Darmstadt Germany
The Ernst Ludwig Kaserne on Eschollbrücker Straße, which no longer exists today, was built in 1937/1938 for the Wehrmacht. It served as accommodations for an infantry battalion and was named after the last reigning Grand Duke Ernst-Ludwig of Hesse and Rhine (1868 – 1937). It was surrounded by forest. The barracks area had been laid out as a rectangular complex with a central square. After the Second World War, the kaserne was taken over by the US Army. The U.S. Army stationed the 94th Engineer Battalion there. The kaserne in 1992.
ARMY BARRACKS 
Hi All
I was at ELK from 7/78-1/80 in 94th Engr HHC. I started in C company and was transferred to HHC to be the Batt photographer. It was the best years of my life. I still miss it today. I drove the Roach Coach that brought the food and beer around after hours.
Great times and fun with the troops.
Hi Berry,
I arrived at ELK in Darmstadt on Friday December 13, 1991. Was assigned to the Maintenance platoon in Alpha Company. Was with the Battalion during the move from ELK to Rose Barracks in Vilseck. We left ELK in early October of 1992 and by the end of 1992 the entire battalion had left ELK. HSC, Bravo, and Charlie Companys where at Rose Barracks. Alpha Company ended at Hoenfelds. I had a blast during those years, made some amazing friends some of which I still keep in touch with. Who was your Company CO? I served with LTC Michael R. Pelkey in the mid 90’s who had been the CO of Delta Company during his time with the Battalion. Our Battalion Commander was LTC Berry N. Totten and our CSM was Julius B. Nutter who later ended being the Post CSM at Fort Leonard wood in the mid 90’s. I attended his retirement ceremony at the Engineer School house in summer of 1995. I was a 62B.
V/R
Carlos A. Gonzalez
It’s Ernst. Not Ernist. Fix this.
I was at ELK in 56/57 with the 7th Rocket Btry 762 mm loved every minute of the time spent there. Would love to be able to see it now but not likly to happen at 92. Bill Anderson
there’s nothing left of ELK. Completely demolished to create a new neighborhood. If you go to google maps and search Anne Frank Str Darmstadt it will put you right at the old entrance.
I was Stationed at ELK from 1978 thru 1980 with C company 11th ADA unit. We worked out of Radio Site Gresham. Best years of my young life. Would love to go back to Darmstadt for a visit.
I was at ELK C co 11th Signal Bn. 1978-1981. I worked in the motor pool. 1980-1981 I was daily traveling from ELK to the company’s radio sites for generators and vehicles maintenance. I recall top’s name 1st Sgt Serrano, we had a female captain, I don’t recall her name. Do you? I was an E5 then, My name is Bechara Wakim, you can find me on fb, I live in New York City.
I was posted to ELK in January of 1970 with A battery, Ist /26th Artillery. We were a target acquisition battery (no guns). Some time later that year we were moved to Pendleton barracks in Giessen.
ELK Ray Crabb B BLT 26th Artillery target acquisition – January 1970 – May 1971 everyone in Germany got early out of the military and started processing out going home. 4000 to 6000 left out of Germany from March to May. Post 2024
My family along with 2 other families spent a lot of time here at the community theater working with military and local residents in many plays and musicals over the years.
I lived in Darmstadt for 4 years with my family. I want to go back and see what it looks likes now. Lots of fond memories there. Hoorah 94th Engineers.
A lot of the military buildings have been torn down, ELK, Kelly Barracks,& Cambri Fritsch. There’s some pictures of it on YouTube.
I was at ELK 77-80.
Was there 91/92 then went to Vilseck. I loved it in Darmstadt. Vilseck not so much.