Former German Loretto Barracks

In 1938, construction of 7 barracks buildings began here, which were completed in 1939. This barracks was named after the battle of Loretto. This battle took place from May 9, 1915 to June 19, 1915 near Arras and the chapel of the same name, Notre Dame de Loretto.

The II battalion/110th infantry regiment was stationed here, which was part of the 33rd Infantry division. For the invasion of the Netherlands, Belgium and France, the regiment was moved to the Eifel, from where it was involved in the invasion of Belgium and the further fighting in France via Daun on May 10. After the battle was won, it stayed in France for 2 months, after which it returned to the barracks in October 1940. In December 1940 this regiment became part of the 112th Infantry Division and transferred to the Eastern Front. It is not clear which unit was stationed there during the Second World War.

After the Second World War the barracks were taken over by the Americans and on August 23, 1948 it was named after PFC Robert M. Hammonds of the 100th Infantry Division who was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
As of 2011, the barracks were no longer used for military purposes and are now being converted into a residential complex.

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