12th Engineer Battalion - Flag $31.99. Charlie Company (TF 33 Engineers) Often search for things related to my time there. I was special weapons, ADM weinie 1961-1965. I was there from April 74 through July 75. Sgt.John curtis,I was in charge of the HHC Motor pool when the MABS & M60s sank, Thacker I was an army wife and lived in Dexheim from April 1975-June 1877. World War II Meritorious Unit Streamer embroidered European Theatre, 9 June 1945. (SP4 David Thompson, Delta Company, 12th Engineer Battalion, Anderson Barracks, Dexheim, West Germany. My name is Keith Hinton. Alicia McCullough (now different name). Are you looking for someone who is or was in 12TH ENGINEER BATTALION, DEXHEIM GERMANY? find my friend. The Central Army Group (CENTAG) was a NATO military formation comprising four Army Corps from two NATO member nations comprising troops from Canada, West Germany and the United States.During the Cold War, CENTAG was NATO's forward defence in the southern half of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). The 123rd has been in Dexheim since January 1992. My days in the chapel and my nights spent on the back side gate. 12, Headquarters, Fourth Corps Area. If anyone out there wants to chat about the fun times please call or email(803)673-0198 or khinton68@msn.com. World War II distinguished Unit Streamer embroidered Hurtgen Forest. Great base and in a great location. Motto: Id Perficiemus (We shall consummate the task!). The cadre was picked from the 1st Engineers at Fort DuPont, Del., and from the 7th Engineers at Ft. Custer, MI. 553 members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group Place to catch up with folks that served in the 12th at Dexheim. Thanks to all of them and hope that they are doing well. Looking for anyone that was in the military who knew Kenneth Stanton and Michelle Stanton we wrre there around yr 82-86 Stanton was in the 12th eng battalion I worked at the mess hall also as a laborer I'm aso looking for sum of the friends I worked with American wives Pauline, Sharon, I remember sharon was frn south corolina any info would be appreciated finding old friends. Adams was participating in a small arms fire exercise on the range when a bullet ricocheted and ignited a fire in the building. Thank you so much again for helping me In addition, each of the four companies is equipped with a Combat Engineer vehicle which carries a bulldozer blade and a 165mm demolition gun capable of destroying enemy barricades, and fortified positions. Lots of bittersweet memories at this base, and of course changes. Hope all are doing well. Remember the wine fests, Wednesday night schnitzel, touring on bicycles, the trips to East Germany, weekend runs to Paris, the "dinner parties" in our rinky dink apartment with the best patio garden, and the gracious German people. I was a combat engineer MAB operator at that time.Darrel Brimer. Damn good barrack parties. Campaign Streamers for: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe, and Luxembourg. In addition, each of the four companies is equipped with a Combat Engineer vehicle which carries a bulldozer blade and a 165mm demolition gun capable of destroying enemy barricades, and fortified positions. Redesignated as the 12th Combat Engineer Battalion 15 June 1954. thanks for the memories,PFC griffithA12E. A bridge company provides the Division with its river-crossing capability. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. The 12th Engineer Battalion was activated 1 July 1940, at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina as an organic element of the 8th Infantry Division In July 1944 the battalion deployed to the European Theatre, landing at Omaha Beach in support of the greatest landing operation in history. WAS BARKERBravo 2121st ADA platoon replacementsEcho 0516 Charlie missile launcherMy father (William fletcher)also a radio operator I was told the main office was in mainz germanyMy father served from 1976 to at least 1985ishI'm looking for old pictures or something with him and his platoon together. In addition, each of the four companies is equipped with a Combat Engineer vehicle which carries a bulldozer blade and a 165mm demolition gun capable of destroying enemy barricades, and fortified positions. However, Major Fry returned to the outfit to remain the guiding hand through all the Battalion's campaigns. Glad I found this site!! The weather remained icy during the whole of their stay at Fort Leonard Wood, and those who returned from the European war claim that even after the fighting on the other side they were last being thawed out from the Paul Bunyan cold. i was their from 1193 to 1996 on hill 501st mi went their right out of high school and is where i got a dose of growing up and wish their was more picts of dexheim for memories. Thanks for making it possible!" All rights reserved. I became a great admirer of his positive attitude, sincerity, dedication and spunk. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. Nakamura was part of an ambulance crew transporting an injured soldier when the vehicle was hit by an RPG in Al Iskandariyah, Iraq. Four Combat Engineer Companies support the three infantry brigades with the construction of barriers, laying and clearing of minefields, demolition operations and limited construction operations. 12th engineer battalion dexheim w germany. 