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CommentsI found this site very interesting, but I noticed that most items are about U.S. personnel and of incidents usually within the past 30 years. I can identify much with them as I served in the British Army in Germany in 1952-54 and participated in Border Patrols along the East German border and as a train guard to Berlin and back via Helmstedt and Marienborn. Would you like my reminiscences? My email is glenreid@sympatico.ca Ken Reid
CommentsGreat site! I was in E Trp, 1st PLT from 85 to 87. I'll never forget this time in my life. There is an increasing amount of 2/11 info online each year. I have a ton of pics I would be glad to share on your site. E-mail me if you are interested. Todd Stach todd.stach@siemens.com 616-913-7224 616-901-2531 Webmaster note: Some of Todd's photos have been added to the site. Thanks a bunch!
CommentsHello, Ted - here are some memories, fairly accurate after fifty years - I think! I served 1952/3/4 with the British army in Germany in the 15/19 Hussars, the reconnaissance regiment of the 7th Armoured Division (The Desert Rats). We were in 4th troop, B Squadron, equipped with two 3-crew Daimler Armoured Cars (mounting a fully rotatable turret with a 40 mm gun and a co-axial 7.92 Besa machine gun) and two of the smaller 2-man Daimler Scout cars ('Dingos'). Their main armament was a Bren gun. Our troop commander was a 2/Lt and I was his driver in one of the Dingos. We were stationed at Wesendorf, NE of Hannover and N of Braunschweig, and were about 25 km from the East German Border. We were the closest NATO troops to that part of the border, so part of our responsibilitiy was to patrol the section nearest us, along with the German Grenzepolizei. I can't remember the exact date, but I think it was in early 1953. I was driving north along a dirt road, supposedly parallel to the border. I noticed a road sign pointing to Salzwedel and realized we must be close to the border as I had seen that name on a map during our briefing, and it was just across the border in East Germany. We were leading the troop, doing about 30/40 KPH when I noticed a small sign at the side of the road. As we sped past it , I saw that it said "ZONENGRENZE". My German was limited, so it took me a few seconds to figure out the meaning on the sign. I knew that Grenzepolizei meant "Border Police". Then the penny dropped! The first part of the word was "Zonen-", very close to "Zone" and the second was "Border"! We had crossed over into East Germany. Without orders, I jammed on the brakes and came to a full stop. My commander, who had his head down looking at a map, and whose ears were covered by radio headphones, looked up and glared at me as he said, "Why did you stop?" (That's a translation of what he really said, in case children are reading this.) I told him what I had seen and he replied, (same type of translation), "Oh, really! Then you should back up!" This was when I used an extremely good feature of the "Dingo"; it had a transmission system which gave you the same four gears in reverse as it did in forward - and I used them! We roared back across the border just in time to meet the bigger Armoured Car, commanded by our troop sergeant. I braked, and the sergeant yelled, "Sir, didn't you get my contact report?" "No, I must have had my earphones off, What was it?" The sergeant just pointed to something about 500 metres past the border. There, almost hidden by a broken down farmhouse, was a Soviet T34/76 tank, which I recognized by the sloping sides so familiar from our tank recognition pamphlets. The very unsettling thing was the main armament pointed straight at us! We got out of there fast. Back at our base, a radio message came in for our troop commander to report immediately to the Commanding Officer. "Now I'm really in it!' he said to me as I drove him up to RHQ. He looked really dejected as he dismounted and entered the building. About fifteen minutes later he came out, smiling. When I diplomatically asked him what had happened, he told me that there had been a complaint from the Soviets that we had purposely violated the Border in order to create an incident, but it was only the level headed actions of the Soviet commander on the spot, who had done nothing but ask us to leave. Later we heard that our officer had been givena refresher course in map reading. (MORE TO COME!) Ken Reid
