US Army port operations along the French Atlantic coast were centralized this was a long time ago. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. wore the dragon patch on their uniforms, taking the symbol of Worms with them wherever they went. The US foreign policy experts all had advanced degrees and were quite brilliant for the most part, as were the Germans who interacted with embassy personal. Rob Parker, commander of 5th Signal Cmd. units to handle unique phases of this vast supply operation. in France, ready for processing by high-speed computers. Thank you so much again for helping me (27), (2) Additional Missions. In 1936, Luftwaffe Headquarters in Berlin designated Wiesbaden Airfield as a fliegerhorst or air base. Viewing the aerial pictues on Google is probably as close as I will come. Toul. Interesting to hear that my old barracks has been turned into a hotel. I went native, embraced the locals and their customs, and they opened their hearts to me. For hundreds of years, until Kristallnacht in 1938, the Jewish Quarter of Worms was a centre of Jewish life. of Europe as directed by the supply control agencies. But the Berlin situation and the sudden aggression against Korea France was also just an hour away & Paris only 6 hours on the old roads. I worked with DCSPER office from April 1980 to Feb 1984- Human Affairs Office. Worms is also one of the historical ShUM-cities as a cultural center of Jewish life in Europe during the Middle Ages. The Hospital across the street by the front entrance had been completely demolished and all the buildings inside the fenced area also demolishedwhole area covered by 10 ft. tall weeds. I was there in 1988 and left in 1993. of planners, builders and operators it is today. purchases are the responsibility of yet another specialized ComZ We were only allowed to wear class A uniforms when off post. It is located on Mainzer Strasse. In 1096, 800 Jews were murdered by crusaders and the local mob. Thanks for making it possible!" Veteran C. Young, After 30 years and learning the computer and finding VetFriends, I went to my first reunion of the USS Navasota AO-106. The Seine Area Command provided administrative and logistical support to international and U.S. national elements of SHAPE and its subordinate Allied headquarters, to Headquarters, US EUCOM, and to several other attached organizations. One female was outside and was so scared she jumped on another soldiers back. (31), (2) Changes. We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. Support Center at St. Andre, the Petroleum Distribution Command I married a German gal that worked there..been 48 years together now. of the progress made by the entire command during the intervening forces entered Europe through Bremerhaven, Germany. Of course the German contractor got his money and no one was punished for the violation. for unhampered conversion to full wartime footing. rather than Port Area Command. The decision to reestablish ComZ in France was governed primarily [1/5] Members of the U.S. military and Afghan refugees play soccer at Fort McCoy U.S. Army base, in Wisconsin, U.S., September 30, 2021.Barbara Davidson/Pool via REUTERS (Partially) foreign military bases in Germany as planned for 2020. must constantly seek and devise ways and means to further simplify Across the parade ground was the 12th Armored Infantry Btn and 315th Signal Btn. They had standing orders to shot anyone who hopped over the fence. Saw a lot of the country and really enjoyed it. personnel assigned to or associated with the U.S. Army The effective I was stationed in Worms 1953 and 54,PFC William Ham A co,67 AAA 90 MM gun bat. Its Jewish sites (along with those in Speyer and Mainz) were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021.[4]. Early in 1954 the USAREUR Assistant Chief of Staff, G4, dissatisfied with depot operations in both USAREUR and COMZ, urged that an examination be made of the organization of all depot units. The regional Gymnasium (hochschule) was in the town & some of us played basketball in their gym, but few faculty members were friendly to us. on the continent of Europe the United States of America has allied The mission of this organization was to command all units engaged in the operation of COMZ water terminals, including offshore discharge. into France with 300 trucks, trailers and equipment. The German population was extremely fearful of a Russian land invasion because of the atrocities committed by the German Waffen SS on the Russian population in WW2 when Hitler invaded Russia. headed by Brigadier General George W. White, was followed by the the headquarters of the United State Army, Europe (Rear) Communication To fulfill its responsibility for the port operations on the west coast of France, BASEC had the 11th Port Command with headquarters at Rochefort. Shirley Jones, Worms was my first assignment in the Army and I loved it. The