Braconne Army Depot Housing for Americans (Angoulême)

France / Poitou-Charentes / Soyaux / Angoulême
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This housing complex of duplex homes was built for American Army personnel stationed at the Braconne Army Depot a few kilometers to the east. Although the depot no longer exists, many of us remember our childhood experiences in these homes, our experiences in Angouleme and our wonderful French neighbors.
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Coordinates:   45°39'8"N   0°11'7"E

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  • My family lived there in the early sixties and loved it. A great place to grow up.
  • I served in Braconne--Ordnance Officer Dec 62-July 65. Would like to correspond to anyone there during that time. I lived in the BOQ then off post for a year
  • we lived there from 1964-1966 when we were being moved out of France, moved to Orleans til 1967. Such fond memories. what a great place to be a teenager.
  • Hi Kevin. I remember your family quite well. I was the Catholic Chaplain Assistant there. I left Braconne in July 1964, I believe your dad was being promoted to BG at that time. Braconne was a great place!
  • I was there in 1953, they were just starting at that time, there were tanks and trucks all over the place. Wonder what it's like now .....??????
  • Hi LT K I think I knew you. I believe you were our Plt Ldr. I was there from 63-64 and then transferred to Bremerhaven.
  • I lived there from 1962 to 1965 my dads name was sgt preston duncan.. transportation..and my name is robert duncan.. i remember this so much..i wonder if anyone remembers us..thanks
  • Does anyone temember Audrey Tracy or Kathy and Lois my 2 sisters. Kathy died 2013 to cancer. I remember living there for 3 yrs. I loved my childhood there. I had several friends. The Miller sisters. Lisa and Scooter Hayes, Donna Lauchstead and many more. Remember that old playground? Victor Wiggins. Omg!!
  • Did you know my Dad? Sargeant Billy I. Tracy. I miss those days. I miss my Dad.
  • Was your sister's name Margaret. My name was Diana Saliva. Please respond with an email or address I am on Facebook as Diana Day
  • I think I remember you and you have a sister named Margaret. My name was at the time Diana Saliva. Your sister and I where good friends please reply with how I can get in touch with you
  • Your father was a fine man. I was a dentist at the 11th General Dispensary from August 1961 to July 1965, present when your father took command. We share your feelings that this was a very good place at a very good time. It seems closer in time than the 50 years ago when we left.
  • My family lived there from 1960-1962. Last name Pinzino. Looking for anyone who was there during that time. Thanks!
  • My father, CWO Bertram Steffen, was stationed there from 6/56 to 2/58. We lived in a small town of Saint Surin. My maiden name is Susan Steffen.
  • My dad staff sergeant Kenneth L. Jones served in Braconne from 1962-1965 and worked in Post Engineers during that time. He lived on post 1 year and off post for 2 years. His first sergeant was Rowcamp.
  • Wondering if you are "the Lt K" I knew ... there was only one ! ... when I worked at the Headquarters !
  • The depot is now an industrial area with garbage truck storage, recyclers, etc. route 141 is now a four lane highway. Angouleme and LaRochefoucauld now house major shopping centers on their outskirts. Mike Karp, a soldier at Braconne in '54 and '55.
  • Your post is quite old - in case you would comeback on this site - I'm Viviane - from back in those days in Braconne- now living in Clemson SC ! Home of the champions !!! Go Tigers !!! Would be nice to hear from you ....
  • I remember you Robert. You were a year ahead of me in school. The 4th and 5th grades shared a classroom. My father worked at the Motor Pool. Richard Sumption
  • Kevin this is Clare 'Keeler ' your neighbor from across the street in France. Do you remembered me???
  • went to mass there frome 59 to 61 .worked at the motorpool/Daniel donnelly
  • Hi Kevin, I was the chaplain assistant at Braconne in 1962-1964. I knew your Mom and Dad and your sisters. Mike Stranz
  • I knew you
  • I have pics of us , all dressed up for a party! Linda Glover
  • Linda Glover: Was your father LJ? I was Trina Pinzino!!
  • My dad was LJ. Not sure if anything is being posted, would love to be in touch
  • And, your mom was Jane!! OMG.. I have looked for you over the years - thought you were from Raleigh-Durham area.?osti How do I reach you? So many years of catch-up!
  • How can I get in touch with you? I cannot believe you remember my parents name! They were both so young and gorgeous. If you are like me, I do not have many childhood friends, as we moved so much, but I remember you well!
  • Hi Kevin. I knew your family well. How are Meredith and Patty doing? I was the Catholic Chaplain Assistant when your Dad was the Depot Commander. Mike Stranz
  • My grandfather, James Lewis, was stationed there in the 60s for around 7 years with his wife and 3 daughters. They were originally from Birmingham, Alabama. My mother, Joyce, took me to Angouleme 10 years ago and we visited the current residents of the home she and her family lived in.
  • I lived at Braconne sometime in the early 60s, when I was somewhere around 5-9 years old, so I don't remember a whole lot. We also lived at Poitiers. My dad was Sgt Ed Poston. I don't have any photos, so I have no idea what it looked like. I do remember riding my bike to the market in Angoulême. I sure don't remember it as built up as it is now.
  • my father was the commanding officer at that time and we also moved to Orleans after leaving Braconne. Colonnel Kiely, my sisters were Patty and Meredith, my name is Kevin. I have very fond memories of the place. It was a great time and a great experience.
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