Kriegsfeld
Kriegsfeld is a small village in Rhineland Palatinate that is pleasantly situated between fields and woods and has three churches for its 1103 inhabitants, as well as some historic buildings.
December 27, 2005
Random post from the past:
Canal St. Martin
Another photo from the Canal St. Martin in Paris. The atmosphere here is completely different compare to the more renowned attractions, but I'd prefer it even to a stroll along the Seine. A notice about homeless people camping in tents along this old canal reminded me of my last Paris visit. More on this story: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0701/S00176.htm http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,457516,00.html http://www.paris-link-home.com/news/121/ARTICLE/1580/2006-12-19.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070108.wxhomeless08/BNStory/International/home http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5318251 ...
February 7th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I lived near Kriegsfeld between 1977 to 1980. I was an American Soldier stationed with the 558th Military police Company at Kriegsfeld Army Depot. I had some really good times in the small town of Kriegsfeld and made some friends there also. I have lost touch with those friends so I am hoping this will be seen and friends will reconnect.
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Hi Tom…….would be interested in talking. We were at Northpoint from October
1975 - March 1978.
Send me a note!!!
May 8th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Stationed with the 558th also, 1975 to 1976, then on to the 8th ID. Jess Sager and others
there with me.
Drop a line.
Bud
November 30th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
I was stationed at Kriegsfeld Army Depot with the 558th MP Company from 1983 to 1985. I enjoyed every minute of being at Northpoint and met some really great people while I was there. I returned a couple of years ago while doing some business for the Air Force Reseach Laboratory and was disappointed to find much of the depot has been dismantled and taken apart. The infamous towers which made us tower rats famous are no longer and there are a couple of huge wind generators on the depot now. A sign I suppose of more prosperous and peaceful times.
December 9th, 2008 at 6:58 am
There from 88 to 90 and still think the Hill almost everyday,
why I don’t know, just do
January 24th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
I was at the Point from 79 - 81 3rd platoon
February 1st, 2009 at 9:51 pm
I was stationed there Dec 85 - Apr 88… crazy times, too many friends that I’ve lost touch with, for sure.
February 24th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Iwas stationed at North Point with the 558th from 80-91. I was in the Commo Section and
pulled a few shift in the tour but did more of the roving patrol and QRF. Flew over NP on
my last tour around 2002 it was still there but a little different with no American Soldiers.
Had a great time there living in Kriegsfeld.
March 16th, 2009 at 4:10 am
Stationed at the Point Jan 76 through Aug 78. 558 MP Co.
April 20th, 2009 at 1:13 am
I was stationed at Kriegsfeld Army Depot from June 1974 to July 1975. I was an MP in the 558th.
May 5th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Hello, I was with the 558th in 2nd Plt from Jan 79 to Jan 81. We were there at the same time. Schofield still lives down the road. I lived in Kriegsfeld and Imsbach. Was also in Worms with 1/59th from 82 to 84. Visited North Point then and in 92. Memories not so fun, but life long lessons learned. Had fun in Tower 6 and got caught screwing up in Tower 1 (smile).
May 27th, 2009 at 4:41 am
Pfc hope back then worked A gate and was there from 76-78. Jo are you related to tomas muerller? he was the main clerk in the cos office when i was there. Ive begun to talk to paul thomas hunt is a name i remember but cant place the person. anyway look me up and kmhope@yahoo.com on facebook would be great to hear from you all
May 27th, 2009 at 4:44 am
does anyone remember the halfway house in kriegfeld? we would go there and the owners would put slashes on our coasters and then on payday we would pay off the tab. one of the fond memories of the point.
June 10th, 2009 at 3:37 am
I was there 87-89 I hated that place when I was there, but find myself thinking about often and I don’t think It was that bad, I had some goodtimes and make some good friends. I would like one day to go back and check out the place one more time!!
