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FRANCE 1961 - 1967

Welcome to the 202nd Military Police Company. Dedicated to the past and present members of this storied unit. The 202nd served in France, UK, North Africa, Italy, Austria, France, Fort Sheridan, IL, Giessen, West Germany, , Afghanistan, Iraq (WWI, WWII, Cold War, Op. Provide Comfort and the War On Terror), and CONTINUES to serve today. The following pictures from Cold War/France were submitted by veterans of the unit.
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Note: Information, including stories and unit history, may follow each picture below.
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Unit History in France	Saumer Signal Depot	Breakfast 1963	Breakfast 1963
MPs at breakfast	202 MPs 1963	MP Class A Uniform 1966	PFC Nielsen 1962
PFC Fogelson	Ready for patrol	Operations Sergeants	Earl & Emmett
Capt. Ferd. C. "Buz" Meyer	Archievement Certificate 1966	Map of Ingrandes	STORIES (Updated 8-12-05)
Near Signal Depot	Saumur	In Saumur	Saumur 1961
MP Station	Outside Main Gate	At the Gate	Captain Hammaker
1963	Tripp, Redinger & Ingram	Patrol car	Joseph Madsen
Motor Pool	Deyell & Cline	Ralph Addlesse	Lonnie Sandy
Bill Rangold	LT Ken Moe	HQ Platoon Leader	TOP

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Gwen M. McDuffie		20-May-2012 15:45
My father, John E. McIntire, was Signal Officer with Comm Z, Coligny Caserne, Orleans from 1959-1963. We lived on the economy (St. Ay) until we got quarters in Olivet. Dad was a Captain then, I think. Being an Army Brat, I got info on a "need to know' basis, so I'm not totally sure all his position entailed, but years ago I found the dog tags that we were issued in the event of an evacuation over the Pyrenees. Does anyone remember my Dad? He retired in 1967 where he was Signal Officer at USMA, and is still going strong at 93!

Guest		14-May-2012 14:17
i am still around, i am larry iarossi, iwas in the 83rd combat engineers , co c, from 1960 to 1963,waiting to here from anybody who remembers me.. havt to say hello, to walt whiddon, of california, and, a few , that i can remember, are bill barzee, tim cook, pfc king, sp/4 incarnati,,pfc scrima larry tackett, pfc farris,sgt randall, but i dont remember my 1st sgt name ??maybe you can tell me,.. thanks, hope to here from someone..pfc lawrence iarossi.

walt whiddon		06-May-2012 01:32
to norman g. tonnies if you read this contact me asap my name at that time was pfc whiddon im at whiddonw@yahoo.com we were together at ingrandes france in the 83rd. co.C ing.60 to 63

walt whiddon		18-Apr-2012 21:52
hi frankie i knew bill barzee you can contact me at whiddon@yahoo.com of 1-951-264-0703 im in calif.

Lauren		16-Apr-2012 15:21
Toul Rossieres - Army about 1955-1957: Looking for Raymond Love. This is all the info I have. He would have been in his early to mid 20's. Hoping someone can help!!

David Mullins		02-Apr-2012 17:58
My name is David Mullins. Joined the Army Sept 10,1962 basic tr4aining at Fort Knox Ky. I then went to Ft Gordon Ga. for trlrtype and crypto school. Iarrived in Poitiers Mar 3,l963 and was assigned to the 313th signal corp until Aug 6, l965. Would like to hear from anyone from that timeframe.

N�nert		22-Mar-2012 13:37
It was a few years after the end of the second world war and in the midst of cold war. The tension between the East and West led the forces of NATO has to have the material means to resist possible aggression. In this context, many bases were created in France. Comments: I search all persons with known Jeanne Gonzales (waitress?!) Spanish and the American soldier Robert Howard, can be in the MP (military police) at the time of the COM Z (1959-1963). � Chinon pr�s de Tours ( indre et loire ) FRANCE Thank you. Kind regards. Frank N�nert Nantes / FRANCE phone number : 0253978533 mobile phone number : 0670333019

James Adian		21-Mar-2012 16:25
My name is James Adian. I was stationed with the 514th Ordanace Co in 1958-1960.I was a SP5 and worked in the company supply room and was a projectionist in the post movie theater. I remember John Byrns and Lou Lawrence mentioned in the web site. If anyone from the 514th would like to contact me my email is adianj@suddenlink.net

Guest		19-Mar-2012 18:54
JACKIE (ROBIN) STRYFFELER, I worked in the Comptroller's Office at Ingrandes from 1957 to 1961. I now live in OH My father Gaston worked at the Motor Pool and my mother also worked at the base but I do not remember where.

Earl Hibbs		13-Mar-2012 18:52
Tom, I was with the 599th APU in Poitiers, Ingrandes and St Nazaire for april 64 oct 66. Earl Hibbs

Tom Emard		10-Mar-2012 10:45
I was stationed in eastern France from 1965 to 1967 with the US Army postal unit in Nancy, France. My unit left for Germany in 1966 and I stayed in France with the mail units until 1967. I was assigned to the 24th APU in Verdun in 1966-1967. I was the NCOIC at the postal unit. We hauled mail from Paris and Frankfort, Germany from the train station in Metz, France. I can still remember a lot of the companies like the 64th MP's. 574th transportation company in Toul. I traveled around different depots and bases inspecting company mail units.

FRrank Paris		06-Mar-2012 01:00
64th MP Co Toul France.1960 - 1962. Frank Paris,Butch Hurd, Sylvan Martin. We are in contact with ea other. We would like to hear from anyone who remembers us. E mail paris_1939@yahoo.com. Have an AIRBORNE day!!

Guest		01-Mar-2012 01:12
Guest: My family was stationed in Toul France in 1966-1967. I would love photos of the base motor pool. The Jeanne d'Arc hospital that was used for the elementary students, and especially Regina Village or the town of Toul as it was then. My stepfather served 21 years in the Armed Forces, he has since passed, but I loved all the stories he finally was able to share in his later years. If anyone knew him, I WOULD LOVE, any stories you could share, good or bad. William Herbert Newton Jr.

Mike Folmar		22-Feb-2012 12:05
Hello. My grandfather, SGM Malcolm A Folmar(ret.) was stationed in Bussac France after Korea. My father was born there in 1961. I was wondering if anyone had any pictures or information about my grandfather. If you do, I'd greatfuly appreciate it if you would contact me. my email is mikefolmar95@yahoo.com. Thanks.

PC Forbrich		09-Feb-2012 00:41
I am Former Lt. Paul Forbrich. Happy to have discovered this site. I live in Chung Li, Taiwan, and can be contacted at pcfassociates@hotmail.com. Best Wishes to all! PC Forbrich

NELLY ARNAULT _CARPY		07-Feb-2012 13:14
Hello to all the veterans in particular was what was at the base of INGRANDES in the 1960-1963 .My name is NELLY ARNAULT -CARPY .I'm looking for my father an AMERICAIN name is TERRY EDWARDS COOPER it would be the NEW -JERSEY . He met my mother has lived her ANNETTE ARNAULT .I ash for help please if you have informations pictures of him .You can send me an email hasq the address listed attached nelly.carpy@orange.fr Thank you to you all

Preben Johansson		02-Feb-2012 18:28
Herb, you can contact me on xprince1@charter.net I would like to here from you about the old times in the 78th.

Preben Johansson		29-Jan-2012 16:38
Hi herb, I was with the 78th Transportation Co (Medium Truck) at Camp Bussac too at the same time as you. Great outfit and a good time.

Tom Johnson		27-Jan-2012 23:39
Hi Diane, have you checked on the Long Beach Forum of People On Military Bases In France During The Sixties? That is another good source for contact. This Site won't let me post a url or I would include it here. If you don't have that Link, and can't find it, contact me at fadingshadows@juno.com

Diane Chestelson		26-Jan-2012 15:45
Diane (Van Kampen) Chestelson Hi, My father Donald Van Kampen was at Bussac when I was born, I know he was a 2nd LT and a medic. The doctor who delivered me passed away recently. Dr Aurelio Diaz, I met him thru facebook and the administrator here who asked around for me. He was a sweet man who delivered me and was thoughtful enough to give me a taste for what the base was like. My mother Marie (Branger) met my father at Bussac. She was a translator on the base. Would love to hear from anyone who remembered them. dianevch@msn.com. Thank you.

herb		22-Jan-2012 23:42
thank you in advanced . have big problems finding any info regarding the militasry camp at landes de bussac. i was a driver s/p 18 wheelers. my unit was 78th truck company "red ball express". i was there from 1956 to 1958. route n10 was the nearest main road. n10 would take you in the direction of bordeaux. from what i understand the 78th red ball express was only stationed at bussac..so im looking for any info regarding this unit

Philip Nunez		15-Jan-2012 05:44
My name is Philip Nunez. I was stationed at Poitiers, Ingrandes and Orleans, France from 1964 to Jan. 1967. I was with 385th medical dispensary. Army buddies Sargent Salinas who headed the commisary. Juventino Perez, Selso Fuentes, Jose Camarillo. Have some pictures if intested. Contact me.

Tom Johnson		04-Jan-2012 00:08
Hi Al, we have several Members at our Poitiers Group who were stationed at Toul about the same time as your father. Plus, a lot of High School kids came to the Poitiers High School, and we have several of them on the Group. Our Members have posted pictures from several different Army and Air Force bases. We welcome all military and their families who served and lived in France during the Cold War. If you think you might want to join us, contact me at fadingshadows@juno.com

Al Wages		02-Jan-2012 02:55
My Father was stationed at the hospital in Toul France, 1958-61. My brother, sister, and I went to school located in the Joan of Arc hospital facility. We lived off base the first year, the last two years were at Regina Village. I was in 3rd,4th, and 5th grades there and a lot of after school activity was cub scouts, American Youth Association (AYA) and reading alot! I remember one friend, Randy Fiffee (I know I misspelled his last name). When time idles, I often think of this place, it is a dream of mine to go back to this place and visit. I know no one, my French language skills have long left me as I have had no opportunity to use the language at all. One day, one day, I will return.

walter whiddon		23-Dec-2011 08:37
hi larry iarossi this is pfc walter whiddon sad to hear you were sick we are all older and we have things happen to us well im ok my cell# is still 951 264 0703 call any time have a nice day

Ken Moe		10-Dec-2011 03:58
Hi, Some of the members of HQ Platoon, 202nd MP Gompany, Ingrandes General Depot, 1961-1965 are getting together at Sun City Center, Florida (near Tampa)at the home of Michel Allard, our French interpreter. The dates are January 20th and 21st 2012. If you are interested, give me a call at 262-781-3173, Lt. Ken Moe, Platoon Leader --- Brookfield, Wisconsin or email me at kdmoe@wi.rr.com

Franki		25-Nov-2011 09:57
Hi, my name is Franki. My father, William (Bill) Barzee, was stationed with the 83RD ENGINEERS CO. C. unit from 1959/60-63. I have some pictures he took, a couple of them have the name "Detz" (or ditz) on the back. There are pictures with other people and apparently the base as well, one has Tarris (or Farris), but the names listed are hard to read. I found the pictures about a month after he passed away in 2007. If anyone remembers him (50+ years later) and/or knows who Detz is, could you please email me at Frankie13037@aol.com.

mike		20-Nov-2011 19:51
Daniel williams, please e-mail me at mamtaylor179@att.net thanks mike taylor

LARRY IAROSSI		10-Nov-2011 16:00
WANT TO THANK AL,, WHO GOT BACK TOME, AND FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES I HAD AT INGRANDES FRANCE, I WAS P.F.C LAWRENCE IAROSSI ..@THE 83RD ENGINEERS CO. C. 1960 TO 63 . THANKS TO P.F.C WALTER WHIDDON FOR GREAT PIC HE TOOK AT THAT TIME. I AM ENJOYING THEM. SORRY I HAVENT GOT BACK TO YOU,, AS I WAS IN HOSPITAL, FOR A TIME. BUT NOW OUT AND DOING WELL. I STIL AM LOOKING FOR PEOPLE THAT WRE AT INGRADES AT THAT TIME HOPE TO HERE FROM ALL OF YOU SOON......LARRY

Aline Negrier		31-Oct-2011 21:09
Hello, My name is Aline N�grier, French, born in 1960. My mother worked in Ingrandes' camp from 1957 to 1960. She was waitress and she met John Warmoth (I am not sure of the spelling). They lived together, street of Ch�teaufort at Ch�tellerault, before than Mr Warmoth joins Fort Sam Houston between 1959 and 1960 few months before my birth. John Warmoth is my father, I never known him and I have not many informations about him. At this time, he should be 35/40 years old. He was of Dutch origin. His rank was quartermaster or staff sergeant and one of his coworkers was called Georges Toth. If someone knew him, I will be glad to get informations or other kind of help in my researches. Best regards. Aline alinenegrier@2aconseil.fr

chuck devore		16-Oct-2011 15:37
i was stationed at camp bussac in 1955 and 56 i was in the motor pool and our motor pool officer was called the bear he was a warrent officer and mean as a bear our motor pool was across from the main part of the camp, my job was to pick up the women telephone opperators and bring them to and from camp bussac.great job

Richard Tallmadge		12-Oct-2011 13:03
Stationed at "shack city" from March 1955 to Aug. 1956 worked in a Supply Room, also was a projectionist at the Post's theater and catcher on the travelling baseball team. Spent many nights enjoying Tuborg beer and Kielbasa sandwiches at the Polish Guard Club. After an early discharge (22 months), I received the GI Bill to attend college. I graduated from Marquette University in 1960 and have been enjoying a healthy retirement since 1996. Ingrandes QM Depot was a great experience and gave me the opportunity to travel throughout Europe.

