. ;)
I was stationed there with C Co 1/36 inf, 3AD 1975-1978 11c by the rear gate, Ate at Elvis Mess hall lots of times.. I worked also as a projectionist at the theater as a part time job. Met my wife there. She passed last year so my son is there today to bring his mom's shes to barry her in Friedburg, today 8/17/2021
@@SpaGuy No I cam well after he was there.. He came in the 60's and I came in the 70's although I remember when I took the job the guy training me told me Elvis workrd there as a projectionist too.
@@SpaGuy No Elvis was there long before I got there. He was there in the 60's and I did not arrive until the 70's. I do remember the last guy I replaced had told me he remembered people telling him that Elvis did go to the theater.
You have a lot of facts close but no cigar. I was stationed at ray barracks. In the beginning you were close to the entrance for officer housing personnel. Delta company and HQ company are two different buildings. Elvis was in headquarters first then Delta company, which is why his barracks is number is different. If you see a helipad then motor pool close to the green gate you came up to when you started to drive. Thats where the Barracks building for delta company was and I know because it was my barracks. The green gate was never used, plus it wasn't green.( only for road marches, deployments, and Reforgers). After the green gate was our 2 mile course for Physical Fitness. The infantry battalions were at the 6.27 and the buildings were in the back where the armor battalions were because of the motorpools.
The Bike riders are at the Gate that Elvis & them used in the 50s & 60s..WE used the main Gate.... That gate where the bikes are is called 'Bandit -Gate" As we were "the Bandits' in 1/32 Armor
@ the beginning of the video, This is what we referred to as the back gate or the foot gate. No vehicles traveled in or out at this location. It was a quick and easy way for the soldiers to come and go to town. Those barracks at the back gate is not where Elvis was. His location was in the polar opposite side of this location. There are probably at least a have dozen buildings identical to this one. I wasn't there when Elvis was, but heard many stories. If I am not mistaken I believe the location of his barracks were across from the post recreation building by the refueling station. In the vicinity of the chow hall he built.
I think I show in this video from a drone view where his barracks was.. I know I did in one video.. When you go through the far right gate which is the one I think you are talk able his was on the first road to the left about 4-5 up on the right..
Great videos, I spent a few years at ray barracks in the early 90s. Elvis was great. I find it interesting though, how the senior officers and NCOs we’re so willing and eager, to disregard regulations on fraternization and favoritism toward Pvt Presley.
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I luv ur Drone..thanks for the time.. effort..and trying to be exact..was that 3 miles to the hotel or house n about how many mins did it take..I'm not good at judging these things. LoL..and yeah. Wish u could of gone into the barracks...was his barracks close to that entrance in the photo?? Ur the coolest. God Bless
Glad to hear the base is abandoned. Otherwise, flying a drone over an active military base without clearance is a felony. I’m sure you know this Spa Guy, but a heads up for others. Great video!
Thank you for the video Billy, it is very enlightening. I looked closely at the picture of Elvis signing autographs with the Ray Barracks sign in the background. To me, the sign appears to be much closer to the building, rather than to the gate which you were standing outside of. There appears to be two large cement or brick pillars which I believe the sign may have been attached to, or slightly behind them. You can see them clearly at the 11:20 mark. What do you think?
Spa Guy I think the location of where he is standing is next to the guard hut on the left side. You can just see the edge of it. Jollen seems to be correct about the sign being further back. Ps I love your vids.
Billy, you are right at 0:48. My father was stationed at Ray Barracks in the late 50's. He was a Major, we lived in the quarters near the back gate. Elvis was in my father's platoon (Spearhead). My 3 sisters and I used to walk along that back fence to the plum orchards and fields to play. One day we were walking along the fence in front of his barracks, and Elvis was sitting on the window sill playing his guitar, and asked us what our names were! He told us who he was. One night my parents were going to a party at the Officers Club, and my dad said if we were good for the babysitter he would bring us his autographs. We were 5, 6, 7, and 8 years old at the time, so it must have been 1959. Our quarters were the 2nd to last building catty corner to the back gate. My dad said that was the party that he met Pricilla, and Elvis played his guitar all night! Mom said Priscilla was drop dead gorgeous! And dad gave us all his autographed pics. I have many fond memories of growing up there. My 2 sisters returned there on a trip to Germany in 2005 and visited the quarters we used to live in. Our names were still there scribbled on the basement wall. Thank you for the blast from the past!
