Drake Kaserne - Frankfurt am Main

Drake Kaserne (Frankfurt am Main)

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ehemalige US-Kaserne

Drake Kaserne became the headquarters of the U.S. Army's 3d. Armored Division when it "Gyroscoped" from Fort Knox, Kentucky to Germany in the spring of 1956. It remained so until the Division was deactivated on 17 JAN 1992
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Coordinates:   50°9'46"N   8°40'53"E

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  • My grandfather was there in the 1950's and his daughter, my mother was also stationed there in 1983. I am very proud of their service. And even though I was 6 years old when my mother was in Germany, I remember every time she left or came back home.
  • Hello Charles Morris, I was stationed in the 503rd Co. B from 1970-1972 got out in May. Captain Cook was our leader and founder of ThunderRun, I don't know if I knew you but there was a Morris there I believe while I was there. My Email is gdsluggo@comcast.net If you knew me drop a line to me. Did you know Dave Edwards, I"ve been trying to locate him. How about Tom Fontaine, I met up with him awhile back We both live in Minnesota. Had contact with a few other people also. Be good to hear from you drop a line. Gary Prince
  • I was there in 11th Aviation at Drake in 1983 - 1985 .... some of the greatest memories of my life. John.s was the famous hang - out and Miss Kitty was the waitress..... though grouchy sometimes she was the best!
  • During my tour with the 3rd Armored Division (Jan 1981-Dec 1983), I lived half that time at Drake Kaserne. Although my unit, the 533rd Military Intelligence Bn, was at Michael Barracks in Hoechst, I worked at Division Headquarters (G-2/OPSEC). My barracks was the first one left of the gate (503rd MP Co), on the top floor. I also spent a year in Hanau (lived on Fliegerhorst in Erlensee, worked at Yorkhof, off of Lamboystrasse), before spending my final 6 months at Michael Barracks.
  • I remember Kitty! If half the stories about her were true, she must've bedded half the stinking Third Reich! I also remember Lena and Hanna, the cute sisters who worked there.
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