Montgomery Barracks (Berlin)

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Montgomery* Barracks - Site of British army barracks where one of the huts to the South West was actually cut by the wall. The line of the wall can be seen and the newer roof tiles on teh 'Western' side.

On September 14th 1993 the barracks were taken over by the German Army again. It was renamed to Blücher Kaserne and became the home of the 1st Jäger Regiment until it's deactivation.

* Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery was appointed as commander of the British Eigth Army and successfully pushed back Erwin Rommel forcing the germans to retreat.
He let the invasion of Siciliy in 1943. He assumed command of 21st Army Group prior to the D-Day invasion and commanded it for the rest of the war in Europe.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Montgomery,_1st_Viscount_Montgomery_of_Alamein
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Coordinates:   52°26'48"N   13°7'14"E

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  • Was based in Monty Barracks in '80 - '82. Many a good night in Charlottenburg, happy days! A few bad nights dug in on the Tuefelsburg at -33C, not so happy days!!!!! Berlin, I loved it.
  • I was stationed in the barracks in 1958 with the 1st bn royal welch fusiliers . we were in support company and our billet was the last one before no mans land. We did guards on Spandau prison and i walked past Rudolf Hess when i was marching the sentrys to the guard towers around the perimiter wall
  • my dad was stationed here with the 1st queens from 1970 to 1972 he lived on contessa wag
  • i was posted to montgomery Bk on joining the worster and sherwood forester in 73, never foget the russian tower that used to look over the camp, fond memeorys.
  • WIFE OF TICH FRIEND 2 ROYAL ANGLIAN, BASED 1978 TILL 1980. WHAT A GREAT WAY OF LIFE AND A FAB WAY TO LIVE. WE LIVED ON LANZENDORF
  • My dad was based at Montgomery Barracks between 1947 -48. B companynorthamptonshire Reg.
  • Was here in 70-72 with 1 Queens, great 2 years once i found my way round. Going back for a visit in 2012.
  • Was there 1980 till 1982 with kings own border going back to berlin for a weekend this year will going to hire a car and see the sites again .
  • Hi all was there with 1st Worcestershire Regiment 1972 to 1973 a company 2 platoon great day, went back a few years ago with my wife it was great my wife loved it and the memory of the place
  • Me and my band toured for NAAFI in W Germany several times in the late 70s and early 80s and entertained at many Barracks. I still have unopened the gift of a bottle of 1979 'Urtziger Schwartzlay Kabinett' white wine specially selected for the 2nd BN. Royal Anglian Regiment. I was sure they were situated at Spandau and having googled the Regiments name on the bottle it seems I was right. Great experiences and always well looked after by the lads.
  • A Coy 1 W F R 1972.hAD A GREAT TIME, MY DAUGHTER ANGELA WAS BORN THERE,HAD A GREAT TIME WITH PEOPLELIKE,JOHN BRIGHTON,JOE COLLIER,BILL GOULD GREHAM SHIELDS TANKY HARRISON KEN COLLINS JOHN DODLEY TO NAME A FEW
  • My son was born there in 1972 I worked part of my time in the brig canoe club. We lived for a while in the mobile homes at the back of the Naafi. I used to chain the safety boat up in Kladow and be in work 15 minutes later or go by bus and walk 1 and 3/4 hrs on a bad day and 3/4 on a good on. Rocking horse was a pain in the arse. I used to be at the canoe club even if I wasn't.
  • my Dad was stationed here with 1WFR in 1972 - 74 (?) I have fond memories of it myself. Peter Wiltshire was his name, I've got a photo of him talking to Prince Charles whislt on Parade. If I remember rightly he was a Sergeant at the time, might even have been RMP, I can remember being around the guard room a lot anyhow lol
  • Was stationed twice in Berlin with 1st Bn. R.R.W 1974-1976 and 1st Bn. R.H.F 1984-1986 and I can honestly say it was far better the 2nd time around.....Even my wife Sally loved it. But what a city it was vibrant and full of character....
