I was at Pinder Barracks from Jan 68 to Mar 71. I was in C Battery of 22nd FA and transfered to 4th AD Divarty on mid 68. I worked in the comm center and also directed the choir at the chappel under Chaplin Jon Lindenauer. Would like to take to anyone that was there at that time, especially Don Roeske and James “Trace” Anderson.
Hi all! I was stationed at Pinder from April of 88 to April of 90. Some of you might know me and some of you may not. I was in svc 6/1 fa in the mess section. I was thinking about some of my old pals at Pinder and was wondering how everybody is doing. I do remember the good times I had in Zirndorf and Nurnberg, especially at the Cinderella bar, the rock bar, Waikiki bar, and of course, the good ole green goose. Just wondering if some of my old friends still remember me. If you still do please respond to me at bigrangersean@yahoo.com. Today I am happily married and I am attending the Evergreen State College in good ole Washington State and should be graduating next June.
I am looking for an old friend that used to be stationed at Pinder from about 1978 to 1983. His name was Charles Vandiver, E6 at the time I met him in 1979. I do not know his unit but when you went through the arch it was to the right all the way in the corner. If anyone would remember him let me know.
I served with HHQ 1-22nd later the 2-1 FA years 87 through late 89. I have many fond memories of life at Pinder. I would love to touch base with all the friends I have lost touch with through the years. Hope to hear from some.
Okay, I was there from ’88 to ’91 in 1/22FA which became 2/1FA. I was a mechanic for the Bravo Bulls. Spent alot of time mooning over a girl named Babsi Bohner and shooting pool in Zirndorf. Did the desert campaign, too. I miss some of the places and some of the people but I absolutely don’t miss running a VTR out in the field in freakin’ German winter! I appreciate this site, and my wife is glad to see something of where I’ve been in my life. Thanks.
Hey Pinder and Zirndorf buds. Looking for Jim Chambers, Paul Lawrance Steve & Steve who use to play at my bar the Bell-Rock & Town in Alta vista. SVC BTRY 6/14th from 77-83 then lived there in the dorf till 90. Had the bar from 86-88 Rocked the whole place. All of those who came and partied, and some times worked there for me. Mark, Joe Hatfield, Scone Dog, all my brothers and sister. Life is good baby, just because a few years have gone by, the good times are all around.
Be good everyone, Marty Ocha mocha@wi.rr.com 262-203-5381 get in touch.
I was with the 71st Maint. Bn. from Nov. 1970 until Sept. 71 as the Platoon Leader, Maint. Platoon. I then went to the Post Engineers at Darby until Sep. 73.
I viisted the post in 2004 or so. The post was half demolished but my shop was still standing behind a fence.
Hi All, I was in Scv Btry, 6/14 FA from 4/75-5/75. I was a VTR ( M-578 ) operator and track and wheel mechanic. What a great time. Yeah I was a screw up due to the great hash, which at 54 YO, which I just turned yesterday, 7/22/10, I still miss. Got messed up with that damn China White and powdered my nose quite regularly. Wish I never had of done any of it except maybe the hash. Dang that stuff was so good. Sure would like to hook up with some old friends. I see a couple of old names in the old pages. Makes me sad to know that Pinder is gone. Man we had some great times. Kono Kiki, you still alive and kicking you Crazy Hawaiian Guy. How about Gopher? Mo you still in San Antonio? Sure do wish one of my best friends Roger Jolin would get in touch. Damn I miss you Roge. Tony Sonnenberg, we have talked a few times over the years, how you been? Sad about John Karanski. Guess he got heavy into drinking when he got back to the world and did himself in. Bummer dude. Hope the good lord is taking good care of you you goofy bastard. Still loved you even though we were like oil and water.
Tommy Brauer, you still kicking? Anyone know anything about CSGM Johnny Brown. He was the Battalion Motor Pool Sgt. I’d love to see, talk to or hear from Sgt Brown. He was or is by far one of the coolest people alive in my book. Cool deal going on here and thanks whoever owns this site for providing us a place to meet and greet.
I’m sober, 54, single and own my own Harley repair shop out here in God’s country, NM. Give a shout and let’s shoot the breeze. Boj.
I was stationed at Pinder Barracks from about Sept 68 to late 69 when the our battery of the 4th Armored Division was transferred to Merrell Barracks in Nurnberg.
I stayed at Merrell till I rotated out in May of 71.
I loved Pinder. It was so rural and majestic. Most of my good memories of my military service were from Pinder.
I am sorry to hear that both of those posts have been torn down.
Some of my good friends there were (in no particular order):
Reggie Fields, John Anderson, Don Dagenhart, Jon Ritter, Charles Call, Robert Wright, James Bookout, (maybe wrong first name, but Bookout was from Port Orange, Fla.
Steve Garvey, Madison, IN
Reggie Fields, Goshen, IN
Blaque Fowler, Lansing, MI
Bill Ricks, don’t remember where bill was from
Jon Ritter, Bronson, MI
Dan Sullivan, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska
Don Dagenhart, Shippensburg, PA
And someone else, who left about 6 mos after I arrived. He was from Ackerswitch, Mississippi. I wish I could remember your name. You showed me foosball and called all of us new guys ‘Fish’.
