STUTTGART GERMANY
Patch Barracks was renamed from the German Kurmärker Kaserne in 1952; it was originally built for use by the German Army Wehrmacht in 1936/37. During World War II, it served as the headquarters and barracks for the Wehrmacht’s 7th Panzer Regiment with associated unit shooting ranges and training areas located at the nearby Panzer Kaserne (literally “tank barracks”). After the Second World War, Kurmärker Kaserne was temporarily occupied by French colonial troops. Subsequently, American troops took over the facility, which hosted the US Constabulary during the multilateral occupation of Germany following World War II. The US 7th Army was headquartered here from 1950 until 1967 when EUCOM was relocated to Patch from Camp-de-Loges near Paris, France. 7th Army relocated to Heidelberg.
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Dale Phillips: Served at Patch from 1962-65 in the AG branch. Great memories of my fellow soldiers I met. Especially of the great German Ladies and great German Beer.
I’m looking for a man named Thomas Hill who was stationed here in 1982?!
I was stationed at Patch Barracks from 72-74. Was a LT with Signal Support Group 106, assistant S4 and CO for the SSG 106 HQ & HQ company. Stuttgart was a very beautiful city and the autobahn was close by, to go out and run my Mercedes 120 mph. A very unique assignment with all of the high ranking officers on the post. Our enlisted troops had many challenges. Patch is still a very important command center in today’s world.
Also was stationed at Patch Barracks Signal Support Group 106 July 1969 until July 1971. Left as e-5 specialist 32G20. Repair of crypto equipment mostly in comm center but also occasionally at various other building on base there. Experience lead me to career in AT&T as commutations tech and then to management.
My dad was stationed there 1959-1962. We lived in the housing just off the base. The base was small then, but us kids always found stuff to do. Was there when the Berlin Wall went up. Lots of memories. My dad was in the crypto unit. He was then transferred to the Sacramento Army Depot, California.
My dad was stationed there. 1982-1985. I graduated HS there in 1984. My dad was in military intelligent and served in the Vietnam war 3 times from 1968-1972 he also was in the crypto unit with the ASA and NSA
I served at Patch Barracks May 1951 to December 1953. In May 1951 it was still Constabulary Headquarters and we were occupational troops. Contrary to much history on the internet, it became 7th Army Headquarters a few months later. I was there when the change happened. I was assigned to G2 Section CIC.
Did you know my father (Capt. Robert “Bob” Abell – Sig Corp)? He was stationed there from 1951-1954. I was born there in 1953. I’m visiting Stuttgart as I write this. Showing my granddaughter where I was born. 🙂 We came back to Germany from 1961-1964 and were stationed in Heidelberg. We’re headed there next. I remember living there fairly well.
I was assigned to the G2 Section in 7th Army Headquarters. I don’t recall the Signal Corp being there so I don’t remember your father.
My Dad was a Finance Officer and we lived at Patch Barracks from 1964-1966. I went to Boeblingen Elementary School and my Brothers and Sisters went to Ludwigsburg High School (Stallions). I remember we lived down the hill from the Officers Club at the time and there were “blown-out” Nazi Bunkers not far into the woods (Black Forest) from where we lived.
I was there in 1967 with the MP Group and later sent TDY to Casteau, Belgium to help start the Nato/Shape support group.
Came here from Camp-de-Loges near Paris, France with the 257 sig co, 1/67, when De Gaulle asked us to leave France.
My dad was in the Army 578th sig Co. Patch Barracks. We were there from ’82-’85.
Bob: I Was just reading about that. Can you share any memories about the base in France and then moving to Germany? What was the Army atmosphere then??
Thank you, U.S. Military – Thank you, Patch Barracks. The first time I got on post Patch was back in 1984. I was a 14-year-old German national. I spent the best years of my life with BSA Troop 324 (Eagle Scout ’88) and the YS American Taekwondo Association program. I had so many friends at Patch who never treated my as an outside. I was always welcome and always strived to make the community a better place. I volunteered many hours and today I am glad did. The best time of my life! God bless you all!
I remember you; I was your SPL at T324 in 86′. I aged out and left for college in 87′, but have stuck with Scouting as a leader ever since. Are you still in Germany?
Thanks for your testimonial, Andreas!!! I have great memories of Patch and Stuttgart. I served in the early days in the PIO Office (Public Information Office). Really enjoyed my time at Patch, (1953-1955)l
My first day at Patch Barracks was Memorial Day 1951. When I got off the train in Stuttgart, our military was in a parade. I was assigned to Headquarters Company and G2 CIC. I left for home late December 1953.
I was station at panzer krs from 87 until 90 I enjoy my time at panzer and patch bks. I love the city and small town feel. Had many Germany friends in around boblingon I know it’s not spell correctly. But I love this place one of my best assignments.
I loved it there! I was stationed there in 1983-86. Loved the full seasons and walking down to Mamas restaurant for snitzel and home fries. Anyone else there at that time?
Graduated HS 1984 Patch Barracks HS.
MMM i can still taste the snitzel and fries plus a good ole mug of Haufbrau beer. I loved being a teenager in Germany especially all the fests that went on.