  • I was stationed in Montgomery Barracks (Berlin-Kladow) with the 1st Bn Grenadier Guards from March 1954 until September 1955 with The Berlin Independent Brigade. We took over from the 1st Bn Scots Fusiliers, and handed over to the 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. I had a very nice married Quarter at the rear of the Barracks in Pottensteiner Weg, about 100 yards from the Russian Wire........that MQ gave me my introduction to the Dutch Oven system of Heating - a huge tiled block in the corner of the room from floor to almost ceiling level, with a small midway opening and grate into which was lit the fire using those small blocks of brown coal. Most Berliners were still suffering the employment restrictions and housing shortages caused by the recent WWII and help in reconstruction was being given by an American led Initiative named 'Op-Union' for the purpose of rebuilding Berlin and creating employement for the hard pressed Berliners. For the first time in my life because of Op Union, I enjoyed the services of a daily home help for the token payment of a mere 7 shillings a wek on my part........this lasted throughout our stay when we moved into the Western Zone until we eventually left BAOR for Blighty in late 1957........happy days!
  • i was stationed at montgomery barracks in 1974 with 1wfr c coy 32 platoon does anyone remember the pig farm at bottom of camp near the wall
  • I served with the East Yorkshire Regiment in Kladow 1952, many guard duties, used to tune in to the AFN network on Sundays and ' G. I.' Jo Stafford was the love in my heart, the radio was rented to four of us for twenty cig's a week (5 each). Ich bin ein Berliner...pte.don bullock
  • Yeah, I was there 73/74 I was one of the C coy clerks originally was in 33 plt, do you remember chalkie white (pete)
  • Hi Colin, i was there in 75 with 1 Para,my wife and i actually lived in block 7 which was the nearest married quarters to the pig farm. We could see the wall at the end of the pig farm buildings from our window and many times gunfire in the night as there was a tower just the other side. I loved Berlin and i am planning to go back soon for the first time and it would be great if i could actually get into have a look around the old place. All the best Bill
  • Geoff Bassett. I was stationed at Monty Bks 89-92 with 1 RWF, sadly the last British army unit to serve there. My wife, , daughterand I lived in the quarters just outside the main gate. Have been back twice to Berlin, , great memories of a great time.
  • Does anyone on here know if the brigade hq in Berlin is still standing and open to visitors. I was stationed there working with brixmis in the 70's and I'm going back to visit in Feb .
  • My husband Sgt Barnden was stationed at Montgomery barracks 1953/54 with 1st battalion Grenadier guards he used to do Spandau prison duty and the train guard from Berlin to Hamburg can anyone else remember this?
  • I was stationed at Montgomery barracks in 72-74 support company morters
  • My father was with 1 para and we were stationed there in the 70s, living on Contessaweg first, then moving to the quarters near camp. My father worked extra as a projectionist at camp and on Gatow as well as running the Cpl's mess. Loved living there.
  • I was in Montgomery barracks in 1956
  • You can join the Brixmis association who will have up to date information
  • I was there then, Acoy 90-92 great times Dai Davies 18
  • I was there 1957 to 1959 in The Military Band of The Royal Scots
  • I was there in 1956 to 57 with the army catering comp attached to royal welch fusiliers. I worked in the officers mess and also spent time feeding A company who were on guard duty at Spandua Prison for a month. Sergeant Ellis was in charge of the catering staff
  • I was there 1967 to1969
  • Hello sorry but I’m trying to locate my birth certificate. I was born in 1980 at Montgomery barracks. I’m trying to locate the local registrar were I was registered as I’m having real trouble locating it. A lot has changed since 1980. My father Micheal served in Berlin and Ireland but has now passed away. So I’m really using limited info. Any help you can give will be highly appreciated.
  • Hello my dad was in 2nd royal Anglian and was there in 1980. He’s sadly passed away now. Which has fetched me here. Sorry to ask but as I was born there I’m trying to locate my birth certificate as I’ve lost my original. Can you please give any info as to were the local register office used for births was located. And who would have registered me was it the army itself or the local registrar. Johnovroth78@gmail.com thank you kindly.
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