next high priority computer project was to automate all TASCOM Local National's Job Descriptions. It also wasted manpower and frequently resulted in having men working for officers who had no command authority over them, and in other awkward administrative situations. On 15 Mar the Seventh Army attacked, and the Third Army launched a simultaneous attack from the north in the direction of Worms. I would also walk out the North gate and visit the NCO club for dinner on occasion. I'm the first to ever contact him. At the time only a few of the depot units were organized under a table of distribution (T/D); the others were table of organization and equipment (T/O&E) units that were unsuitable for operating depots, and their personnel had been recast into T/D units for performing the work. Since the administration continued to be done according to the T/O&E unit organization, this resulted in a double layer of organizations -- one for administrative purposes, another for the operation of the depots. Both of these individuals were high end salaried employees who received extra monthly allowances for speaking English, and having children. a foreign nation has been a delicate affair and full of potential daily. the first ships were being unloaded at Bordeaux and the new supply (30) Notes of Army-AF Conf cited above. The building and maintaining of this vast military supply line through Today, the city is an industrial centre and is famed as the origin of Liebfraumilch wine. Port activities The ice cream store was a favorate. pointed out the potential vulnerability of Bremerhaven and the pressing The kassern was known then as Focht Kassern. Thank you so much again for helping me Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. The green dragon on the patch is associated with the legendary hero Siegfried and the Nibelungenlied saga, which was set in Worms where the command was headquartered from 1974-1996. Further problems compounded the situation of various holidays being German only and other US only. In his remarks Lord Mayor Michael Kissel of Worms spoke of the bonds formed between Americans and Germans through the years at events such as the German-American Friendship Festival, Backfischfest and New Year's reception, among others. Highway Transport Command, peacetime heir to the famed (34) Ibid. Col. Hobart is 100% correct about some of the "homesteader" Dept. That's the charm that worms has and many people want to return years later. series of locally based trucks and truckers take turns pulling the The Romans led the survivors southwards to the Roman district of Sapaudia (modern-day Savoy). CriticalPast is an archive of historic footage. stories or thoughts on the subject, please contact me. When the members of the committee could not reach agreement, the divergent proposals were submitted to the Chief of Staff for a decision. Situation Better The deutschmark was still worth 25 cents, so the economy was very inexpensive for officers. little place run by older man, Alfred, and younger girlfriend (wife?) Of these, the first two were operating commands of COMZ, and the last two were support organizations. flow the aviation gas, jet fuel, motor gas, diesel oil and kerosene Young, Lt Gen S. D. Sturgis, Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! frameset, Across the Face of France, Liberation and Recovery, 1944-63. The citizens of Worms are special and are the ones who truly give this city its well-deserved reputation as a welcoming and supportive community," Parker said. Five days later some 1,000 American technical service troops moved The embassy was right on the Rhein, as was our very pleasant housing, so on sunny days it was possible to bicycle to work along the river bank. These initial efforts of the Service of Supply, dating back to 1917, The Kaiserslautern Military Community consists of Army . In addition, most USACOMZEUR depots were reorganized under the general depot concept; with the exception of Bussac General Depot, all such reorganizations were provisional pending receipt of approved tables of distribution from USAREUR. The most famous of the early medieval bishops was Burchard of Worms. Staff for Logistics of the Army, and Lt Gen Edward J. O'Neill, presently Belen, New Mexico, I was stationed here from 09-13-1991 until 12-22-1994. The Port Area Command, headquartered Sugar beets were plentiful & a short trip to the Rhein revealed weekend farmers cultivating delicious thick asperagus & selling them to us passersby. Additionally each of these employees had PX and Commissary privileges. Their desire to help maintain the security of the world's free nations Looking for more information from military/civilian The most significant recent change in these areas came during the In 1743, the Treaty of Worms was signed, forming a political alliance between Great Britain, Austria, and the Kingdom of Sardinia. Rob Parker, commander of 5th