I was stationed there in 1977-1981. Elvis lived at the barracks for 2 days until he found quarters in Bad Nauheim which is close by. He was the Brigade Commander's driver while he was stationed there. His pictures of him and the Brigade Commander at the time hung in the Brigade Commander's office where I would pull duty from time to time as Brigade Officer of the day as a 2nd Lieutennant. Loved the German people. Not as crazy about the Army however! Thanks for sharing, Billy!
What unit?
@@garrettanderson7764 Elvis was in 1/32 Armor. I was assigned to 3/32 Armor at Ray Barracks, FRG.
@@williamrooth An Iron Duke. You guys had a long ways to walk to the motor pool. I was a Bandit during the same time frame. I do remember to long duty as Brigade Duty Officer.
@@garrettanderson7764 Yes, sir! And you would have been there during Colonel Phil's tour, I would suppose? I also recall doing Brigade Duty Officer stints as well. I remember one time when i had a sergeant who was sitting in a tree waiting for Colonel Lyssey to show up for PT one morning. He was sitting in the tree and had an axe handle he was going to use to bash in his head. I reported him to the MP's which created a blotter report. Lyssey called me in to ask why I did it, even though the sergeant swore that he would kill him if he got the chance. I asked him, "Should I have left him alone and let him kill you instead, Sir?" Lyssy did not like my attitude and did not give me an answer. He just hated having to go to Col. Phil's office to explain the situation. I liked LTC Larry Beal, though! Him and his dog, Sandy. The inventor of the, "Beal Wheel"! Interesting times indeed!
@@williamrooth Something about axes at Ray Barracks. When I was doing the rounds as duty officer, an axe came flying out of a window towards me from one of 1/36 INF barracks. A lot of fun. Contrary to you, LTC Beale and I were on very bad terms. Probably 75% my fault and 25% his. That M24 Chaffee that was in front Brigade Headquarters what from Graf's hard target junk yard. 1/32 picked it and got into running condition in 1978. I wonder whatever happened to it. Oh Friedberg. What memories.
I was stationed there in 1976 to 1978. The rear gate were your at was called the foot gate. I was in 1/ 36 Infantry. Brings back old memories.
Billy you deserve your own program on national television what's your going worldwide with these videos but I don't know anybody that does the work you do and putting these videos out and explain them like you do you are the best my friend may God bless you
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He’s amazing willie isn’t he.works so hard and his research is second to none
@@tupelomiss8315 that's true
I second that!!
I was in Germany just a week ago. I wish I would of went and saw it. Thanks for sharing.
Aww absolutely fantastic.my little heart was pumping.i would never have gotten to see this Billy.thank you so much friend.⚡️✨💫xx
That was pretty cool seeing the old Ray Base. Thank you!
Spa Guy,Thanks for all your hard work and sharing this awesome and interesting video and all the others that you share with us. I've learned a lot through watching your videos. The Barracks in Germany where ELVIS stayed were very interesting to see. God bless you my friend..
@Spa Guy once again I have to tip my hat to you Billy, your ability to find all these details and some how manage to put them together with your Columbo like detective skills! Thank you again for all the time and effort, I can tell it's a labor of love! Keep up the GREAT WORK, and the way only you can tighten all of us S.G.F. up on a regular basis, God bless you.
God Bless You my friend!!
I was stationed there in 2005-2007 when base was shut down.Some of best times of my life.I didn't know that was the barracks he stayed in,use to walk past it all the time to walk to the Elvis Presley Dinning Facility.The people of Germany were friendly & welcoming,no wonder Elvis loved it there.I lived in the newer brick barracks.Thanks for the flash back!
