South O'Brien Park (Former O'Brien Barracks) (Schwabach)

Germany / Bayern / Schwabach
 neighbourhood, invisible, closed / former military, industrial park
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WWII (Nachrichten Kaserne)
Cold War (O'Brien Barracks)
Currently and Industrial park
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Coordinates:   49°20'13"N   11°0'57"E

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  • My Dad was CO at O'Brien Barracks in 1960-61... there were just two officers' quarters buildings, kind of near the front gate as I recall. (Hard to remember, I was just five years old!)
  • My artillery unit moved here in late 88 early 89 from Merrell barracks in Nuremburg. We repainted and fixed up for a couple months before all troops moved in. We would take the subway back into Nuremburg to party at the Green Goose and the Other Place...
  • I was stationed with the 2nd Recon Squad 15th Cav during the years 1961 to 63, then I moved on to better places. Had a good time, Miss those days. I came back to Germany in 1996. Still live here. I guess the German life style and food just got to me. Frohe Weinachten and Gutes Neues Jahr to all. Tcheuss
  • Was born in the near Eichwasen in 1984 & was fascinated by the tanks, passing by towars the test area every single time. Was visiting the barracks every year at the open door day and had a lot of fun. Still a part of the city and a part of my childhood :-D. Greetings from Nuremberg (now), Germany, Steven
  • I was at O-Brien-Barrcks when the WALL CAME DOWN ! What at great day...
  • My husband(deceased) was stationed there in '76-79,he was Cav,I worked at the commisary at Furth,Would love to find some of the guys that he was stationed with,I lived on wolfram stasse 3 toward limbach
  • I was at O'brien from 86 to 87 with 1/1 Cav. Then we were moved to Katterbach.
  • Hello my name is Kim and I'm looking for my father in 1986 stationed in the barracks O'Brien true. maybe you know him and can help me find him. I am grateful for every little hint. Love greetings Kim
  • please excuse, his name is Brian Daugherty and he is born in 1959 or 1960
  • Paul Barnes; With the 15 cav. 1960 to 1963. There when the wall went up. .Served under John F. Kenedy.
  • Paul, I was there from 1961 to '63. I was in HQ & HQ Troop, and worked in personnel, then later in S1. What unit were you in?
  • I was stationed at O'Brian barracks from 11/1970 till 7/1971 2/59th ADA Vulcan crewman , enjoyed my time there, looking for anyone who may have served there during that time .
  • Kim I was there from 81 to 84 but I have friends that were stationed there at that time. When I get in touch I will ask! Good luck with your search!
  • I was A battery 1970 -72 Nickname Harry Captain Bruegemann's driver
  • Right. The fellows I knew were: Howe, Alley, Vogel, Alt, Duckett, Sgt Brown and Sgt McMillan, they were in Personnel. What guys did you know?
  • Paul, there was another fellow that was in personnel that I remember. His name is Bob E. Jones. When personnel moved to Goeppingen, I went to S1, and Bob went to D Troop. Did you know him? He was from Texas.
  • I was station at O'Brien in 1968-1970 Kenneth Cook 2/4 Cav B Co. good time.
  • Sgt Randy Richard trying to soldiers from 2-59th ADA headquarters battery 1983-86
  • I was in B 2/59th ADA, stationed O'Brien Barracks from nov. 1970 to july 1971.
  • I was there 3/71 to 2/73 . I was the company clerk for the 123rd maintenance detachment in support of the 259th. We were on the third floor of 2/4 Cab's barracks. Shared mess with the artillery. I enjoyed my time there. John Taylor
  • I was there from 1980-1982 C Troop 1/1 Cavalry, 11C. Would like to hear from all my good friends, great times.
  • PFC Nolan I was there 1984 2-59th ADA Battery
  • SP4 Richard M. Stapleton was there March 1985 to March 1988. I was in the 2-59 ADA. Many happy memories and good times.
  • i AM A LITTLE SURPRISED THAT NONE OF THE COMMENTS ARE FROM BEFORE 1960. THE ARMY OCCUPIED THAT KASERNE FROM 1945 ON. i WAS THERE 1954-1956, 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 26TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, H.Q. BATTERY. SEVERAL BUILDINGS, STILL IN WWII RUBLE STILL STANDING. MONTHLY "ALERTS" TO ANTI-TANK POSITIONS ON THE AUTOBAHN. MR. KHRUSHCHEV DID NOT LIKE US AT THE U.N. MY "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" BUILDING IS NOW PART OF THE MUSEUM. i WAS ON A RHINE-MAIN RIVER CRUISE LAST SUMMER THAT STOPPED IN NUREMBERG BUT WOULD HAVE BEEN 200 EUROS TO GO TO SCHWABACH - SO I PASSED.
  • I was there from 1975 - 1978 had to do 3yrs because I quit the national guard and had to do my whole 6yrs of service .
  • THIS IS PARKER WAS THEIR IN 1978&1979. IT WAS HEART BREAKING TO SEE IT GONE BE BLESSED ALL FORMER TROOPERS FROM B BATTERY2/59.
  • I was there from 84-86 2/59th ADA (C Btry). Had some awesome times with some great guys and almost married a German girl.
  • 3-5th FA Faithful and True
  • I was there in 1982-83 1st and 1st cav armor..HQ co and B company....was nice there now seems almost all gone...parussed the map looking for guest house-Gunthers place where gunther and his wife ran the place..good food and atmosphere...
  • yes I remember that place.....was a popular hangout...lol
  • Looking at it from Google Earth also sad. No vehicles, no people. BP
  • I was there from 1975 thru 1976. 2/59 ADA I was a Medic
  • I was there from 82 to 85 with 2/59 s2. I knew the s2 guys at 1st cav. The snack bar recreation center with the juke box is one of my fondest memories. Playing the Stones Beast of Burden and Pat Traverse band Crash and Burn. Oh the memories. When the motor pool was built across the street they found the tunnels and the old rifles now on display at the museum. Maybe I’ll be fortunate enough to visit someday.
  • Kim, try here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/59279269205/
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