KORNWESTHEIM GERMANY
Kornwestheim (Swabian: Kornweschte) is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated about 10 kilometres (6 miles) north of Stuttgart, and 5 kilometres (3 miles) south of Ludwigsburg.
WILKIN BARRACKS
ARMY BARRACKS 
I was there, 73-74. A Co. Captain Meeks. At the Pershing base Oct ‘73 when we went DEFCON 3
A company. Morning report clerk. Aug. ’68 thru May ’69
Co B MP November 68 to May 70.Played guard on post basketball team.Teammates were Bob Batteuex,Ralph McGee,Dan Rogers,Bob Williams,Jim Willis and more.My name is Rod Suffern.If you recall any of this please reply.
Oct 1980- Non 1981, 95B B-Battery 3/71st ADA dragon Battalion. Tough tour, trucked out to Gros Sachsesenheim to guard towers and fox holes, no days off, protecting nukes. Interesting time. Kornwestheim a beautiful little town
I can tell that I am the new kid on the block. I got to A 2/4 inf in 1984 (Wilkins) and survived the move down to Neu-Ulm later. In 1986 I took a quick one year tour of Ft. Campbell (2/327th) and then right back to the exact same squad in A 2/4 inf. PRP gets it hooks in you, they didnt let go, lol. Finally left on 2AUG1990 (the day Hussein invaded Kuwait), got to Frankfort and seen the news about Kuwait, tried getting on the bus to go back south and they werent having it. “Orders are orders, you’re going stateside, pal!” ETS’d with 88 days terminal leave.
I was with Headquarters Battery 3rd Battalion 71st Artillery 32nd Army Air Defense Command assigned to the motor pool. I was a conscript and stationed there from August 1969 through September 1970. Many thanks to Vietnamization! It was great duty as far as duty goes in the Army! I still maintain close contact with Shelby Savoie, Ernie Betters and Mark Corwin. I have tried to locate John Sanchez, Mark McHale and George Allen without any success. We shared so many treasured memories!
I was an MP- SP4 stationed at Wilkin Barracks in Kornwestheim Germany in 1964 and 1965 with Company B – 385th MP Batallion. That was great duty and we made a lot of friends, lots of memories to share.
Our father was an MP in the same Company and Battalion in 57-59’. He always talked fondly of his time there.
I was stationed at Wilkin Barracks, 385th MP Battalion HQ Detachment from March 1961 to July 1963. I was in the courts and boards section. My replacement was there during 1964. His name is Howard Mencher. The Company “A” commander was a great friend of mine. He was also there in 1964. His name was William Lyght(?). I couldn’t wait to get back to the land of “round door knobs “. All the doors at Wilkin Barracks had door handles. Actually I enjoyed my stay there except the “readiness tests” and the long winters.
I worked and lived at Wilkins in HHC 2/4 as personnel specialist for “Charlie Co” ( who were stationed in Wharton Barracks) from July 1971 to sometime in 1972 when HARPAC was formed and I moved to Wharton.
I was a medic station around 1971-1972 I think I remember U. Did U live off base with your wife? If so ,do u remember me and a big man nickname Chief going to your appt. I remember Chief rocking your little baby on his lap.
This is SFC Austin Retired US Army.
I was stationed at Flak Kasern 1080-1985
4th Trans Bn 32nd Trans Co.
“Driving for Peace”!!!
Best darn assignment ever had. They made me leave (Homesteading)🤷♂️!!
After all these yrs my wife and I have a relationship with a German friend who was our neighbor at Robinson Bks housing. She now lives in Columbus Ga. Ft Benning
Yes Benning.
Charles, thank you for your service to our country and all those we served with) I found our company picture (145 of us) HQ 2/4 INF from 1975 Hall, Davis, Brandt, Lettuli, Doc Stowers, Pryor, Steel, Powell, London, and the list goes on and on and on.. We were young warriors then. You are the first one that I’ve ever heard from in 48 years. Our Co drove the 68 Shelby mustang and he also drove a half track (a motorcycle and a track) Kornwesthiem was a beautiful place. I retired from public works for the City of Tacoma,Washington in 2014(253) 224-5935 feel free to give me a call sometime. I wonder whatever happened to some of these soldiers. On my second tour I was stationed in Schweinfurt and Baumholder and another 3 yrs at Fort Polk Louisiana and another 3 yrs Fort Lewis Washington. I got to go now but we’ll keep in touch as much as time and health will allow us.. ☮️
i was the armomer in the 2/4th inf hdth company from 74 – 77, i enjoyed my time germany
I was there from 1976 – 1979. A Co. 2/4. PVT. Gainey
Sp4 James W Broggin 11C May 72-Sept 75. Upon arrival served with A Co. 2/4 Inf(almost half of my tour)CAS-silver/bronze pp before being assigned to HHC 2/4 Hvy Mortar Plt who perished at Pegnitz
I was just 17 years old (WOW) learn to play the bass at the rec center out the front gate of Wilkin Barracks-thanks Sp4 Willie Brandt I’ve never forgotten you or any of us replacements of the entire mortar plt (33 men and four crewman who perished in a helicopter crash) Warriors
Does anyone remember when the entire HHC 2/4 Inf Mortar platoon requested not to fly out on the CH-47 Chinook helicopter our last days in Grafenwhr???? The Battalion Commander at that time honored our request….We were Warriors…. Back to the world
James i remember you were in the Mortar plt i was in the arms room
what platoon? I was in 3rd.76-79..are you on Facebook? We have a page there..lots of guys from our time are on it ..you should too!
i was there too, same time as you.I was in 3rd platoon..you must have been in either 2nd or 4th…upstairs from me.
I was there in 69 thru 70 B company
Jay Herb 1965 67 651st med amb co.