Richard Tallmadge		12-Oct-2011 12:57
Stationed at "shack city" from March 1955 to Aug. 1956 worked in a Supply Room, also was a projectionist at the Post's theater and catcher on the travelling baseball team. Spent many nights enjoying Tuborg beer and Kielbasa sandwiches at the Polish Guard Club. After an early discharge (22 months), I received the GI Bill to attend college. I graduated from Marquette University in 1960 and have been enjoying a healthy retirement since 1996.

Tom Johnson		08-Oct-2011 17:14
Hi Joe, I never got to Chinon, but spent three years at Poitiers with the 202nd MPs. We have a Yahoo Group at Caserne Aboville with a bunch of MPs, Signal, APO, Army Band, and many others. If you would like to talk about France and Chinon - and the 202nd - come on over and join us. Or contact me at fadingshadows@juno.com We'd be glad to have you with us.

Jose A. Fernandez		29-Sep-2011 06:14
My name is Jose (Joe) Fernandez. I was stationed at Chinon with the 202 MP's from September 1965 to July 1966. I came from Germany and left for assignment to Vietnam. I was just eighteen years old when I arrived at Chinon. It was probably the best and most memorable time I spent in my three years in the military. Duty there was great and my off duty hours were even better. I bought a black, 4 door 1950 Peugot from a local farmer for $100 and sold it for $90 when I left. Best investment I ever made.I remember the names of a few guys I worked with, but the only one I found in a photo was Mickler. I also recognized that red Triumph Spitfire, but I remember it belonging to Hanson(?) who was assigned to the motor pool. I was researching Chinon and the 202MP,s and found this website. I am leaving for on a trip to France tommorow and will be in Chinon October 4-9,2011. (wish I had found the website sooner) The only photo of me I have is in Class A uniform on duty next to an MP sedan by the station at the main gate. Lost photos due to water damage. Anyway, upon my return will communicate with anyone who may have remembered me and who may have any photos.

Guest		20-Sep-2011 12:34
Wayne, I remember the Sprague family as an Army brat myself. infact, I count Cathy Sprague as my first grade school crush. Jim Pratte

Guest		20-Sep-2011 00:17
ISABELLE Masse-My father was Melvyn Franzmeier, he was stationed there in Saumur, at the Signal Base, from 1960-62. I would love to have contact with anyone who may have known him back then. I am Julie, use my email esquivelj915@aol.com for any contact. Thank you!!

aniquek1		07-Sep-2011 04:14
Looking for anyone at Ingrandes from June 1963 - July 65. My name is SP5 Wayne Kline. I worked in the JAG department. My fater in law was our first sergearnt (1SGT Kenneth S Sprague) and worked in the Motor Pool. Any names and information regading the unit will be appreciated.

Tom Johnson		21-Aug-2011 22:09
Hello Art, we have two Members on our Poitiers Group who were with the 64th at Toul, one during the time period you were there, one a little earlier. fadingshadows@juno.com

Art Lambert		18-Aug-2011 04:26
Hello I was with the 64th M.P. Co. Toul, June 1963 to April 1966. Been back 5 time since that and still love and miss the place. Enjoy hearing from anyone there.

Tom Johnson		31-Jul-2011 21:56
HI ED, I was with the 202ND MP CO. at Poitiers. We have an active Group at Caserne Aboville. Not only MPs, but other units, and from other Posts, such as Ingrandes, Braconne, Toul, and maybe elsewhere. Also have families and ex students. You would be welcome. We have hundreds of photos in the Albums. I'm at fadingshadows@juno.com Just put Poitiers in the Subject.

Ed Keele		31-Jul-2011 04:53
WOW! Just googled 522 MP Detachment, Chinon, France and found the 202 MP Company site. I arrived in Chinon in July 57 fresh from Ft. Gordon MP School along with about six other guys. We were posted to the the 522 MP Detachment, Capt. Luis DeCelis,CO. My tour ended as a SP4 in February, 1959. I have pictures which I need to dig and post here. The 522nd predated the 202nd MP CO by a few years. We had a small detached group of MPs in Saumur during that period. I could go on here at great length here but I have great & wonderful memories of my time in Chinon. We use to chow down at the 60th Station Hospital all the time. If there are 522 MP guys out there I would sure like to contact them.

David Cochran		25-Jul-2011 01:54
This is a very looooong shot. Anyone have any recolection of La Ferte Alais in the 57-59 time frame. So far in several web sites I have come up with a big "O". This was part of COM Z and the Petroleum Distribution Command.

James Blanton		13-Jul-2011 15:34
My name is James Blanton my father SFC Eugene C Blanton was stationed at Chinon Army Depot from 1958-1962. I have very fond memories of our time there. My father is currently in poor health in a nursing home here in Brandon FL. If anyone has pictures of that time or any memories that I could share with him I would certainly appreciate it. I remember playing baseball and traveling to Saumur and Poiter to play ball. I was born in Verdun France in 1953 when he was stationed there. If anyone remembers my father please drop me a line Thanks, James Blanton

len massarelli		08-Jun-2011 23:51
leonard massarelli 11-Jan-2011 21:19 hi all, I was stationed with the 574th (Red Ball) at Jeanne d'Arc Casern just outide of Toul in 1955-1956. Would love to talk with anybody who was there around about that time. Thanks. telephone = 1-978-897-7168 (massachusetts

Tom Johnson		04-Jun-2011 18:59
David, I was at Poitiers, not Braconne, but we have a Group at Caserne Aboville, if you would like to join us and share your pictures. We have hundreds of photos up on the Group, mostly of Ingrandes and Poitiers, but Braconne would be welcome. You can contact me at fadingshadows@juno.com Just put Braconne in the Subject heading. Our Group is always open to the other Posts, and we share our memories and pictures. We are a friendly bunch.

David Burnett		31-May-2011 18:51
I was stationed at Braconne from Aprii 56 to Sept 58. I have a lot of pictures if anyone out there is intrested.

Guest		26-May-2011 01:45
Hi, my dad was company commander at Nancy 1963-66. We lived in Regina Village at Toul and I graduated from Toul AHS at Jeanne d'Arc. It is now a French hospital. We have a HS alumni assn and have had many reunions. For all you military brats out there, there is a national gathering in Bloomington MN in October. For more info go to: www.overseasbrats.com and click on GATHERING. Sue Crowley polarsac@aol.com

Margaret Pasanen		14-May-2011 14:42
My father, M/Sgt. H.O. Pasanen, was stationed at Ingrandes for only about a year, 1956 to 1957 (when he retired). Our family first lived in a chateau near Cenon-sur-Vienne. We lived on one side and another family lived on the other side. It was so beautiful there with the river behind the chateau and apple trees along the banks. We eventually moved into military housing in Chatellerault. I don't know the name of the housing area but it was on a hill overlooking the town. As I recall the quarters were mostly tan colored, one story, duplexes. I attended 6th grade at Ingrandes and our teacher was Mr. Leslie Six. Classes were combined-ours was 5th & 6th grade-and held in a quanset hut on base. It was nice to read the comments of others, especially those of other "Army brats." I have many happy memories from that time and I'd like to see that part of France again someday.

sara jo mcdill		13-May-2011 18:42
My father was stationed at Bussac I want to say around 1960, I went to school on the milatary base and we lived in an army section right outside Bordeaux. My father's name was Sgt Joesph McConnell and my name is Sara would love to hear from anyone that remembers him.

Guest		07-May-2011 19:18
Hello, My name is Joni Johnston Wallace my dad MSgt Earl E Johnton was station at Toul 1961-1963. We lived in base housing in Toul-Regina Village. I would love to hear from anyone who was there. please email me at jljwallace@att.net. I will also continue to check this site for responses. Thanks

Guest		20-Apr-2011 19:43
Jesus Santos. I was in your father's unit. the 16th Signal Detachment. I remember him as a fine gentleman. What is your email address. moine is paulc1943@aol.com. Would love to hear from you.

Terri (Heinl) Steck		19-Apr-2011 00:30
Greetings! I was born in/at Bussac in August 1957. My family came back to the States 2 or 3 years later. Are there photos or stories about my birthplace to share? In advance, thank you for sharing. Terri

Guest		18-Apr-2011 21:25
Hello my fellow military family. I was working on my family tree when I decided to go onto google earth to find some of the places we have lived. I am an Army brat. My dad was in the Army and we had lived in France from 1955-late 1957. I was only about nine at the time when we went there. My dad was stationed at the Braccone Ordinance Depot. Our first home was in an old Chateau in Anais. We had shared it with another military family, (the Walkers). We were there until we could be placed into Military housing. When we did get it, we were located in Angouleme. We lived next to the Cooks family.My dad worked at Braconne, and I had attended 4th-6th grade there on base. My older brother and sister had gone to school in Rochefort. My baby brother was born at Bussac in July 1957. I remember going to see the parades on base at the parade grounds, and attending the brownies there. If anyone remembers that time and the area, please do e-mail me. I would love to hear about the post, or if you happen to know my dad, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. My dad is gone now, but my mom, god bless her, is still with us at 92. (Gladys I. Hulse) My dads name was Sgt. Clifford H. Hulse. (Not sure of his rank at that time.) I know my mom would like to hear about there. She would like to know if anyone has any pictures of the houseing in Angouleme where we lived. Please e-mail me at Beve4664@Optonline.net. Hope to hear from you.

John G. Runion, Sr.		05-Apr-2011 03:28
4-4-2011 Arlette; my name is John G. Runion, Sr.. I sent an email response to you and never heard from you! I was the very last 1st Signal Group-313th Signal Detachment "E" NCOIC Commander of St. Nazaire from March, 1966 through turn-over to the French in June, 1967. Emile Jean Archaix, one of the four remaining French Civilian Switchboard Operators who worked for me up to the turn-over and I have made contact through this site; but I do not have his email address. I am a member of a Yahoo-Groups Site dedicated to people who lived and served during the Cold War France period. I was stationed at Orleans, Poitiers, Ingrandes/Chatellerault & St. Nazaire from January, 1965 through June, 1967 and I suspect that I was the last 1st Signal Group NCO to depart French soil. My email address is jrunionsr@hotmail.com.

Tom Johnson		04-Apr-2011 14:36
COLD WAR HEROES By Tom Johnson is now available on Amazon. Pulp goes Top Secret in this military comedy drama set in Europe during the height of the Cold War. A group of misfit MPs must confront spies and the black market while dealing with a boxing tournament on Post! Not since MASH and Soldier In The Rain have we been treated to an inside look at military life with a touch of humor by a soldier who actually experienced it. The novel is loosely based on the author�s experience with the 202nd Military Police Company in France during the 1960s.

arlette		29-Mar-2011 21:47
I worked at the Camp de Gron (St Nazaire) from 1958 to 1961 as a switchboard operator and secretary. I worked with Pierre Latu, Emile Jean Archaix, Denise, Lillian, SP4 Phillip E Walker (my husband). If there is anyone out there that remembers those good times, please feel free to reach out to me as I would love to hear from you. My email address is: rlet38@verizon.net. Looking forward to hearing from you. Arlette

william stenseth		28-Mar-2011 23:25
my name is bill stenseth. i was in the 84th eng bn at chinon from end of 61-end of 62. i also crossed on the uss buckner

Norman Gardner		22-Mar-2011 18:20
I am looking for anyone who might have worked at ECP 1241, or the property book ofice, durong the ealy 1960's. If you are out there, put it in print.

