The 24/7 depot sits on more than 430 acres of land and is about a 90-minute drive from any U.S. military base service. Of the depot’s approximately 850 employees, only about 165 are DOD ID holders so there is a heavy reliance on the local economy. Garrison employees include public works personnel, security staff, firefighters and postal workers.
Originally used after WWII as a U.S. Army storage site for equipment, it was officially established as an Army depot Oct. 18, 1951, and named Germersheim Ordnance Vehicle Park with a mission to store, receive, and issue equipment and supplies in support of U.S. Army in Europe. At the time, it was the only vehicle park in theater that could store 25,000 vehicles, to include trucks, jeeps, ambulances, armored cars, tractors and trailers.
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Scott Hill
i was a 63B vehicle mechanic with Bco 63rd Sig Bn from 85-87. I remember those discos ftom those days. I also handled the fuel for my company, I would like as much information as there is concerning the contaminated water & soil, especially with the PACT ACT in place. The government should recognize this and let veterans know about it.
Scott i worked there from 71 thrue 79 and i worked in Heidelburg for many years later the German government has found contamineted water in the four surounding towns that the Depot is next to and has determined that the epia center is the Depot i filled because we burned spoiled equipment after each reforger same as in in Vietnam if you have any lung issues file a claim i speak and write German as my family live in Rulzheim and i have the news paper articles were the army is now trying to get a permit to clean the soil to clean up the mess thats there in and on the ground you know they never recovered the water used to clean equipment and the spills that took place there keep in contact and i will let you know how my case goes i recommend you file one also the more the less they have to denie the claims Bruce Sidwa
I was 31C B 63rd November 86 to November 87.
I entered the above before I changed my public profile name. Is there any way to edit the post?
Hey Dan
i was one of the vehicle mechanics, not sure if you remember me.
Sorry, I don’t. I do remember the XO. And the 1Sgt. If I remember correctly he took the rank just so that he could go to the Sgt Major academy.
I was in the 2nd/67th ADA. I was a medic at the clinic from 77 to 79
Dan
i hope you have had a chance to read the other threads about the contamination at the depot, Bruce Sidwa has first hand information, the toxic exposure qualifies under the PACT ACT
Scott i have a great deal of Family there in Rulzheim on the other side of Bellheim, and the German government has filed a suit against the US Army as the water is contaminated in the four towns I have filled that border Gad Depot I have filed a pact act as well as a heart problems as we burned a lot of non servicable equipment while I was there which falls under the pact act if you need more information contact me
Bruce,
I have been diagnosed with a heart valve problem, and I don’t know if it is related to any toxic exposure at Germersheim from the water or chemicals as a mechanic. I am trying to find any information that I can show the VA that this is a PACT Act or other hazardous exposure event. Any information you could send me to my email Justdog@tampabay.rr.com would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Scott H.
Scott i to have heart problems as well as copd and asma which they contribute to the pact act as we burned equipment from the Reforger exercise that we supplied over the time if you google Germersheim Army depot you will find the problem with the water as well as the soil we all worked on while living there I filed under the pact act and have been going threw extensive docktor aptments and testing at the moment this is the first step to getting a disability rating from the contamination there which is still present today. What state do you live in I’m in New Jersey, and my phone number is 856 982 4471 if you want to talk in person, I have a great deal of information on it.
Scott Hill
wassup! I was thinking about you the other day… Gary Lalim
Bruce Sidwa SP4 Tascom personnel records office met my wife there
Just so all the military personnel that lived on the Depot was drinking contaminated water and came into contact with the soil it was and is still contaminated with tph chemicals which are used in the cleaning of vehicles and parts
At what point has this situation been known and how far back does cause a concern?
This has been known by the Army Office of Environmental Services for quite some time as you know equipment that is located there is cleaned and prepped for dep[oyment and storage the four surrounding towns that border the Germersheim Depot have reported contamination in their drinking water. which also means the Depot is the cause and the EPA center of this The military is trying to acquire a permit to start cleaning up all the contaminated soil they are waiting to see what the permits and the process that the German government will require them to do. if you can read German there are many articles in the local paper thier.
Yes this causes cancer and a great deal of health problems
ssgt Haskins in b co. 63 sig bn from 86 to 1990 , looking for ssgt Hines .
hi Gino… i was Bco 63rd from august ’84 when it started as 63rd, to Oct ’85… just missed you…
I still have a copies of those orders….