CommentsThis is a follow-up to my story of accidentally crossing in to East Germany. I am unsure of the date of that episode. But I am positive that this experience occurred in the middle of July 1953, as it was about one month after the well-documented rebellion of the people of the so-called German Democratic Republic on 17 June 1953. Each unit of the British Army in Germany took a turn at guard duty on the military train to and from Berlin. My unit, the 15/19th Hussars, was the reconnaissance regiment of the British 7th Armoured Division (The Desert Rats) and was stationed at Wesendorf, northeast of Hannover and about 25 Km from the border. I was detailed as one of the detachment to go on the train, and on the evening in question, we got on a military bus which took us to Hannover. There, much to our horror and surprise, we were each issued with an obsolescent .303 Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle instead of our standard Sten submachine guns. We were also issued with five rounds of ammo, and ordered not to load our rifles unless specifically ordered by the Lieutenant in charge. Otherwise it was a court-martial! The Lieutenant had backup firepower consisting of a six-shot revolver. We got on the train in the late evening and relaxed in our specified compartment until we reached Helmstedt, where the steam locomotive stopped. On the platform outside I spotted two British military police, both armed with a six-shot revolver, and nobody else. We waited a while as our locomotive was replaced by one from the East, using the wait to make sure every blind in each carriage was pulled down so that the passengers could not see out. I wondered what the East Germans were so paranoid about. Maybe the tremendous firepower exibited by our personal arms and the reserve of the two Military police? Finally we moved slowly across into East Germany and moved into Marienborn station. There we saw how well prepared were the Soviets to repel the imminent invasion from the decadent West. Because I was a guard standing on the rear platform, I could see out and counted Twenty-two Soviet soldiers armed each with a PPsh-41 "burp" gun. I remember thinking that the one standing looking curiously in at me had too much oil on his gun, as it shone in the dim light. After a short wait while documents were checked, we moved out and carried on eastward. Each level crossing we passed was well lit and there were always at least two Soviets watching us go past. For a while I wondered why our train's track was over to one side of the right-of way, until I realized it was because the other set of tracks had been removed. I was relieved by our sergeant and snoozed and relaxed until my turn came round again. By this time dawn was breaking and I could see farmhouses nearby. Without exception, they still bore battle damage, unlike the well-tended farms I had seen in West Germany. As the day lightened, we pulled into and stopped in Magdeburg. The civilians on the adjoining platforms all looked shabby and tired, and as soon as the realized that the stopped train contained what was obviously Western spies, they turned away and avoided eye contact. On the high buildings beside the station hung huge banners with slogans; "FREIHEIT und ARBEIT". We moved out again towards Berlin and as we passed through stations there were always several Volkspolizei (Vopos) among the few civilians. I remarked on this to our sergeant and he said to wait until Potsdam where I would see a difference. I found out what he meant. It was obvious when we crossed into West Berlin, for the small station platforms were crammed with smiling, well dressed people, and maybe one or two police with their black helmets. When we ended our trip, we were taken to the British Transit Centre, where we were now off duty and could relax until evening. Then we would reverse the trip and return to West Germany. I was so full of adrenaline that I did not feel tired, so armed with only a camera, I set out to explore the centre of Berlin. But that's another story!
CommentsGreat site Ted! Served with the 2/2 ACR in Bamberg 71-73 border camp Coburg. SGT R.Hurst G Troop
Commentshi, i thought i might stop by, i was hoping there might be a site that sells schutzenschnur marksmanship badges (gold/gold). i am a US soldier to earned it while conducting ops with the german army. e-mail me with a response please : loststaram@aol.com
CommentsI served in B-Troop1/11 ACR 79-81 my name is Benny Batrez from So. California I have a bunch of pictures of OP Alpha Downs Barracks Downtown Fulda, I was at OP Alpha when Wienberger SOD showed up also downtown when Pope John Paul was there I even was standing next to a B-Troop M60 when they fired a live round up and out of Fulda. Email at ben.batrez@verizon.net
CommentsMy name is Steve Iacobucci, I'm from Cincinnati,Oh. I served with a Mike Gibson in K Trp from 75-78. He was in 2nd plt. I was in 3rd plt. Gibson if it's you and you'll remember me E-Mail me. sai56@fuse.net Steve
CommentsSuper page, ech t toll. Wisi www.vipmann.com PS. Besuchen Sie : www.honecke.de
CommentsWow, this really brings back my memories from my days as a Hawg of H co. 2/11ACR. Great site! I'll forward it to Gen. John Sherman Crow. ALLONS!