Tom Johnson		22-Mar-2011 00:48
Hi Richard, We would welcome you on our Poitiers Group, where we have shared hundreds of photos in the Photo Albums. I was with the 202nd MP Co at Poitiers from 1963 to 1966. My email is fadingshadows@juno.com Just put MP Company France in the Subject Heading.

richard jordan		20-Mar-2011 20:18
good day, i was stationed at toul france 62-66 in the 64th mp company and headquarters co.i have a lot of photos to share, to include the red cross center in nancy. where do i go from here? thank you, richard jordan

Norman Gardner		20-Mar-2011 13:53
To Robert Sobel: I remember some of the guys from the signal company, from seeing them around the post, and in Bordeaux and Bussac. Maybe you are one of those I might have run into. I too, am from New york (Bronx, NY). Who knows, we might have met, and don't remember.

Guest		18-Mar-2011 04:10
Hi Joe Stumpf...It's Steve in California...still have the samuari sword from my wedding in 68..still married...last contact you were in the Ozarks as school counselor....email: slugogill@yahoo.com

Howard Bernier		14-Mar-2011 02:00
I am Howard Bernier and was stationed at Ingrandes between February of 1954 to August 1956. I was the interpreter in the shack at the main gate and would like to hear from some of the gang who had the "privilewge" of being in the snow for the coldest winter in a hundred years fololowed by lovely weather and really good peoplefrom Chatellerault,Tours, Poitiers etc.

Guest		07-Mar-2011 01:29
I was stationed at Braconne and Ingrandes I seem to recall 5th log.command I left Braconne June os 1965.s10yak@yahoo.com

Norman Gardner		06-Mar-2011 00:30
Does anyone know if the 202 MP Company had a detatchment at Bussac Post, during the 1960's ? If so, someone must remember Cpl. Shinn.

Guest		25-Feb-2011 14:55
I love this site. I was very young as an army brat in Braconne. I have fond memories of those days and many pictures. My father is Sgt Herman (Tommy) Thompson. I'm not sure if I have this correct but I think he was a small arms trainer in the armory. I would love to hear more from the brats of Braconne.

Clyde Brundage		24-Feb-2011 01:27
I was 5 years old when my dad Alton C Brundage was stationed in Bussac France around 1959 till 1960. We lived in a Military Village just outside Blaye. My dad would like to hear from anyone.

Ken Moe		21-Feb-2011 21:56
Hi Ina Baskin, I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Captain Jimmy Baskin. Many of the men we are still in contact with each other will be saddened to hear this news. I understand that he had a very difficult time for the past six years. We had many good time together on the football field and basketball court in addition to our regular duties. Ken Moe

Hnorc		21-Feb-2011 02:31
@joe weatherbee, my Father, Henry Norcom commanded B 83rd ENgineer. Please feel free to contact me @ Hnorc@aol.com

Rich Kemp		20-Feb-2011 18:50
Mrs. Baskin, very sorry to here of the passing of the Captain. I served under him and and played basketball with him at Ingrandes until July 1965. Again, my condolences.

Tom Johnson		20-Feb-2011 14:39
Hi Mrs. Baskin, Although I was at Poitiers, I remember your husband well. In fact, when I arrived at the 202nd in 1963, Captain Baskin drove me to Poitiers. I was sorry to hear of his passing. I do have a Yahoo Group for the Poitiers Post, Caserne Aboville, if you would like to join. Captain Uptain's daughter, Debra is a member, as is LT Ken Moe. My email is fadingshadows@juno.com

Ina Baskin		19-Feb-2011 21:51
Hi Lt/cpt Moe: My husband Jimmy Baskin and I were in Ingrandes and Poiters, 1961-64. Jimmy passed away Nov 7, 2010. I have very fond memories of our time in France and would love to hear from you. Ina Baskin

LARRY IAROSSI		15-Feb-2011 14:24
HI WALTER WHIDDON . SORRY I HAVENT CALLED YOU. HAVING TROUBLE GETTING OUT WITH MY CELL P-HONE I CANT RECEIVE CALLS AT HOME I AM WORKING ON IT. LET ME KNOW IF YOU GET THIS MESSAGHOPE TO HERE FROM YOU SOON.THIS IS LARRY IAROSSI . FORMER P.F.C IAROSSI FROM 83RD COMBAT ENGINEERS CO C INGRANDES FRANCE. 1960 TO 1963

Jesus M. Santos		04-Feb-2011 21:33
My father S/Sgt Jesus Santos-Colon was with the 16th Signal Detachment in Poitiers. His lifelong friend from Dorado, Puerto Rico M/Sgt Nevarez was stationed with the MP's at Saumur. I remember the rides up there on weekends. Great times!

Jesus M. Santos		04-Feb-2011 21:27
To Mr. Boenisch my father was Stationed in Poitiers from 1962-1964 16th Signal Detachment. We lived on the military housing in Bellejuanne, Poitiers. We had many friends who lived in the Chalons military housing and visited the area often. My siblings and I attended the elementary school which was also located in Chalons and we road the school bus back and forth on weekdays. I have some pictures from that era.

paul cohen		20-Jan-2011 21:18
Jean-Louis Boenisch what is your email?

Paul Cohen		20-Jan-2011 16:09
To Jean-Louis. I was living in Caserne Aboville from Dec. 1962-March 1965. I have sent Tom Johnson several photos that he will scan and post. The off site housing was offered to married soldiers that had their spouse and children with them. I also believe, if your were a certain rank, you were allowed to have an apartment off post, as well.

Ken		15-Jan-2011 01:04
If anyone that was stationed at Ingrandes between 1964-65 remembers a Frenchmen, Jean Paul Verdier,please let me know. He worked in "ration breakdown". If by chance, you have a contact with him, please let me know as well.

Norman Gardner		14-Jan-2011 04:41
Does anyone remember Cpl Shinn, he was an MP at Bussac Post. If so, whatever became of him ?

Tom Johnson		12-Jan-2011 00:44
Jean Louis, contact me at fadingshadows@juno.com I have a Yahoo Group for the soldiers from Poitiers. We would love for you to join our Group. We have many photographs from the time, including Camp de Chalon and Caserne Aboville.

leonard massarelli		11-Jan-2011 21:19
hi all, I was stationed with the 574th (Red Ball) at Jeanne d'Arc Casern just outide of Toul in 1955-1956. Would love to talk with anybody who was there around about that time. Thanks. telephone = 1-978-897-7168 (massachusetts)

boenisch		09-Jan-2011 23:06
I am now living from 1976 in a house in the former "Family housing area" near the "camp de chalons" in the east of Poitiers, and i am trying to find some datas and photos about the history of those soldiers and their families during their staying in Poitiers before their departure in 1967, can someone help me? best regards! Jean-Louis Boenisch

Lwellyn Lawrence		07-Jan-2011 23:52
Iam Lou Lawrence and i was stationed at the Ingrandes Depot 1957-1960 serving in the 514th Ord Co. Can't say i remember any of the names of my friends from that period but i can add to anyones request for info at and around that area at the time. I was married to a French girlfrom Chattellerault and lived for awhile in Les Ormes a few miles from the Depot. I do remember my 1st Sgt name was Lau. I also remember those cold Quanset Huts and those wonderful (unheated Latrines, oh yes and those delicious Polish sausages at the Polish club. contact me at Lwellyn_9@MSN.COM

marion (leduke)hanes		28-Dec-2010 00:24
attn: BOB ZIMERMAN , MY DAD WAS BRUCE LEDUKE , HE WORKED AT THE DISPENSARY..COL PUGH , MOSBY ,CHRISTENE ??? LOOKING FOR THE KERRS AND THE WILSONS THE KIDS WERE MY FRIENDS. MY MOTHER WORKED FOR COL KHOLS (SP) ELEANOR LEDUKE. SHE IS STILLAROUND NOW

Lyn Wile		25-Dec-2010 03:35
I was statoned at Bussac 1957-1959. Origanlly company clerk at 55th Chem Co until we were disbanded then officer records clerk at post personnel. Can't remember too much about the camp or the people (it was 50 years ago), but I am glad to hear that it is now a prison.

walterwhiddon		08-Dec-2010 02:38
hi irarossi the pictures are on there way it was great to talk to you 20 pages with 3 to 4 pictures on each page.any one from ingrandes from 60 to 63 call pfc walt whiddon @ 951 264 0703 or e-mail me at badashmopar@verizon.net.

NELLY ARNAULT- CARPY		05-Dec-2010 08:05
Hello all. I am French,my name is NELLY ARNAULT-CARPY . My father is a black AMERICAIN who wasfiling in the years INGRANDES 1960 au early 1963.His name is TERRY EDWARDS. Ithas met my mother she lived ANNETTE ARNAULT has DANGE 4 km from the military bae.If you were a INGRANDES at the same time, if you have known or know anyone who might have known him.If it pleases you i need your help , can you give me web site addresses, names of organizations or associations .I cando research and also numbers of companies and names of newspapers.I am counting on you and i thank you all.Do not hesitate to contact me my E-MAIL address is carpy.nelly@laposte.net See you soon thank you

Guest		30-Nov-2010 15:30
TO P .F. C. WALTER WHIDDON . HI THIS IS P .F. C LARRY IAROSSI . WAITING FOR THOSE PICTURS YOU ARE SENDING ME . CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM. WAS NICE TO HERE FROM YOU. HOPE TO TALK TO YOU AGAIN SOON

Joe Weatherby		27-Nov-2010 00:02
Good day everyone, I came across this site in preparation for a motorcyle trip across Europe-June 2011. My father, SFC Cecil Weatherby, was a WWII and Korean veteran. He was assigned, from 1956 to 1959, to B Company, 83rd Engineer Battalion (Const), Bussac, France. My sister and I were 9 and 10 years old and attended Bussac Elementry School. Our family lived in Montendre, France. My mother was french and born in Noumea, New Caledonia. I believe MSGT Harold, his wife and 2 boys, lived in the same residence. An old french chateau. I was going through some of dad's military records. One item was a Letter of Appreciation for his leadership role in the construction of 4 quonset huts for the Camp Bussac Dependent Elementary School. We were holding some classes in temporary facilities (Post Chapel and Officers' Club. The letter was authored by Colonel Andrew V. Inge, Camp Bussac Commander. It was endorsed by Major Rolland E. Broadwell, 83rd Engineer Battalion Commander, and Captain Henry C. Norcom, B Company Commander. Dad was an avid movie photographer. He has rolls of old 8mm tapes of Bussac during that time. Good memories.

DickW.		25-Nov-2010 01:23
I just came across this site. I was stationed in Ingrandes from 1961 to 1965 I have connected with many old buddies but Don L Stewart who lived in Guarantee Rentals I can not find. Anyone out there who has any info? he was in the 68 th Trans Co

Norman Gardner		24-Nov-2010 23:16
My name is Norman Gardner and I was stationed in Hq Co Bussac, 1960 to 1962. I am trying to locate some old army buddies who served with me. Does anyone remember Jon Calvin Williams, Robert Susnowski, or S/Sgt Bell? What about the guys on the post football team, or mail room personnel? Major Powell was the Company CO, at that time.

walterwhiddon		17-Nov-2010 22:15
hello Iarossi thisis walt whiddon i had a picture taken with Nealley he was standing up and i was sitting on his arm he was a nice guy also very strong i guess we are playing phone tag but we will connect up great to here from a friend from the past i have a lot of pictures of that time at ingrandes its a great place to be from far from.

John G. Runion, Sr.		16-Nov-2010 00:05
E.J.; Email me at jrunionsr@hotmail.com and give me your contact email address. I am living in Houston, Texas, where I have been since Military service was completed. I finished my Electrical Engineering Degree here and have lived, worked & traveled all over the World and even back to France; 1973, 1978, 1988 and 2000! Glad to hear that you are well and how about all the other Operators; are they doing well also? Best personal regards; John G. Runion, Sr.

