MERRELL BARRACKS NÜRNBERG GERMANY
These barracks (German: kaserne) was built for the SS Signal School and a SS Signal Reserve Unit. Soldiers from the kaserne were used to support the Nürnberg Nazi rallies. The post was captured by American soldiers in April 1945 and renamed Merrell Barracks after Private Joseph F. Merrell. It was HQ for 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment.
ARMY BARRACKS 
Sgt. Berns, was in the 182nd Maint. MOS 45G. Our shop was at the entrance to the bowling alley on the right. Was there from 10/81 to 9/83. Was part of the big drug bust that had to march to the 2nd ACR HQ and hear a speech from the Col. I was NOT implicated.
I do want to ask a question, Did anyone use Trichloroethylene, also called TCE and slang Trike? If so in what capacity, degreaser, electronic cleaner, etc.
THX!
I was there at 614th Maintenance Company from around April 1979 to February 1981 (about a year and a half). Came from William O Darby in Furth where I lasted about a year (MP Battalion- man what a relief it was leaving that place). As for Merrell had a blast! Remember great rock concerts, German beer, going to the October Beer Fest in Munich, beer festivals at Nuremberg & others in surrounding areas, traveling all over Europe at incredibly low prices. The bus tours were give aways, youth Eurorails passes. Incredible memories!
Service Battery 1962-1964
I was stationed here from Jan 1976 to Sept 1978 in the 3/17 field artillery, headquarters company. If someone from that same time frame happens on here, please message me. I would enjoy reminiscing.
1978-1980
I was there 1971 to.early.73. 3rd Bn.17th Arty. HHQ BATT.
I was stationed at Merrell Barracks from January 1971 through May 1972 – 569th PSC – SP5. See page 4 – Harold D. Reaves for some photos of my fellow Company members. We met our obligation to our country and had a bit of fun on the side… Harold – Thanks for posting all the photos!
John your name sounds very familiar. My name is Juan Dominguez I was also stationed there 1970 to March 1972 569th PSC.
I am SSG Raymond Garton(Retired) and was stationed at Merrell barracks from 1983-1985 with the 29 th Chemical Company
My Uncle Ray Barker was stationed here in the 60s. If anyone knew him we’d love to hear from you.
I was at Merrell with the 614th maint co from 75-76
Hi, I was PFC Dennis Williams. I was stationed at Merrell Barracks from 1979 to 1981 with the 87th Maintenance Co. Most of my friends belonged to the 2nd ACR and I well remember the 3-17 FA. I remember the drugs and alcohol being a major problem, especially while I was there.
Being stationed here had good benefits though, city transportation was easy to use and very accessible. You could visit the Zoo, Zeppelin Field, the castle, Furth, and other barracks without much trouble. Access to the main north-south train line was always a plus. Speaking of Zeppelin Field, little did I know that it was designed to be a replica of the “Seat of Satan” found in Revelations.
My name is Sgt Keith Bailey 394th Trans Fwd Detachment. We supported the Air Cavalier unit of Merrill Barricks.Aviation loved my time in Nunberg. The best bunch of guys to ever had the pleasure to serve with.
My name is Sergeant Donald Hamm. I was stationed at Merrell Barracks from 1983 to 1985. 3rd of the Fifth Field Artellery. My unit had a round blow up in the tube of an 8 inch Howitzer. Do you remember the incident.
Yes I worked in battalion maintenance during that same time I drove 5 ton wrecker I loaded ammo on 5 tons for you guys I remember it well
Our shop was next to wash rack at merrill where everything was washed after graf
I remember that all too well. I was in Alpha battery 3/5 fifth section I was the howitzer driver. During fire missions I was in the back holding up the gun power bags when the tube exploded. I hit the ground thinking the worst. They pulled everyone off their howiter’s and waited for the inspector.
My name is John Summers. I was stationed at Merrell from 83 to 84 as a 82C in Headquarters battery 3/17th. I was actually driving for the battery commander when we got the word about the round going off in the tube. Drove straight over when it happened. Can still remember it well. Amazing no one died!
SGT HAMM. I was there then also. Was then LT O’Connell over in Alpha Battery. I remember the round going off in the tube. That was Charlie Battery. Right?
I remember that. I was in Alpha battery from 82-84.
Dear Russell,
I was in 3rd and the 5th Field Artillery Alpha battery in 5th Section from 1982-1985. SSG Baptist was my section chief.
3rd of 17th 1983 to1984
Don, I remember that incident well. I was in C btry from Dec 82 to Dec 84. That was Sgt Millers gun 3rd section. We were gun 4 SSG Lee. Luckily, no one was badly injured.
I was with the 2nd armored cavalry from March or April of 1969 to August of 1971. Loved Germany and most of the rest of Europe except France. Didn’t really appreciate the American GI. Met some really good people while in the army, in and out of the military. Actually wish I would have moved back once I got out.
Was there from 83 to 86. Batallion maintenance
Had fun there still remember ssgt meek Sgt huth Sgt burns sfc Brown spec 4 ellers,bodine,blake,foster, robert oneill and his wife
My name is Sergeant Donald Hamm. I was stationed at Merrell Barracks from 1983 to 1985. 3rd of the Fifth Field Artellery. My until had a round blow up in the tube of an 8 inch Howitzer. Do you remember the incident.
I was in battalion maintenance 3rd and 5th from 83 to 86 we drove the recovery vehicles I used to load ammo on 5 tons for the howitzer batterys drove a 5 ton wrecker Ssgt meek was in headquarters battery we are both from seymour in
3/5FA HQ BTRY SSG Ronald I Meek HQ BTRY Motor Sargent 1983-1986 good times great memories
Was there from 83 to 86. Batallion maintenance
Ron Meek from Seymour Indiana … SFC Retired 1995
My name is Sergeant Donald Hamm. I was stationed at Merrell Barracks from 1983 to 1985. 3rd of the Fifth Field Artellery. My until had a round blow up in the tube of an 8 inch Howitzer. Do you remember the incident.
Spc Irving Brown 2nd ACR Calvary Regiment S&T Unit from 86-88