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If you have any other names of people you would like to find post them. I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. I was with Company C of the First Maintenance Battalion. The fests outside the main gate were awesome, remember the germans loving american ice cream, remember playing on the old yellow helicopter by mobil bohn. I was with HQ.Co 1st Bn 37th Armour. Going to the Volksfest in Septmber.Who else is going? The Crailsheimer call it the 5th season. spider11@bellsouth.net. Been to Graf Hoenfels BonnlandI have fond memories of it all. Made from soft, high-quality cotton. Crailsheim is served by the Upper Jagst Railway. I was in the 501st Ordinance Company. Tall, red hair and freckles? Someone earlier said there was a McDonalds in Crailsheim. Hi, I was also stationed at Crailsheim / McKee Kaserne but from April 84 - September 85. We were the 1963 Basketball and Flag Football Post Champions. I clearly remember that great ice cream you could get there. . I am amazed how many people comment about their stay in Crailsheim.I was born in Crailsheim and worked in the office at the commissary from 1966 until 1969.My husband was the commissary steward and we got married Dec.1969.We live in Florida and will be visiting Crailsheim this year in September for the Volksfest.Who else is going? wear with pride to show where you served in Germany. We were the post champs in flag football in '75. The US-Dollar was cheap, and we have had makeed a good bussines with the americans in the Shop on the Base. All the friends I made growing up here that would soon be memories. I can be reached edcon1@comcast.net. Eating at that marvelous snack shop above the PX. Lot's of people there.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=18258402411, Hi. Also didn't care much for the annual trip to Grafenwehr. Major Dimsdale was the Battalion commander when I was here and they have photos of the ceremony when he first took command here. Any help is welcome.Thank you in advance.Contact:LaLi97@gmx.deEsraIslertas@web.de, David Fingeroos here,Ironwood,Michigan. I remember exactly that little spot by the commisary, near the gate between dependent housing and the main post, right by the Rod & Gun club wasn't it? We were one of the first outfits to open this new base. Amy,Great article about your visit to Crailsheim! I went there in January 1962 until May 1964. Thank you in advance. I learned later she was engaged to be married. I was in Alpha And Headquarters Battery. Vincent. The rest were garrison support (MP, medical aid station, etc) from 1st AD HQ in Ansbach. I think I gave him a bottle of Jim Beam that I purchased at the class 6.To this day I have never tasted any American beer that is a good as the fest bier in Germany. also ken and jackie renolds of the mp det were firnds of ours.jackie died a couple of years ago and kent had part of his tongue remove which both of them always smoked a lot. I was there from 66-68. I spent there; especially a time when I was defrauded and unintentionally stole a bicycle of a young German lady who I desperately wanted to meet; she worked at snack bar, It was very embarrassing. Pete,You were in CSC/1-51 at the same time I was in HHC/1-51 and B/1-51. (The bank was on the 2nd floor). Hi Amy,I was stationed with the 546 Medical Clearing Company, 56 Medical Battalion from November, 1952 until February, 1955. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. The "Sheim" is the place where I got seriously buzzed drinking my first warm German beernot to mention what the Schnapps and Jaegermeister did to many of us back in those days. Was only there one year because we moved on to Oberammergau for our remaining 2 years in Germany, but it was a great time to be a kid in Germany! Read item description or contact seller for shipping options. good memories, Danny Anderson, hi my name is mel chambers and i converted the battalion to the 42 fld arty bn in 1973 and stayed untill 1978. at first i lived in the last house on the hill above the school and then i moved downtown just two doors from the bakery. I was there again for the Volksfest in 2008, and had a lot of fun. I am still in Germany, working in Heidleberg at USAREUR/7A HQ. I bet you have some stories to tell about Crailsheim and McKee Barracks back in "the day"! Its been great reading all these posts. The fact that my wife spoke German helped. There was suppose to be a large party out there. Morale was low because we were drafted and taken away from our wives, families and girl friends. Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. It's cheaper if I mail it than postage and handling. Includes 1 (one) embroidered 4" x 1" patch for. I can still recall the wonderful food, beer, friends, and good times. Popcorn was a dime, with all the salt you could pour on it! You guessed it - because of Volksfest. I started teaching in the dependant elementary school. Some of my best childhood memories were during that time. What a great experience for a young man to be stationed in Europe. I still see people like Tom Hudson (recreation), and Gail Olezene (Family Advocate). I also have great memories of that time and place and it's hard to believe it has been almost 36 years. ), to visit a fuedal lord's castle, and we were able to participate in one of Crailsheim's annual parades dressed in really old clothes lent to us from their museum. Good peeps, all of them. Hi Michaela Norberto Sanchez (Puto) BeerClown 1974-1976 Crailsheim Germany McKee Barracks. Thanks for the memories! other areas of Germany; Panama bases and patches; Pershing related patches; Pins-assorted; . We were put on alert and had to stay in our barracks for two days wearing full combat gear. Does anyone know whatever happened to the school? Det)from Oct 1973 to Dec 1975.My commander was Dr. Frank Taylor, who was an awesome guy.Dr. I think I remember Joe Gadeau. If you have any problem with it ,please contact me at ricbadal@aol.com. See 48 traveller reviews, 42 candid photos, and great deals for McKee Hotel, ranked #1 of 7 B&Bs / inns in Crailsheim and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. B battery 2/42nd FA. It was nice to hear Amy's adventures revisiting the McKee Barracks area. P. D. O'Donnell, Dublin Military Barracks, Dublin Historical Record , Sep., 1972, Vol. When Glen and I divorced I came back to Crailsheim and worked in the GED program teaching American History and United States Government. AFN radio was picked up from stations in Stuttgart, or Nurnberg. I can send pictures if you would like to see them.Jim Mc, Hi Jim,I'd love to see your pictures! McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim . And so diferent. Danny,My ex husband, Tim, was a Corporal and then a Sergeant during our time with Svc Btry 4/12 FA. its on face book "the New Mckee barracks Alumni . We made friends on and off base that we have maintained through the years and have visited Crailsheim three times since 1976. I will sure to visit and take him on a tour.Thanks for your comment.Amy, I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1968 to 1969. I served at McKee from early 1955 to mid 1957, so was part of the Occupation Force of Germany and have the ribbon to remind me. The combat command CO was Colonel Yow. I went to many places there including Rothenberg . . I was there in 1958@1959 with the 37th Armor 1st Med. It's the only reason I joined Facebook. There was a maintenance contact team from the maintenance Battalion in Illesheim. It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. The oldest town in Door County is Baileys Harbor. Only show this user. I was assigned to the dispensary(16th.Med. It was owned by a family, who were great people. We eventualy were relocated to Ansbach. While there I had the opportunity to meet my Grandfather's relatives and my High School German Pen Pal. Does anyone remember the German-American Volksfest back then? Albert Pawlowski. Also ideal for. After I publish comments it often takeme weeks to find the post it was attached to. Crailsheim was my first duty station, and I loved the fests, the people, the little kaserne atmosphere, taking the train to Robinson and Patch barracks in Stuttgart to go shopping or hanging out at the Stern or at the club in Neustadtlein, where I met my wife in 76. They [the HHD 95th and 272 (??)] But hey, those were the good ol' days!Sam Taylor. I've been writing my autobiography and was stationed at Crailsheim with a Seventh Army medical ambulance company: 1954-1956 which is part of my history, and I have a lot of memories of the 19 mos. Jacinta. I remember my arrival there in the winter of '88 like it was yesteraday. I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1975 to 1978 at McKee Kaserne. Amy,I am Seventy Four years old and was stationed at Crailshiem in 58 and 59. What a crowd. It was so cool to see helicopters land right in front of our apartment and drop him off at his house.Does anybody remember the fighter jets that used to fly rooftop high over the post on their practice runs? Did you proudly serve in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? Co. which was one of five companies of the 56th Medical Batallion that were stationed there. My best friend, Gary, and I travel quite a bit through Europe. CRAILSHEIM, Germany - At the end of World War II, the city of Crailsheim became home to thousands of American soldiers. I'M Dave Fingeroos from Michigan. My wife and I are glad we found this site. . [7], The plans were prepared by the Royal Engineers' Department, under the direction of architect Major Robert Barklie RE, Larne, Co. There were a lot of troops in Schweinfurt, but not any more. Linden who I later found out had been killed in a car crash. I just thought they were cool places to go for kalt bier und gute Ess. I remember the "honey wagons" spraying liquid manure on the beet field across from McKee, what a smell. 