CommentsWow, this really brings back my memories from my days as a Hawg of H co. 2/11ACR. Great site! I'll forward it to Gen. John Sherman Crow. ALLONS!
CommentsI had no idea how fascinating this site would be, and that I would learn so much. It is obvious that you have a strong passion for this subject, coupled with a discerning mind and an excellent scanner. V. Armstrong
CommentsHello Ted,mein Name ist Mario ich wohne in Steinheid (ehem.Standort MI 24),ich war von Okt.83-Okt.84 in Stedtlingen/Rhön (Grenz.Reg.3/3.Bataillon/12.Kompanie)als Gefreiter/Postenfuehrer . Vielleicht haben wir uns da mal gegenueber gestanden? MarioJakobSthd@aol.com Webmaster note: Thanks Mario, for the information you provided in a separate e-mail. It helped me with the research.
CommentsHi Ted, a quick and nice 'Hello' from - in your terminology- a bad and ugly guy. Interesting to see how much keeps alive from our memories - might be still different but how does care about. I had the Britains in front of me, I was a Grenzer at the naval borderline - Unit Grenzbrigade Küste, IV Grenzbataillon. Sought let this times behind me but a simple mouse click brings back a lot. Hope you take care. Best Regards Andreas Webmaster note: Thanks for writing Andreas! I hope to hear more from you
CommentsBarry S. Miller A former 1/11th ACR member. 1974-1976 Great site and it now seems so strange. I was in Berlin when that Wall came down and it was a crazy night. And they call the Cav crazy. Berlin was crazy. Many good and bad times but we were doing what we were supposed to do ALLONS Blackhorse Forever
CommentsOne of my favorite web sites. Michael A Ferguson First Platoon 3/11 ACR 1976/1979
CommentsGood page! I was a Grenzer from '87 till '89 in the near of Probstzella (15. Grenzregiment 2. Battalion 7. Kompanie). It was the worst time of my life. Never again. Best regards -Toralf
CommentsWhat a great website you have. Thank you for letting us see how life on the border really was like. I am a child of the cold war and longingly remember those days of spy mania and the wall. To all those who lived in the shadows. Those were the days, my friends. Thanks and keep up the great work.
CommentsServed with Aviation Company, 11th ACR in Straubing, Germany from Nov 1959 - Apr 1962. I was a Radio Operator assigned to the commo section with Aviation Company. I served with great people and I had a great job. ALLONS .... Bob Thomas BThomas688@aol.com http://members.aol.com/BThomas688/DUTY-HONOR-COUNTRY.HTML Webmaster note: Please visit Bob's website. Excellent pictures from the 11th ACR's first tour in Germany.
CommentsDer Adler! We meet, again. So, this is your site, huh? I had been here before but didn't realize this was yours until I saw it mentioned at Eaglehorse.org. Is that picture of the DDR border plaque the real thing or is it one of those plaster ones (I still have mine in one piece)? Scott Huffman
CommentsHmmm, as I read some of the posts from former East German border guards, it makes me wonder about those I took pictures of during my tour with 2/11th ACR from 1984 to 1987. I have some very good close-ups -- including one who looks a lot like "Prince Charles." I wonder where they are today? Any interest in having a "Where are they now?" section? Scott Huffman (one of Ted's platoon leaders when he was E Trp CO) Webmaster note: Hey Scott , first of all the plaque is plaster. I did find a real one under a barracks building at Camp Lee, but I told the Camp Lee handyman to take it and dispose of it where nobody would find it. Anyway.... Yes, I've thought of a "Where are they now" like on Eaglehorse.org. I'm in the midst of some major redesigns but I'm tinkering with the concept. Why don't you start it off? ! By the way, drop me a line at hermann@grenzer.com This does not record email addresses so there's no way I can contact you. Looking forward to hearing from you! By the way, E Troop always had the best Plt Leaders! I think the PAC God was always smiling on E Troop when the studs came in.