June 29th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Hello All,
I remember a few names from this post. Hunt, Hose, Crutch and Hope. I was there 79-82. 2nd platoon MP. I had a pretty good experience at Northpoint. I thought it might have sucked at times, but looking back…it’s a time that I’ll never forget. I was at Fort Carson, Colorado in 2002 (my National Guard unit was activated) and was asking another soldier if he’d ever heard of Kercheimbolanden. This civilian (he had something to do with Post Security) walked up and said “what about Kercheimbolanden?”. Turns out he was the Platoon Leader of 3rd platoon during the “fiasco”. Anybody remember the “fiasco” when the 3rd platoon was………….anyway, good to see some familiar names…..Hunt, if I’m not mistaken, you helped me out when I had to go on emergency leave when my grandmother passed away…I’ll never forget it.
July 10th, 2009 at 6:30 am
At north point 1978-1979 Only Hard Strip E-4 Mp the place had ever seen. The were the best of times they were the worst of times. Seems we’ll never forget our time spent there… Hope all are well…
July 13th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I know thomas’s name and i feel we must have done something or gone somewhere once together but i cant remember what it was. I remember a trip to the black forest with 4 mps and they all had a 5 day leave i had 3 and had to go back on my own on a sunday with no train lol and bus it and walk all the way back, i met a guy named BJ his name was bjorn something but was in our unit, he took me back for 5 marks lol. i wonder if that fiasco was when the closed the point for like 2 days ill never forget it. i worked the gate then and we were on high alert.
July 17th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
I was at North Point 7/69 - 1/01. I see a sgt hunt here and I believe he was my NCO. did you have a yellow mustang ??
someone mentioned the halfway hosue. forgot about that place but still can see it
remember sneaking sterno cans into the towers to keep warm, before they put in the heaters. god, it was cold.
July 29th, 2009 at 6:18 am
I recognize Bud Cantrell but few others. Northpoint from July 77 to September 78. Looking for other Fastpitch softball players with Worms.
July 29th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
This message is for Rodnie Mize if you happen to see this message please e-mail me at the following e-mail address: Mark.bennick@ng.army.mil
July 30th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
I was a Tower Rat in North Point Kriegsfield Army Depot from Dec 79 to May 81. I was with the 558Th Mp Co 2nd Plt. It was a crazy place but full of memories. I was hoping to make contact with a few people who were there with me. If anybody remembers a bar called Rosies in Kirchiembolonden or if anyone remembers me it would be great to hear from you. I will mention a couples names or (Nicknames) of some of the soldiers who were with me. First to Rodnie Mize who is on this site. Hey Du I’m sure you haven’t forgot the crazy times. There was also Little Bit I think from Ca. Animal who I’ve had contact with since then. Krup,Henry,Preston,Foley from Mass. & CJ to name a few. But anyway if anyone remembers shoot me an emailat mark.bennick@us.army.mil. It would be great to hear from you.
July 31st, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Dave Krupa, Henry Guttierez, Norm Gallant, Ed Dileo (Animal), Conklin (Gank), Eric Hoteling, Sgt Lindstrom and Cavazos just to name a few. Rosies bar was actually the Amstube. That post was “Madness” and we definitely made the most of it. Check out Facebook under Gary Milburn, Simi Valley. I posted some pics of a few guys. My email is garymilburn59@yahoo.com. I would love to reminisce.
August 4th, 2009 at 2:43 am
I was with the 558th from December 30, 1977 thru May 1979 when I transferred out to the 218th in Augusburg, Germany. Who would ever forget sitting in those cold towers watching the deer in the clear zone. Some guys I knew where Lance Sandei, Chris Kelly, Matt Milnark (married a German local and had a kid), Larry Heet, and Glen Stearns. You can catch me @ dad2tj54@comcast.net.
August 10th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
I was there from 86-88. If some of yall are interested check out www.towerrat.com and there is a 558th group on face book.
For Richard Pendell…..email me at ziatriguy at cableone dot net.
August 15th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
I got a call from Gary Milburn today. I saw Bennys’ Posting. I was at Kriegsfeld 78-80. I had some really great times and hope to hear from some of the 2nd platoon. Has anyone heard from Reggie the armor guy?
August 16th, 2009 at 3:38 am
i was there from 87 to 90. most of the time i was in the escort platoon.