I am sadden to hear that Pinder is gone. It was my first and one of the fondest assignments I had. I serve with HHB 1/22FA in the FIST Platoon with SFC Vestal, PFC Rose, and PFC Rineberg. DIVARTY was just right inside the gate and I remember the day I left passing through the gate, I knew at that point, I was going to miss the kaserne. I am glad I found this site that will keep its memory alive.
I was stationed at Pinder 78 to 81 A 1-22 FA. It was my first duty station. I was the armor and SSG Burr was my first gun chief and SFC Lemoin was our smoke.Good times
I remember you to. I certently rember the yellow vet and some crazy gunnery sgt we had. SGT Forbes was the FDC chief, CPT Squires was the BC and 1SG Ogles was our TOP. It seemed like we lived in GRAF those days and had alot of good parties in the rec room. Funny how time flys by because it seems like yesterday I walked out that gate on 4-20-81 for the last time.
I agree with you 100% just like yesterday,(base piece fire for effect),charge 7 green bag,high angle lumes,VT fuses,willy peter’s,white bag country,rail heads to Vilseck,I can still hear and smell that experience behind that gunners sight. Walking through the slop and rain to the mess truck in Graf. those were the day’s to remember,Iwas told that Top Ogles and CPT. Squires have passed away,makes me wonder how many others aren’t with us anymore.I plan a trip back to Germany soon to visit Zirndorf before I leave this world. Nice talking to you Paul.
I was @ Pinder barracks (HHB DIVARTY)in 1981-82, it was one of the greatest times of my life. I jusy hooked up with an old friend from that day and it was excellent. Hate they tore it down!!!!
Sandra Edwards, von Helmut Hahn:
zwei funf drei sieben sieben acht null eins funf vier ist meine Telefonnummer Please give me a call sometime. Take care.
looking for Charles Vandiver – SSG – Pinder SVC Battery 6th BN 14th Field Arty. He was there from about 1979 to 1983.
I was at Pinder Barracks from Jan 68 to Mar 71. I was in C Battery of 22nd FA and transfered to 4th AD Divarty on mid 68. I worked in the comm center and also directed the choir at the chappel under Chaplin Jon Lindenauer. Would like to take to anyone that was there at that time, especially Don Roeske and James “Trace” Anderson.
I was in HHB 1/22 FA from Jan 76 – Dec 79. I was in the Bn radio repair shop.
Hi all! I was stationed at Pinder from April of 88 to April of 90. Some of you might know me and some of you may not. I was in svc 6/1 fa in the mess section. I was thinking about some of my old pals at Pinder and was wondering how everybody is doing. I do remember the good times I had in Zirndorf and Nurnberg, especially at the Cinderella bar, the rock bar, Waikiki bar, and of course, the good ole green goose. Just wondering if some of my old friends still remember me. If you still do please respond to me at bigrangersean@yahoo.com. Today I am happily married and I am attending the Evergreen State College in good ole Washington State and should be graduating next June.
Hello everyone,
I am looking for an old friend that used to be stationed at Pinder from about 1978 to 1983. His name was Charles Vandiver, E6 at the time I met him in 1979. I do not know his unit but when you went through the arch it was to the right all the way in the corner. If anyone would remember him let me know.
Iris
Stationed at Pinder 85-86 with the 595th MP Co. Good times! I was the guy from Hawaii! friends with Sam Shirley and roomed with muscle boy Sargent.
Hi All,
I served with HHQ 1-22nd later the 2-1 FA years 87 through late 89. I have many fond memories of life at Pinder. I would love to touch base with all the friends I have lost touch with through the years. Hope to hear from some.
Cheers,
Ric Casper
Okay, I was there from ’88 to ’91 in 1/22FA which became 2/1FA. I was a mechanic for the Bravo Bulls. Spent alot of time mooning over a girl named Babsi Bohner and shooting pool in Zirndorf. Did the desert campaign, too. I miss some of the places and some of the people but I absolutely don’t miss running a VTR out in the field in freakin’ German winter! I appreciate this site, and my wife is glad to see something of where I’ve been in my life. Thanks.
Sorry, that’s 1961 to 1963
Looking for Harvey McCoy, 556 Ordnance Company, Pinder Barracks 1962-1963.
Thanks,
Mike
I was stationed at Pinder from 71 to 74 with HHB 1 BN 22 FLF ARTY
I was the Battery Armorer. Good times.
Hey Pinder and Zirndorf buds. Looking for Jim Chambers, Paul Lawrance Steve & Steve who use to play at my bar the Bell-Rock & Town in Alta vista. SVC BTRY 6/14th from 77-83 then lived there in the dorf till 90. Had the bar from 86-88 Rocked the whole place. All of those who came and partied, and some times worked there for me. Mark, Joe Hatfield, Scone Dog, all my brothers and sister. Life is good baby, just because a few years have gone by, the good times are all around.
Be good everyone, Marty Ocha mocha@wi.rr.com 262-203-5381 get in touch.