Emile-Jean "EJ" ARCHAIX		15-Nov-2010 16:41
To Sergeant John G RUNION I just noticed your message this afternoon.I am so happy to hear from you... I'm still leaving in Saint-Nazaire an I am retired since some time... Do you remember "the Boss" Pierre LATU..? Hope we'll get in touch, take care and bye for now EJ

LARRY IAROSSI		15-Nov-2010 15:40
LAWRENCE IAROSSI 1961 / 1963 CO C 83RD ENGINEERS INGRANDES FRANCE HOPE TO HER FROM ABODY WHO REMEBERS ME NOW LIVE IN HOPEDALE MA

LARRY IAROSSI		15-Nov-2010 15:30
hello IAM BACK AGAIN STILL LOOKING FOR ANY BODY WHO WAS STATIONED AT INGRANDES FRANCE 83RD ENGINEERS . 1961 TO 1963 I AM FORMER P.F.C. LAWRENCE IAROSSI WE ALSO TRAVEKD TO CHINON HOSPITAL ON CERTIAN MISSIONS SOME OF MY COMRADS I REMEBER ARE ,LAST NAMES , KING, INCARNATI, NEALLEY I BELEIVE WAS FROM CONN. ALSO SCRIMA, WHIDDIN. SG. HICKS . AND SG. LIVEINGSTON. ALSO P.F.C. TIM COOK FROM N.Y. HOPE TO HERE FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWES ME. I NOW LIVE AT 306 SO MAIN ST HOPEDALE MASS. ZIP 10747 THANKS

walterwhiddon		15-Nov-2010 08:21
thanks larry iarossi i have your cell # so i will call you very soon this walter whiddon my cell 951 2640703 call anytime.11-15-2010

Guest		12-Nov-2010 05:56
Hello Bill Weedman; I do remember you and your Mustang. This is John G. Runion, Sr. I was stationed at Ingrandes from January, 1965 through March, 1966 with the 313th Signal HQ. Capt. Hollis L. Morris and 1st LT Herbert W. Head were our Company Commander & Exec. Officers. I was a Sgt E5, 3rd Platoon Leader Radio/Crypto & COMCENTER there until I received orders for Detachment Commander of the the 313th Signal SVC Detachment "E" at St. Nazaire until turnover July, 1967. Nice to hear from you and hopefully others will see your information and comment accordingly. I am a member of a Yahoo Groups Site titled caserne_aboville; which was the name of the Poitiers U.S. Military Facility. The Group originated from the 202 MP's and is moderated by Tom Johnson; where we have many photos and information given by 18 members so far. Take a look! Best regards; jgr6567comz@yahoo.com

Tom Johnson		12-Nov-2010 01:10
Hi Bill, We have been discussing our pay process at Poitiers. None of us can remember how we were paid. I don't believe we had a finance unit at Poitiers, so it would have come out of Ingrandes. Some think we may have "reported" for our pay (as in the old days), while some wonder if maybe we were paid in checks that had to be cashed. Do you remember how the men were paid in the detachments. My detachment didn't have an officer assigned. Help.

Bill Weedman		11-Nov-2010 12:09
My name is William L.(Bill) Weedman. I was stationed at Ingrandes in 1965-66 and was the assigned to the 27th Finance Section as Asst Finance Officer while Maj Galloway and CPT Owen Murray who was latter promoted to MAJ. I recall Madame Boheme as she worked in the adjoining office. When I was promoted to CPT, I was transfered to Mannheim Coleman Barracks as the Finace Officer. Others that I recall were 1LT Carl Claus, 1LT John Raderscad and many others. Some of you may remember I drove a Poppy Red Mustang convertible. I lived down town in Chaterlerault on the Rue Trois Pigeon. Would be glad to hear from anyone else there at the same time that I was.

Tom Johnson		11-Nov-2010 00:30
Hi Roger, Yes, Jim Payne and I arrived at Poitiers about the same time, and we were good friends. We had been out riding in my car that night. But I was working day shift, and had to get some sleep. I dropped Jim off at his motorcycle as he wanted to ride around a while longer. I discovered he had been killed the next morning. Somewhere I still have the French newspaper clipping of the accident. Captain Baskin and several other officers were on Post gathering the statements, etc. I remember we sent his wife flowers, but I thought that was somehow tacky. She had sent her husband off to France, and we send her back some flowers. I'll never forget that.

roger		10-Nov-2010 14:49
The MP killed on a motorcycle in 63 was Jimmy Payne. He was riding a BMW 500cc twin near the train station when he hit the back of a truck.

David De Vaney		28-Oct-2010 11:31
David De Vaney, US Army, (Ret.) Hi ! I'm looking for pictures of Toul Army Depot and Nancy Army Complex. I was married there and my children were born there. Would like very much to see some old pictures of the area. Please contact me: ddevaney49@yahoo.com or (808) 372-2232 (Hawaii). Merci bien !

Guest		16-Oct-2010 15:11
Daniel williams Please contact Mike taylor e-mail mamtaylor814@att.net

rcbebe		30-Sep-2010 17:09
To Joe Rizzo. Please contact Rich Cacioppo @ rcbebe@ymail.com Thanks. Rich

rcbebe		23-Sep-2010 23:47
To John G. Runion. This is Rich Cacioppo from Denver, Colorado. How are you? Just caught your message about me on the site. I am retired and doing a lot of fly fishing around the country. I see that you are still in Texas. How is Paula? Take care. Rich rcbebe@ymail.com

rcbebe		23-Sep-2010 23:41
Joe Rizzo- Just received a message from Don Edwards. Sorry that I had not seen your message to me in regard to the pic that you have. I am retired in Denver, Colorado. I travel a lot fly fishing all around the US. I would like to see the pic of Stroonze and myself. I have some pics that I can share with you as well. Take care. Rich

LAWRENCE IAROSSI		23-Sep-2010 16:21
HI I AM FORMER P F C LAWRENCE IAROSSI HI WALTER WHIDDEN IDO RECALL YOU SOMEWHAT MY PHONE CELL IS 508 446 2658 GLAD TO HEAR FROM YOU IVE TRIED TO GET IN TOUCH WITH MYB COMRADS ,. LAST NAMES KING INCARNNATTI , SGT RANDALL ,NEALLEY, TIM COOK TO MENTION A FEW. I WAS STATIONED AT 83RD COMBAT ENGINEERS CO B AT INGRANDES FRANCE FROM 1960 TO 1963 HOPE TO HERE FROM ANYBODY WHO REMEMBERS ME. WALTER, THANKS FOR THE RETURN NOT

walterwhiddon		01-Sep-2010 23:08
Iarossi i need a contact number or e-mail address would nice to hear from you PFC WHIDDON

walterwhiddon		01-Sep-2010 22:58
great info and pictures thanks i was there but we never met

Mark Henley		29-Aug-2010 09:47
I was in Chinon IN HQ 83rd, 1964-1966, took photos. Mark "Rock" Henley.

Monique Butler		23-Aug-2010 15:45
This e-mail for Marie Claude Morelle. For some reasons the name Monique Chebret reminds me of something. Please feel free to e-mail at butler_monique@att.net

Monique Butler		23-Aug-2010 15:43
This e-mail for Marie Claude Morelle. For some reasons the name Monique Chebret reminds me of something. Please feel free to e-mail at butler_monique@att.net

walterwhiddon		22-Aug-2010 21:25
hello Iarossi im or was pfc Whiddon i knew you at ingrandes from 61 to 63 83rd. engineers co. c 4th. platoon master sgt. Hicks was our sgt.contack me at my e-mail address badash.mopar@verizon.net

walterwhiddon		22-Aug-2010 10:26
i too was at ingrandes and some times at chinon iwas pfc whiddon 93rd.eng.co.c apo 258 1960 to 1963.

walt whiddon		22-Aug-2010 03:10
i just found this site i was at ingrandes from 1960 to 1963 i knew iarossi i was pfc whiddon a guy named larry tackett broke my jaw in 1961 sgt. hicks was the platoon sgt. back then. im 67 yrs.old now it would be nice to hear from any who was at ingrandes back in the day.

John G. Runion, Sr.		16-Aug-2010 16:30
Bob Stumph; I am John G. Runion, Sr. (Sgt. E-5 313th Signal; jgr6567comz@yahoo.com) I remember the 599th APU very well! While stationed at Ingrandes, France Depot 313th Signal HQ Jan., '65 through April. '66; I used to fly up to Permasons, Germany and pick-up Crypto Documents and also bring back some "Restricted Mail" for the 599th. SP/4 Richard Cacioppo must have replaced you and he came to Houston, early 1968, after his discharge from the Army and stayed with me for a few months and we even got Part-Time Summer Jobs; while I was finishing B.S. Electrical Engineering at University Of Houston. Richy took a full-time job with Marriott Corp. and moved away from Texas and I lost contact with him. I see that he has left a message back in 2008 on this site. Hopefully, he will see these messages and reconnect with all of us! Best regards; jgr6567comz

Tom Johnson		15-Aug-2010 00:18
Bob, I was at Poitiers from 1963 to 1966. We have a Yahoo Group at Caserne Aboville. You're welcome to join. Lots of pictures of the old Post. If you can't find us, email me at fadingshadows@juno.com

Bob Stumpf		07-Aug-2010 00:55
Hi, my name is Bob Stumpf, 599th APU, post office stationed in Poitiers, France from 61 to 64, Lots of lost memories. Visited Poitiers several years ago with my daughter. Walked those steps to town with her. Up the Grand Vue. Visited St. Peters and Notra Dame which now has all the old statues painted like they were in the middle ages. So many memories, the Berlin Crisis, the Cuban missle crisis when we all felt that we were going to war with Russia and we were so badly outnumbered by all those Russian infantry divisions. Spent a lot of time in the library reading after work hours. I think that is the place that I truly learned to read and enjoy books and the love of learning. Great experience. Write if you happen to know me. Be interested. I guess Ingrandes doesn't exist anymore. Made the mail run from Poitiers to Tours and back at night. Fifteen minutes to load trians and fifteen minutes to unload. Never had enough time. Remember throwing mailbags off the trian as it was moving out and going back to pick them up. Started at 5 in the evening and got off at 5 or 6 the next day. 11 and 12 hour working nights. Then marching in parades the next day with little sleep. Not complaining...just long days and long nights. The Night Crew. Always seemed tired and wanting to find a place to take a cat nap. Met some interesting people over there. Wonder what happened to the ones that I can remember.

jgr_1		06-Aug-2010 12:50
John G. Runion, Sr. Reply to Emile-Jean Archaix Message of March 22, 2008. Emile-Jean; hello my friend, this is Sergeant Runion, your old "boss" from the 313th Signal Detachment in St. Nazaire. Remember me; I wrote a "Letter Of Commendation" for all of you French employee/operators (still have my copy). I still have my French silver 5-Franc Coin/key-chain that all of you gave me when we closed down operations and I left for U.S.A. That was a great time in my life; I respected all of you and I shall never forget! Email: jrunionsr@hotmail.com.

John G. Runion, Sr.		05-Aug-2010 23:47
I am John G. Runion, Sr.; I was stationed in Ingrandes, Poitiers, & St. Nazaire; 1st Signal Group, 313th Signal & 385th Signal as a Detachment Commander SGT E-5 from January, 1965 through April, 1967 came Home CONUS & was Honorably Discharged, when DeGaulle pulled France out of NATO and kicked U.S. Forces out of France. I have used my Security Clearances many times through the years; came back to Texas graduated with a B.S. Electrical Engineering and about ready to retire to my Cattle Ranch, from my own business in Houston, Texas. I went through Chatellerault/Ingrandes back in 1978 & 1988 and nothing much was there that I remembered. Would like to reconnect with anyone who was stationed in France during this time frame. Email: jrunionsr@hotmail.com

Guest		05-Aug-2010 23:20
Don! Didn't you marry? How's it going with you two?

Guest		28-Jul-2010 12:48
DONALD FRANK SERVED IN INGRANDES 1955-1956 AS SP2. REMEMBER THE 0.50 BOTTLES OF WINE? DISCHRAGED IN OCTOBER 1956. ATTENDED UNIVERSITY OF PENN. AND GRADUATED AS AN ACCOUNTANT. OPENED MY OWN CPA FIRM. RETIRED 8 YEARS AGO. MY WIFE AND I ARE MOTOR- HOMERS AND SPEND THE WINTER MONTHS IN FL. RESIDE IN PA. OUTSIDE OF PHILA. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ALL WHO WERE STATIONED AT THIS "ULTRA MODERN" CAMP.

Paul Gossard		21-Jul-2010 15:45
My name is Paul Gossard. My father Sylvester P Gossard and our family was stationed at Captieux Army Ammunition Depot between April 1959 and August 1962. We lived in military housing first in Bazas and later in Captieux. Dad was in charge of quartermaster supply at Captieux so he had responsibilities for warehousing, movie theatres, ammo storage, and in some way he also had a responsibility toward of in support of the military police detachment there. If anyone can help me retrace what my memory recalls were terrific days I would be most appreciative. You can reach me at pgossard@bellsouth.net

robert zimmerman		19-Jul-2010 00:02
Bon jour Rick,il y avait longtemps,n'est ce pas?Cinquant plus ans je crois.I still remember those days quite well.The names of those with whom we spent our military time have not yet faded;I remember Leduke,Pugh,Kalish,Dwan,Sherback,Gulyas,Niemiec,Howard,McCoy,Smitty,Kumano,Caine,Carlson(johnny-mop)Cowden,Yates and later Drs.Trunsky and Nikolacakos.I also recall driving your VW back to post from Tours although I don't recall why I should have done so. I believe I had my first glass of French wine at Tours with you.My wife and I were back in that area about 17 years ago.Our post is now an industrial park and can be found by typing in St.Ustre.Today,as a host at the Eckley Miner's Village,I talked with a French family from near Paris which brought back many treasured memories.I still have some photograaphs and slides from those days.Would be happy to have you contact me.Bob Zimmerman former 385th medic.

richard jordan		15-Jul-2010 21:48
64th m.p. co.toul depot france was my home from 1961 to 1966; i was always with headquarters co. i have a lot of photos to share...anyone out there? the red cross center in nancy city was one of my hangouts.......i'am looking for gordan willits.

