2 Replies Latest reply on Apr 9, 2019 11:24 AM by jsachs

Goppingen during and at the close of WWII

jsachs Apr 3, 2019 9:11 AM

I am searching for anyone living or stationed in Goppingen in 1945, as the American forces took up residence at the end of WWII. This is for family research. In particular interested in anyone familiar with U.S. Army occupying the home of the Fostmaster (Forest Master) Ernst Laemmert and family.

To clarify, "shared" the home would be more accurate. Army officers used the downstairs of the Forest Master's house for daytime administration offices, while the family lived upstairs. Many family stories of friendships formed between U.S. Army and family. Were you there? Have a father who was and told stories?

Thank you.

Re: Goppingen during and at the close of WWII

Rebecca Collier Apr 9, 2019 10:37 AM (in response to jsachs)

Dear Ms. Sachs,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We searched the National Archives Catalog and located 2 series (General Records & Records of the Public Safety Officer) on the Liaison for Göppingen in Württemberg-Baden area. We also located 10 series of the Württemberg-Baden, Headquarters. These series may contact the information you seek. Some of these series have file units attached. Please review them before contacting the National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference (RDT2) via email at archives2reference@nara.gov.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!

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  Thanks so very much.
  
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