Shipton Kaserne
| Shipton Kaserne | |
|---|---|
| Part of USAG Ansbach | |
  Shipton Kaserne | |
| Coordinates | 49°19′04″N 10°36′56″E / 49.317798°N 10.615594°E |
| Type | US Army Post |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | No |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1980s |
| In use | 1988-Present |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 5th Battalion 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment[1] |
Shipton Kaserne is a small United States Army post outside of Ansbach, Germany. Named after Brigadier General James Ancil Shipton, the post was built in the late 1980s and was officially opened January 8th, 1988. Shipton is located in-between Katterbach and Ansbach,[2] adjacent to Soldier's Lake and Urlas Housing and Shopping Complex.[3] It was the home of the 412th Aviation Support Battalion from 2006 until its inactivation in 2015. Since its creation, Shipton Kaserne has been home to several units, including the 6th Battalion, (6/43 Air Defense Artillery), 6/52 Air Defense Artillery, and the 601st Aviation Support Battalion.
References[]
- ^ Morris, Will (29 Nov 2018). "Air defence artillery unit activates in Germany". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ Guide to military installations worldwide. Springfield, VA: Military Times Newsweekly Group. 1999.
- ^ "U.S. ARMY GARRISON ANSBACH". army.mil. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
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