Alton Barger		11-Jul-2010 20:13
with 52nd engs 1959-1960

Guest		05-Jul-2010 23:34
Richarsd M. DuBois I served at Ingrandes QM Depot from May '57 to Aug 58 as a Medic in the 385th General Dsipensary. I would welcome hearing from other who served in that same ear.

Art Lambert		02-Jul-2010 05:17
I was with the 64th MP co. at toul enginering depot. June 1963 to April 1965. art lambert

Glenn C. Reed		28-Jun-2010 21:53
My name Is Glenn C. Reed I was stationed in Ingrandes 56-57-58 and part of 59. When I first got there we lived in the TAR Papper Shacks and then later on we got some QUONSET Huts that we still heated with coal. We put these together and moved in to them later on we had new concrete buildings to stay in, but the water was not drimkable. I think the company we were in was STORAGE COMPANY. I know the APO was 258. I remember the polish club on base I liked their food. I was also on the board of directors for the NCO club there.

Larry Iarossi		23-Jun-2010 13:10
Hi iam lawrence iarossi ISERVED in igrandes france from 1960 to 1963 83rd heavy engineers const co b combat unit. if you remember me , please call i would like to hear from my old comrads.I ALSO WAS AT THE CHINON BASE ON CERTAIN MISSIONS HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU THANKS P. S. Iam now 70 years old

Richard Kinney		17-May-2010 18:58
I was stationed at Ingrandes in 1953 with the 7865 EAM unit. I went back to the states abouot March 1954.

Bobby D. Jones		13-May-2010 04:14
I WAS STATIONED AT INGRANS FRANCE IN C CO 83RD ENG. FROM 1962-1964 DROVE DUMP TRUCK. STAYED IN CHINON HOSPITAL AS A BARRACKS AND HAULED ROCK FROM SAMOUR TO CHINON TO BUILD PARKING LOTS AND SUCH.

Dennis Liss		01-May-2010 07:32
I just wanted to say hello to Capt O.P. Murray and Madame Boheme whom I worked with in the finance office in Ingrandes France in l965 thru March of 1967. Dennis Liss

rgober		12-Apr-2010 00:06
Attended Jacqes Rabines funeral yesterday. Just in case any of you knew him. He was very involved in Chinon Army Post web site. Just corrected my email address in earlier post. richardgober@comcast.net I was stationed in 202 MP Compnay from April 1966-until closing 1967. Chinon is planning an exhibition on the US Army post either some time later this year or early next. If you are interested please email me. I hope to help in the planning.

rgober		11-Apr-2010 00:47
Attended Jacqes Rabines funeral today. Just in case any of you knew him. he was very involved in Chinon Army Post web site. richadrgober@comcast.net 1966-until closing 1967

Richard Gober		07-Apr-2010 01:28
I owe an apology to Jacques Rabine, who a dear from Jean Pierre Le Noc has encouraged me to meet for at least a year and a half to discuss the Chinon Army Post. However, as we all well know, sometimes �LIFE� gets in the way. I was inspired today because of a friend in Chinon who contacted me about an exhibition that is planned for Chinon for sometime next year and asked if I would like to help. So here I sit 3:30 AM and I just completed reading 64 pages of former visitors to Chinon and who have signed on the Hospital web page before discovering the 202nd. MP web site. All sharing interesting stories along with the comments on this web site as well. I was in fact here the very last day and had the honor of lowering the French and American flag for the very last time. During my short one year being stationed here in Chinon I fell in love with the French people, the food and the Country. I am very happy to say that my wife and I purchased a home in Riviere located just across the Vienne River from to Chinon almost 4 years ago and we live here part of the year. After meeting many wonderful people and having come back almost every year since leaving it has become a DREAM COME TRUE to own a home here!!! It has truly changed my life. Some of those wonderful people like Monsieur and Madame Boissinot who used to own the Cologne, commonly known to most GI�s as the Red Front still live in the area. When I was here in 1966 they had a very cute little 3 years old daughter Sylvie who was always in the bar. And as fate would have it I met her once again about 7 years ago for the first time since 1966. Her precious little daughter Apolline recently chose me to be her Godfather. And of course I could go on and on but will leave for now. Hoping to find some old friends.

charles o.neil		05-Apr-2010 22:11
I am charlie o.neil and was at ingrandes from jan 1958 to june 1960. i was the manager of the commisary sales store woul love to hear from all my old friends i talk with cal kenyon [cold storage] and monnette marsigay mom owned the red door bar in chattelauralt ran into an old friend a few years ago he was an e5 and was now a general working at the pentagon his twins were graduating from the coast guard academy' he was an m.p. and have lost a little memory but recognized him and his wife

John Sivert		02-Apr-2010 20:53
To Larry Bean: I was stationed at Bassens from 1961 to 1963. Capt. (later Maj.) William E. Bean was the C.O. until August, 1963, I believe. I was often his sedan driver. Contact me for additional info. John Sivert

Tom Johnson		01-Apr-2010 22:23
Thomas, if you are unable to contact me through the previous email addy I gave you, try this one fadingshadows@juno.com But do contact me when you have time.

Tom Johnson		30-Mar-2010 11:54
Hi Thomas, I was at Poitiers from 1963 to '66. I'm sure we knew each other, and had mutual friends. I have a Yahoo Group for the Poitiers Post at Caserne Aboville (can't post urls here), or contact me at blackghost@srcaccess.net Lots of pictures on the Yahoo Groups.

Guest		24-Mar-2010 00:18
Thomas G. Hicks 202nd MP Co. 1961-1964 Poitiers Would like to hear from anyone from our co.

kenmoe		13-Mar-2010 02:52
Hi Capt. Hammaker, This is Lt Moe. Call me at 1-262-781-3173 or email me at kdmoe@wi.rr.com. Ken

Lt. Ken Moe		12-Mar-2010 01:31
Hi Captain (Colonel) Hammaker, This is Lt. (Captain) Ken Moe your Headquarters Platoon Leader and Operations Officer, at Ingrandes General Depot, France. Tom Johnson just emailed me and said you were looking for me. You can reach me at kdmoe@wi.rr.com or 1-262-781-3173. I would love to hear form you. Several of the men form my platoon and I still get together --- Sheed, Gillespie, Fisher, Klauer and our French interpreter, Michel Allard. Gurkins and Embly have also been contacted. We also had some news about Buxton. I visited Shuker in CA. years ago but have lost contact with him. However, I saw a message from Sgt. Dinnel's daughter not too long ago. Last I heard about you was that you were in Jacksonville. Gillespie told me he had visited with you there. I thought about you this January as we were haeding through Jacksonville not knowing that you had moved. I will find your telephone number there in Va. and contact you soon. I always enjoyed working with you and playing basketball on the 202nd team with you. I also always respected your leadership. My Wisconsin Veteran license plate reads 202 MP. I have visited to Depot twice since leaving there but the PMO is long gone. We live in Brookfield, Wisconsin now and have stayed in the Milwaukee area since returning from France. Hope to talk with you soon. Ken

peterjj		12-Mar-2010 00:47
My name is Peter Johnston, My Dad was Sargent Ralph Johnston and Mom, Mildred. I along with two sisters, Elaine & Marge were all at Braconne Army Depot in the early sixties. My Dad was an Army Engineer and ran the Movie theater and Bowling alley in his off time. My Mom, Millie sold car insurance and ran the NCO club for a time. My sister Marge and I went to school on post and older sister Elaine went to school in Poitiers. We lived in Cite Chabasse for a couple of years. What a great place to grow up.There were so many good friends that time has taken away. I have a few pictures of the post and a couple class pictures from elementary school. Mrs Brittan (spelling) was the teacher I remember most

Tom Johnson		11-Mar-2010 13:39
Col Hammaker, good to see your message! I did have Lt. Moe's email, but since a computer crash I may have lost it. However, I have a Yahoo Group for Caserne Aboville (Poitiers), and with lots of photos, and I know we can get his email again for you. By the way, I was with the 720th also. They are putting together a Roster of everyone that ever served with the 720th; they probably already have you listed, but you might want to check. I have several email addys now, in case there is a problem with one (lol). You can reach me at blackghost@srcaccess.net Oh, I was at Poitiers from 1963 to 1966. Spent some time at Ingrandes, but not a lot.

Charles A. Hammaker, Jr.		10-Mar-2010 01:31
Charles A. Hammaker, Jr Colonel US Army (retired) I commanded the 202nd MP Company at Ingrandes following the departure of Captain Otto Kerr from Poitiers. The command then came to Ingrandes and Jimmy baskin assumed command of nthe platoon remaining in Poitiers. I am delighted to be able to refresh my mmemory of those esrly days which now seem so long ago. I still recall my joking with the good Lt. Moe by saying "we Ain't got no moe". Those were good days for the most part and I hope some of you that served with me at Ingrandes can stay in touch. I am now living in Alexandria Virginia at a Continuing Care facility called the "Fairfax". It is for retired officers of the services and we have a number of retired General officers here but mostly 0-6s of the services. I am 79 years young now and my beautiful wife of 55 years, Saeko, is 75. Our three children all are doing well. Atlee, who spent 15 years as a major league pitcher retired in 1995 and lives in Knoxville, TN. He has five daughters. Our oldest son, Aldine, lives in Houston and has a law practice there. He is the one who found this site and passed it to me. He has two children. Our youngest, a daughter, is a G-s 14 working for the government at Ft. Belvoir and has one son, eight years old. There are a lot of the names on this site that areunknown to me but obviously are are proud of their service so mmany years ago in the middle of France. I would especially like toi hear from Ken Moe. I know Sgt Carpenter died many years ago but I don'r know about MSGT Shuker or Sgt.Seim. I did run into MSGT Price in Vietnam who was the Top before Shuker but have no idea of his whereabouts now. My career was fairly successful. I was honored to command the 1st Mp Group at Fort Hood in the mid-60's, commanded the 720th MP Batalion in Long Binh in SVN and a second battalion on Okinawa during the period just before reversion to Japan. After serving in the Chief of Public Affairs Office at the Pentagon for three years I retired in 1982 following a tour as Director od Security at AMC. Following rertirement I worked for a company in Virginia, Booz-Allen and hamilton for five years and helped develop the security for the submarine base at Kings Bay, Georgia. I moved from there in 1990 and accepted a position with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida in Jacksonville as the Director of Security and Asset Protection, retiring finally in 2000. We lived injacksonville for 13 years then moved to the Houston, Texas area to be near our son and his family. We stayed there for six years and moved here to the Fairfax in September of this year. That's it. My wife and i are now enjoyuing all that retired life has to offer here and that is plenty. Would love to hear from any of you who served with me though I may not remember all of you, especially those of you who served primarily in Saumur, Chinon or Poitier. Our daughter was born in the Chinon Hospital in 1961 do I remember that place fondly. Sorry I've run on so long but the visit has been cathartic. Best of luck to all of you in these troubled times. Keep up the faith. Chuck Hammaker

gisou		13-Feb-2010 16:14
Message to Cathy Mac My name is Gisele and I used to work in Poitiers as a secretary at the PMO. Iknew your father CWO Jones and Lt Berry. I also knew your mother . Your father was stationed at Braconne prior Poitiers . With your mother we used to drive to Bordeaux to look at antics shops. Pls let me know what happened to them.

JAMES PEVEY		21-Jan-2010 20:47
i was with the 28th base post office frankfurt germany from 1963 to 1967 email like to hear from

Robert Sobel		20-Jan-2010 21:13
To Emile Jean, "EJ", My name is Robert and I was stationed at Camp Bussac as a switchboard operator from 1961-1963 with the 313th Signal company.It may be very likely that we know each other since there was only four operators at that time. Three French women and one solider,me. I was ninteen years old then directly out of New York City. Do you have any photographs from that time period? Incidently, my grandmother was born in Bordeaux and my French colleagues were aware of that. Maybe that might sound familiar. All the best. Robert Sobel

al rose		17-Jan-2010 05:50
Hi MY name is al rose i was a dpeot supplt sgt at ingrandes 1965 to 1967 would like to hear from anyone who was stationed with me especially salvatore tomasello, davis sproat or josiane olivero

John Alexander		14-Jan-2010 03:01
To Vince McHale: Iwas stationed at Braconne Depot in 1955 to 1956 at the 11th General Dispensary. Would be delighted to hear from you and share any pictures you might have. My E-mail is jsalex947@sbcglobal.net.

