FRANKFURT GERMANY
| (Source: USAREUR Military History Office – Online Medical Histories, 2002) |
The 97th was selected for special service to aid in the Berlin air-lift in 1948-49; for its support of the operation, it was awarded the “Army of Occupation Medal with the Berlin Air-Lift Device”. On 1 January 1954, the hospital was redesignated US Army Hospital, Frankfurt operated by the 97th General Hospital with a total expandible bed capacity of 1,000. The 97th General Hospital and the Frankfurt Army Regional Medical Center (FARMC) is the largest and busiest in Europe. Comprised of 11 troop medical clinics, 22 dental clinics, 3 veterinary detachments and numerous other field and TO&E units spanning a 100 mile radius. The 97th General Hospital is authorized an operating bed level of 330 plus 30 remaining overnight beds for evacuation patients. The hospital functions as the medical evaluation center for patients being evacuated to the United States. It also operates a regional neonatal intensive care unit for the dependents of US Army Forces in Europe. The hospital provides specialized treatment in 22 areas to include: allergy, audiology, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, dentistry, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, pediatrics, pulmonary disease, psychiatry, rheumatology and urology. The 97th General Hospital and the Frankfurt Army Regional Medical Center continues to function as the home of concerned care. |
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I was stationed at the 97Th Gen as a Pharmacy Technician, around1988-1990. I appreciated the work and the pleasure there as well. I remember many staff members. The Pharmacy chief was Col Cummins and later I think Col Hoopes. I went on to become a nurse and retired. This was really a heartwarming blast from the past.
Ed Corum
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I was also born in the Army Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany in March 1966. We lived there for only a year or so before my father got his next orders.
I also have a strong desire to go back to my birthplace and I’m planning the trip for my 60th birthday next year. Although the hospital is no longer there, I still want to snap a photo at the site. I plan to contact the American Consolate there before my travels so that I can find out exactly how to best get to the building. Shaunda
Hello to all!
I was born here in 1972 and currently live in the States. I have always been fascinated about returning to see where I was born and I now am planning to return, for the first time, to Frankfurt at the beginning of 2026. It has always seemed like a place that doesn’t really exist…except in my parents stories and on a map, I feel this is due to not being able to just drive by and see the place where I took my first breath.
I’ve been reading the other posts and when I read that the hospital doesn’t exist anymore, it actually brought tears to my eyes. I’m not knowing why yet, but it feels like I lost something.
My medical records from the hospital were lost before returning to the States and it took some luck for me to be able to return with my parents.
Is there anyone in this chat/forum that worked at the hospital in January 1972?
My father was stationed in the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor, Company B, 1st Platoon. We lived on Blutstraße, Aschaffenburg and came back to the States when I was about 3 weeks old.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Michelle
There’s an old saying, “You should never go back.” Things are not the same as they used to be, very often. In the early 200’s I went to Frankfurt and Darmstadt where I was born and lived in the 60’s and 70’s. They were both a ghost of their former selves. The hospital in no longer in operation and the military bases were closed. So put your seat belt on if you visit. Still it is interesting to go in some way.
I was born here in 1981 and live in the states too. I am dying to make a trip to Germany and see where I was born and where I lived as a very young child. I hope you have a fantastic trip! I will one day make the long haul over there! I have no idea how to obtain my medical records or even get a “new” copy of my birth certificate (the one I have is taped and very delicate). Best of luck to you! Kristin
My son was also born there in 1961. It closed in 2006 and is now being used as the American Consolate. Hope this helps.