12TH COMBAT ENGINEERS ABN A Co 1964-1967 EMAIL:elvinsr@verizon.net MONAHAN, JOHN [ HARRY] 1st Lt [DECEASED ] Co. H 2nd BAT 121 INF REGT 44-45 BRONZE STAR W/CLUSTER PURPLE HEART W/ 2 CLUSTERS EMAIL N.O.K. However, Major Fry returned to the outfit to remain the guiding hand through all the Battalion's campaigns. Had a lot of good times and great memories. This move involved large scale maneuvers in Tennessee. Still married to Rose, 36 years last June 7th.My thanks to Mike Walrath for introducing me to Jesus Christ, still walking with Him, thanks Mike. Mike Fleming, I was stationed in Dexheim from June 1984 to December 1985 in Bravo Company. Do you have 12TH ENGINEER BATTALION, DEXHEIM, GERMANY Reunion information you'd like to share, "When I Joined VetFriends, I read about the email locator service, and sent an email to my old friend. How cool is that. As the Cold War in the eighties . After World War II the Battalion was inactivated on 25 October 1945 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Alpha Company TF 23 EN, company (-) to 4-8 CAV, 2d BDE) Three U.S. After World War II the Battalion was inactivated on 25 October 1945 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. See the article in its original context from. Anyone remember Pressor - he was the mail clerk and my room mate. Military Catalog, Sales, Discounts & more. great times were had there. Married to JP Whittington, 12th Engineer Btln. The Battalion was lodged at Camp Forest, Tennessee in a tent city, While its strength was brought almost up to normal. I also remember the front gate, I was assigned to drive the Van that would drop off and pick up the enlisted men in town. The weather at this time was bitterly cold, And right in the middle of one of the worst cold spells, the Battalion moved to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The usual basic training was given the Battalion while at Ft. Jackson, and it was here that they also received their foretaste of what real combat would be like while they were on Carolina maneuvers in the fall of 1941. 12, Headquarters, Fourth Corps Area. Thanks for the post. The 12th Engineer Battalion supported the Ready First Combat Team during the Desert Storm ground offensive. World War II distinguished Unit Streamer embroidered Hurtgen Forest. If you served in 12th Engineer Battalion, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! All the wine fields , history, I wish, I would have understand the history of the area at the time. The weather remained icy during the whole of their stay at Fort Leonard Wood, and those who returned from the European war claim that even after the fighting on the other side they were last being thawed out from the Paul Bunyan cold. com. This move involved large scale maneuvers in Tennessee. (Anderson Barracks, Dexheim, Germany), Also includes roster for TF 33d Engineers (Provisional) This battalion was originally organic to the 8th Infantry Division as the division engineer battalion but deployed in Support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as part of the 3d Armored Division. 12th Engineer Battalion "Dual Primed" "Dual Prime - Never Fails!" (Anderson Barracks, Dexheim, Germany) Also includes roster for TF 33d Engineers (Provisional) "Task Force Thunder Echo" "Semper Gumby" The 12th Engineer Battalion deployed to Southwest Asia from Dexheim, Germany. I want to see him even necessarily .Please if anyone knows him just send me an email . Her name was Particia Bals and she lived in Oppenheim. My barracks looked more like a college co-ed dorm than it looked ion 1955, in the "old army.". Mr ACO, I hope you took care of my old truck. Rex [Bub] Brooks I was there May 1971- Oct. 1973 Delta Co. Capt. I was stationed in Dexheim from 1975 until 1979. We lived in a little apartment nest to the slaughter house in NeirsteinI can almost taste the Schnitzel and liebfraumilch. This move was accomplished by truck, And by the time the organization reached their destination, it seemed problematical in the minds of many of the men whether they would ever again resume a semblance of straight posture. think twice before including your e-mail address in the comments you post, Roadking's 2007 tour of Butzbach Roman Way Village, Grafenwoehr Training Area 100th Anniversary. It started on May 10, with about ten thousand men and three thousand vehicles from the 8th Division, as well as hundreds of Germans, Scottish, and Belgian troopers. Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! CENTAG major unit locations 1989. Subsequently, the Battalion participated in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe, and . We talked on the phone several times in the last few years, and finally we were able to meet in El Paso, TX for a short visit. 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. Within a few months it was the most dependable MAB in the company. I was at "The Heim" from Nov. 1975- Nov. 1978. Lived in Dexheim. My name is Tom Jones and I was stationed in Dexheim from 76 to 81. Neirstein and Oppenheim were local hangouts. I worked in the big shop by back gate of motor pool, I WAS STATIONED IN MAINZ, GERMANY A CO.FROM JULY 75 UNTIL AUG. 78 REMEMBER ALOT OF GOOD TIMES IN MAINZ MADE A LOT OF GOOD FRIENDS THERE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF AND WHEN A CO. World War II Meritorious Unit Streamer embroidered European Theatre, 9 June 1945. History Group created on July 11, 2010 Dexheim AST is not closing. 