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Ray Barracks
United States Army installation in Friedberg, Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ray Barracks was a United States Army installation in Friedberg, Germany until it was closed by the U.S. government in 2007 and returned to the German government. Located in the southern part of the city near the industrial area, the barracks had numerous facilities. The barracks included a firing range for personal weapons qualification, an Urban warfare training site, vehicle maintenance facilities and various recreation facilities. After World War II the barracks were named after First Lieutenant Bernard J. Ray, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Hürtgen Forest. Ray sacrificed himself to destroy a wire obstacle that was blocking his unit's path. The base was closed in August 2007.
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Ray Barracks | |
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Friedberg, Hesse | |
![]() Ray Barracks in 1956 | |
Site information | |
Owner | United States Department of Defense |
Controlled by | United States Army |
Site history | |
In use | 1945–2007 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | 3rd Brigade, 3rd Armored Division |
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