August 16th, 2009 at 3:39 am
todd who all is on face book?
August 16th, 2009 at 3:40 am
todd who all are on face book?
August 17th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Claude Ezell, a name I haven’t seen for years. You were the first person I ever saw who owned a computer. Good to see you’re okay. I was at KAD the same time frame (83 to 85)and loved the area.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Was at Northpoint from 1978 to 1980 and went back 17 years ago for a wedding and found the post closed but a German national was a caretaker and let me in to walk around. I must say it was strange seeing all the buildings empty and the hill was like an old movie set. The clear zone had new stuff that wasn’t there when I left might have been sound detection equipment and the most interesting thing I learned was that all the equipment and furniture was burned/destroyed out on the football field, when the post was closed. For anyone who doesn’t place my name, I was one of the dozen who were brought up on charges for the deer slaying which caused the IG investigation in 1980. The clerks name was Candie and there was a Sgt. Haines, Captain Vickie Merriman and Lt’s York and Dingle.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:44 am
Wanted to say hello toall the guys from 1978-1981,,hope to hear from all of you and moremlike Gary said check the sight out on facebook,,simply put in 558 mp co,,we need a reunion,Norman
September 27th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I was at Northpoint from Aug. 1985 to March 1988. I really enjoyed all the good guys who were in my platoon and the 558th. Great bunch of soldiers who knew how to have fun but mostly knew their work and were the best at it. I still think of ya 558th…3rd platoon.
October 4th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
I was at Northpoint from July 77 to about Oct 78. I was with the 558th cant remember which platoon. Harry Koss, Jamie Imai and Fred Sheffield are names that I remember. I have fond memories of the place and guys I served with. I was there during the barracks renovation. As well as during the fence rebuilding around the hill. I hated tower 5. Enjoyed the chats on the TA 312’s though.
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:11 pm
i was at northpoint from 1978 to 1980. i remember several names and have been inn touch with a few. dale walker, dave krupa,lil bit, george noel,calvin, bugsy,pat donohoe, larry brydzinski, steve elliott to name a few. i will be there in august.
January 12th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Me too! I was there 1977-1980. Just went back (March 2009) No access to the Point. Giant wind turbines on site now. But the countryside was still beautiful.
January 13th, 2010 at 4:58 am
I was at the point from 1975 until 1978 and was rotated back to the states to Ft.Hood. I was the buck sgt that ran the 558th arms room. I keep in touch with Paul Peabody and am looking for Keith and Siggy who worked for me in the arms room, if anyones heard from them tell them to give me a shout. I saw Barry Scutt in Seneca Falls, NY in the early 80’s but can’t find him now. My email is befuller1@live.com and I live in Texas.
January 15th, 2010 at 12:36 am
Hey one and all I was at the Point from Nov 79 thru Nov 80 I see people and name I remember Bennies how the hell are you and all the rest of you gonna try to be there in Aug.
January 19th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Hi, I was at Northpoint in the 558th from 1971-1972 then went to Manheim to be a white hat. Did not realize what we were guarding till just awhile ago, but I did enjoy the scenery and the SOUEEEEE calls from tower to tower to alert us on our Sgt inspection. And the fog, my goodness the fog….
January 23rd, 2010 at 6:25 am
I was with the 558th MP Co from Nov 68 thru Nov 70. Does anyone remember Paul and Anna that ran the quest house a couple of miles from the Point? I had some good times there with the guys from the 558th and the 619th.
February 1st, 2010 at 9:31 pm
I was thre from 1977 to 1980. I was a 55G20… Boy did we have fun and drink a lot of beer. Don’t know about you, but I really miss the beer.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:48 am
freddie sheffield theres a name i remember lol we were friends for a long time so was harry koss lost touch with harry and havnt seen him since, yep lots of fun times
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:39 am
just found fred lol of course a lot of us drank a lot and cant remember a lot 30 years ago is a long time but i do recall some incidents and things that we did back then it was all fun times for sure. and yes the beer flowed like water we even had a machine in the barracks 25 cents a can man a buck fifty lol for a six pack way funny.