Signal Command (Theater) and the U.S. Army Europe chief information officer/G-6, and Lord Mayor Michael Kissel of Worms unveil a plaque with the command's distinctive dragon emblem at a farewell ceremony fo U.S. Army Col. Div. specific phases of supply and logistics, and administrative operations. Former West Germany Airfieds A-Z German Air Force US Army US Air Force Royal Air Force RAF Canadian Forces RCAF/CF French Forces Highway Strips Eureka Beacons Former East Germany Airfields A-Z It was the capital of the Kingdom of the Burgundians in the early fifth century, hence is the scene of the medieval legends referring to this period, notably the first part of the Nibelungenlied. under the control of Port Area Command. The cost of living in Germany is quite reasonable compared to other European countries. Approximately 6 months later both were gone. 5th Signal Cmd. Working with the technical services concerned, the Assistant Chief of Staff, G3, issued letters directing that all COMZ depots in France, as well as the remaining depots in West Germany, be reorganized to conform with the internal organization as set forth by Department of Army regulations. They Prinz-Carl-Anlage (former Taukkunen Barracks) . US Army, Europe We had several PXs to choose from within an hours drive, and beautiful green scenery in every direction, with several metropolises with centuries of history & monuments celebrating many great writers, musicians, theologians, and kings, including Wiesbaden, Frankfurt am Main, Worms, Heidelberg, Saarbrucken, etc. operation known as the United States Army, Europe (Rear) Communications a communications zone in France to supply American and Allied Forces SOME OF THE BEST YEARTS OF MY LIFE. Bremerhaven Port of Embarkation Through I know, because more than once, I was with him, checking printouts and pulling bad cards. The Rashi Synagogue, which dates from 1175 and was carefully reconstructed after its desecration on Kristallnacht, is the oldest in Germany. equipment which must accompany a move of such magnitude. I worked in the IG office for Colonel Melvin Fletcher. I was stationed in Worms at the time it was decommisioned in 96, in 5th Sig Cmd DCSLOG (Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics) for C&E SATCOM affairs. What a conversation we had. IDSA for a period in 1970 hired two Local National Computer Programers. Great beer, wine and food. 2,960,968, MILITARY UNITS - US MILITARY COMMUNITY-WORMS,WORMS, GERMANY. The cohesive elements which tie these means of transport together, AVs, prisoners of war in caged area. Thanks for making it possible, Thanks so much VetFriends.com for your help and genuine concern for locating this long lost buddy of mine, Please Enter a Valid email address with no spaces, VetFriends Members: The frazzled nerves and helter-skelter of the Red Ball have been The bishops resided at Ladenburg and only had jurisdiction over Worms Cathedral itself. The intentions of US Army Germany is to provide former and present military. Loved the city, walked it when I could but never in uniform. Former US-Army Military Base - 5th Signal Command. Battle commanders of World Wars I and II would never recognize the located at Verdun, operates all ComZ depots in France and Germany | Medal of Honor awarded to former Staff Sgt. agencies operated by various technical services at widely The German government was very smart in regard to controlling unemployment. Worms today fiercely vies with the cities Trier and Cologne for the title of "Oldest City in Germany". After the Battle of the Bulge in early 1945, Allied armies advanced into the Rhineland in preparation for a massive assault into the heart of the Reich. Additionally, these job descriptions varied within different Army sites. Heart of the entire system is the 37th Transportation WIESBADEN, Germany -- A ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 4th Infantry Division crossing the Rhine River in Worms, Germany, was held March 29. (LIB 5406) Seventh Army POW Cage, Worms, Germany, April 7, 1945. US Air Force Bases In Germany troops crossed the river at Worms March 29, 1944. For example, a "Warehouseman" was not just a "warehouseman:. The more I learned the more a morass and quagmire developed. preparation and training for the day they may be called upon to [5] Later it was conquered by the Germanic Vangiones. "I can think of nothing more appropriate than bringing the dragon crest back home from where it came," Parker said. and military concepts has brought about increased complexity, responsibility Loved the park across the street, Martin Luther Plaza, ice cream store, great wine, wonderful stizchel, fries really loved the German foods, and the train was right there to go exploring. Supply in 1918. Speaking at a ceremony at the Worms city hall, Col. The city became the capital of the Burgundian kingdom under Gunther (also known as Gundicar). This excellent with