Dortmund Garrison

[Napier]

Hi Gunners!

Did you serve in the many Arty. Regts. that were part of Dortmund Garrison? I'm trying to compile as much information as possible about the barracks, who served there as part of BAOR, the former Occupation Forces (many infantry units formed in Dortmund) and of course when the barracks were occupied by the Werhmacht prior and during WW2. The Flak Regts. defending Dortmund, the many other troops and the Luftwaffe in Richthofen Kaserne, Dortmund's first Airport (Napier Barracks). Obviously the other barrack's names would of been different during Werhmacht's presence.

So, any information great or small, would be most appreciated. Photos, stories etc. etc.

Hopefully I may then have as much info to turn into a web-site or even a publication? what ever the outcome, I need your help.

I have a fair bit of info on Napier having served there and I was initially going to do just this barrack's history, but I think Dortmund's past stretches further and far beyond this former airfield and I'm sure former gunners of Dortmund would agree!

Regards, Napier

[doblib]

Came across your site whilst taking a trip down memory lane! I was stationed at Ubique barracks with 2nd Field Regiment RA ( Manchester Gunners ) from 1976 - 1978. What info do you want - for instance, I remember that 22nd Light Regiment RA were just up the road from us, but I cant recall the barracks name. I think there were half a dozen or so regiments dotted around the same area. You will have to ask specific questions, otherwise my fading memory will struggle to recollect details and i might start to waffle!

D.J. O'Bern