February 19th, 2010 at 6:56 am
asked freddie to add me to facebook he denied my request and just kept saying it was 30 years ago and then never spoke again. I thought it would be fun to find guys you were stationed with long ago. I guess some just think of it as time gone by and ah well. I really enjoy finding people who were there with me.
February 20th, 2010 at 5:54 am
Hey all,
Stationed at the Point from January 1976 through August 1978.
Most of the time spent in the motor pool as the dispatcher and parts clerk. Except for the days when I had herm guard duty on the hill or walked the fence line because of fog.
March 11th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Hello to all the tower rats, I was stationed there at the same time as Doc Hunt and Steve Dunajski in fact we were very close friends, I and Doc Hunt keep in contact all the years and are brothers from the point. I also think of that place a lot of the time, I was in first plt, bunk mates were Rayboy, lennie, mace, ralph martin, I also was profiled due to my back and put in charge of the arms room the last years I was there,I lived in keirchibolanden (sp) and than at warhof housing. I loved Germany and the people, Lets drink a boot to all of us still alive. Jack my days were from 1977 until 1980 I left E-5 and went to Sierra Army Depot CA another bunker place but no towers. I got out 1983 E-6
April 2nd, 2010 at 5:00 pm
I was there at Northpoint 67 68 and was roudy back than
The boys from the east ran the place
We didnt sneak sternos in to heat the tower we build little fire hoping to burn them down
Our guy were thro out of Paris and landed at Northpoint the best time of my life
Drunk everyday
April 4th, 2010 at 2:15 am
I was stationed at Northpoint from 1986 -1988. Still think of all my brethen there.
April 7th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
I was at the point in June1975 oct of 1976 asign to the 619th ordance co pulled towers for 30day did not have enough mp for the 558mp work in motorpool for 619th ordance drove the bus to k town for trips the family and the people at the point
April 8th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
I was stationed at North Point from May 68 to August 69. With the 558th MP CO.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:34 am
I was stationed at Kreigsfield Army Depot ( Northfield ) in the 23rd Ordnance Company 87-90 and I lived in Kriegsfield and my family was treated very kindley by the Residence, I shoped and ate in the Kriegsfield shops and resturants.
May 4th, 2010 at 11:23 am
I was stationed at North Point November 76 until November 78 in the 558th 3rd Platoon. I lived in St. Alban with my wife Darlene, who was the librian at the point. I was a tower rat and then SCA. My wife and I still look back on this time as one of our favorites. So many great people.
May 26th, 2010 at 4:48 am
Was stationed at Northpoint from July 74 to Nov 75 558 MP co 3rd Platoon SSG clayton was my platoon Sgt.Remember Struzzi, Bear (Chalie Barrett) Weesal,Dave Mytinger. Any brothers fronm 558 drop mre a line.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:14 am
I was at the point ‘76. Sorry, Steve Dunajski, but we had a hardstripe E-4 MP in the dog section before you were there.
June 6th, 2010 at 9:47 am
I was one of Sgt Smiley’s Raiders! 1982 / 1983 2nd Platoon!! I got to the Point right after the 3rd Platoon Fiaco! LOL It was a scary, fun, exciting, drug filled, drunken place to be!! They called me Schmuck! I still miss Parkbrau Perminator Beer!
June 23rd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
My husband and I were at northpoint from ‘81 til ‘84. He was in 619th and I was night manager for the club. I would like to hear from anybody that was there at the time. We loved the place and made a lot of friends. As far as the 558th, 3rd platoon gave me more trouble than anyone else during their week off. Rowdy bunch of guys! But I’m lucky to have known all y’all. I’m on facebook!!!