CommentsI wish I had found this sight a long time ago! It brings back memories . I was with C troop 1/11 ACR. from 84 to 86. Spent lots of time on OP ALPHA. Looking forward to seeing more comments on this sight. Great job on it.
Garry Owen--Served as Plt Ldr and Troop XO, ATrp,3-7th Cav, 1976-1979
CommentsTed, This is absolutely wonderful! Thank you so very much for taking the time to construct this informative and memorable site! I served under you I was with Eagle Troop and later, HHT. Serving with 2/11 ACR was the best tour of duty I ever had in the Army. Loved it so much I extended as many times as I could before branch made me PCS. 1982-1987, I went from PFC to SSG with 2/11. I welcome emails from my comrades, once an Eaglehorse Trooper, always and Eaglehorse Trooper. Feel free to email me ssgrock55@hotmail.com Scott A. Myers
Commentsi was there 1978
CommentsRemember it well! OP Alpha, Our home away from Hell! All the D.I.P.'s. Mark Gerrie,(TT) Remember Mixons Missles? Hey to Daddy T., Uncle Wally, Squirrel, Fast Eddie, Mouse, Duck, Peyote, Porky and all the other Nimrods in B-Troop! Rock Steady and Will Beers to you all! John Mohn SGT B-Troop EM:jmohn16@wmconnect.com
CommentsGreat Site, brought back a lot of memories. I pulled 2 border tours with B co. 2/64 Armor out of Schweinfurt. 1 tour was at camp gates and the other was at camp Hoff. this was from 1986-1988. I would like to hear from other members of B co. 2/64 AR during that time frame. Anthony Howard anthonyhoward@charter.net
CommentsI knew someone had to establish a site to share the experiences we all shared along the border. Thanks for taking the initiative. Personally I spent 1980 to 1982 in Bad Hersfeld with India Troop 3/11 (Workhorse) and from 1985 to 1988 with Charlie Troop 1/2 in Bindlach/Bayreuth. Love to hear from some of the guys that made it a great ride. billfeakes@worldnet.att.net
CommentsExcellent! I love this site. Please keep it up and running. I served in F Troop 2/11 ACR, K Trp 2/2 ACR, and 3/7 Cav 3rd ID. Gary
CommentsYour site continues to grow and get better and better! I was looking at the new section, covering the 11th ACR, "The OP's". You mentioned OP "Oscar" in the 3rd Squadron Sector as randomly occupied. I can tell you during the period July 1970 to July 1973, that it was a permanently manned facility, equipped very much the same as OP India and OP Romeo. The OP had been in place for at least several years prior to 1970. Like the other OP's at that time, it was equipped with a wooden watch tower and several quonset type huts complete with the dripping diesel fuel heaters, water buffalo's and the sound of the generators always running. In those days we did not have power at the OPs or running water. I digress - OP "Oscar" was the northern most OP in the 3rd Squadron and of course in the regiment, as well as in the US sector. It was in fact about 500 meters in the BAOR sector. The 3rd Squadron had two basic ground patrols in those days; the "North" and the "South" Patrols. The south patrol was usually a one day or less than a 24 hour affair that ran between OP R and OP I. The north patrol was a three day patrol that ran between OP I and OP O. Nights were spent in one or the other of the OPs depending on the particular patrol plan. I have lead both of these patrols when I was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 14th ACR. After I DEROS'd, Col Scwehizer (spelling) 11th ACR RCO had the wooden towers taken down at all three of these OP's as well as OP Alpha (in the 1st Squadron sector) and replaced with "high tech" straight up steel leg OP towers, that looked very modern, but were also very shaky. These were later replaced with the concrete towers that remained in place until after Germany was reunified. One of these towers remains in place at the OP Alpha museum. When we were back in Germany for the Fulda 2000 Reunion, a group of us went up to OP India, found the tower and buildings there intact, but in disrepair. My wife and her cousin are both from Bad Hersfeld and were along for the reunion. Her cousin's husband 1SG Bill Clark had four tours in the 3rd Squadron at Bad Hersfeld between 1969 and 1991. He and I went north after the reunion in search of OP Oscar, and after some searching found the remains of the OP. Some hardstand and the base of the Schwiezer (spelling) tower; not much more. So anyway, I just wanted to pass on to you that OP Oscar was a permanently manned OP for at least 5 years or so. It really brought back some old memories to go up there, and it is definitely off the beaten track - even for Germans in this day. Glenn Allardyce LTC, Armor USAR Retired 3rd Squadron, 14th ACR July 1970-August 1971 S-3 Section, Hqs 14th ACR August 1971 - May 1972 S-3 Section, Hqs 11th ACR May 1972 - July 1973 Webmaster note: Thanks Glenn. I'll make some corrections and see about adding your comments to the page.