Very cool. I tried looking on internet for recent photos to compare then and now. I just love what you're doing I look forward to seeing your stuff. Way cool 👍
Hi there my friend Spa Guy. Still watching and following you in your videos. Elvis always pleasing his fans signing away autographs though he was so busy working in the Army. Also love all the monuments dedicated to him in Germany, and how till this date he is revered over there. The more you show things about Elvis, the more I feel deep a respect and admiration for him. Thanks. Take care.
Thanks Spa Guy for your great detective work. Spot on 👍
This is like uncovering buried treasure. Fantastic!
Another fascinating trip down memory lane
Thank you for the journey because I know I'll probably never make it there
Hey Spa Guy, thanks for sharing. For me as a citizen of Friedberg this is an amazing overview about this so secret place for us that it was so many years for us locals here. But on one special day, we all can also have a little sneak into it. Thanks for the 'Deutsch-Amerikanisches Freundschaftsfest'. It really brings us together. So, thanks to all all of the soldiers and their families, who filled friedberg with live and fun. :-)
Thanks for taking me on another journey, I enjoyed it!
Brilliant as ever Spa Guy, someone has given a thumbs down but for me it's 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Can't wait for the next one, all the best from England
Thank you for sharing! You have done a great job as always!
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Great job Billy. Another wonderful Elvis history video, love Germany, thank you.
Hi Billy thanks for sharing another interesting video..my uncle was stationed with Elvis at fort Hood..and went on to Germany with Elvis.. I have pictures..with Elvis and my uncle.. I have another tid bit..to share.. Elvis thought so much of my uncle he gave him a gun with mother of pearl inlayed handle. My uncle.. said Elvis was very down to earth..and treated others nicely. My uncle passed away a few years ago..and gun is still in there family. Just wanted to share and let you know. Thanks again enjoyed video today.. thanks Billy..your friend Bonnie
Very Cool story Bonnie.. If you want to share the pics billy@thesgnetwork.com
Your videos are making it very easy for me to teach my Grandson about Elvis. Great Job! Thank you!
Can't wait to show this to my father-inlaw as he was stationed in Germany at the time Elvis was and said he saw Elvis once. Then my husband was born in the Fort Dix Army hospital, so that is why he thinks I married him :)
Thank you for all your cool adventures Spa Guy! Rod & I enjoy them so much!
That is without a doubt the coolest thing I’ve seen today. So glad you managed to show us this I’d pretty much imagine it’s only a matter of time until all that area gets flattened
I have more from here coming up.. I actually went back and will go into a little more detail..
Gosh you're putting out so many goodies I can't keep up.
Excellent video Billy...Thanks to you, Ashley, and your friends for the time and the effort...God bless my friend
Thanks Billy. Saw Elvis in one of his last televised show when I was a boy. Went on to served in the Army and was stationed at Ray Barracks for over 2 years. It was still the 1/32nd Armor Regiment when I got there. Was deactivated a year later and became the 4/67th in the 3rd Armored Division. I was a Combat Medic and had stayed in Elvis old two story barracks. A year later in 1987 we were moved into the new multi-story red brick buildings. Man, sure brought back a lot of memories. It's sad to see the base closed and abandoned like that. It's in my bucket list to visit the old base and walk down the the old Friedberg streets again. Had a Chinese girlfriend who's father owned a Chinese restaurant there. She was born in Germany and had taught me conversational German. I'm Japanese-American so we communicated in German and some English. Funny as hell!
Billy, I decided to rewatch this because I once again saw something about the barracks being torn down. Glad you got it all on film just in case they do. You never know there are so many places being demolished. Maybe someday they will replace the replica of Elvis with a metal one or a statue. After all he was the most famous soldier to ever be stationed there. Going in a private first class and released as buck Sergeant. Not bad for the length of time Elvis was there. Thank you so much Spa Guy and those who helped make the trip possible.
