Was at JB 77-78 I think it was C company our building faced Headquarters to the left was the PX and Club.

Went on REFORGER 78 plus a lot of Graf ect. Black motorpool PLt Sarge I think we called him Budda. I sold my VW Bug to a e-5 dork after me and 7 other guys went to a Nazarath concert. On the way back I blew the engine. Just after I sold it the guys threw it half way into a dumpster. Just remember one guy Goodbird or something like that. A few miles out was our local downrange we would go on alert and bug out there. Thank God we never had the ballon go up. Lots of stuff to remember.

I was stationed at Johnson Barracks,Assigned to Headquarters Company,24th Engineer Battalion, from 1966 thru 1969. I was a Specialist#5 E-5. Initially, I was Battalion Mail Clerk, and later in the Adjutants Office as Courts & Boards Clerk, doing court martials. In personal time I was a guitarist and played with various groups in Germany.

was a journeyman 12B at JB from 1985 - 1987, most of it in CC Rock 1st platoon then in MCM.

Good to see CC Rock well represented on this board, especially Sgt. Shick (I'm still sorry to this day the cadre made you carry that heavy rock for my goof-up at PCT in 1986). I remember Willey, Maestas, Grobusch, and was hoping to find Romer and the others.

Gotta say 1986 was an incredible year for me in 1st platoon - we did PCT then got that luxury guard duty in Garmisch. Hope to hear from the rest of you.

Served in Delta Co, 16th Engineers 1988 - 1989, lived there in Johnson Barracks. Sad to see it is all gone, I made many fond memories.

Shout out to David Anderson, I miss ya bud.

I was stationed at Johnson Barracks from 1976 to 1978 with E Co. 16th Engr Bn. MOS 12B/12C/76Y(this only after I mentioned I could type and got volunteered into supply).
I loved the assignment and the whole Furth/ Nurnberg area. Got out Aug 78 as Sgt.

I just came across this site and had not known that Johnson barracks had been torn down. I had always hoped to take my daughter over to show her it. I served in Company C from January 1975 to July 1977 in 3rd squad 1st platoon.

I recieved an email from a guy in Germany that is looking for a soldier who's last name is COX that was in the 16th Engr Bn in 79. This German was a 12 yrs old kid when he met COX who was on Reforger 79. He would like to reconnect with COX. I don't remember this person being in HHC.

I was in Company A & D of the 24th Engineers from 1960 to 1963. I was in Sargent Slaughters squad. I would like to hear from anyone at Johnson Barracks from 1960 to 1963.

I was in D- company in 1986-1987.

I was station at Johnson Barracks from 1978 to 1981 A company

01/25/2010
I was at JB from 1970 to 1977.
COMMO Chief Delta company, yes i remember you Fala.

Aco 16th Eng. Track Driver. was at the twilight zone 80 to 82. To be honest I couldnt wait to leave there just like everyone else. Im just glad to have made some really cool friends from there. Who has the knots ????

I WAS IN THE 8TH INFANTRY DIV IN 1955

Was in C-company 3rd platoon 1987-1990,love the bar across the street,hated pulling guard duty...

hey Lloyd and Dirk. good to hear you guys are doing well. give me a call 215 673 8446.

C Co Nov 79 to Jan 84 Former member of "Club318" and the widowmakers C-32.
I remember Rick Wright well, Did a lot of really crazy shit with that old boy!
Also saw Danny Hayes and Jon Tromle's name on this list. Along with a bunch of the guys from the 4th floor!
I miss places like the "Star Club" and the "Drounland" (sp.? no umloute)
Feels like a hole in me now that they've knocked that place down, (coulden't have thought I'd feel that way about the place)
Made a lot of great friends there!

I WAS 16TH ENG C IN 72,73 STILL ALIVE 2010. SGT LOCKE.WISH YOU ALL WELL.GUYS I REMEMBER G.MANOS,D.DANATO,STEGING,

I was in the 16th engineering battalion D Company at Johnson Barracks from 1984 to 87. Good times. I went back to Furth nearly every other summer for about 10 years. I was surprised to read about the barracks being converted to car lots and other businesses. As I recall, by the mid-90's parts of it had been converted to civilian housing.