CommentsGreat site! I was in Support Troop (Air) later redesignated as Combat Aviation Troop. Arrived in Fulda in March as a WO1 fresh out of flight school, and began the border qualifications right away. Departed Fulda in May 1981 as a CW2 and one of the Regiments OH-58 SIPs, as well as one of the high time NVG pilots in Europe at the time. That tour pushed me far ahead of my contemporaries in flight experience and knowledge of not only aviation tactics, but Armor tactic as well. What terrific memories I have of Downs Barracks and Sickles Army Airfield... before it was upgraded. There was an serious incident on the evening of Dec 10, 1977 on a flight returning from Graf.... if you ever want to know what happened that evening send me an e-mail. I would think that it has been long declassified by now, so it might make for an interesting story as part of the 11th ACR History on the Border. Allons! Stan Kennedy CW4(Ret)
CommentsI forgot to add my e-mail to the above comments. If interested in the story, e-mail me at: vettepilot@yahoo.com Stan Kennedy CW4 (Ret)
CommentsThis is a great and informative page. Thanks a lot!! Tom Longstreth SP4 E, Co 122 MAINT BN Jan76-Aug78 5/18/2003 CommentsKeep up the good work! Greetings F
CommentsAS TONY Tiger says its greeeat. C.D.Cox
Commentshi like your site bob hines served in the 2/cav b troop 62 to 64 bigguy_5804976@yahoo.com
Commentshi im peter i was in a movie while i was there what happen to it
CommentsHi i'm peter this is my picture i was in the 58th eng won the marathon
Commentsi served in the 11th acr 58th eng in 1984 -85 my name is peter furrow i live in maine would like to here from old friends http://hometown.aol.com/petfr7/myhomepage/index.html
Commentsmisfit e-? andy fleming (medic) would like to hear from clerks bentley or foster currently in uva homeless shelter located in leeds,ma...address to follow; 421 n. main st. bldg. 6 leeds,ma 01053
CommentsMy name is Dwight Mohler. I was with 1/11th ACR in Fulda from 73=77 and was Regt Border Ops NCOIC from 83-84. Would love to hear from everyone who served on THE TRACE. You can reach me at dmohler359@aol.com.
CommentsHi, just spend the past two days( for hours!) at your FANTASTIC GRENZER page. Really GREAT source!!!!! As a member of several "Grenzmuseum"(border museums),I am always looking for further sources about this tragic part of German history. My relatives comes from the former East Germany (Vogtland region, south of PLAUEN) and we visited the grandparents very often while I was a child. After joining the German Bundeswehr (Army) and later the NATO-HQ`s SHAPE and CENTAG, I was not allowed to go closer to the Iron Curtain. Just months before the Wall came down, I made an "illegal"trip to the Frankenheim area and visited the border near the observation tower near village of Birx (from the west,of course), also making an illegal crossing on that very small piece of DDR reaching into the west (direction Bratwurst stand). I promised myself to stay on top of that tower some day! NOBODY could believed that this moment comes that fast. So,we celebrated the German REUNIFICATION on the night 2-3 October 1990 ( together with one more German soldier and two Heidelberg-posted US GI`s) on top of that tower. An unbelievable night NONE of us will forget (by the way ,BLACKHORSE-members will remember, the night on that Rhön mountaintop was f.....(sorry) cold and foggy!). Keep on going with the page, Benno Knorr ( OR-6 ret.), D-66640 Roschberg, Germany. Benno.Knorr@GMX.NET Webmaster note: Benno, there are no doubt many former soldiers would have loved to have stood on that tower with you!