Hi spa guy great video cant wait till the next one love the videos keep them coming my friend from your U.K. friend
You've done it again Billy great video. Thankyou God. Bless
Wow very cool.
Thank you once again Spa Guy for your amazing detective work, giving Elvis fans that cannot get to these countries, I love your work and that Globetrotter Trey. God bless from New Zealand
Great video I was station in 1979-1982 1-36 infantry a lot of things have changed thank you
this is another good story from the main man take care your friend
Thank you for all the great videos and all the hard work it takes to make them! I've always been an Elvis fan but I have learned so much more because of you! Thanks again!
Thanks for all you do on the video's.
The drone sure helps gain a real perspective in these situations, good job
Ya did it again..lol..love n hugs
Your drone is amazing! Another great vid SG!
Barbara private great viewing billy great to be as close as you are with yr drone pity u never got in the barracks were he as but seen the door and where he sat how cool was that, great billy at the frount gate where he was standing with his friends signing good job billy always
Glad you took us on the journey of the barracks
Great video
Elvis would have loved drones. Also, he would love the fans that still have such an interest in him all these years later. Great footage Spa Guy
Nice video I was stationed in Ray Barracks from 1983 to 1985
Thanks for your fantastic videos!
That's cool thank you so much for sharing! 😎
Phenomenal drone work wonderful job Mr.B stay tight babe 👍👍
Keep up the neat work mate!
That was great detective work❤ I did not know he was that long in the army, he went like he was like anybody else, never wanted a different approach, but I think it was too much for his mama, missing him that much. How his life would have been different had she lived.
Great video!! I was there yesterday and also made some airial pictures. The two tree's in front are gone now. Looks very different!
Love the team work 🙌🏼Thank you all so very much on everything you investigate and share with all of us True Elvis Fans🤝⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️SUPER 💫
I drove IN that main gate every morning. 1980-83.
1/32 Armor "Bandits!"
Elvis was a BANDIT too!! :)
Outstanding you do it every time thanks for the video my friend G-man out
I was stationed there in 4-67 AR in 91-93. When I first got there I lived in the barracks next to the one that Elvis lived in when he was stationed there. Then we moved to the barracks behind the base flag pole. I seen in your video the bandit tree we would run to was still back behind the post.
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I was stationed there in 66 to 68, HQ Co.3rd Bn 32nd Armor. The first building on the right in from the main gate was the MP HQs. the arch was actually on the two small stone towers just before the MP building, not out by the gate itself. Many great memories made in Friedberg.
Thanks spa guy for your video's on Elvis
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So the monument to Elvis in the roundabout is some kind of weather-proof particle board . It certainly looks to have been Laser cut from metal , when viewed from a distance , with the cutting blank right beside it ! A very cool design ! This means that any one could replicate it with a few sheets of ply-wood and a saber saw . I wonder where the corresponding blank for the guitar is ?
Another fantastic video conjuring up old, old memories! I wonder if that’s the same gate we caught Elvis driving out of back in circa 1959 when he pulled over for us for autographs and pictures? The fatigues he was wearing in the picture where he’s signing autographs may have been the very uniform he was wearing that day we saw him! Thank you so much for doing this, Spa Guy! This is incredible what you’re doing!
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I was stationed at Ray barracks 89 to 91with 2/82 FA. My barracks are right behind Elvis. The barracks he lived in were assigned to 2/67 or 4/67 Armor while I was there.
Thanks you of lot dear guy !
Funny part at 12:25 ish you placed your finger on my barracks room at Ray barracks. My company building was the same as Elvis. During the annual Elvis week we had to pull guard in case of the Elvis fan pilgrimage wanted a souvenir. I was their 93 to 98.
Barbara private how cool ray barracks were Elvis was great feeling
Barbara private great videos of the ray barracks billy yes yr very spot on how yr time and effect on videos I have never seen footage its a pleasure to go on yr journey always
Will you do a tour of the Raye barracks if allowed I keep. Watching
The Mess Hall and Battalion Headquarters had a lot of Elvis pictures. A family member ask for a album
recorded but wanted with German wording. Bought one and put a Battalion Patch on it. He never opened to listen to the record said it was special.
