Former 79th Engineer Battalion Barracks (Pirmasens)

Germany / Rheinland-Pfalz / Pirmasens
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This building housed the 79th Engineer Battalion (Construction) from April 1956 until sometime in the 1960s, I think.
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Coordinates:   49°12'53"N   7°36'41"E

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  • You are correct about this building..My name is Richard E. Brown and I reside in Ownsboro Kentucky..42301...I was stationed in Pirmasens Germany from 1962 until May of 1964...I spent some time off base because of my family joining me....I stayed at 5 Krumme Steige Str...I have been trying to locate some of my old buddies who were in A company 79th Engineer Bn..My Company Sgt was Dorsey.Phone..270-926-1080....cell..270-993-0265..Give me a call...I have made another trip to Pirmasen..It has change...Our unit was returned to the Germans...No longer Military.
  • Just curious if you may have served with my father Gus Liebman he was there in 62 with the 79th and he was from long Island, NY. Thanks Mike Liebman
  • I was with the 79th Engineer Bn from Feb 1956 until August 12, 1958. We moved from Karlsruhe to Pirmasens in April 1956. In 1957 we were sent TDY to France for 3 months, first to Bussac near Bordeaux for about six weeks, then to Chinon for another six weeks; then back to Pirmasens. Would like to have made a trip back but never did. I'm sure it has changed much. I look at maps and have seen the changes. Nice to see this page and you comments. Bill Terrell Canton NC
  • John Herreid - I was with the 79th from May, 1962 to January 1966, at which time the Army in its infinite wisdom decided to send me to Viet Nam. Started as a platoon leader in C Company, then Operations Office in B Company, Battalion Adjutant and lastly company commander of D Company until my transfer to Nam. If anybody would like to get in touch with me, email is john@johnerreid.com.
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