CommentsEagleHorse Sir!! To all Troopers that served in the EagleHorse Squadron. Advance to be recognized. I served in G Trp 2/11 ACR from 1972-1978, 1979-1982 enduring 9 years of the best fun, travel & adventure with the BEST soldiers, nco's and officers..no doubt "2nd to none". Thanks for all the memories of the best time of my career... 1SG Dana C. Neal (RET) topneal1@aol
CommentsHallo und guten Tag ich Diente im 15. GR in Örlsdorf bis 30.04.1987 und suche Informationen über andere Kameraden ! Seitens der US Army bzw. des BGS Webmaster note: Good luck with your search!
CommentsYour site was very interesting. I was there between 1985-1988. Jerry Mays
CommentsI bid against you on an eBay item. I am always curious about the "me" icons and checked yours. That led me to your site. I am impressed and grateful for your treatment of the subject and your tribute to our President Ronald Regan. I also admire his stance and the ultimate result which relates to a much more peaceful world (minus the terrorists). Just by chance, I live in Dixon Illinois which is where Ronald Regan grew up and established his morals. Thanks for taking the time and spending the money to create and to maintain your site. Best regards Chuck Jolicoeur (loostnationil)
CommentsI served with K-Trp 3/2 ACR stationed in Amberg, Germany from 1980-1982. Border Patrol was a very important and rewarding experience. I enjoy your website very much. I was always very impressed by the Grentruppen.
CommentsHi Ted, Thanks for sending me this website. The site is very informative, presents vivid documentary of events that bring back memories to those who had been there and seen action and to others like me who was there for a different reason. God bless! Grace (HighHeavens)
CommentsMAXTON R VALOIS WAS HERE.
CommentsTed, just wanted to comment to you and to others that appreciate all your heartfelt efforts and dedicated commitment to inform others of this important time of history, your work is so terrific. You are to be commended. There are so few people in this world who would have dedicated themselves and their time in the quality way in which you have. This information REALLY needs to be in book-form in order for schools and instructors to learn and be totally informed of this extremely special time of our history. You will be rewarded for all your hard work-believe it! I took the time to read all the comments listed, about 99.9 percent were very positive and inspired, and to the dumb people who did not "get" what you were trying to express, I feel sorry for those communist. Maybe one day they will see the true value of the life lessons that are established throughout your great presentation of history lessons and observations. You must be a great man in other areas of life. I pray you will be blessed for all the blessing you have given to others. God bless you and keep you being creative and dedicated. You amaze so many people!!!
CommentsI was with the 11th A/C Regt from 1959-61. During one rotation to the Regen border camp our scout patrol came back with a prisoner. A Czech guard had had enough. He knew we'd be by in our jeeps and he wanted to surrender. Of course this was out of sight of his comrades.
CommentsSorry, I can not jump on the patriotic band wagon like all americans who still have no idea about what really happened in Eastern Germany. I believe that the site gives a pretty objective view from the US part of the Border operations, but is still far away from the view of a regular "East German" of the whole operation. I was a border guard (drafted not choosen) until the wall came down (actually I saw it first hand 50 meters away as I was on duty) and see the whole issue a little bit different. I had my negative experiences with the US troops and "West" German Police as well (shooting at me and throwing stuff at me etc...) and this part of the story is as usual conveniently left out. So as usual, its the "BIG BAD WOLF COMMUNISM" who is the source of all evil. This is the same typical arrogant behaviour what helps now Terrorists to create living bombs out of ideology... So sorry to say, this rather creates new borders than demolishes them! Webmaster note: In response to the above comments, I would certainly like to know what "really happened in East Germany" because of what I saw of it, I certainly didn't like. Not the people mind you, but the government. When you have to fence your people in with minefields, walls, and guards, there is obviously a big problem. I'm sorry to hear you had some negative experiences on the border, but quite a few people shot dead escaping to freedom had more than a bad experience. Yes, "BIG BAD WOLF COMMUNISM" is surely getting another bad rap. After all, it only imprisoned millions of people and I can't recall how many were killed with Stalin's purges. And since you mentioned terrorism, it's only fair to mention the East Berlin terrorist training camp sponsored by the DDR's peace-loving communist government. Arrogance? If that's what it's called when you confront tyranny around the world, then I'm proud to be an "arrogant" American. I make no apologies for what this country stands for. Appeasement is more of a European tradition. And one more thing, study your terrorist groups. If you think our current battles with terrorism are over political ideology you're wrong. Unless you're bowing to Mecca and herding goats, you're next! - Ted Prescott (deradler6@sbcglobal.net)
CommentsWonderful site that continues to improve. My only suggestion would be to add some info on some of the subordinate units. (20th Medical Detachment, 58th Engineers, and I think the 94th Dental, etc.) Daniel Glen Taylor Sp/5 HHT 11 ACR (73-74) 20th Med. Det. (74-75) Webmaster note: Good idea, Daniel. The guys at www.eaglehorse.org have done a great job in providing information on a lot of the support units.