4.2 oz. Wagner, Elroy Thompson, Dean Vandeberg. But my fellow soldier were very respectfull Whites ,Blacks I realy did not care I only knew they were my brothers. Her daughter is soon college age. Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. HI AMY!My Dad was in the Army in Germany in the late 1950's-1961, and I heard more stories than I can remember from him, but none concerning Crailsheim. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. The barracks was home to several different British units throughout it's history but was primarily for Cavalry units. I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. During my time there (Jun of 76 - Dec of '79), I was SP/4 Reid, HHB, 2/42 FA (Lance). find my friend." The sergeants were no the sharpest light bulbs in the pack and they did not treat us very nice because we were draftees with poor attitudes. I have great memories of the place. Thanks for making it possible!" Our german teacher was Frau. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. The food stands out as our most favorite memory and our favorite eating place, Gasthaus Pfanne (sp?) Message: In May or June of 1980 I was stationed in Crailsheim, Germany. I now wish I would have taken more pics as I understand that the post is now leveled. We kept the burgers warm by placing them on the M151 jeep engine manifold.I remember the New Yorker, I think I even have a menu from the place somewhere. I will post a link to it when it is complete. Nice to meet you, Sid! The burgers and chips in the snack bar, the films in the theater (although I couldn't understand a single word back then) - I remeber watching Rambo II, Indiana Jones Temple Of Doom and Back To The Future there for example. The motorpools which had just been rebuilt before we started turning post back over to the Germans have been flattened and some factories have been built there instead. Also I remember when they brought the Cobra King in and set it at the entrance along with a cannon to represent the 78 field artilery. Glad I found this blog. Never seen so much snow. She was from a little town around there. Library; Dictionary; Vault; Upcoming Auctions; Blog. I would really like to get in touch with some old friends- so would my sister Jule who lives now in Greece after living in Wisconsin for 7 years and then moved back to Germany. Good looking boys. They made a point to photograph a lot of the building right before they were torn down. I returned to Germany in 1998 but McKee was gone already. As a young man in the Army, Crailsheim was a great place to live and it gave me an opportunity to see parts of France, England, Austria, and Belgium. I think there was a 5 star restaurant near Mariakappel, it was great food.I remember the "honey wagons" spraying liquid manure on the beet field across from McKee, what a smell. Maybe it will work for you. Hay Today On CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDER. When I got there they had transitioned to the Lance missile from the Sargent missile (I think). Some of my fondness memories are about Craisheim and the Base. Highly recommended for those of you seeking the same. I was in Mannheim from 1993-1996. Be sure to send me a friend request! I'd like to contact a few people who left comments here over the years, but I cannot email them directly from here. Saturdays afternoon movies for 25cents. I remember one time when one of those Jets did a nose dive on the flag pole at the Post HQ, on their way back to their base. After the war, Cobra King became a monument tank, put on display at various American bases in Germany, Kitzingen (Harvey Barracks), Crailsheim (McKee Barracks), Erlangen (Ferris Barracks), & Vilseck (Rose Barracks) where it remained in obscurity, the wrong registration number painted on its side from one of its numerous repaints. June (10) May (6) Followers. Fond memories, sad the post is gone.. Units: General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade 1 Brigade Artillery Regiment . This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. Lovely place nice people in town were I made many freinds! As MPs we drove all over the countryside and I remember how beautiful and green everything was. We went on a 30 day camping trip in the summer of '69 and got to see most of southern Germany and parts of Austria from a Rambler station wagon.Thank you for sharing with everyone. I visited again often in 78-81 when I was stationed in the North of Germany. A portion of this field was destroyed in the Allied bombing in March, 1945, and during the Four Day Battle in April, 1945 when elements of the 10th Armored Division occupied Crailsheim. That pilot was never allowed to fly around Crailsheim again.One time one of those pilots pulled a similar stunt on the AF officer and I, while we sat on a hillside calling the coordinates to them. The antenna faced the housing area, and had very limited range west, north or east of McKee Barracks. there was this guy we called slope head. Otherwise, I can for sure talk it up as to what Crailsheim's like today. It was redesignated at. I was with B battery, 2/42. Another great memory was the annual Volkfest. hay Anonymous above we have pictures on our face book group page From the late 60's of children sleding down horse shoe hill. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. I just came across this site while trying to find out what happened to McKee Barracks. We were in the first building on the left across from the post main gate. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. Hello, I lived at McKee from 1959 till 1963. I have been keeping in contact with Carlos for some time now. After they finished, they nose dived behind us with their engines off, and as we looked in front of us they turned the jets back on leaving us deaf! Hope this helped with coloring in the memories. My friends and I actually found a german potato masher (hand grenade) in a field close to the BOQ. Jim attended school there being active in football, track and field. $4.95 ) (No reviews yet) Write a Review . O. whats happening on CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDE. Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! I was there 85-87. See more ideas about germany, crailsheim, places to travel. I was the S-3 (training and Operations) clerk for HHC, 3rd Bn-37th Armor. By the way, did the Schmidts run the laundry and dry cleaners when you were there? Please send to lonestaramy@aol.com.Thanks,Amy. I know we had a great time there. I was a military brat and my father was stationed at McKee Barracks ?1977-79. I really had a great time there as did my friends in the 615th MPs. The post and city was our playground. The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. it was empty thoe.Later on the 78th field artilery and ocupited that part of it and then tore the the fience and 4 towers down. I love Crailsheim, and Germany, and would gladly have never left. When I got there, the 1/51 was getting ready to deactivate, but the 2/42 and 501st were still there. I still have German friends who I talk and write to at least monthly. I was there from 87-90, in C Battery and Svc Battery. He continued his varied Army career as an Infantry Officer stationed at Ft Carson, CO, Ft Benning, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Denver, CO, and McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. I also was stationed in Crailsheim from 1961 to early 1966. "Yesterday was in Mannheim at the spinelli Barack, i bought a Ford F150 Truck 5.4Triton engine from the Army. What a shame! [3][2][4], McKee Barracks is now an administrative centre where various Directors of Corps are based, as well as the location of the Irish Army Equitation School. Damn It knew exactly when I got off work and walked to my building to greet me. I got unbelievably lucky, and hit his cousin on the first phone call and he directed me to his mother. kenneth.hudgens@us.af.mil. This photo is in 1 album. The great civilians, the townsfolk welcoming us to their festivities. Hope to hear from B battery guys real soon. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim, around 1960 (Source: 4th Armored Division, Welcome Booklet, 1960 or 1961) Aerial of McKee Barracks. Thank you for starting this blog. Yikes! Crailsheim Army Airfield on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: airfield; 2: McKee Barracks. (He was stationed closer to France). The hamburgers at the New Yorkers was also quite tasty to a drunken soldier too. I hear that Mckee was closed almost 20 years now. West Germany. Loved your story Amy. I do remember a feisty, blonde Dragon Lady, erGerman woman, in charge of the housing office though. I also only listened to AFN Nuremberg back in the 80s. thanks fortaking the time.Bob, You're not kidding, Bob! I had no idea that my small blog entry would generate such a number of posts! I also owned a pig, given to me by friends of the Schmidts, who I named Damn It. Space Force Air Force Guidon Army Guidons . It was inactivated 20 July 1947 and redesignated 18 November 1947 as Headquarters Detachment, 7th Quartermaster Group and inactivated 20 September 1957 in Germany. Yes, I have eaten at the Gasthaus Krone. Wish more people would write in. I am from crailsheim.i found this side with goggle. I often wonder what ever happened to my buddies.I was in 2/42 B-battery, artillery surveyor. A lot of mustangs were getting riffed which was sad. Since I sadly have a hard time remembering people's names, the fact that I remember his should speak volumns. The lived in Iphofen, which was about a 30 minute ride from Crailsheim. 4 (Sep., 1972), pp. i would so love to find margerate or tim patterson. There were many great places to eat and I remember one place just outside of town that was a 5 star restaurant but I cant remember the name, it may have been in Mariakappel. From AU$155 per night on Tripadvisor: McKee Hotel, Crailsheim. I can remember to the MCKee Baraks in Crailsheim.From 1990-1993 i have friends on the Base. If you go over to the McKee Barracks Alumni Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=18258402411there are a bunch of photos of the base and of town. Good memories! Hundreds of participants, thousands of photos and a lot of memories. (Bear, Zigarets, Jack Daniels,.Sometimes we tavel to Wrzburg (Lighning Baraks, there was ab big shopping center, but the base is closed today) It was a grate time. McKee Barracks Crailsheim Condition: New Quantity: More than 10 available 12 sold / See feedback Price: US $5.95 Add to cart Add to Watchlist Ships from United States Shipping: Will ship to United States. Crailsheim was quite rural when I was there. During school year 1969-70 I taught 7th grade and during school year 1970-71 I taught 5th grade. Your comments on Craisheim bring back fond memories. He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. That is where the pizza place up in Roterbuck would drop our pizza when we ordered it. Thanks to all who have contributed to this site. Photos are also welcome. We were with Svc Btry 4/12 FA during our first 3 years in Crailsheim, then they deactivated and I'll be darned if I can remember who came in. The Wilsons in Waveland lost everything during Katrina and had to build back, piece by piece. I remember eating at the 3 Mark Schnitzel - sadly cannot remember its real name. nukem till they glow. My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? We lived in the apartment building that faced the main highway, right across the street from a house where I believe the post commander lived. Try imagining being in the top apartment looking out those big bay windows and seeing one of those jets zoom by, just over your head. aimee elizabeth daniel > chuck baird art meaning > mckee barracks crailsheim, germany > chuck baird art meaning > mckee barracks crailsheim, germany I too was in shocked when I re-visited the "sheim" back in 2007. I worked in the towers, sallyport and post main gate. [2], Today this considered as being within the West Cabra area, at the time of building the lands on either side of Blackhorse Lane/Avenue were considered to be within Grangegorman parish, as evidenced by. I found this blog to be very interesting and exciting. I went to the Rathaus and looked in the archives. We would drive up to Nuremberg and pick up a bunch of big macs at Mcdonalds and drive back to Crailsheim. Your understanding is much appreciated.-Amy, my dad was stationed in Crailsheim 79-82 501st ord company 1st sergeant Robert Anderson "Top" I'm little "Top", thats what the GI's in the company used to call me. AFRTS TV arrived on a local broadcast channel about the time I got there. We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich eingeladen, beizutreten! I think LtCol. McKee Barracks 1964 and 65 (dependant). I lived in the BOQ for about a year and a half, then off post for a little over two years. Had a blast, except for the cold winters. I remember Dr's Taylor, Fink, and Fredrickson. Any help is welcome. This company was blessed with some really great fwllows. I just never have made it back there for some reason.thomasawall@yahoo.com. Or buying cases of German bier from the locals who worked on post. Up as to what Crailsheim 's like today it back there for time... 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