JIM MULVANY
I was LT Mulvany with the 547th from 1971 to 1972. Repairing vehicles aster the war games .
I worked there in the summer of 84,85. I scraped vehicle transmissions, emptied the oil, and repacked them for shipping for $2.16/hour. I looked like a 1920’s child miner. My mother was convinced that the US Army was breaking child labor laws. I also worked in the bedding /mattress warehouse for Otto Borger, and Mr. Johannes. GREAT TIMES!
I was there the summer of ’84 and ’85 with the Signal Company next to the Mess Hall. Hanging out with the local girls at Petra’s Disco and the Clou. I was 23 years okd. I married a local girl in 1987 but that didn’t last but a couple years.
I was attached there as a food inspector in 1987. Lived in the tiny barracks.
That’s a little after my time I worked at the Bellheim Tank Farm and billeted in the dept in 1961 and married a girl that lived at the entrance of the depot.
was at d 2 67 ada from 1978 to 81 16p. stepped out with petra shebot from town. robert ege
petra chebot
I was assigned to the Big Red 1. 2/67 ADA from 76 to 79. I was a medical specialist assigned to the base clinic. I wonder if it’s still there?
I was also at the medical clinic from 1974 to Sept 1977. I was assigned to the 89th Medical Detachment at the 130th Station Hospital but I was domiciled in Germisheim. If I remember correctly the dispensary was the 19 th Medical Detachment.
Yes. That was the one. Remember the French receptionist named Janette? Lol
I do remember her. I actually roomed with Jack Lemanowitz, he was the pharmacy tech. I can’t remember his last name, but Ernie the clerk roomed with us also. I really enjoyed working in the clinic. I was fortunate that Elsie Vindhurst the dental receptionist, kept me informed well after I left. The German ambulance drivers especially Manfred treated us really well. Jack and I spent some time with him and his family visiting some of the sites.
That’s Right! Manfred was so cool with everyone. So much shenanigans going on, but he just shrugged and laughed it off. I also remember Elsie. Wow. What a good memory. Thx for sharing.
I was billeted there in 1961 while stationed at the Bellheim Tank Farm and met my wife there.
I was stationed there 1974 to 1977 with the 89th Medical Detachment. I have fond memories, but it was much smaller.
I was stationed there with the U.S. Army’s 547th Ordnance Co sometime between late 1970 through August 1971. Very secluded place. Took the train to K-town on paydays. Looking at old photos of Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern and these of the Army depot are un-rememberable. Like a dream.
Bob, I was Lt Mulvany from when the 547th moved from K-town to Germersheim. I got out in 5/72. Lived in Karlsruhe. Sargent Hurska looked after me in the shop. A lot of good fellows in the 547th. I always wonder what happen to them. I went to work for ConocoPhillips at the Denver Refinery, Retired in 2006.
Jim Mulvany
1981-1982 2/67 D Battery Drove the VTR. 63Y Anderson
I was stationed there from 8/84 to 10/85 as a part of the 63rd Sig. great city
went tdy there from pirmasens for about a month in 71
i was station there from 1975 to 1979 ,i was inspectior when the equipment turn in and inspected and finial inspected for storage.i wish all a happy new year.SFC ERNEST LEDBETTER RETIRED>
I was stationed there from 1968 to 1970 and it looks very different.
is this the same base that was a air defense station? I’m trying to remember and find where I was stationed at 77-79,, 1st infantry big red one. There were Vulcans and chaparrals there. I was in communications
My unit was the BIGVRED 1 Vulcan/ Chapparel 2/67 ADA 76 TO 79.
were you with the 4th C.E.C. ?
Scott Jacobsen, I was with the 4th cec, from 1974 to 1976, spec 4 G Feemster, from Gastonia, NC.
If your interested the potential Danger of the drinking the water and breathing the air while being stationed at Germersheim army Depot there is now an ongoing of permits to clean the earth and water contamination of the water TPH is the main issue which is related to oil diesel fuel and gas as well as the cause for the contamination as well as the cleaning agents used in maintenance of the vehicles there four towns surrounding the Germersheim have found water to be impacted stay in touch and i will keep you posted on the news