June 24th, 2010 at 5:51 am
northpoint 1984-1988 558th MP CO 3rd plt
June 29th, 2010 at 5:47 am
Hey fellas…I dont know if you are aware but Mike Johnson has a reunion for the Rats on July 23 thru the 25th in Columbus Ohio. Go to facebook and look up Jim Thomas and you will see a link to the party. We want thios to be a successfull adventure. Love to have ya. Just friend up with Mike from my page and look up the party info. Look forward to seeing you there. 85-89 Kill the Rabbit
July 3rd, 2010 at 1:01 am
Hey to all Rats, Was at the point 83-86 My wifeat the time Linda worked at the GYM. Looking for RIED HEWett anyone know him? Also Sgt Ronald Baldwin, Jeff Blackshaw.. And who can forget Doc Gaddy… Lots of pics from those days ..hard to remember the names… Holler back….
July 4th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
I was at North Point when they first raised the flag the summer of 58 to June of 62. It was A Co 15Th ord Bn. It then was changed to the 619Th Ord Co. Married a girl from Kriegsfeld (50 years this december) My sister in law Margaret was the PX manager and her daughter Bea who also worked there, is my niece. We visit Kriegsfeld almost every year and have many friends in the area. Lots of fond memories.
July 17th, 2010 at 6:36 am
I was a tower rat from 72 to 73. Wow what a PARTY. I had a great time.
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:10 pm
I was @ northpoint from 1976-1976 with the 558th MP’s…1st platoon…:mike catrain/lou cava/mike mckinnis/leonard mcguire/george gentile/craig harris/john matz…anybody out there that remember these names
July 23rd, 2010 at 5:31 pm
My dad is Steve Dunajski…. Can any of you tell me how he was in the service? Did you ever meet my mother Gayleen? And also Brad Wederquist?
please contact me @ sonyamccollum@hotmail.com . thank you
July 31st, 2010 at 4:23 am
Ronnie McFarland you bought my VW when I was at the point (77-79) you only paid me half of what I charged you. You still owe me $150.00!!!
August 7th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Hey fellow rats, Was stationed at Northpoint from 79 to 82. 1st platoon. Was one hell of a time.Everyone called me Dazz. Reich was my roomie. Have kept in touch with him pretty constantly and have spoken with Controneo, Foley and others now and then.Would be intrested in hearing from others. You can reach me @ john_sota@hotmail.com Sgt Eddie White, Thomas, York and all my fellow Rats are in my thought always. Take care, Dazz
August 12th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
hi
i´m searching for 3!!! man who were stationed in germany… the first name is kenneth brooks, second is homer gene long and the last is ____ cummings… it is very complicated but if you wand some more informations you can contact me
morla@live.de
it would be great if i get the chance to find them..
August 20th, 2010 at 2:25 am
Old man, here.
I was at N.P. at the same time as Andy Anderson, 6/58-6/60. Two years to the exact day. I’m sure we probably spoke to each other at one time or another. I was across the street in the other (MP) barracks. I was in the K9 (dog squad) that put the puppies out in the fenced runways every night. I have to thank Vic Olsen (State of Washington)for that duty. Hated the 2 years I spent in this isolated dump. In the late 50’s there was nothing to do on post. Yes, we did build our beer hall (Shack) by the main gate next to the mess hall. It opened at 4PM and closed after everyone was too drunk to have another. Only sold one brand of beer, 10 cents a bottle. Can’t remember the brand, but it was not BBK, remember BBK with the porcelain snap off cap. That and the ball field is all we had for recreation. We were so isolated I don’t believe there was anyone guarded the main gate. There was at that time a little German bar right outside of the main gate on the same side of the gate. We were encourage not to go there as the scuttlebutt was that the owner was a commie. Of coarse, he wasn’t, the powers to be did not want us slipping out for a cold one. I went back to N.P. in 2000, but to my disappointment, the German guard did not want to have anything to do with me, so I never got to go in for a look. This so called “Cold War” sure lasted a long time. I’ll never forget the first day I arrived, the greeting from the Master Sgt. Wilson, was this place it #2, Berlin was #1, target on the Soviets attack list should the big one occur. Nice to be thought of so kindly….
