army engineer 88-91

by alan david
(pittsburgh pa usa)

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I lived in Hanau, FRG 88-91, loved spending time at the marketplatz and the swimbad on Lamboystrasse. I lived on pioneer kaserne and frequented the Rod and gun club in Grossauheim, but its gone nowadays.
Was glad to get back to USA but I find myself thinking back to all the fun I had in the Hanau area. Write me anytime with questions.

Sincerely,
Alan David

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Dec 06, 2023
 23rd engineers NEW
by: Anonymous

looking for any 23rd engineers hanau fro 1989-1992 last name then was Harrell Now its Eubanks

great times had some great friends.... heavencent2@aol.com

baumholder also
Jul 12, 2023
 Meat or sausage pizza
by: Anonymous

Anyone remember the pizza covered with cheese and meat or sausage filling?
Please reply if you know
Tx
Shnooky
1976-1983
Mar 02, 2023
 Soldier killed 1992
by: Anonymous

Does anyone remember a 149 maintenance soldier killed in the woods 1992 or 93
Jan 03, 2023
 I was there also. The best time of my life! NEW
by: Deshawn Haley

Loved it I wish I could find some of the guys
Jun 06, 2020
 I will Never Forget
by: Anonymous

Went to Fliegerhorst in 1983 and remained through 1988. Hanau was part of my life to include the Rod and Gun club. Had many great times there. Transfered to Gelnhausen in 88, and I still did my shopping at Wolfgang plus trips to the Rod and Gun club. Left in 1990 for Frankfurt assignment. I have a Daughter and 2 grandchildren in Gelnhausen and just visited in Oct 2019. We all know Hanau stuff of the past is byby, but the memories will last forever. Some of the best times in my life were there.
Feb 19, 2020
 Hanau Rod and Gun Club Manager
by: Anonymous

I ran that club from 1988 to 1992..... Man that was a fun place ! Slot machines, country music, shooting range and a well stocked gun shop..... Ha ha....

I remember showing The Batman movie for my troops in 1989 with a 2 for 1 pizza night and almost got re-assigned because the German civilians complaint that the movie wasn't in the German cinemas yet .....

Those where the days man,
Manny D. Cortes
11th ACR Black Horse
Sep 26, 2016
 James climmons
by: Alan David

James, you know we were roommates right? 2nd plt 1st sqd under Ssg Robinson...
May 08, 2016
 svc btry 2/75
by: jeff mcswain

i was stationed at Fliegerhorst kaserne from 1984 -1987. spent most of my spare ime in Hanau and was at the rod and gun club evey sat night.loved listening to Tiny sing the house of the rising sun.met many wonderful people(German and American)and have many fond memories of the country.
Sep 26, 2014
 516th engr. co
by: james climmons

i was in the 516th 1986-1989
Oct 23, 2013
 Happy Hanau
by: Anonymous

I also went to the swimbad downtown Hanau (many years of happy childhood memories) and practically lived at the Rod and Gun Club growing up as an army brat and then civilian employee. I lived in Hanau from 72 to 95 and those were the happiest years of my life. My mother moved to Stuttgart so I can't even go home to visit anymore though I guess there isn't much left to visit. My high school has been torn down along with the Rod and Gun Club.
Sep 20, 2013
 Magical Hanau
by: Patricia Lavenz Goff

I to love Hanau. I grew up there from 1972-1994. I was 31 when I left Hanau and it was really hard to do but with my family living there I knew I could still go home. However now that they moved to Stuttgart I can't go home any longer it seems besides the Hanau I knew growing up will soon be gone. I practically grew up at the Rod-n-Gun Club and the other clubs in Hanau. My father used to tell me he knew what club I was at by what night of the week it was. Ha!
I haven't been to Hanau since 2011 and it nearly broke my heart to see everything locked up. I did manage to get pictures of my high school before they tore it down. So sad. Thanks for providing us Happy Hanauers with this wonderful site to stroke our wonderful memories of Hanau.
Feb 20, 2013
 589th Engineers Supply Co,
by: John Perez

Hi my name is John Perez,I'm looking for anyone from my old Co,the 589th Engineer Supply Co. I have looked in every Army site,even the Kaserne Army sites. I know they closed the Pioneer Kaserne,back in 2008,I spend many great days there in 1956-1959. And have many great memories of Hanau,and of my time there, the Jolly bar,and others I can't remember. If someone sees this post,and knows someone who served in the 589th,please have them contact me thru here,or email me at coachjp1@gmail.com . Thanks

John P
Aug 08, 2012
 Hanau
by: Patricia Lavenz Goff

I lived in Hanau from 1974-1994. My mother lived there until 1996 but has now moved to Stuttgart so I don't get there very often anymore. Hanau will always be my home and I visit every time I get a chance. It was just wonderful growing up in Hanau and the surrounding communities. After I graduated I had my first german job and then my first american job. Oh the joy of those years. I miss the military comradarie the most. We were all like one happy family back then. I miss all my friends I made there. Some I have kept in contact with over the years and some I have lost contact with but they will always be in my heart.
Feb 17, 2012
 516th Engr. Co. - Hanau, Germany
by: Gene Ogletree

HI ALAN, HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR YOU QUITE SOMETIME. I SERVED IN 516TH 1961-1963 AS SUPPLY
CLERK AND PROMOTED TO SGT BEFORE I LEFT. AFTER 40
YEARS MYSELF AND OTHERS DECIDED TO PUT 516TH BACK
TOGETHER WITH YEARLY REUNIONS. WE STATED IN 2004
AND HAD THEM EVERY YEAR SINCE THEN. YOU CAN FIND
OUR REUNION LISTING FOR THIS YEAR ON 516TH FACEBOOK. WE HOPE THAT YOU AND OTHERS WHO SERVED
WITH YOU CAN JOIN US THIS YEAR. LOOK FORWARD TO
HEARING FROM YOU. THANKS, GENE OGLETREE
E-MAIL: geneogletree@bellsouth.net
Oct 15, 2011
 516th En. Co. (88-91)
by: John Hill

Hey Alan David,

I was with you during this time as well as the unit was relocated to Karlsrule in 1991. After we had moved I missed Hanau and all the surrounding areas I remember going to such as what you mentioned, the Rod and Gun Club, Frankfurt, The Palladium, The Boat, etc, etc! If you see this message you can find me on facebook. I hope everything has been going well for you all the years that have passed since then.
Sep 19, 2010
 Memories
by: Rita

Hello Alan,

Thanks for sharing your memories. Like you, many Americans who were stationed in Hanau have fond memories.

The closing of the US military facilities in Hanau was a sad affair for both Americans and citizens of Hanau as well. After 63 years, it was indeed the end of an era.

Perhaps you have the chance to come back for a visit some day.

Rita

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