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U.S. ARMY INSTALLATIONS - DARMSTADT |
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1. Cambrai-Fritsch
Kaserne, 1970s (75 KB)
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2. Kelley Barracks,
1970s (38 KB)
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3. Ernst
Ludwig Kaserne, 1970s (45 KB)
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4. Babenhausen Kaserne, 1980s (101 KB) |

5. Münster
Kaserne, 1980s (54 KB)
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Topographical maps of Darmstadt and surrounding
area. These maps are reproduced from the "U.S. Military Installation
Atlas" published by the 37th Transportation Group in 1980.
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of the same map.
Click here
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Darmstadt
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| PHOTOS |
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A. Ernst Ludwig Kaserne
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B. Ernst Ludwig Kaserne
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C.
Freiherr von Fritsch Kaserne |

D.
Freiherr von Fritsch Kaserne |

E. Cambrai Kaserne |
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1. Aerial
view of Cambrai-Fritsch Kaserne, May 1950 (99 KB)
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2. Aerial view
of Leibgarde (Kelley) Kaserne (foreground) with QM Supply Area in
the center, May 1950 (108 KB)
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3. Aerial
view of Ernst Ludwig Kaserne, May 1950 (115 KB)
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4. Satellite view of CFK, 2002
(see Links) |

5. Satellite view of Kelley Bks and Nathan Hale QM Area, 2002 (see Links) |

6. Satellite view of Ernst Ludwig Ksn (closed), 2002 (see Links) |
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7. Aerial view of Cambrai-Fritsch Kaserne, March 1958 (194 KB)
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8. ELK Main Gate, 2000 (KB) |

9. ELK, 2000 (KB) |

10. ELK, 2000 (KB) |

11. Aerial of ELK, 1957 (KB)
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1. Babenhausen Ksn, 1962 (KB) |

2. Aerial, 2007 (239 KB)
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3. Aerial, 2007 (KB) |

4. Aerial, 2007 (KB) |
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1. Satellite view of STARS & STRIPES Compound, 2002 (see Links) |

2. Aerial view Stars & Stripes Compound, Griesheim, around 1960 (354 KB) |

3. Aerial, 2007 (KB) |
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4. Satellite view of Griesheim AAF with old NIKE site, 2002 (see Links) |

5. Aerial, 2007 (KB) |
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1. 184th Ord Co bldg (KB) |

2. Barracks (KB) |

3. Front of barracks building (KB) |

4. Chow hall (KB) |

5. AAFES Shoppette (KB) |

6. Recreation center (KB) |
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| HISTORIES &
MISC. INFORMATION |
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USMCA Darmstadt emblem |
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HISTORY OF THE DARMSTADT INSTALLATIONS
Source: DoD Installations, (2000?)
http://www.afcrossroads.com/dodinstall/usa.htm
The history of Darmstadt's kasernes dates back to the early 1900's.
Cambrai Fritsch was built in 1936 and was originally two kasernes. The western part called Cambrai Kaserne named after a tank battle which took place in Cambrai, France during World War I. The eastern part was Fritsch Kaserne named after General Werner von Fritsch, the commanding general of the German Army in 1935. In March 1945, the US Army took over the kaserne. The US Army Quartermaster school was housed here until 1950.
Both Kelley Barracks and Ernst Ludwig Kaserne were constructed in 1934 as cavalry barracks. Ernst Ludwig Kaserne (now closed) was named in honor of Hessen Duke Ernst-Ludwig. The US Army took the area over in 1948. Kelley Barracks (originally called Leibgarde Kaserne or Body Guard Barracks) was named in honor of CPT Charles Kelley who was killed in World War II. In March 1945, an American constabulary unit took over and was later replaced by an engineer battalion. The US Army also took possession of Nathan Hale Depot in 1945 which was built in 1936 as a food supply depot and bakery.
The Griesheim Airfield area was used as far back as 1850 to train Hessen troops. During World War I, it was a prisoner of war camp. The German Air Force began using the area in March 1936. The buildings now occupied by the Stars & Stripes newspaper were constructed in 1936. The US Army took over in 1945 and in 1949 the Stars & Stripes moved in and published the first edition of its newspaper on 28 September 1949.
The construction of Babenhausen Kaserne began in 1900. The French occupied the kaserne from 1918 to 1920. Following the invasion of Poland, the kaserne became a military hospital. During 1945 and 1946, the US Army used it as a Prisoner of War (POW) and repatriation camp for German soldiers from southern Hesse. In 1946, it was used as a United Nations refugee camp for Slavic Freedom fighters and refugees fleeing the Soviet take over of their homeland.
The US Military Community Activity Darmstadt (USMCA) was formally established in 1974. It encompasses an area of 2245 square kilometers (867 square miles). On 1 October, 1991, the former USMCA Darmstadt became the 233d Base Support Battalion (233d BSB) under the umbrella of the 103d Area Support Group (ASG) headquartered in Frankfurt. On 1 October, 1993, the 103d ASG was deactivated and the 233d BSB was taken under the 104th ASG in Hanau until 30 September, 1998, when it became part of the 26th ASG headquarter in Heidelberg. |
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| Babenhausen
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36th Field Artillery Group, 1953) |
| WWII
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Built
in 1901, the kaserne was put to varied use during WWII, including
as a prisoner of war labor center. |
| Immediate
post WWII |
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Heavily
damaged during the closing months of the war, the kaserne became a
Displaced Persons camp for a short while after the war. |
| Late
1945 |
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German
prisoners of war were screened and processed for release through the
Babenhausen Kaserne. |
| 1947 |
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The
kaserne became a DP camp again, this time primarily for Jews, many
of whom were refugees from the Far East. |
| early
1950s? |
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The
kaserne was designated as a semi-permanent US military post; complete
reconstruction of the buildings and grounds was begun. |
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May 1951 |
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Headquarters
36th Field Artillery Group relocated to Babenhausen Kaserne from Sonthofen |
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Feb 1953 |
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The
last of 10 apartment buildings is completed and opened for occupancy;
these were build to house the dependents of servicemen stationed at
Babenhausen. By 1953, a total of 192 families, totaling over 400 dependents,
were housed in the Family Housing Area. |
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