August 30th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Well I guess I have given up my Search for SP4 miller Im sure I found him a few times, He was a big Malcom X freak and loved bruce lee, I was like the only white guy he would talk too, I kinda thought we had built up some sort of friendship there, but I guess is ties to Islam were too tight and he once he got out of the service couldnt or wouldnt be friends with a white guy. I emailed him several times and even wrote him a letter. He helped me ETS and was grateful for it it but the years ran by and I never heard from him again. Too Bad Tyrone you were a cool guy back then. But I guess once you got out of the Army you went back to your Radical ways. Tyrone deep inside is a good dude. So after 33 years Ill give up my search. I did find him and did find others Paul Peabody and Bert Fuller are my friends on facebook as is Gary Wilson. I couldnt beleive I Found my old buddy freddie sheffied on facebook but the years have blurred his memory, he didnt remember me at all and just said ah that was 30 years ago wouldnt add me as a friend and faded into the sunset. Guess some just dont want to think about those times
August 30th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
If anyone can find Harry Koss that would be cool, Does anyone remember a guy named Kevin Benn? I heard a few rumors he was like a CIA guy who they just put there to watch people lol. Was kinda funny cause one night on the hill he went beserk I heard and the next thing I knew he was gone from the point. Story was that he got real pissed over something and grabbed that back part of the jeep you can get a grip on and basically flipped it over, That could happen as those jeeps really arnt that heavy and and adrenalin rush Im sure and you could do it. Kevin and I won lot of money one day at a spiel haus in the Black Forest one weekend lol
August 30th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
If anyone can help Barbary please help, I am wondering though if this person who is saying his name is kenneth brooks really is named that? Because the Kenneth I know doesnt fit the discription and I find it funny how there could be two kenneth brooks running around north point at the same time? Unless the man she is looking for only used the name. Anyway if you can help Barbara contact her at the email address she has given.
September 14th, 2010 at 4:42 am
Hey gang, that served at our beloved place Kriegsfeld Army Deport known to us as North Point. I see that a few of you knew me while stationed there from Oct 77 to Nov 80. I truly miss the old place and allot of the town around the area. I lived in Oberweisen and my Landlord Harold and His wife Laura Ingles were very good people. My regret is that I didn’t apply to stay there for a longer tour. However I have accomplished many things. I went into a reserve status and attended Seminary in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and completed my PH.d in Biblical Studies and Counselling. I now minister as a Chaplain with the 45th Infantry and At Fort Sill. I keep my self busy. My wish is that my wife and I can return to Germany and take a tour of the area around North Point. I am currently writing a book called, “The Christian Soldier.” It is a book about a young Chaplain fighting the call to the ministry because his whold dream was staying a soldier for His Country. He was later surprised to find himself becoming a soldier’s minister (Chaplain) Boy! That story sounds like my life. Could be. Hello to my friends I served with. Feel Free to call or email me at 405-204-7325 marshal627@yahoo.com God Bless to all of you. Dr. Tom Hunt
September 21st, 2010 at 12:47 am
I was stationed at Nothpoint from Jan.83 to July 84. Proud to say I was in the third herd “HOGS”. I still have many great memories of the place. I went back in 2008 and was disapointed to see it in its current condition. The Germans now use the old bunkers as storage units. Crazy. Would love to get in contact with some old friends, The names are fuzzy do to all the drinking. Look for me on facebook.
September 27th, 2010 at 11:03 am
I was at the Point from Jan. 1966 until Jan. 1968. Had a wonderful time there now that’s it a memory. Some great people and experiences. One of the best times in my life.
October 18th, 2010 at 1:53 am
Hello, was stationed at Northpoint from 79 to 82…I was in the 2nd platoon and would love to hear from anyone that was stationed there during this time. I was one of the 1st females assigned to the 558th MP company. There during the time when Capt Merriman was our commander.
Feel free to email me at sylviamanes@me.com
December 16th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
was at the point jan 58 to jan 61, B co, MP and Inf. have been in contact with some others through Ron Bucholtz site.