Vince McHale		13-Jan-2010 02:22
Still waiting to hear from anyone stationed at Braconne during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Larry Bean		11-Jan-2010 04:51
My dad was William Bean (Capt. I think) stationed at Bassens 59-61 Moms name Jean we lived at Cenon for about a year before moving to Cavernnes went to school in Bussac Would be interested in anybody who was there at that time.

Pete Schoor		10-Jan-2010 22:53
I am trying to find information on Captain Lodge, M.D. who was in charge of the infirmary at Captieux around 1957/1958. My name is Pete Schoor and I was a Medical Lab Tech at the time. Thanks

Alton Barger		11-Dec-2009 01:42
I was stationed with the 52nd Engns at Toul France in 1959 would like to hear from you

Mathilde de la Motte		08-Dec-2009 23:01
I search a black-american soldier "Preston Johnson". He was stationed in military camp of Ingrandes (1949-1953 ??). He returned in North Carolina (Durham) with my grand-mother (Claudette Coulon).

MORELLE Marie Claude		03-Dec-2009 13:07
I search an US soldier DE BRULER John H who stationed in miitary camp of INGRANDES (86) about 1956 Years and who married to my mother CHEBRET Monique on the 01/09/1956 Thank you Marie Claude MORELLE

dav		24-Nov-2009 13:22
if someone has a pictures of bussac camps please give me for mail thanks (it's for an exposition) yoyo2bordo@live.fr

Isabelle Mass�		12-Nov-2009 08:38
I search an American soldier in foundation in Ingandes in 1961, probably. I know only his name: Melville. He would have known a young woman called Dani�le Mass�. Thank you for answering me if you are this person or if you think know it.

Ronnie Thomas		11-Nov-2009 17:59
hi my name is Ronnie Thomas my Dad was Gail Thomas in Bussac 1959 1962 I was 14 when we came back to fort gordon ga.I am looking for Jay Herington his Dad was post comander. at the we left.we lived in the house by the post an by Jacquse can rember Germaine if anyone remember us leve mesage on this site.

Robert Zimmerman		05-Oct-2009 20:34
Bob Zimmerman 385th General Dispensary Apr.1958-Oct.1959.Worked with Drs.Trunsky,Nikolacakos,Campbell,Shurback,Dwan,and Edlund,My e-mail address is:zim65riv@hazleton.net.Has anyone figured out how to go back to those days?There are certain aspects of life in France outside of the military that I would happily relive-the food,the wine and ,of course les demoiselles.Je le regret beaucoup not being more agressive concerning the latter.Was known as le pomme d'amour to the female personnel in the snack bar next to the dispensary.(sigh)Bob Zimmerman,Weatherly Pa.

Tom Johnson		22-Sep-2009 00:38
Brian, some of the High School Alumni probably attended the elementary school also. They have a website, Poitiers Panthers. Just Google them, and send a message to their Group. They are planning a reunion in October.

Guest		21-Sep-2009 19:39
I was stationed at HQ CO in Bussac, France during 1959-1960.I was originally co clerk and later mail clerk. Years later I went back to visit the camp and found it was converted to a french prison.

Brian C. Williams		21-Sep-2009 18:44
My name is Brian Williams - Some of my best childhood memories were of the 3 years that my father was stationed in Chinon France. He was a Master Sargent in the Finance Department from 1960 to 1964. When I arrived there in 1961 I was 11 years old. I would love to get back in touch with some of my classmates. Does anyone remember Miss Elfinbine with the "Big Hair" in the Elementary School?

Marc Romito		20-Sep-2009 11:13
Great site! My dad, Guy Romito was in the US Army band and I know he was stationed in Portiers in 1957. He passed away on August 24, 2009 and I am sorry we did not find this site before this - he would have really loved seeing this and I am sure he would have remembered a lot! Anyone who remembers Guy Romito please contact me at marerijac@aol.com. Marc Romito 9-20-2009

TOMMY LAMPSON		26-Aug-2009 16:19
LOU TRIASSI !! WE NEED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS OR AN CONTACT NUMBER JIM GRAHAM IS WANTING TO CONTACT YOU!AND TOMMY LAMPSON WOULD LIKE YOUR CONTACT INFO AGAIN TOMMYLAMPSON@ATT.NET

David Bailey		26-Aug-2009 04:02
I forgot to give my email address for anyone who served in Poitiers France from 1961 - 1967 in the 16th signal detachment - Cryptographers, some of the guys I remember are Bill Meehan - Ron Dallas - Ted Humann - Don Hirschfield - Brian Fenner - Pete Riggi Clay Cobb - Jose Beltran ( Chickie ) - Paul Cohen - Vinny Maiorano - Raymond Bell Frank Aragon to name a few. davidbailey172@hotmail.com

glenn h Quick		25-Aug-2009 14:28
My Dad, Glenn J Quick, was stationed at Camp Bussac 1953-1956. We attended school at Camp Bussac. My name is Glenn H Quick, sisters Linda, and Mary. we lived on the economy, about 30 minutes from the Camp. Our landlord's last name was Remeaux, I played with his son Rene. They had grape vineyards. We have fond memories of this time, but not a lot of imformation. I would like to visit this area before I die. If anyone remembers us please respond.

David Bailey		25-Aug-2009 01:34
I am trying to contact Army Vets that served in Poitiers France from 1961-1967 in the 16 signal detachment and called the ( CIO ) Command Issuing Office. My name is Dave Bailey

Jimbo		23-Aug-2009 17:17
I was stationed at the 42nd Field Hospital from 1962 -1963, I remember Sgt James Jones, Lou Triassi, Ken Bates, Frank Fleming, Cpt Tagoped Wrong spelling I am sure John Vellima. Hay if anyone reads this, it would be fun to talk Jim Graham jeg716@gmail.com (623) 866-9261

Jim Graham		23-Aug-2009 06:26
To Lou Triassi Hay I can't believe I saw your name on this site, you have to remember me, you damn near killed me when we wrecked the car and I went out the front windshield. Also I have a picture of you, ken Bates and the guy who was in the back seat when we crashed. We all drove up to Germany and went to the October fest. I hope you get this if you do email me at jeg716@gmail.com

james cornwell		22-Aug-2009 03:19
my dad was stationed in bassens,france in1957 to1959.he was sgt james cornwell. i am looking for anybody that knew a sgt walthall that was stationed in bussac around the same time.he had two daughters patricia and linda. any help locating them would be greatly appreciated, we all lived in cenon, just outside bordeaux

Sheila Hartsfield		07-Aug-2009 21:15
My name is Sheila Geeslin Hartsfield. My father, Wendell L. Geeslin, was an MP, stationed in France. I was 5 or 6 years old at the time. I don't know anything about where he was stationed, or what company he was with. My mother was Ruby Geeslin. We did not live in Army housing. I'm not sure where the house was we lived in, but I do recall it had a stone fence with iron gates, a long gravel driveway. Across the street from the entrance to the house was a billboard (I remember seeing it as I waited at the front gates for the school bus.) Tall trees lined one side of the street the house was on and it seems the street may have been a major street. Next door was a cottage which belonged to an older French couple. They visited the cottage only occasionally and brought their grandson, Jon, with them. We become good friends in spite of his being older and neither of us speaking the other's language. I attended Kindergarten and first grade in France. The school was on the base. I have a group kindergarten class showing all white children. One little girl in the class was black and sat on the front row of the picture, wearing a red dress, and insisted on crossing her legs rather than crossing her ankles as everyone else on the front row did. My classmates were the children of other enlisted men/women. I recall a daycar on the base where my brothers and I were left while my parents attended social events on the base. I recall driving on the base with my father and a siren would sound and he would stop the car, get out and stand at attention. I remember on occasion we would visit with a couple my parents knew who lived in a high rise apartment building. They had two children and we were allowed to go down to the apartment playground to play. I would love to be in touch with anyone who thinks any of this sounds familiar. Maybe between us we can come up with more specific details.

Richard		25-Jul-2009 23:19
There is nothing as meaningful when you pass the golden years then remeniscing about the good old days in thee military.. Those precious years spent with strangers who became closer then family. I spent my first year in the Army stationed at St. Nazaire, a Garrison Unit which was so long ago that I cannot remember the outfit ??? (old age has set in), the remaining of my military time was in Orlean France, both were great duties which has left me wishing I could return again...France was a wonderful place to spend a few years serving our country..

jc jones		24-Jul-2009 18:01
my name is jc jones was ststationed from oct.1959 todec.1962 my job was a cook of hhq the capt. was jerry furr mes sgt was sgt gates came to ingrandes a pvt left an e5 came single left married

Cindy Wilcutt Arellano		22-Jul-2009 22:16
My father was stationed at Ingrandes with 68th Trans from 1961-1963 Virgil O Wilcutt Sr. Would like to hear from anyone who was there. Would like to see pictures too! My father died in July 1988. He always had good stories of France. My brother and I were born there; him in Paris and me in Chinon.

Sylvia Charles		21-Jul-2009 19:53
My father Russell Meares was stationed in France and I was born at the base in Bussac in 1961 I would love to hear from anyone who knew him. He and my mother Elsie Meares have passed away but I have some pictures of the base where he was stationed if any one is interested in me sharing them.

lawrence silver		17-Jul-2009 00:38
my name is lawrence silver and i was with the 52 engr co in chinon from 1963 thru 1965 and i would appreciate hearing fro anyone that was there during that time Thank you

Bruce Hainer		12-Jul-2009 19:05
To Emile-Jean "EJ" Archaix.My name is Bruce Hainer.I was with the 532nd Signal co and the 313th Signal Co at St Nazaire from 1962 until 1964. I was the crypto-operator.The detachment Sgt was Robert Sellars and then Robert E. Fowler.There was another switchboard operator there by the name of Luzette.My e-mail is bhainer@columbus.rr.com.

Ken Moe		08-Jul-2009 22:24
I am looking for Lt Paul Forbrich from the 202nd MP Co 1962-65. Please contact Ken Moe at kdmoe@wi.rr.com

Ken Moe		08-Jul-2009 22:22
Hi Ghost_63, No I do not remember an MP being killed on a motorcycle in Poitiers while I was at Ingrandes. I left there in June 1964. Ken Moe

dav		23-Jun-2009 14:42
i work in the penitencier of bussac in 2009

Guest		15-Jun-2009 18:43
kathryn, I remember your brother Jimmy and also your mother was a substitute teacher that I fondly remember during those elementary school years. You lived next to the "big playground" at Lafeyette Village. James Pratte

Tom Johnson		09-Jun-2009 23:43
Hi Kathryn. I never went to the Club at Ingrandes, but knew the NCO Club Manager at Poitiers during that period. I believe his last name was Lee. A really nice guy. I was there from 1963 to 1966. A nice time in my life.

Kathryn N. Cunningham		08-Jun-2009 20:09
I was only 6 years old when my father, Sgt. 1st class James A. Cunningham Sr. brought the family to Ingrandes, France from Ft. Knox, KY back in 1964-1967. We stayed until the French told the U.S. to leave. Dad was a club manager at the NCO Club on base. I looked at the pictures on this website and it brought back so many memories like hinon, France...I remember the first day Dad coaxed us kids to get on a plane. After several hours, we started whinning because we wanted to go back home...once we landed in Paris, we went to the Effiel Tower for lunch and ordered hamburgers and french fries but the French brought us ham, swiss cheese, french bread and horse raddish mustard and warm coca cola...us kids knew then we were no longer in America!

Brenda gitter		22-Apr-2009 04:21
My father was stationed here in 1953 and 1954. This summer I am taking him back to France to visit as well as to go to the town where his brother died in December 1944, Aachen, Germany. What is there to see in Ingrandes as he wants to visit there too? He is now 76 years old and I want this to be a memorable trip back to France. Thanks.

Guest		22-Nov-2008 05:05
I am looking for anyone that may remember my father Sgt. Clarence James/Army eng corp. I have very fond memories of living in France, Azay and then Chinon, we left Chinon in 1963. I am thinking of traveling to France within the next year, however as my memories are fuzzy so this site is a great place to try to piece together my earlier life. I used to have a play mate name Otto. If anyone recalls my dad feel free to shoot me an email: reel1n@carolina.rr.com Thanks!