I lived there from 81 to 85 and stationed at Ray Barracks. As you enter the barracks area off to your right was Elvis Presley motor pool and then the building strictly across the motor pool was Elvis Presley dining hall.
Great Info.. I hope to go back soon before it is all torn down..
Nivce Work! I have a lot of good video footage from inside the Ray Barracks during Elvis week three years ago. All the important points and buildings are included and shown. If you need some footage, let me know. Thanks for your great Videos.
Yes if you are willing to share the footage that would be awesome.. billy@thesgnetwork.com
Stationed at Ray B. 1972-73. Lived in the big building in upper left hand corner, flagpole in front at 5:55. The parade field is now a lawn.
Your absolutely correct on front gate, I was stationed there 1964 a 1966. But he actually lived in next town of Bad Neuhiem.
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Love the video. Brought back old memories. I was there from 1997-1999. I wish they would open it up like a national park or monument. Clean it up, and turn into a tourist site.
Did you ever go to Friedberger Brauhaus?
Don't know what the Friedberger Brauhaus is.. I missed a couple of things in Germany but will go back..
@@SpaGuy I think it’s no longer there. They used to serve the best steaks ever. They would bring a completely raw piece of meat on a 600 degree stone, and you would finish cooking it yourself exactly to your own liking. Served with beer and pomme frites. I have never seen anything like that other than there in Germany. When were you stationed there?
I was based there 1964-66. At that time, the Ray Barracks was much smaller. I believe that many of the buildings you filmed were built after I left there in 66. I recognize many of the buildings from when I was there. I saw the building I lived in. You correctly identified the front gate. The tower across the street from the front gate was a wasser tur (water tank tower) that was also a German War Memorial. The building inside the front gate was where the 503rd Military Police Company was housed and also where the base brig was . I don't think there was a gate across from the Elvis monument. There was just a large field there. It was used for tank parades.
Enjoyed your video.
I was there in1965& 1967 in same outfit, but 6 yrs. Late 1/ 32 armor division HA
cool stuff...at maurice rose kaserne they have an elvis museum.. it's in frankfurt.. where they filmed parts of G.I.Blues..
Billy this is what I was talking about and I didn't know they added Elvis music too it. I was on Drake Kaserne across the street by that gast haus.. it was still there.. but check it out if u can.. ruclips.net/video/fAHNms97MC4/видео.html
You recently posted an interview with Rex Mansfield. Elvisinfo.net is reporting Rex passed away Sunday morning, although I am not finding any mainstream media news announcement. Thanks to your efforts, we all got a chance to spend a quality last moment with Rex. The history you are recording and posting is very important.
The site is Elvisinfonet.com - sorry for any confusion.
Yes Rex did pass yesterday.. I will have some upcoming videos in the future with stories from Rex..
Thank you thank you SO much brother :)
Very cool. I wonder when it was turned over to the Germans. I saw a video about 6 months ago about Ray Barracks and in that video the Sign was still up. Of course I don't know when the footage was recorded but it seemed recent. Thanks for sharing Spa Guy. ☺👍👍
When I was stationed at Ray barracks one of the buildings was the post headquarters the buildings that Elvis stayed in were offices
The barracks that Elvis was photographed in, across the street was our gym and across from that was our parade field in front of the post headquarters
I was BORN in RAY BARRACKS 1977 .... Elvis was in 42 or 43 if he was there .... his house is still on the "FRANKFURTER STRAßE" in BAD-Nauheim .... about 7 miles away and he had another room up in the "Parkstraße" ... all the way on the Top ... made him a Statue infront of it.
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I have videos of all of that.. He was there in 1958,59 and 60..
Great as usual. Billy is there a photo location you would like to go to that you haven’t?
I have many I have not been to.. In California and Hawaii are many I will get to soon..