12th Engineer Battalion - Door Hanger $38.99. Battalion Headquarters and Staff My heart and mind is still there.It was a great post to serve at and meet certain people, I was there also 1977-1990 in1st plt then heavy junk driving the ten ton #93. Turned out to be Nike Hurcs standing up.We ended up staying at the Sironinoff Hotel in Nierstien for 90 days and then were finally moved into the Worstadt housing Apt. I'm the first to ever contact him. Visible Anyone can find this group. Fantastic sight seeing. When I got there it was sitting in the corner of the motor pool neglected. Many great people stationed there. Great times at the heim including pass van to Nerstein for yager schnitzel, PT in the wine fields, ski trip to Garmish, Costa Brava Spain trip, tent city, those long convoys to the field. U.S. In its role as the division Engineer Battalion the 12th has the mission of providing general engineer support to the various elements of the division. Subsequently, the Battalion participated in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe, and Luxembourg. For the past two decades, the 12th Engineers have proven time and time again that it is capable of performing any task, in war or peace. Amonq his military awards are the Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf musters . The 12th Engineer Battalion was activated 1 July 1940, at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina as an organic element of the 8th Infantry Division In July 1944 the battalion deployed to the European Theatre, landing at Omaha Beach in support of the greatest landing operation in history. Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. At that time billets consisted of huts in the National Guard area of Fort Jackson. Hope you guys are all doing well. 2 talking about this. I was with the 12th engineer battalion, special weapons (ADM) platoon from '68 - '70. This brought back so many memories. U.S. there Nov 1975 - Jul 1978HHC Commo..I was 36K20I still keep in touch with Terry Washington who was a rattrig operator with HHC alsolooking for Charles MunsellJeff Van OrderChris StarnesCarringtonBarnesJohnson in S-1Honed my foosball skills right there in HHC rec roomSaw the best concerts in GermanyELO in MannheimForeigner in ManheimdoobiesAero smithLorilei CanyonMunich Oktoberfest 1977anyone else there in 1975-1978 in HHC and hung out with usget back with megglariada. Thank you so much again for helping me Was in charge of the AIC. In December 1957 the Battalion was restationed at Anderson Barracks, Dexheim, Germany. Mrs. Rasnin was my 3rd grade teacher, best teacher I ever had. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. It was an excellent school, great student:teacher ratio. Married to James P Whittington from Baltimore. 3 Find your Brothers on Army.TogetherWeServed.com JOIN FOR FREE TODAY! It is really nice to see this. It was reactivated on 17 August 1950 at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina again as an organic element of the 8th Infantry Division. Senior Operations Division civilian for Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Joint Region Marianas, integrating and annual program exceeding $600M in four Business Lines: Capital Improvements. Met a lot of great guys. I remember the whole base bldg and all ..I honor all my 12th eng friends miss you guys . Stationed at Anderson in Charly Company 70 till 73. I was stationed at Anderson Barracks in 1968 and 1969 until I was sent to Vietnam. Any info will helpful. I feel that was experience was one of the best of my life. I was greatful no one was hurt. Captain Ressler commands A Company of the 12th Engineer Battalion of the Eighth Infantry Division of the Army Corps of Engineers in Dexheim, West Germany. It's also very sad to see the current condition of Anderson barracks. Thank you so much again for helping me Motto: Id Perficiemus (We shall consummate the task!). Made some good friends there that are still friends today. Dexheim is located 15 miles south of Mainz, 25 miles southwest of Frankfurt, and 25 miles northeast of Bad Kreuznach. Phillip A. Connally Award 1979 for the best field mess in USAREUR and Runner-up in the RA, This page was last edited on 24 November 2022, at 12:01. I have pictures of myself riding a pony at one of the many small traveling carnivals that would come by. I may have the only copy in existence that I know of. I was stationed there in 1954-1956 when Anderson Barracks was home to the 17th armored engineer battalion.I visited it twice since, once before 9/11 and once after. This move was accomplished by truck, And by the time the organization reached their destination, it seemed problematical in the minds of many of the men whether they would ever again resume a semblance of straight posture. Does anyone rememeber Joe (Jayee) Hardaway, he was in Dexheim from 1985 - 1987. It is all locked up. William J. Roberts; aka Bill, Billy, Robbie, (Acting) Sgt Roberts: of Alpha Co.12th Engr. Hopefully they will clean up the place and use it for future use. Was stationed in Dexhiem from 1978 to 1981 with 12th Eng Bn. Even moved in the new patriot battalion for a bit , so the Germans work on Aco Barricks ,feels like its been calling out to me as I'm getting older. What a difference. pain in arch of foot after walking . If you didn't have a car it was wait for the evening pass van or hitch hike to town 3 miles away. Great memories in Dexheim! Our 3 children attended school at Dexheim and Bad Kreuznach. I am a Saw Filer in a saw mill located in LaClede Idaho. Went to Germany on the USS Upsure (troop ship) Apr 1965. Would love to reconnect with Diana Finney, Director of the college, or anyone else that remembers me. I made a terrible mistake. Every Fri morning on AFN it was "Chicken Man" & "Freebird" in honor of the freedom bird for those DEROSing. 