December 16th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
wrong email first time, was there and have talked with others from my time frame
December 20th, 2010 at 6:30 am
I was stationed at the Point from 1983 to 1985. The most vivid memory I have is the first night I got there they had an emergency destruct exercise at 0400 and some fool told me that the Russians were crossing the border. We were Cold Warriors, everyone who served there over the years. Unfortunately, the military would just be glad if we all just went away and forgot about the cold war. For those of us that guarded the bunkers at North Point and other sites those tours of duty helped to keep the world safe in a little way. I’m not sure if the Polizi entertained that thought especially when a group of off duty MP’s got drunk and rowdy at a bar called the Lion’s Club one night. I also remember a vicious storm in Nov of ‘85 that blew down a tree over the fence line. The Polizi and the reaction force from the 8th ID showed up to back us up. Thank God it was just because of a storm! Some of the charactures that lightened the place up was Sgt. Doc C. Gaddy and SFC Reid. The dog handlers were pretty special as well especially the night I watched one being chased by a wild boar. Lot’s of memories of that place. I went back a few years ago and while the main buildings are still there the bunkers are gone as well as the perimeter fence. Seems the Germans would like to quietly forget place as well. Not sure about you folks but North Point was a great place to serve.
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:08 am
meant to say was @ north point from 1976-1979…
January 3rd, 2011 at 10:15 am
I was at NP 75 to 77 with the 558th. Lot of tower duty. Second Platoon-Staff Sergerant Bill Kress. Brother Odell was there 80 to 83 same duty. John Riggins, Keith Durst, and many others.
January 19th, 2011 at 5:48 am
Still looking for someone from co B 15fh ord bn “mid 50’s Sonny brooks lakebums11@embarqmail.com
February 11th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
in the past few months i have reconnected with ron anderson and bill tegan from my time at the point, also have a couple of friends from my jome town,one who recently passed away from the C he was in Aco and the other was in the 558 both there in late 60s early 70s .all stay safe out there.
February 14th, 2011 at 1:10 am
I was there 80 to 82 I was 619th Ord Co. worked in Tech Supply
February 15th, 2011 at 5:20 am
Hey George Lathrop!
I remember you well. I believe you were with the dog handlers (558th MP’s). You and Terry (Jess) Sager would always find something to fight about
as I recall. Do you remember Kevin Brooks? He passed away in 2010 with pancreatic cancer. I also recall a few other names in this blog, but I guess
I wasn’t there long enough before I “rotated” out to Baumholder, oh boy!
My time was Dec. 1975 to ‘76.
email buddy2364@hotmail.com
February 15th, 2011 at 5:26 am
I remember Craig Harris. “Bay City Rollers” fan. Big Michigan guy/beer drinking kid. As were all of us.
February 19th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Was at the point from 75-79. 619th. Before they cut down all the trees on the hill. Fond memories of the four lane bowling alley, the club, the tiny px and the theatre. all we had for finding something to do on down time. And. I remember fondly, the Halfway House, trips on the bus to K-Town…. ration cards, cigs. that cost a $1.70 a carton in the commissary, a half a gallon of Jim Beam was $4.00. The best beer, schnitzel and spatazle and buying my first car, a VW Beetle.
March 12th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
23rd ord 86-88 what up eric sorry i crashed your car still!!!!
March 25th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
I did my time at the point sept 72/april74 . Nothing to do but party and hump the hill. Been along time and have forgot a lot of names. I was in the second plt with crazy man- pat o’connor, head hunter- bob Forsyth, Alaska- Gary Hougon ,brownie- Mike Atkinson bear-Charlie Barrett.We were one tight bunch.I could publish a book on the crazy stunts we pulled it was an animal house.We were just a bunch of draftees doing our time and watch ing each others backs.Did some crazy bar hoping in Frankfurt had some close calls there.Most of the lifers (pigs) were ok but Lt bond was an ass.Did his best to bust us before we got out of there.
wish all the rats well
ET
March 30th, 2011 at 5:30 am
Hey any of you Northpointers remember a joint down in Kirchime called the Ice Cafe? It was run by a an old Italian Couple who really loved GIs. They served some great chow and would always give up a small glass of liquior before we left.