I was stationed there with C Co 1/36 inf, 3AD 1975-1978 11c by the rear gate, Ate at
Elvis Mess hall lots of times.. I worked also as a projectionist at the
theater as a part time job. Met my wife there. She passed last year so my son is there today to bring his mom's shes to barry her in Friedburg, today 8/17/2021
Tommie so sorry for your loss my friend.. Prayers.. Was Elvis ever in your theater?
@@SpaGuy No I cam well after he was there.. He came in the 60's and I came in the 70's although I remember when I took the job the guy training me told me Elvis workrd there as a projectionist too.
@@SpaGuy No Elvis was there long before I got there. He was there in the 60's and I did not arrive until the 70's. I do remember the last guy I replaced had told me he remembered people telling him that Elvis did go to the theater.
You have a lot of facts close but no cigar. I was stationed at ray barracks. In the beginning you were close to the entrance for officer housing personnel. Delta company and HQ company are two different buildings. Elvis was in headquarters first then Delta company, which is why his barracks is number is different. If you see a helipad then motor pool close to the green gate you came up to when you started to drive. Thats where the Barracks building for delta company was and I know because it was my barracks. The green gate was never used, plus it wasn't green.( only for road marches, deployments, and Reforgers). After the green gate was our 2 mile course for Physical Fitness. The infantry battalions were at the 6.27 and the buildings were in the back where the armor battalions were because of the motorpools.
The Bike riders are at the Gate that Elvis & them used in the 50s & 60s..WE used the main Gate....
That gate where the bikes are is called 'Bandit -Gate" As we were "the Bandits' in 1/32 Armor
I was stationed there 77 to 80
@ the beginning of the video, This is what we referred to as the back gate or the foot gate. No vehicles traveled in or out at this location. It was a quick and easy way for the soldiers to come and go to town. Those barracks at the back gate is not where Elvis was. His location was in the polar opposite side of this location. There are probably at least a have dozen buildings identical to this one. I wasn't there when Elvis was, but heard many stories. If I am not mistaken I believe the location of his barracks were across from the post recreation building by the refueling station. In the vicinity of the chow hall he built.
I think I show in this video from a drone view where his barracks was.. I know I did in one video.. When you go through the far right gate which is the one I think you are talk able his was on the first road to the left about 4-5 up on the right..
The Ray barracks sign was not where you assumed it was, it's been between those two little walls behind the new gate.
Great videos, I spent a few years at ray barracks in the early 90s. Elvis was great. I find it interesting though, how the senior officers and NCOs we’re so willing and eager, to disregard regulations on fraternization and favoritism toward Pvt Presley.
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I luv ur Drone..thanks for the time.. effort..and trying to be exact..was that 3 miles to the hotel or house n about how many mins did it take..I'm not good at judging these things. LoL..and yeah. Wish u could of gone into the barracks...was his barracks close to that entrance in the photo?? Ur the coolest. God Bless
I was stationed there 77 to 80. 3rd Bde Headquarters.
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When this did close down Spa guy.
What kind of drone do u have it has a great camera
I fly all DJI Drones.. This one is a Mavic Pro that is small for traveling..
I could tell it was by the buildings and that 4 story building is a Baracks and the name should be on the end and also by the main door
Glad to hear the base is abandoned. Otherwise, flying a drone over an active military base without clearance is a felony. I’m sure you know this Spa Guy, but a heads up for others. Great video!
Thank you for the video Billy, it is very enlightening. I looked closely at the picture of Elvis signing autographs with the Ray Barracks sign in the background. To me, the sign appears to be much closer to the building, rather than to the gate which you were standing outside of. There appears to be two large cement or brick pillars which I believe the sign may have been attached to, or slightly behind them. You can see them clearly at the 11:20 mark. What do you think?
You got the easter egg.. You are correct the banner sign was on the pillars further in not the ones at the guard shacks as I stated..
Spa Guy I think the location of where he is standing is next to the guard hut on the left side. You can just see the edge of it. Jollen seems to be correct about the sign being further back. Ps I love your vids.
You had a Polish driver? :) nice