Thursday, April 05, 2012

Pioneer Kaserne Hanau

The former Pioneer Kaserne and Housing in Hanau was once the home and base for many hundreds of American soldiers. 

It was a time when the whole area was like little America in the middle of Germany. People loved the American lifestyle and the feeling of being surrounded by their American friends. 

In 2008 the last soldiers left Hanau and since then the Pioneer Kaserne is deserted and the nature takes over everything. 

The photos below are impressions from outside the fence, taken with my iPhone.



























































© copyright all images Michael Werner

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

These photos bring back such vivid memories. Pioneer Kasern was my first duty station, and my first time out of the U.S. I met and married my husband there. I partied like never before,and this is where I learned to hold my liquor and turn a wrench as a mechanic. Thank you for the photos.
Princess
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U.S. Maryland (State)

Unknown said...

Reminds me of the KFC!anyone reading this would you please get my phone# to Gordan.Breeding from GregHurley we served togetherfrom1978-1980at fliegerhorstkaserne.it would be nice to have a reunion here or Germany. By accident I saw he was looking for me and others from the61stm.p.company.He also was with the127th,as was Keith peoples.my phone # 606-423-5111/6074163997!.
To who and all can help thank you very much!wecare all getting older,help me before I( we) get to oldI don't know how to Facebook or E-mail yet all this is new to me as with typing.please pass the word I live in science hill my.75 miles south of Lexington,my.Thanks contact with anyone from the61stfrom1978-1981 would be e great Christmas present,maybe a reunion in hanau!

Unknown said...

Add to Greg huley's comment today's date. Sept,18,2015

Unknown said...

Reminds me of the KFC!anyone reading this would you please get my phone# to Gordan.Breeding from GregHurley we served togetherfrom1978-1980at fliegerhorstkaserne.it would be nice to have a reunion here or Germany. By accident I saw he was looking for me and others from the61stm.p.company.He also was with the127th,as was Keith peoples.my phone # 606-423-5111/6074163997!.
To who and all can help thank you very much!wecare all getting older,help me before I( we) get to oldI don't know how to Facebook or E-mail yet all this is new to me as with typing.please pass the word I live in science hill my.75 miles south of Lexington,my.Thanks contact with anyone from the61stfrom1978-1981 would be e great Christmas present,maybe a reunion in hanau!

Unknown said...

Wow these pics bring back memories ...1991 -1995 used to party at the boat every weekend ...such a shame the kaserne is abandoned now

Anonymous said...

I'm wanting to know if anyone remembers any contacts from the American Legion in Hanau approx. 1969-1971. It was run by two Americans and they had two Australian waitresses for some of that time. If anyone has any info. As am going to Hanau in a few months time.
Any help would be appreciated .... Cheers ....

Anonymous said...

Was in the 32 nd sig Gibbs in Frankfurt 1958 thu 1961 . Made many trip to the post Ord to pick up motor pool parts . At that time I always saw a boomed out hanger . I fund no one at the post who knew the facts on it . I also remember seeing a A & W root beer stand . my e mail richardcouch19@hotmail.com . May you each have wonderful days 80 years old here .

John P said...

My name is John Perez,my tour of duty was with the 589th Engineers Supply Co. in 1956-59. We were stationed in Pioneer Kaserne,Hanau,Germany. MY first time away from the states. I really enjoyed my time in Germany and with my unit.My main M.O.S. was with driving heavy trucks. My friends were Tom Bryant,and Joe Gonzales from Gary,Ind,Lowell Jackson,Vernice Stalbaumer,Hon P. Moy from N.Y, and a 16 yr young kid from Indie,IND. Dennis Hemphill. Remembering how wild he was being away from home,he is probably dead by now. Hope not.!!! My first wife was from the district of Wolfgang,Nurvishaus,Germany. We are now not together any more.My first son was born there while we were married. MY present wife and I are married going on 41yrs and happy. My last year at Pioneer,I made the post Baseball Team,playing shortstop. Once in awhile my mind will take me back to those days being in the Pioneer Kaserne,Hanau,Germany 1956-1959. LOVED IT.