Hanau
Signal Depot
(Source: Bill
Doyle)
Taken around 1950. Same barracks as later occupied
by an armored unit. I think the 7796th moved out in 1952.
Quarters were on the second floor while the first floor
and basement were used for labs, camera repair, various
offices. The third floor was vacant but held a company run
beer and snack bar. Illegal but the company commander thought
that he would rather have his people drinking at home rather
than in town or at the club. The quadrangle in front of
the building was used for reveille, parades and baseball.
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