16th Eng Batt. E-Company from October 1988 to May 1991. River Ratts!!! Operated a boat and built bridges. Got extended a few months for Operation Desert Storm, then headed home for good! Would love to find my old "Battle Buddy" Forshay.... Drop me an email at tanker2205@comcast Stay Safe!

(E)Company 16TH Engineers 80-82

Hello everyone! I'm Dirk Sullivan or you might remember me as SGT Sullivan I was at Johnson Barracks from 80-82 E Company AVLB crew. We had some good times together. I have many great memories while at Johnson and it was most definitely some of the best times of my life. I had to pull out the old pics to remember some of the names. I will try to post some of these pics on the site. Some of the AVLB gang you might remember? SFC Moske, SGT Felts, SSG Herman, SGT Gomez, SGT Dugger, PVT Rysavy, PFC Eddy, PVT Rivera? Others I can't remember since my memory is fading, sorry. Studies show that good German beer does help reduce memory loss. Drink more beer!!! I say " PROST" to my old buddies from Johnson!!! You guys ROCK!

I was stationed at Johnson Barracks between 7/8/1971 - 11/6/1972 I don't remember much about that time but the one picture I see posted J.B._SUMMER_3_WEEKS_.jpg just under the clock (if it's the same one) I made that sign and put it up just before I left. I have a few pictures of the barracks I'll try to scan and put up. I also have some when I went to a barracks, don't know the name, in Ansbach for awhile to repair the parking lot and other things. I also have some pictures of people that I don't even remember their names so I won't put them up unless someone asks.

Hello everyone,

My grandfather was US soldier stationed in Bavaria,

ERLANGEN TILL 1967

does anyone know a men called:

LELAND YOST

( I don´t know if the name is correct spelled), who comes from

COLORADO SPRINGS.


If someone know him, would it be very kind to write me an e-mail (janine_klaus@yahoo.de)

previously: THANKS for your help,

janine Klaus

HHC HEAVY JUNK 12/74-03/77 GOOD TIMES THAT I CAN REMEMBER GRAF HOENFELDS AND REFORGER CATAMOUNT

Hello to everyone that was stationed at Johnson Barracks-C Co. 16th Engineers Btn. in Fürth from 1983-1987; I left in July '87 for the States and decided to give it up in May '88 after achieveing my personal goal. I then returned to Nbg.-Fürth area where I still live yet today and doing just great. Like mentioned in the forum from the Barracks is absolutely nothing left over, all built up new. My favorites were Sgt. Jackson, Sgt. Smith and Sgt. Culley (Porsche?)

Hey everyone, I haven't been here in over a year and a half and it is good to see that more people have found this site. Been a long hard year and a half for me but I'll check back more pftem. I was at JB 85-86. C Co. Drop me a line if you recognise me or my name. Peace.

I spent 4 and half wonderful years at Johnson Barracks, 43rd MP Det, at the Stockade in back of the 16th between June 74 and December 78.(was a member of the 7th Corp Softball Championship team 1975) I go back every year to visit my Mother-In-Law and am amazed at how much has changed. The Germans made a beautiful park out of the training area in the Johnson Barracks area. If you were there during that time please contact me.

I was at johnson barracks from sept 66 to dec 68 ssg mackay was my squad leader and ssg dunston was my plt sgt. any one remember me?

I was in C Company Motor pool 1971-1973 and remember preparing for those AMF exercises in Greece and Norway. Can't forget the great beer. Good to read some of us are remembering our time at Johnson barracks and I guess I got a little sad to see it taken down. Capt. Maas and Sgt. Pierpoint are familiar. Ralph Ryan and Pooch.

C- Company 1987 - 1990

I paited all the stuff at the front gate and the C company rock.

I remember Donny Moore , Trotman, Ronan Lemon, My favorite Sgt. Williams, Chapman,
and so on.
I still live here and am as happy as hell.

I was in charlie co 2nd platoon 1984,1985
im looking for edgar rodriguez

My dad was at Johnson Barracks from 1972-1975. He as at Headquarters company. He was MSG Ezra Woodard. He retired after he left Germany. He has passed away but I would love to hear from some of the guys that worked with him. Especially Pvt Little, Sgt. Coe and his CO, can't remember his name. That was a wonderful time in my life.