Celtic Ancestry		20-Nov-2008 16:38
Hello All: I thought I had typed a message prior to this, but it hasn't shown up--so will give it another go. My father was over the 72nd Transportation Company at Ingrades in 1957--my father, mother and brother and I had the privilege of living near the base for a little over a year. I was age 4 at that time. Unfortunately my parents both died from lengthy cancer battles--and I spent alot of time being a young wife, mom and now time has slipped away and I'm a grandmother with little grandsons I'd like to leave a history to of my time in France and how important Army life was to my family. I have alot of "holes" in the puzzle of my life in France and would very much like to correspond with anyone who has a good memory of the area around Ingrandes/Chatellerault area or who has knowledge of the base itself...

Dave Snoke		05-Nov-2008 18:43
Great site! My name is Dave Snoke. My dad, Myron Snoke, was with the 83rd Engineer Bt., and we lived in Chinon (and Azay-le-Rideau) from August 63 to March 65, when dad was transferred to the USBMC in Paris. The whole family (Mom & dad, who live in Cincinnati, my brother Steve, who lives in Chicago, and me, in Tampa) have many fond memories of the depot, the hospital complex, and a number of the surrounding towns (remember the family restaurant in Langais?). We do have some photos, and have kept in touch with some of the families (the Tessers, the Shaws, etc). Please feel free to contact me if you're looking for any info or photos, or if you're trying to reconnect with someone we may have known. Our best to all who served.

J. Walter Griffin		15-Oct-2008 01:26
Great Site. I was stationed with the 574th (Red Ball) at Jeanne d'Arc Casern just outide of Toul in 1956. Would love to talk with anybody who was there around about that time. Thanks.

billsamelko		09-Oct-2008 14:07
Just found this site. Was a member of HQ CO at Bussac during the period Nov 59 thru June 62. Worked down at the storage site for MAJ Thompson and SFC Cook. Rembered the French nationals who worked in our office especailly Monique Tardif and Annette Fleuranceau. Also remembered those individuals who Pat Ferry talks about. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Frank Rose would like to hear from them.

Guest		05-Oct-2008 21:52
Hi Ken. Were you still there when the MP was killed on the motorcycle in Poitiers? I believe that was the last time I saw Captain Baskin. He and some other officers came to Poitiers to personally investigate the accident. I remember we took up a donation to buy flowers to send to the family. fadingshadows@juno.com

Ken Moe		03-Oct-2008 16:08
Greetings to all of the men of the Hq Platoon of the 202nd MP Co. form Ingrandes, France from December 1962 to June 1964. I am Lt. Ken Moe, platoon leader and operations officer of the company during those dates. I have posted many pictures of that time on this site and would love to hear from any of the men of my platoon. You all may remember Gillespie, Klauer, Shedd, or Fisher. We all have gotten together from time to time and we also keep in touch with Michel, one of our French interpreters. Gil is in Houston, Klauer is in Arizona, Shedd is in Idaho, Michel lives in France but spends three months each year in Florida. I live in Brookfield, WI and can be reached at 262-781-3173 if anybody wants to contact me. My time in the 202nd was great. I remember lots of good times not only doing our duty but the competition in softball, football and basketball. We had a group of outstanding athletes --- Goldstein, Embly, Baskin, Hammaker, Reagan, Gurkins, Mora, Riley, Gary, Wickler, Hoss, Neubauer, and Elmore just to name a few. I would love to hear from any of the men of the platoon of the 202nd Ken Moe

Guest		11-Sep-2008 16:20
My husband Joe was stationed in Ingrandes from Feb. 1959 to March `1961. I joined him in Feb. 1960; we lived in Chatellerault. Had a great time. During at least part of his time there he was the company clerk. Some of the names I remember are Ed Averill, Bill Yasuda, Jerry Miller, Dee Orton, Sgt. Leacock and his wife, Capt. Jerry W. Furr, _____ Anderson (company clerk from Toledo, Ohio). If anyone was in Ingrandes during our time, I would like to hear from you. I visited the home in which we lived in Chatellerault in 1992. Brought back a lot of happy memories. Charlotte Tenerelli

Robert Zimmerman		08-Sep-2008 23:08
Does anyone remember French nationals Janine Roy,Christine Per(r)on and Odile--- who worked on Post at Ingrandes 1958 and 1959?Janine worked in the dental clinic and Christine worked as a practical nurse-both in the 385th Dispensary.I don't remember where Odile worked-but was acquainted with all three.

BOBIN		22-Jul-2008 13:10
MY NAME IS ALAIN BOBIN AND WHEN I WAS YOUNG I HAD A FRIEND NAME SNOOCKY WHO LIVED IN AMERICAN CAMP IN POITIERS. HIS FATHER WAS A SOLDIER BUT I DIDN'T REMEMBER HIS GRADE I OFTEN PLAYED WITH HIM AT HIS HOME AND HIS FATHER DROVE US IN HIS CAR. WE EATED SOME ICE CREAMS IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME AT allyze@cegetel.net

Jerry Harp		14-Jul-2008 09:52
Could you please tell me where this hospital/prison is? I was born there in 55 and would love to visit. I am quoting Mr. Jerry Jones here. Thanks QUOTE---Jerry Jones 25-Mar-2008 16:20 I served at Camp Bussac at the headquarters of the Bussac Chemical Depot from 1955 through 1959. The depot was located on the south side of the camp near the airstrip.I have returned a couple of times and it is now a French National Prison on the north side. Not much left on the south side. Planning another trip in June. Would like to hear from those that served there at the same time """""

Guest		29-Jun-2008 02:28
Would Mike Kilmanski, please email Haold and Pat Pratte, Ingrandes 1963-1966 Harold Pratte handppratte@charter.net

Guest		26-Jun-2008 22:59
My name is Jose E. Pena, I was stationed with the 533rd Military Police Detachment in Zweibrucken, Germany in 1968-1970. I have found yor website very interesting our unit was located near the French border. Probably no one knows me here, but I have located a lot of the MP's who were stationed there all the way back to 1963.

Claude Montigneaut		25-Jun-2008 18:44
Hi everyone! I was around 12 when all U.S. Forces left France. But I do still remember that great era. I currently live in Nancy & for sure I am not on the good site (that is outstanding anyway). Please apologize but I am looking for some pix of the Nancy Ordnance General Depot & the Jeanne d'Arc military hospital at Toul. I am also collecting all U.S. & CDN Forces license plates in France and the only one missing is the '52 2CF-XXXX (green on cream). Could somebody help (will pay top dollar for that one)? My mail I.D. is karaya_352@hotmail.com . Thanks a lot & God bless.

Guest		18-Jun-2008 00:31
Thomas (Tom) E. Johnson Earl Hibbs, I was at Poitiers, France, from 1963 to 1966, and have lots of pictures of the Post. Contact me at fadingshadows@juno.com and I can send some photos. Tom

GENE ASHE		17-Jun-2008 22:31
my name is gene ashe, I was stationed at camp Bussac from 1961 to 1964. I was with the 574th Ordinance co.fm

Don Rainey		05-Jun-2008 21:42
I was stationed in Ingrandes France with the 27th FDS 1963-64..........I was an Accounting Specilast SP4 and really enjoyed the pictures of the Old Depot. If any of the old 27th guys are out there I would sure like to hear from them. I think we played football against the 202 MP's team in 1963. Our company commander was Major Foley and I spent a lot of time in Tours. I was also the life guard at the Officers Club Some of the names I remember are Bll, Richard, Greg, Howie. I was always at war with the MP's over a girl but It was one of the best times in my life

John D Wright		02-Jun-2008 21:28
Looking for anyone who was with Co K 7865 EAM Unit in Ingrades in 1953-54

Earl Hibbs		28-May-2008 20:41
My name is Earl Hibbs, I was with the 599th Postal Unit in Poitiers France from 1964, 1966. I have many found memories of that whole area but have lost touch. I also do have any pictures of the base in Poitiers, if anyone mich have any I would love copies. I look forward to hearing from anyone at the base during the same time.

Robert Sklar		25-May-2008 02:05
My name is Robert Sklar. I was a member of the 385th General Dispensary at Ingrandes from September 1960 to August 1962. As a medic, I had much contact with the MPs, and knew most of them well. I remember Captain Hammaker, and if my memory hasn't failed me, his wife was Japanese. I met many of the family members when they came on Dependent Sick Call. Our first-sergeant was James Ramsay, who was one of the finest people I have ever met. The two doctors who were the for most of my assignment were Richard L. Dunn and John Thomas (who by mistake had purchased Marine captain's bars, and refused to change them). I would love to hear from anyone who was there at that time.

Jim Menard		11-May-2008 03:53
I was stationed at Bussac in 1959 with the 583rd Transportation Company. Jim Menard

Guest		23-Apr-2008 20:32
I was an Army "brat" at Ingrandes, Fr from 1956-1960. I have wonderful memories of the lovely town of La Roche Posay where we lived.

Jerry Jones		25-Mar-2008 16:20
I served at Camp Bussac at the headquarters of the Bussac Chemical Depot from 1955 through 1959. The depot was located on the south side of the camp near the airstrip.I have returned a couple of times and it is now a French National Prison on the north side. Not much left on the south side. Planning another trip in June. Would like to hear from those that served there at the same time.

Michele Housseau		24-Mar-2008 16:30
To EMMANUELLE (above) : WHO DID NOT PHONE MICHELLE HOUSSEAU. Pls write to her at: Mrs Michele HOUSSEAU (Mike) 179 rue Victor Hugo 37000 TOURS France

M/sgt John Williams US Army Ret.		23-Mar-2008 01:28
I was with the Post Engineers from 1955 until 1958 at Camp Bussac which was changed to Bussac General Depot during my tour.I was in charge of the Heavy Equipment Shop for most of my tour along with the additional duty as Roads and Grounds supervisor. These were turbulent times in France, the government was a bit unstable and France at the time was mired in hostilities in Algeria. This caused a multitude of problems for the country and many times kept the troops restricted to the camp. We did however,make the best of the situation and enjoyed the times when we could get weekends to enjoy visits to surrounding towns and into Bordeaux which was the most popular place for most of us. I`m sure most of the men who were to Bordeaux remember fondly, visits to Place Gambetta.

Emile-Jean" EJ" ARCHAIX		22-Mar-2008 16:12
HI everyone, can someone help me please, in 1959 I started working as switchboard operator in SAINT NAZAIRE at the 313th signal office. In fact I stayed until 1967 when the US bases closed. At that time I was 19, and it means I'm now 68! That has been the best time of my life...! Will someone tell me where I 'll be abble to find what happened to my buddies..? Thank's a lot EJA

Maryjane Thompson		03-Feb-2008 05:09
Hello My Dad Sgt.Clayton Ray Brannon(NOT an MP) was in the army in Chinon.. I and my brother were both born in St Benoit Hospital..This was around 1955- 1961. I would love to find out more about Chinon.. My Dad passed away in 1983 we lived in Grovetown Georgia approx. 2 miles from Ft.Gordon(He retired there!) as seen in the pictures. This is a great site!! I love it.. Maryjane Brannon-Thompson

Guest		19-Jan-2008 16:48
lou trassi contact tommy lampson i was at 42 nd field hosp 1958 to 1963 tommy lampson yahoo dot com 2813423541 rosenberg tx

Ken		04-Jan-2008 00:51
Jack Wright: LI remember the English Band well that played at the EM Club in Ingrandes. Was your favorite song the House of the Rising Son?

John Byrne		01-Jan-2008 22:04
Happy New Year to all especily the citizens of Ingrandes and France.

Joseph Rizzo		28-Dec-2007 16:13
Message to Richard Cacioppo! My name is Joe Rizzo and I was in the 599th APU in 1965-66. I remember you well and have a picture of you and your dog stroonze taken outside the APU. If you wish to contact me I have included my e-mail address.

John Byrne		25-Dec-2007 11:26
Col. Kohls was a lifer. He re-uped. He was still waiting for a replacement when I left in April of 1960. I do remember D'Esposito as a likable guy. I bartendered in the officers club. There was a Lt. Smith with your outfit as I remember.