April 11th, 2011 at 1:57 am
Stationed at North Point from Nov. 71 thru Nov 73. Looking to contact others from that era ie. Doug Baker, Jack Stanley, Ron Schuler, John Bishop
April 11th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
To everyone stationed at Northpoint between Dec 1978 and June 1982. Just wanted to say that it was a real experience in more ways then one. Kind of lost touch with you guys. I am now living in Germany and working for AAFES. Maybe I will hear from you guys. john_juszczyk@yahoo.de
April 22nd, 2011 at 2:51 am
was there from 76 to 80 had great time with some really crazy people rayboy mike catrain rosey and many others i miss all of you alot god bless all of you
May 17th, 2011 at 1:46 am
Hello i was in 3rd plt. from Dec 77 to Jul 80.
I am the gay one (Curt Gay). I remember Cpt.
V. Merriman. We had a get together in Vegas
last year,i think there was about ten of us.
It was fun seeing a few of the guys again!
cspencerg777@yahoo.com
Curt
June 25th, 2011 at 4:30 am
i was at the point from 64 till 66 made many friends but it was cold and can ,t forget the expences till this day .
July 14th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
I was with 23rd ord between 85 - 87
July 20th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
Hey everyone! I was 558th from 79-81,1st platoon.I’ve read previous comments on the board reference the “fiasco!” 1st platoon was lucky enough to have been on the hill at time if I remember correctly. In later years when I was a member of the Wisconsin National guard,there was a SSgt by the name of Gary Bey/Bay?#? who told me he was a member of MPI out of Worms. He stated that they were constantly targeting 558 with dog searches,(remember them?), and informants. If you think hard now,you could probably guess who they were. Bu like the movie ” Stand by me.” I’ll never have friends or better times than the ones I had there!!! Jim
October 3rd, 2011 at 12:05 am
to robby robinson i knew paul and anna at kriegsfield.we went there almost every night after work,i broke the guesthouse record for by drinking 13 shots of rastuputz in one night.i worked as a mechanic under harold k. beavers e-5 our motor sgt and i was there from 1966-69.have many good memories there if you can reply to me and i will give you my adresss.do es anyone out there remember when william h. conine changed our company motto from only the best may belong to no slack and the uproar about it.do you remember red wax on the floors and when our m14 stocks were changed from wood to fibreglass.not happy mps that day.i remember you had to have a security clearence to stay on the post, i also remember when the signal unit came to our post.i have heard people talking about suicides at north point but i never heard of one. we had no military women on the post at that time
October 3rd, 2011 at 10:28 pm
if anyone wants to contact me i am at benbev77619@g mail.com.james e murray was our first sergeant.does any body remember rhoda the road runner?yes it was very cold in the winter there and if you remember we never went to the field.also the threee quarter trk p 37 and p 41 couold only be used for convoy duty.i was the mechanic you woke up at 3 am to put a u joint in your jeeps.yes it was fun and i would not trade it for any assignment i had in 22 years.yes i was a lifer but loved every minute of it.hope to hear from some of the other living north pointers
October 15th, 2011 at 12:27 am
I remember CPT Conine. He came to us from the Nurenberg Stockcade or at least that’s what the rumor was. I remember De Garmo he was armorer at the time Harold Beavers and I went to MP AIT at Ft Gordon. I was in a rock band called the white buffalo with three others from the 558th. I was also there from ‘66-’69. In summer ‘68 they remodeled the X area and put in new towers and a new gate shack. I was the 3rd squad NCOIC after SSG Johnny R Howard left. SSG J W Crawford, US Army Retired. Jwcrawford946@aol.com
October 15th, 2011 at 12:37 am
Another site for North point alumni is angelfire.com
October 26th, 2011 at 12:31 am
I was at North Point from January 1968 to August 1969. It was just being changed over/remodeled to NATO standards when I was there. Lots of long nights on those towers. Sang lots of songs. To learn what we were guarding, we had to go to Paul’s Gasthaus to learn.
November 18th, 2011 at 5:14 am
Hey Gary Rektorik and Emmit Thompson - I was there with you guys. I was there from Dec 1972 to Oct 1973 then got a transfer to white hat duty in Heilbronn. How are you doing?