France to thwart aggression. The Rhine River crossing 70. I recall one being "Project Live Oak". But now there are adequate facilities within the command If so, I worked for him for a time at the AYAin late 1968 and early 1969 a good man. Sources: Mark A. Berhow and Mark L. Morgan, Rings of Supersonic Steel: Air Defenses of the United States Army 1950-1974 (Bodega Bay, California: Fort MacArthur Press, 2002); John C. Lonnquest and David F. Winkler, To Defend and Deter: The Legacy Of The United States Cold War Missile Program (Washington, D.C.: Department of Defense Legacy Program, November 1996); "History of Nike Missile . (31) Ibid. (32) Interv, Maj R. A. Gugeler, USAREUR Hist Div, with Lt Col J. R. Looney, USAREUR ACOFS G3, 19 Jul 55. supplies and services are procured directly from the local economies After the war, the inner city was rebuilt, mostly in modern style. It is located on Mainzer Strasse. In all, 6,490 buildings were severely damaged or destroyed. my mom is often very sad about it, nothing to do with him. if you remember me, my email is rogerdodgerusa@earthlink.net, I was stationed in Worms from May of 1968 to June of 1970 when it was TASCOM. Several current and former 5th Signal Cmd. The operations of all ComZ units and agencies are directed from Curt Gober, son of Lt.Col Hershel Gober, Retlater Dep Sec'y VA. Our missile Bn arrived in Germany from Ft. Bliss in Dec i957. Lt Gen John C. H. Lee, Brig Gen Mason J. He was born in South Africa of British parents who left before the various uprisings of native peoples and had a British passport. I had many friends and often wonder if any are still out there after 50+ years. In 1689 during the Nine Years' War, Worms (like the nearby towns and cities of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Oppenheim, Speyer, and Bingen) was sacked by troops of King Louis XIV of France, though the French only held the city for a few weeks. I was stationed here from late 1964 to mid-1966. in the cause of world peace. In 868, an important synod was held in Worms. turpin was our first sgt. result today in ComZ; a command geared to the highly modernized You can now find the Parkhotel Prinz Carl on the site. "From our earliest days here in your beautiful community, you reached out with the hand of friendship to the members of the command. The United States Army has 40 military installations in Germany, two of which are scheduled to close. I was in the Honor Guard. I worked in the JAG office. revamped to a point rivaling the efficiency and speed of any great UNCLASSIFIED. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. state of combat readiness of the 37th THTC complete units and terminals (36) In 14 BC, Romans under the command of Drusus captured and fortified the city, and from that time onwards, a small troop of infantry and cavalry was garrisoned there. I was station here 1958/1960. These have included, beside General Kernan, Maj Gen James G. Harbord, For this purpose BASEC operated three ports -- St. Nazaire, La Pallice, and Bordeaux. Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' frameset, here nurtured and developed. 3. I was stationed in Worms with the 67th AAA gun Btn, Oct 1952 to Oct 1954. Coordinates: 49.5176N 8.5312E Benjamin Franklin Village, also called BFV, was a United States Army installation in Mannheim - Kfertal, Germany. It was built in the late 1800's and used by the German Army until the end of WWII. All things considered, they treated us "Amis" pretty well. I recall that he and a French national computer programer in our office both had transferred to Worms from Verdun. Lived on Von Steuben Strasse, and had my 1st child at the Worms Stadtkrankenhaus in July 1989. The field is occupied by 15 small US Army planes. I liked my 3 foot tall wine bottle that cost 10 marks. The more children one had the more the monthly allowance. When you meet the people, they're just overly friendly and receptive, and want to help you," Parent said. I was stationed here 12/25/0 to 3/10/63. The RAF attack on Feb. 21 was aimed at the main railway station on the edge of the inner city, and at chemical plants southwest of the inner city, but also destroyed large areas of the city centre. We were famousactually infamous. The ad hoc committee recommended that no T/O&E unit should be used to cut across the functional lines of the depots and that no personnel of T/O&E units should be wasted. (26), (1) Broad Missions, The principal mission of the Commanding General, USAREUR COMZ, was to develop and operate across central France a line of communications capable of supporting all U.S, forces in Central Europe with all war risk supplies. About 20,000 are said to have been killed. authorites and the United States Army. The current and third US Army Communications Zone, USAREUR(Rear)/COMZ, Worms was and is a fantastic city.Enjoyed the bachfish fest.
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