Jack Wright		24-Dec-2007 23:29
hi al, I have just discovered this site & would like to add my comments. Although not American, I worked on all the US Army & USAF Bases as a musician from 1959-1965, working in English bands, mainly led by a blind piano player named Stan Hume, We played Chinon Sgts Club,Ingrandes, Chatellerault, Saumur all in the same area very often,can't remember the names of any personnel, but if anyone should recall those days when we played our music for all you guys it would be nice to hear from anyone,,,,,,,

ROBBY		24-Dec-2007 14:23
MY NAME IS JAMES ROBERTSON "ROBBY" I WAS STATIONED WITH THE 313TH SIG IN SAUMUR FROM 4/61 UNTIL4/65. I MARRIED A FRENCH GIRL AND WE HAD A SON BORN @ CHINON U.S.ARMY HOSPITAL JN FEB 1965. WE HAVE RETURNED TO SAUMUR MANY TIMES DURING THE YEARS, IT HAS CHANGED A LOT BUT IT IS STILL A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE TOWN,

Lee Stemmer		05-Dec-2007 03:51
Wish to hear from SP/4 John Byrne 514 ORD and also Bob Zimmerman 0f 385th MED. I was Post Supply Sgt in COT Office (Lt Col J D"Esposito & Maj Lambert) July 58-Aug 59, Arrived Feb 58. Remember Cpt Trotstky, and Polish Doctor dropping dead, also Doc,with 5 kids who left April 58 to do residence at Mayo Clinic. Who replaced Col Kohls in late 59? Contact me at leewstemmer@alltel.net (Syracuse) With a Peugeot 403 under my butt, France was faboulous. Have located 3 others in past year. MP's were of 521st and Captain Don Thompson, who also had a 403

John Byrne		29-Nov-2007 09:48
REPLY TO EMMANUELLE I am John Byrne,and was stationed with the 514 Ordnance Co. at Ingrandes 1958 to 1960.Our job was to repair the military trucks.We worked along with French mechanics. There was a French lady secretary who took care of the office. She was about 35-40 years old at that time. We called her Mickey or Mikie. She had unnatural blond hair, with a fine body and legs to match,and always dressed very neat. Her husband who I met once was shorter than her. He could have been a dectictive or inspector in the French police. I know you posted your request over a year ago and hope it was worth the wait if we have the same Mike or Michele. Avery plesant and helpful lady. Keep me Posted.

John W. Trigg		15-Nov-2007 19:16
Guest for now. My name is John Trigg. I was a 2nd Lt with the 83rd Enineer Bn.(Const)in 1954-1955. My Platoon of "B" Company, constructed a nurses quarters at Bussac and helped construct Warehouses at Bussac and Ingrandes QM Depot. I was also sent to "C" Company in Captieux & St Nazaire for projects. Col. McKeoun was the 83rd Commanding Officer. I would love to hear from anyone of that time period.

JOHN KLAZON		02-Nov-2007 18:39
JOHN KLAZON I WAS STATIONED AT BUSSAC IN THE 583RD TRANSPORTATION COMPANY IN 1961, 1962. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MIKE VIZZACCO, BYRON REMILLARD, JOE LIVIGNE,AND SOME OF THE OTHER GUYS THAT WERE THERE AT THAT TIME.

Fern Pelletier		22-Oct-2007 22:21
I was on TDY at the Saumur Dispensary with Donald Nitkin then went back to the hospital at Chinon. Went to Chinon Hospital and the Saumur Dispensary last week ( October 8th 2007). It is amazing that the Saumur installation is still basically the same with MP and the Dispensary looking old but still there after all these years. I have pictures if interested. Good to hear from Nitkin. Where Are you and how are you doing ???

robert zimmerman		20-Oct-2007 00:16
Bob Zimmerman,I was stationed at Ingrandes from April of 1958 until Oct.!959.Was a medic at the 385th Medical Dispensary.Enjoyed being in Europe and grew to love France.My wife and I stopped in front of the old M.P. shack at the gate in 1993.Wonder if our old dispensary building is still there.Left a bust of Beethoven in the treatment room when I came back to the states.Spent three weeks in the Chinon Army Hospital with pneumonia(would rather have spent that time with Odille).At 72 it seems unlikely I'll ever visit there again.Miss those days.Have many pictures and slides from that time.

John Wright		15-Oct-2007 14:07
I was stationed at Ingrandes in 1953-1954,QuarterMaster Corp.Would like to hear from anyone who was there at that time.

Guest		30-Sep-2007 13:05
I am not sure whether my father was part of the 202nd, but he was an MP and we were among the last families to leave Ingrandes in 1967. His name was WO2 John Jones. I remember the Berry family, and Lt. Berry is listed on the roster for this same time period, so I think my father must have been part of this unit. I dearly wish I could remember the name of the family next door with the good looking sons! I think I can even pinpoint the house I lived in from the aerial picture of the housing base. I sure do remember the train that went by every night in the middle of the night. By the time we were transferred back to the States, the DoD school was down to one room and I was the only kid left in the third grade.

MIKE c/o JNET		16-Sep-2007 19:46
GUEST EMMANUELLE MUST GIVE HER ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER IF SHE WANTS TO TALK TO MIKE. OR PHONE MIKE (tel: 02.47.37.13.73 France) URGENT

Richard Cacioppo		15-Sep-2007 00:26
Richard Cacioppo I was stationed in Ingrandes, France in '65 & '66 in the 599th Army Postal Unit. I am looking for anyone attached to that unit during this time frame. Have many great memories of Chattelerault as well. Enjoyed playing Pinoccle at the servise club. Remember Paula and Sandy, two of the hostesses?

Sam McGaugh		05-Sep-2007 16:57
My name is Samuel McGaugh and I was born in Chinon France at the hospital St Benoit en la Foret in December 1963. I am interested in corresponding with other American military "brats" who were born in Chinon at St Benoit.

Guest		11-Aug-2007 13:47
PFC TOMMY LAMPSON I WAS STATION WITH 42ND FIELDHOSPITAL FROMJUNE 1959 TO1963 IWOULD LIKE TO CONTACT SOME ONE IN MY UNIT MY CAPT WAS CAPT DIMUCCIO IWAS WORKING IN THE OB WARD AN IN THE SUPPY ROOM 281 3423541 ROSENBERG TX AUG 07 4227 AVE H ROSENBERG TX 77471

Guest		27-Jul-2007 19:05
MESSAGE TO Daniel Williams ! Desperate to find people I new that you could have on your photographs, please send send to me ! it will be great ! ans thanks !

Lou Triassi		22-Jul-2007 02:01
My name is Lou Triassi. I was stationed at the 42nd field hospital unit in Bussac France from about August 1961 - March 1964. I worked in the personnel department there. The names I remember are: Sam Conti, Charlie Ames, David Winters, (last name)Mason, (last name)Miranda, (last name)Kirkendall, Franklin Fleming, Capt DiMuccio. Would like to contact anyone who was there.

Guest		27-Jun-2007 21:33
SP/4 John Byrne 514 ORD Ingrandes Oct 58 to Apr 60

Heather Simpson		29-May-2007 11:59
Hello All, my name is Heather Simpson and my grandfather was stationed in Bussac in the late 50s early 60s. My mother was born there and I am now in Bordeaux and looking for the right Bussac, there seems to be more than one. I would like to know if anyone remembers Donald E Slack, his wife Edna Mae Slack, and their four children; Donald, Linda (my mother), Sandy, and Donna Marie. Please write me if you remember them. Thanks, Heather

Pat Feery		07-May-2007 03:42
Pat Feery I was an SP5 stationed at Bussac from 1960 to 1962 some of the names I remembered were Frank Rose-Lynn Mapes- Chuck Klinski- Warren Souza- Bill Samelko-Ed Lang-Billy Barbour- Willie Williams and many others. It would great to re-connect with these guys. I also remember a restaurant/bar just off the base called "Jacques" run by Jacques Mavrodis and his family he had daughter(Germaine) and a son(Christian). Those were great times.

B.G. McCoy		27-Apr-2007 22:12
I was stationed in Bussac from 1958-1962, I worked in S3 Operations.

Guest		24-Apr-2007 00:24
Many thanks for this interesting site. I was stationed at Ingrandes General Depot from 1961 to 1963. It was a great time. I spent much time in Chatellerault.

KEN PERRY		08-Apr-2007 01:08
Thanks for the site. Brings back a lot of memories. I was stationed at INGRANDES as a Quartermaster Supply Specialist from 1964 to 1965. The Frenchmen that worked on the base were wonderful people. They had worked in the French Underground during WW 11.

Herman Bauman		12-Feb-2007 01:36
I,m real pleased to find thie sight. While I was not in the MP's,I was a telephone installer- repairman with the 313th Signal and worked out of the main dial exchange from 1965 to 1966.

Joseph Trimble		26-Nov-2006 18:18
i just discovered this website and would like to contact any person who was stationed in Ingrandes army depot from 1959-1963. My father was stationed there when I was a kid and I have very fond memories of running around the camp (in the areas I was allowed!) and would like to share my memories of my childhood. My father was not in the MP's but worked on the laison team in the main HQ building near the main gate. I really enjoyed finding the map of the Ingrandes Post and the aerial photos of the camp and Lafayette Village (where we lived for two years). I also have quite a few photos of the time we lived there. Thanks for any help.

Daniel Williams		16-Oct-2006 17:27
Sorry Jeff Mack I didn't get back to you sooner. The message you left on this web did not have a e-mail for you so I will try to send it to you again. I do remember a lot of the faces in the Chinon Picturs mwilli1675@aol.com

Emmanuelle		16-Sep-2006 21:05
Hello, my name is Emmanuelle, I am looking for any people who would have known Michele Housseau,who used to be call MIKE. She was working in the American camp in Chinon as a secretary. She is french and she used to work upthere from (around 1953 to 1963). Thank you to let me know if you have any information.

Patricia Sanford		14-Sep-2006 21:29
I am the widow of Bill Sanford. He was an MP in 202co. in Chinon from 1962-1963. Does anyone remember him. He was from Long Island, N.Y. and I think some of his buddies called him Sandy. I have a great picture of him in uniform standing outside what looks like a barrack # 449.

W E Stewart		31-Aug-2006 04:39
Where is Tripp, Donaldson, Baumgatner, Cpl Howard, Sgt Paul Young,

202ND MILITARY POLICE COMPANY		30-Jul-2006 15:38
Daniel, please e-mail from my Profile (top left). My e-mail to you was returned. Jeff Mack

Daniel Williams		29-Jul-2006 20:00
I am Daniel Williams SP4. I was in the 202nd MP CO, and was stationed at the Chinon depot from 1961 to 1963. I have many pictures of the Depot and a lot of the guys that I took while I was in France. I hope stay in tuch and share my old memerys with you

Guest		13-Jun-2006 00:26
Hello, I am called Pascal SEED HOLE, I am French and I live the LaFayette residence close to Ch�tellerault (old residence of the officers of the American army). I excuse myself but my English is bad and I prefer to write in French. With a friend of Ch�tellerault, we are impassioned by the passage of the American army with Ch�tellerault. We collect objects but also photographs with an aim of perhaps making a book on this subject. We are very interr�ss�s by your photographs and by stories v�cuent here. Thank you to answer me. Cordially

POTET Pascal		12-Jun-2006 07:31
Bonjour, Je m'appelle Pascal POTET, je suis Fran�ais et j'habite la r�sidence LaFayette pr�s de Ch�tellerault ( ancienne r�sidence des officiers de l'arm�e am�ricaine ). Je m'excuse mais mon anglais est mauvais et je pr�f�re �crire en fran�ais. Avec un ami de Ch�tellerault, nous sommes passionn�s par le passage de l'arm�e am�ricaine � Ch�tellerault. NOus collectionnons des objets mais aussi des photographies dans le but de peut-�tre faire un livre sur ce sujet. Nous sommes tr�s interr�ss�s par vos photographies et par des histoires v�cuent ici . Merci de me r�pondre. Cordialement Pascal POTET

PATRICK JEGOU		09-Jun-2006 11:18
GOOD MORNING TO ALL OF YOU . I AM PATRICK 56 YEARS OLD .WHEN I WAS 8 YEARS OLD I WAS LIVING IN SAUMUR .OUR HOUSE WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE CASTLE FORTIFICATION .MY FATHER WAS AT MILITARY FRENCH CAVALERY SCHOOL . I DO REMEMBER BIG US ARMY TRUCKS,BUSES, MP CHEVY RUNNING IN TOWN . SOME AMERICAN KIDS WERE IN THE SAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL INSTITUTION SAINT LOUIS WITH ME . TODAY I TRY TO FIND PICTURES OF MILITARY BUSES ( SEVERAL MODELS IF I WELL REMEBER ) AND MILITARY POLICE CARS. ANYBODY COULD HELP ME ? ANYWAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR SITE ? I KEEP TOO A GOOD SOUVENIR OF SAUMUR . DOUCEUR ANGEVINE . THAT MEANS GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS. SWEET WAY OF LIFE . I WISH YOU ALL IN GOOD HEALTH . BEST REGARDS . PATRICK .

Donald Nitkin		21-Mar-2006 19:03
I was a dentist at the Saumur Dispensary in 1963. Prior to that I was in Bussac. After it was announced that Saumur would be close, I was transferred to the 60th Sation Hospital at Chinon.

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