I was in the 16th Engineers from the 84-85. I was a 12F but I can't remember what company I was in. My 1st sgt was 1st sgt Gillery(I hope this is the correct spelling). I used to play golf at a post not far from JB. Some of the people I remember are: Bill Starcher, Sgt Neadeux, and Pvt Guerro to name just a few. I remember a very funny Samoan that used to say, "do you wanna beef bro" can anyone remember his name?

Hello, I don't know how many may remember the old prision in the back of Johnston Barracks, that housed the 42 Med. Battalion. This was my first duty station. Had a ball sorry to see it is all gone. To all stationed with 83-84 wish ya the best...

HHC
24th Engineer Bn
Personnel
1962-1963

I remember Sgt Tom Johnson, a fine man and I hate to hear of his passing.

Hi I'm looking for old friends, I grew up in Nuernberg, I used to go to the Yellow Rose and sometimes helped Uschi out that was in 88 I also went alot to the Green Goose that was in 90, I meet alot of great People ,Donovan Rock (Rock),Scott Beatty, just to many to list but if someone remembers me please contact me you can also find me on myspace or facebook.
I went to visit my Family after 10 years so much has changed its just not the same anymore as it used to be sure miss these old times the Darby Fest....
Well good luck to you all and hope evryone here finds who they are looking for.

1984-87- Assined to E Co (Cpt Taylor)from January - October. ( I have the company picture from E Co from around August 1984 if ANYONE interested). Was the Only unit supply to pass battalion inspection & was offered job to run the 1st AD CIF at Montieth Bks. Stayed there until it was completely turned over to civilian's.
Then went to HHC and worked at the S-4, ran it for a few month's while SFC Roberts was in school. Remeber Cpt Hamilton, Joe McGrady,Santiago,
Then went to C Co as Supply Sgt. Cpt Watson & Red headed,freckle faced 1SG, Lt Anderson etc. Those were the good ole day's, but was glad to get out of there after Robert's ripped off the DRMO/PDO of the Jeep.
I remeber going out to the german training area and four wheeling all the time. What was the name of that Gasthaus across from JB?

I was stationed at Johnson Barracks in Company B in 1959-1960. We all had a great time there. It is almost 50 years ago. It doesn’t seem possible. At that time it was the 24th Engineer Battalion. I was with Company B. Our platoon Sergeant was Sgt. Washington We were using M-1 Rifles at that time. Check out my picture of the M-1 Rife Inspection on our bunks. The commander of the battalion at that time was Lt. Col. Pearse. We nick named him (Axe Handle) because carried an axe handle instead of a swagger stick. We set a record at that time for building and crossing the Danube with a pontoon bridge (1 hr and 29 minutes) I wonder if that record is still standing. It doesn’t seem possible that Johnson Barracks is no long there. I don’t remember any canals on Schwabacker Strasse.
Does anyone remember the beer garden bar in back of Johnson Barracks on the way to the main PX. We called it the garden. Does anyone know when they built canals on Schwabacker. I don’t remember and canals maybe my memory is failing. This is a great site. It brings back a lot of memories.

Tripped upon this site & thought I'd give a shout out to anyone who served W/:
1st Armour Div, 16th Engineer,
Echo Company "river rats" 90' to 92'. 1st duty station, did the Gulf w/ alot of great guys to whom I've lost touch with. Shoot me an email anytime.
This site has brought back alot of great memories Props

Thought it might be interesting to relate how I found this site. Last year Dec'08-Jan'09 my wife & I were backpacking in N.Vietnam on the Chinese border. Riding on a local bus loaded with about 100 Vietnamese was 1 other foreigner, he was my age, German & born & raised in Zirndorf right beside Pinder Bks. I told him I was at JB 1976-79 & he knew it well. He used to go to Open House during Ger-American Days back then. He took a room in the same hotel & for the next 2 days he & I talked about Furth, Nbg & JB & he told stories how JB was gone, Pinder too although they left the orig. gate standing, the Darby Housing Area was now apts & other stuff. Patrizier Beer was bought-out by Tucher although Das Gute Zirndorfer is still going. He said his favorite fussball club today was near the old PX site & we discussed where it was but the only one I could recall was in the Housing Area which you'd pass when taking the back way shortcut to the Main PX from JB. I remember stopping in there once to collect the deckel. Before we parted he dug in his pack & gave me a souvenir matchbox that read PX Sport Club Furth. When I got down to Hanoi I went to the Search Engine, typed in Johnson Bks & found this site. Small world, huh?