CommentsHi: Great site , brings back a lot of memories from my days in the 3rd cav 1955-58 at Bindlach. Thanks Tom C.
CommentsGreat Great site...I was at my desk and happened on it. I was with the How Btry 2-11 ACR in 1978-80 and i spent many a night at OP Sierra freezing my butt off....It was one of the great, fun times in my life. To all my buddies from Camp Lee, OP Sierra and Daley barracks I wish you guy's all the best. Please contact me if you get a chance. I was Sgt Kim Preston How btry 2-11, better know as KP. Contact me at kimpreston43@hotmail.com or my website nissan300z.freeservers.com. BLACKHORSE SIR.......
CommentsSomething rather funny for you -- a 2004 calendar showing hottest DDR "border case" pictures you've ever seen in fourty years of service: www.grenzakte.de
CommentsGreat Site!! I Love It!! I was in F-Troop 2/2 ACR from 86-88. Brings back alot of memories. Todd Druhot druhott@localaccess.com
CommentsGreat site, I was in the 3rd Cav at Bindlach fromn 55-58 and althought I was in Hq's Co. I got up to the border accaasionaly. Went bacvk in 1999 with a couple of buddies and our wives the old Bindlach rock is not what it used to be it is now bindlacherberg.de you woul
CommentsGreat site, brings back a lot of memories. SFC Stephen Casady, 3/7 Cav '84-'86, 4/4, 3/4 Cav '88- '90, former commo sergeant on Camp Harris. stephen.casady@us.army.mil
CommentsI bought a Grenztruppen enlisted dress hat at a fleamarket yesterday for a few dollars, and decided to research the subject. I came about this website and found out everything I could want to know about the DDR's border forces and the world around them. This is a fantastically detailed and enjoyable to read website. I spent a few hours learning from it, and I thank you. J. Penn, student, collector and general enthusiast of world military history. ilostmy@email.com
Commentsthis is uncle bob.1/2 acr b trp.remembering the border when you could still share a smoke with the guy next door. forget the politics it was to damn cold. the old wooden fence wasn't so crazy back then. the beautiful forest on the logging roads packed with ice. man it was good to see someone especally with some drink for both. love you guys. geiger515@aol.com
CommentsI was at OP Alpha from 81-84. Love the site........brings back some great memories. My name is Ron Macarty. I was in GSR, first with Alpha Troop, then with HHT. We made countless trips to the OP both in support of all of the 1/11th, but also other combat units that came to train. I had a fire after I left the Army and lost pictures, uniforms and everything else I had to look back on. I'd like to try to obtain some old pictures of Fulda and the Op if anyone can help me out. ronlaur1@msn.com
CommentsWhat a site, love it. I ETS'ed in 92 and still live in Berlin. I served at OP Alpha with Dco a relief company from 4-8 Cav 3AD in Gemnhausen (50 K from Fulda) and visited the other day. It is still there, the fence, east tower and all the other things. Unreal! Contact me if you would like the photos. Best Regards, Steven E. Kuhn madeuce1@aol.com
CommentsWhat a site, love it. I ETS'ed in 92 and still live in Berlin. I served at OP Alpha with Dco a relief company from 4-8 Cav 3AD in Gemnhausen (50 K from Fulda) and visited the other day. It is still there, the fence, east tower and all the other things. Unreal! Contact me if you would like the photos. Best Regards, Steven E. Kuhn madeuce1@aol.com
CommentsI was with "D" Co 2nd Btn 14th ARC.From 1950 to1953..I'ts nice to see all the guys that came through Bad K. I marvel at all the improvements that were made on the border. We had a tough time guarding the border during the Korean war.. edwki@aol.com
CommentsI'm not sure what this website is about, but I looked up my cousin's name on the internet and it took me here. Considering this has something to do with the army, it probably is him. He was in the 2nd Calvary for a long time.