12th Engineer Battalion ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 U.S. 108th Military Intelligence Bn (CEWI) Wildflecken. Float Bridge Company This company did not deploy to Southwest Asia. Enjoyed the car races. I was a 14-year-old Army brat, father assigned here from 1968-69. The 12th Engineers are constantly training in their Engineer Support Role, conducting bridge operations on the Rhein, performing earth-moving tasks in community assistance projects, and constantly demonstrating readiness to live up to their motto. son born there at BK. Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! You'd find us in one or other quarters.Like others, i recall the runs through the grape and beet fields, wine and beer feasts, voxmarches with the kids. Many weekends spent in Mainz and other towns hanging out. It was a nice place to be. Bn. Redesignated as the 12th Combat Engineer Battalion 15 June 1954. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. Completion of the maneuvers found the outfit on the way back to Fort Jackson Where they were given more intensive training, and then used to supply the cadre for two new divisions. Outside of being in the field so much, since we were a mechanized unit I really did love it. We would love to have you join us! Anyone remember. I believe I may have served with you. Had the duty a couple times working the courtesy patrol going around to all the haunts picking up all the drunks in the 3/4 ton and taking them back to the 12th. I was a Combat Engineer Track Vehicle crew member and a mobile assault bridge operator during my enlistment. Henry. I truly remember SFC. He is an alumnus of the United. Simultaneously with the relocation of the 8th Infantry Division Headquarters to Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Michael S. Adams, 20, of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 12TH ENGINEER BATTALIONU.S. Thanks God Bless here is my cell 806 200 0516, I worked at the Community Bank from 1986 until 2000-Army wife- my husband was stationed at Finthen Army Airfielld. Subsequently, the Battalion participated in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe, and . How cool is that. Dual Primed The first address you sent me is my buddy. The next move was a distinct change. I have a lot of great memories from my tour there, both on and off the post. Their was a radar station and missile storage area. Married to JP Whittington, 12th Engineer Btln. The Bonn Government said last week that 328 people have died so far this year as a result of heroin addiction. The Central Army Group (CENTAG) was a NATO military formation comprising four Army Corps from two NATO member nations comprising troops from Canada, West Germany and the United States. Pretty boring place if you just hung out on base. This is a brief History of the 12th Engineer Combat Battalion, an integral part of the 8th Infantry Division: This is the story of the men who cleared the way. This is the episode of the GI Combat Engineers; of the man who, when asked Can you place a cable across the Rohr River? answered, Sir, it is impossible to get a cable across the Rohr and keep it there, but we will do it somehow! They did. I saw the aerial shot of the facility and recognized the buildings I lived in so that was what, over 50 years ago now .. wow. July 1981 through Dec.1982. The remainder of personnel was received through voluntary enlistments, and the Selective Service. I can still recall the 3 to 5 mile run through the beet fields each morning for PT. In order to preserve its historical information and accuracy I have transcribed it here. This will always be the home of the 12th Eng. The battalion took to the road again and ended up in the lively and bustling Laguna Desert Camp in Arizona. Jim Tuell, My father was stationed at Dexheim when I was a child. - SP4 Thompson, Last edited on 24 November 2022, at 12:01, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=12th_Engineer_Battalion_(United_States)&oldid=1123565060, Training for deployment Sept 1942 to November 1943, 4 July 4, 1944 landed at Normandy across Utah Beach and/or Omaha Beach (have found differing references)( 8th Infantry Division Wikipedia page has the Division landing at Utah Beach, citing U.S. I was in H H C , 1st Platoon. Find 12th Engineer Battalion unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. Reforger, folks marches, traveling to my cousins house in Clausen, Germany. I remember my kids waking up and looking out the windows and saying ooh and ahh about seeing "Christmas Trees" behind housing. Bravo Company (DS to TF 4-34 AR except for 3d Platoon to TF 4-32 AR) Dexheim, Germany. What a mess! Wow great memory's , my heart pounded when I saw this, great friends and good times.. World War II Meritorious Unit Streamer embroidered European Theatre, 10 June 1945. his name is eduado rivera . I was in E Co. River Rats. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. 1965 ~1968..HDQ HDQ Commo section. Crew chief on an ARCE (Amph.