Overview
Location
The compound was located on Hüttenweg in Dahlem a subdistrict of the Zehlendorf district.![Location of Turner Barracks image showing the location of Turner Barracks on Berlin map](img/turner-barracks-location.jpg)
Map
![Turner Barracks on british military map Map of Turner Barracks.](img/turner-barracks-map.jpg)
Pre Occupation Forces History
The barracks were constructed for the US forces in 1951.Occupation Forces History
The barracks were home to the only american armor unit serving in Berlin. Besides the motor pool and maintnance facilities the compund featured a mess hall.Post Occupation Forces History
The compound was torn down in the late 1990's.
* Charles William Turner earned the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for heroism on September 02, 1950 at Yongsan, Korea. He died on September 01, 1950 at the age of 29.