CommentsTed: Great web page. Brings back a lot of memories of our service with 2/11 in BK. Thanks from all of us who had the privilege and opportunity to serve on the border. COL Al Gayhart gayhart@cableone.net Webmaster note: Is this "Ringmaster6" Al Gayhart, HHT Commander?
CommentsCongratulations to all the people who fully understand what an important site this is and also realize how much heart and soul work went into this site by Ted Prescott. People need to know that his passion is to share knowledge of truth with others. He gives his time and money in this effort, and has lost much sleep in his work in making all this history available to both those who know first hand about this time in history, and for those who are in need to know about this special historical information. Most all the comments left here are favorable, and that is great. It shows that there are smart people out there they do appreciate Ted's tireless work. But for those who write comments such as the one written on 9/11/03, I feel sorry for them. To people like this I am amazed that they even have enough sense to turn on a computer, much less be able to type. Why do they waste time putting down the heartfelt work of not only Ted and this site, but for the work of all those who went through this era and know the truth first hand. People risked their life!!! I doubt people that right awful comments even risk getting off the couch to change from one cartoon channel to another. To all those people who wish to be ignorant about "true" history I wish you would keep your stupid comments to your one eyed cat that you are to lazy to feed. I am sure "those" type of people have few friends, and that is a sad way to live life. Open your narrow views man! And by the way...to all the people who wish to care and to know more about the author of this site, not only is his work on this site heartfelt, he has two son's serving in the war effort. He kept work on this site on days when he did not know where his son's were located, nor did he know how they were doing. I would ask those who do know about being in the field of war to pray for his sons, as well as, to the sons and daughters of all those at war now.
CommentsHello to All You Border Rats! My name is Juan Berber Jr, former Sgt. U.S. Army (17k / 96R), Ground Surveillance Radar Platoon, 103rd and 108th MI Bn. I served in Germany at various border operation post from 1983- 1989, i.e. Camp Harris Coburg, and Camp Lee. I've read all the web site comments, not much from former GSR memembers. I love the web site, it brang back lots of memories. During those years I rotated off the border every 30 days, so I have lots of stories and memories to share. For all you former Night Stalker's, drop me a line, theghostdancer@earthlink.net. Always Out Front!
CommentsHey Troopers I was in Air Troop 3rd plt from 76-78. Radar was my nickname. Anybody out there remember me? Thanks T. Brashear I crewed A Cobra.
CommentsIt would really nice to see some history of 1/1 Cav. David Webmaster note: David, see the comment and response below.
CommentsThis is an absolutely superb site,I have looked for something like this for quite a while. There is however an ommission, one of the border cavalry units was not mentioned, and that was 1st Squadron 1st Cavalry, 1st Regiment of Dragoons the Divisional Cavalry Squadron of 1st Armored Division. The Squadron was OPCON to 2nd ACR for Border Operations around late 1977 early 1978. The 1st Squadron had responsibility for Camp Pitman,in Wieden. BLACKHAWK! Thanks for a great site, Terrence A. Gardner alpinewave@yahoo.com Webmaster note: Terrence, thanks for the information and photos for the 1/1 Cav page. It is now added to the web site.
CommentsI SERVED IN BAD HERSFELD FROM 81-83 l-TROOP MY NAME is jerry bennett I was terry wilsons apc driver if anyone knows anyone from like tim everett,tim cudd, jlbtrucktx@yahoo.com
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