I was with the 71st Maint. Bn. from Nov. 1970 until Sept. 71 as the Platoon Leader, Maint. Platoon. I then went to the Post Engineers at Darby until Sep. 73.
I viisted the post in 2004 or so. The post was half demolished but my shop was still standing behind a fence.
Hi All, I was in Scv Btry, 6/14 FA from 4/75-5/75. I was a VTR ( M-578 ) operator and track and wheel mechanic. What a great time. Yeah I was a screw up due to the great hash, which at 54 YO, which I just turned yesterday, 7/22/10, I still miss. Got messed up with that damn China White and powdered my nose quite regularly. Wish I never had of done any of it except maybe the hash. Dang that stuff was so good. Sure would like to hook up with some old friends. I see a couple of old names in the old pages. Makes me sad to know that Pinder is gone. Man we had some great times. Kono Kiki, you still alive and kicking you Crazy Hawaiian Guy. How about Gopher? Mo you still in San Antonio? Sure do wish one of my best friends Roger Jolin would get in touch. Damn I miss you Roge. Tony Sonnenberg, we have talked a few times over the years, how you been? Sad about John Karanski. Guess he got heavy into drinking when he got back to the world and did himself in. Bummer dude. Hope the good lord is taking good care of you you goofy bastard. Still loved you even though we were like oil and water.
Tommy Brauer, you still kicking? Anyone know anything about CSGM Johnny Brown. He was the Battalion Motor Pool Sgt. I’d love to see, talk to or hear from Sgt Brown. He was or is by far one of the coolest people alive in my book. Cool deal going on here and thanks whoever owns this site for providing us a place to meet and greet.
I’m sober, 54, single and own my own Harley repair shop out here in God’s country, NM. Give a shout and let’s shoot the breeze. Boj.
I was stationed at Pinder from 84 to 86. 6/14th. I was in Several different batteries. I was a howitzer mechanic.
Friends were Dave Puckett, George Schnieder, Dave Smith, Belamie, Beck, and many others. Had a German girlfriend named Jennifer Popp.
I was stationed at Pinder Barracks from about Sept 68 to late 69 when the our battery of the 4th Armored Division was transferred to Merrell Barracks in Nurnberg.
I stayed at Merrell till I rotated out in May of 71.
I loved Pinder. It was so rural and majestic. Most of my good memories of my military service were from Pinder.
I am sorry to hear that both of those posts have been torn down.
Some of my good friends there were (in no particular order):
Reggie Fields, John Anderson, Don Dagenhart, Jon Ritter, Charles Call, Robert Wright, James Bookout, (maybe wrong first name, but Bookout was from Port Orange, Fla.
Steve Garvey, Madison, IN
Reggie Fields, Goshen, IN
Blaque Fowler, Lansing, MI
Bill Ricks, don’t remember where bill was from
Jon Ritter, Bronson, MI
Dan Sullivan, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska
Don Dagenhart, Shippensburg, PA
And someone else, who left about 6 mos after I arrived. He was from Ackerswitch, Mississippi. I wish I could remember your name. You showed me foosball and called all of us new guys ‘Fish’.
I am sadden to hear that Pinder is gone. It was my first and one of the fondest assignments I had. I serve with HHB 1/22FA in the FIST Platoon with SFC Vestal, PFC Rose, and PFC Rineberg. DIVARTY was just right inside the gate and I remember the day I left passing through the gate, I knew at that point, I was going to miss the kaserne. I am glad I found this site that will keep its memory alive.
Donald Kilgore
SFC (Ret), US Army
81-82
I was stationed at Pinder 78 to 81 A 1-22 FA. It was my first duty station. I was the armor and SSG Burr was my first gun chief and SFC Lemoin was our smoke.Good times
I remember you,I was there from 79-82 2nd howitzer section,SGT bower,gunner,I remember Lemoines yellow corvette.
I remember you to. I certently rember the yellow vet and some crazy gunnery sgt we had. SGT Forbes was the FDC chief, CPT Squires was the BC and 1SG Ogles was our TOP. It seemed like we lived in GRAF those days and had alot of good parties in the rec room. Funny how time flys by because it seems like yesterday I walked out that gate on 4-20-81 for the last time.
I agree with you 100% just like yesterday,(base piece fire for effect),charge 7 green bag,high angle lumes,VT fuses,willy peter’s,white bag country,rail heads to Vilseck,I can still hear and smell that experience behind that gunners sight. Walking through the slop and rain to the mess truck in Graf. those were the day’s to remember,Iwas told that Top Ogles and CPT. Squires have passed away,makes me wonder how many others aren’t with us anymore.I plan a trip back to Germany soon to visit Zirndorf before I leave this world. Nice talking to you Paul.
I was @ Pinder barracks (HHB DIVARTY)in 1981-82, it was one of the greatest times of my life. I jusy hooked up with an old friend from that day and it was excellent. Hate they tore it down!!!!
Sandra Edwards, von Helmut Hahn:
zwei funf drei sieben sieben acht null eins funf vier ist meine Telefonnummer Please give me a call sometime. Take care.
Hey I m gonna hit u up on a weekend,thats when my minutes r free!
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