Awesome memories of traveling the country, attempting to stay sober, many times unsuccessfully, and great friends. The main body of the battalion arrived in Saudi Arabia on or about 22 December 1990, and remained until on or about 12 June 1991. (SP4 David Thompson, Delta Company, 12th Engineer Battalion, Anderson Barracks, Dexheim, West Germany. In its role as the division Engineer Battalion the 12th has the mission of providing general engineer support to the various elements of the division. Birchfield and many others that helped me grow up. For the most part, the roster below for the 12th Engineer Battalion is empty. Phillip A. Connally Award 1979 for the best field mess in USAREUR and Runner-up in the RA. To see her before it's gone. The 12th Engineer Battalion was activated 1 July 1940, . I also remember Lt Swartz and his wonderful wife, the Beattys, Sandy Duncan at the DYA, Chaplains Homer Kohn and Herb Kitchens and their families, Anna and Beatrice from Nierstein, Kurt Pavalek and his daughter Uta from Oppenheim. I am so glad that I stumbled upon your site. Wow! Sgt. Thank you so much again for helping me Thank you so much again for helping me Stationed at Anderson in Charly Company 70 till 73. there Nov 1975 - Jul 1978HHC Commo..I was 36K20I still keep in touch with Terry Washington who was a rattrig operator with HHC alsolooking for Charles MunsellJeff Van OrderChris StarnesCarringtonBarnesJohnson in S-1Honed my foosball skills right there in HHC rec roomSaw the best concerts in GermanyELO in MannheimForeigner in ManheimdoobiesAero smithLorilei CanyonMunich Oktoberfest 1977anyone else there in 1975-1978 in HHC and hung out with usget back with megglariada. Are you looking for someone who is or was in 12TH ENGINEER BATTALION, DEXHEIM GERMANY? Completion of the maneuvers found the outfit on the way back to Fort Jackson Where they were given more intensive training, and then used to supply the cadre for two new divisions. World War II distinguished Unit Streamer embroidered Hurtgen Forest. great times were had there. The northern half of the FRG was defended by the four Army Corps of NATO's Northern Army Group . IF anyone from those years, would be great to hear from you guy's. I have a lot of great memories from my tour there, both on and off the post. As the war in Vietnam expanded, he volunteered for service there in March 1965. Charlie Company (TF 33 Engineers) During the Cold War, CENTAG was NATO's forward defence in the southern half of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). Then E Co CEV Platoon my last year to 1977.The Engineer mile! The weather remained icy during the whole of their stay at Fort Leonard Wood, and those who returned from the European war claim that even after the fighting on the other side they were last being thawed out from the Paul Bunyan cold. Motto: Id Perficiemus (We shall consummate the task!). Great memories. Great memories of the movie theatre and the bowling alley and of course, the PX. The 12th Engineers was to deploy as a corps engineer battalion with divisional equipment. They were stationed there longer than any unit in the US Army, Myself from 1978-1985 and the 1988-1990Wayne Holdran. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! I was suppose to be in Germany for 3 years but I had a boat accident with our new Bridge boats. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. Served in Echo Company from 84-86. 19771980), These Awards and Decorations were obtained by getting a copy of a document posted on a bulletin board at D.Co.,12th Engineer Battalion during my assignment there. When on August 9, 1945 the President of the United States Harry S. Truman inspected the troops of the 2nd Armored Division the Streamer of "Normandy" was presented to the 17th Armored Engineer Battalion Guidon. There was many a long night but was very rewarding.I ran with SSG GK Knapp, HHC Maing, SFC Dixon. You had the Motor pool the theatre/ bank/snack bar/enlisted club/barbershop, then across from that was HQ offices and the parade field and dependent quarters and officers club, then from the front you had HQ company followed by A-E Company Barracks, then the Recreation Center and Gym. Remember moving out New Years Day on a Seventh Army alert during the Cold War (froze our ** off), chugging nucs around the countryside. What an experience, but would not change a thing. Great base and in a great location. They had just built a new barracks for us. I had hoped to go back someday but I'm not so sure I want to see it in its current condition. I remember the small commissary. Behind the Barracks they had storage buildings and the NCO/club, everything was compacted together. Simultaneously with the relocation of the 8th Infantry Division Headquarters to Bad Kreuznach, Germany. In the fall of 1942 the Battalion moved out amidst of many murmurings on the part of the men as to when in h____ things would really roll. I was in E Co. River Rats. I was stationed at Anderson Barracks in 1968 and 1969 until I was sent to Vietnam. However, this proved to be a very minute taste of the real thing, although the combat test at the time was very convincing to a majority of the men. While at this camp-site, Id Perficiemus "We Shall Consummate the task" is the motto that has inspired the 12th Engineer Battalion since it was constituted at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina on July 1, 1940. My heart and mind is still there.It was a great post to serve at and meet certain people, I was there also 1977-1990 in1st plt then heavy junk driving the ten ton #93. Soldiers Arrested in Drug Ring in Germany, https://www.nytimes.com/1979/08/27/archives/24-us-soldiers-arrested-in-drug-ring-in-germany.html. 12th Engineer Battalion Battalion Administered By : Johnson, David, MSG Served in this Battalion? I'm looking for anyone with a connection to, the 32nd ADA 1976-1979.THE 1ST SARG. It is really nice to see this. Meritorious Unit Commendation, Streamer embroidered EUROPEAN THEATER 1944 (12th Engr Cbt Bn cited for period 8 Jul-8 Sept 1944; GO 166 Hq, 8th Inf Div, 25 May 1945). Many weekends spent in Mainz and other towns hanging out. I've been trying to reconnect with a few of my old buddy's including Moe, Jeff Little, Finny, Dexter etc. I'm sorry to see it closed. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. his name is eduado rivera . Bob was one of five members of '61 in the battalion during 1963-65. The battalion is heavily equipped with a vast array of construction machinery capable of supporting any engineer task required to support the 8th Infantry Division. A bridge company provides the Division with its river-crossing capability. Taught me the ropes, will never forget them. Do you have 12TH ENGINEER BATTALION, DEXHEIM GERMANY Reunion information you'd like to share, "When I Joined VetFriends, I read about the email locator service, and sent an email to my old friend. Stationed there 1964-1966 Adm Special Weapons Platoon Headquarters Company. We were together for over 4 years - I even brought her home to meet my family in Florida. Four Combat Engineer Companies support the three infantry brigades with the construction of barriers, laying and clearing of minefields, demolition operations and limited construction operations. Anyone remember. 12th Engineer Battalion (Estados Unidos) - 12th Engineer Battalion (United States) 12th Engineer Battalion "Dual Prime" "Never Fails!" Aktibo: 1 Hulyo 1940: Bansa: . The bridge company is also equipped with Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges, which can be used to bridge 60-foot streams. Met a lot of great guys. Ameth Anderson was my great uncle. U.S. Nakamura was part of an ambulance crew transporting an injured soldier when the vehicle was hit by an RPG in Al Iskandariyah, Iraq. Disclaimer: This information is solely produced for historical preservation, and is not available thru any internet website, or historical publication as far as I am aware of, and contains no copy-write information on the material. Equipped with Mobile Assault Bridge (MAB) units which can be driven on land, and then launched into water to link up with one another (to form a complete bridge, or a series of ferries) the MAB's enable the entire division to cross the Rhein River. Veteran C. Young, After 30 years and learning the computer and finding VetFriends, I went to my first reunion of the USS Navasota AO-106. Echo Company, 3rd Platoon, A.V.L.B./C.E.V. Crew chief on an ARCE (Amph. The next move was a distinct change. I was there under the leadership of 1st Sergeant Mohs, I remember his brand of PT and his infamous morning runs through the local countryside. In December 1957 the Battalion was restationed at Anderson Barracks, Dexheim, Germany. 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. Was with the 178th Maintenance who supported the 2/3 ADA. Equipped with Mobile Assault Bridge (MAB) units which can be driven on land, and then launched into water to link up with one another (to form a complete bridge, or a series of ferries) the MAB's enable the entire division to cross the Rhein River. Systems Engineer M.W. I was a tower rat mp from 78-80.Proud member of Baxleys burnouts Sad news Richie Joe Matchett passed away last year.Miss you guys. Who can forget A co for a**ho*le not airborne, ECHO River Rats and Alzey, RASTAPUS Drinking boutshard hitting slug fests that followedgrinning like morons standing before Company CO for an article 15and the ADM weinies who hid in the back of the motorpoolYUP , those are the memories. Such fond memories of wine fests, the autobahn, trips to East Germany when the wall was up, Wednesday night schnitzel, bicycle tours, "dinner parties" in our rinky dink apartment with the best patio garden, chariot races, and the gracious German people. U.S. Major Charles H.Mason took over the command in August 1941 and was subsequently followed by Major Edmund M. Fry. The 12th Engineer Battalion was activated 1 July 1940, at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina as an organic element of the 8th Infantry Division In July 1944 the battalion deployed to the European Theatre, landing at Omaha Beach in support of the greatest landing operation in history. I can still recall the 3 to 5 mile run through the beet fields each morning for PT. Stationed at the Nike site 71-73. Equipped with Mobile Assault Bridge (MAB) units which can be driven on land, and then launched into water to link up with one another (to form a complete bridge, or a series of ferries) the MAB's enable the entire division to cross the Rhein River. World War II Meritorious Unit Streamer embroidered European Theatre, 10 June 1945. Was a translater for maneuver damage and German American Friendship Day. Subsequently, the Battalion participated in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe, and Luxembourg. Hope some day you read this and forgive me! He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. 12, Headquarters, Fourth Corps Area.