Former Ray Barracks (Фридберг)

Germany / Hessen / Friedberg / Фридберг
 military, place with historical importance, invisible, closed / former military
Originally known as Wattrum Kaserne, completed in late 1914, and enlarged during the Second World War. During WW-2, the kaserne was occupied by two German infantry battalions.
The first American units occupied the kaserne in 1945. Various commands used the barracks until Combat Command C moved in on 13 February 1953.
The barracks were re-named in honor of First Lieutenant Bernard J. Ray, 8th Infantry Regiment, who was awarded the Medal of Honor after his death on 17 November 1944, during the drive through the Hürtgen Forest near Schevenhütte.
Units:
1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division
3rd Brigade, 3rd Armored Division
1st/36th Infantry Regiment
1st/37th Armored Regiment
2st/37th Armored Regiment
501st Forward Support Battalion
The 284th Base Support Battalion

Black and white photos are dated 1962.

Ray barracks was put on the BRAC List and closed in 2007
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Barracks,_Friedberg,_Germany
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   50°19'23"N   8°45'10"E

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  • Ray barracks Sadly closed in 2007
  • Was at ray 1959 1962. Great time. Stationed with a great bunch of guys.i
  • Spec-4 Leonard Ortiz . I was stationed at Ray barracks in 10/1974 to 4/1976 . I was in A.co 1/32nd Armor Regiment of the 3rd Armored Division . ( Bandits ) our field crest was - Victory or Death .... The List above forgot 2/27 field artillery , 2nd of the 32 Amored dukes . Germany was great . Friedberg was a beautiful city . the Paprika down town is where we would get some good eats , snitzel and pomfritz , after a night of danceing at Central Studios . Leecher beer & Flippys beer at Grafenwoehr training area ---- and F.T.A. ( friedberg training area ) .... I will not for get Jesse Lopez from Stanton , Ca . Gippo Gibson from Florida . hey you guys if you read this CUZ - Robert Gutierrez & Martin Morales & myself have hooked up . contact me , im in the phone book . i live in La , Puente , Ca ........
  • I was station at Ray, Friedbergs Sep 1961-Jan1966, A Co 1/32 Armor BN, We will have A Co's Reuinion 10-12 Jul 2015, at Nashville TN. The Association of 3d Armor Division Veterans wil have there Reunion 15-19 Jul 2015 at Kansas City, Mo. I will be attending both. I live in Leavenworth, KS, I Retired in 11/81. If you want more info I will try to get for you. Hop to hear from you Carl R. Arnold
  • I was Stationed at Ray Barracks 91-94 with 2-67 Armor. My first home in the Army and the BEST!!! Will never forget my years there! To see it torn down is very sad and a testament to our forever changing times. Made a lot of lifelong Friends, both on the military and civilian sector as well. Good Bye Ray Barracks. ~ Ssg Brian K Dean / US Army Retired / US Senate / Author
  • Was stationed Ray barracks 01/71 to 12/71. Had a great time there.
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