1976-1978 co c patterson was my squad leader tollinger was platoon leader they ripped off my stereo and tossed me in jail. I was 18 now 52. I beat up a rat/traitor back then but I still got to go to the persian gulf and earn the expeditionary medal in the navy.Thank you
tollinger for giving me pride because they didnt have it in that battalion
alcoholics from a loser army of the past.
keep looking over your shoulders I just
might find you know who & pay you back.

My father was in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, who had the motto "Brave Rifles". He may have been at Johnson Barracks in 1957-early 1958. His name is William and he went by Bill or Billy. He was dating my mom at the time. She is a native of Nuremberg who was working in Dambach. Her name is Hannelore, Honey, and had long red hair. If anyone remembers them, I would appreciate hearing from you.

HHC POL Supported C co with truck 424 if memory serves, was at JB Late 1980 - 82. Sgt. Simms was my first roomie, remember good times with Big Dave, Zebley, Yang, Lackowitz...still trying to remember them all. I also had an apartment above the nude sauna in Seukendorf for a short time. Thought my wife at the time was coming to Germany, thought wrong. LOL Got the Tucher runs a few times from too many trips accross the street. Anyone got a knot? I got a soda can with some holes in it. Sure do wish I could get some Salvator or some Untern Biebert. Sunk my truck to the axels once dropping fuel to water point.

I was stationed with the 16th from 1988-1991. A co, 3rd Platoon.

i was in johnson barracks frm 65 to 6/67 lolooking for james jamieson heidleberg, santamore,etc i ws in com b 24th engr bn 4thAD hd a grt tme at the crstal palace, played a lot off doube deck pinnacle wth zabo & the guys in my squad ping pong etc oh a guy nme'd andy shandor i still hv a ltr he snt me after i got out talking about he'd gv a whole mnths pay to see a sexxy armpit

My first duty assignment was as a 12F, with C Co 16th Engr Bn at Johnson Barracks from Jan 1981 to Feb 1984. I was assigned to 3rd Plt and would like to see if any of my old buddies are still around. ie: SGT Efrain Burgos, Sd Ldr, PFC Asevero (Trinidad and Tobago), PVT Gutierrez, PFC Myers, SFC Henderson, PVT Daughtery, PFC Gonzalez (Would always cry when he got druck). Good old times running through the canal, going down town to eat and drink, and stopping by the PX at WO darby (Kaserne) I think this is how it is spelled. Oh, before I forget I want to say hi! to my friends from "El conjunto Boricua" we used to play Puerto Rican music at the Enlisted club at Johnson barracks. My nickname at that time was "Coamito". Any way, take care buddies and God bless you all!

To any one from the 16th.Johnson around (1975-1978) Sept. 24,25,26,09 Denver CO. is hosting the Great American Beer Fest for 3 day's ! Let's Go! It would be a good place to meet. I'm going to hookup with Bill Launderville and Keith Norwood from HHC.S-2 and S-4. If you know anyone from the 16th. pass the word! Go to The Great American Beer Fest.com for info. about the fest,or e-mail me. You have 4 months to plan !

I was in C Company with Randy Norris, Dan Flanders, Clyde Strickland among others from 7/77-7/79. Does anyone remember O'Brien (he was either Irish or English) who worked in R & U, and if you do, whatever happened to him? Randy Norris is the only one that I have been in touch with, and I heard once from Don Bebo, Rick Wright and a couple of others from the company for that time frame. Hope to hear from some of you. Cheers!

I was at JB from 77 to 80 Bco. Sorry to see that it is gone. Had a wild time there. I still remember the first day that I got to Jb. Must of been fruit day. About a thousand oranges and apples were thrown at the bus. Hundreds of guys yelling out the windows.

to don bebo must have seen you around too. i was in co B 75-77 they were good times and good people. saw your pictures, i have some i am going to send in soon. look for them. be well

Hello to all,

I frequently reminisce of the years spent at Johnson Barracks. I was assigned to Charlie Company from 1987-1989.
There are many guys I'd like to get in touch with from those days and I was very excited to see Louis aka "G-Man" message posted here.
Louis, I'll send you an email today.

My hopes are that everyone and their families are well and that every man who served in the 16th has had a happy, successful life.

Regards,
Charles



Louis