mckee barracks crailsheim, germany

Some of my fondness memories are about Craisheim and the Base. 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? A friend of ours just sent us one. Dave Delagado,I was stationed in Crailsheim 76-81and I knew a SFC Delgado from CSC 1-51 Inf, GSR platoon. Amy,Thanks for the reply. I too was stationed in Crailsheim from 88 through 91. He was born in Butte on April 19, 1937, to Marylouise and Jean F. Richards. I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1975 to 1978 at McKee Kaserne. Wonderful family! It's cheaper if I mail it than postage and handling. I was the last soldier at Crailshiem, I literally slid the keys under the gate when I left. Lot's of people there.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=18258402411, Hi. Search by name, and you'll find a few of the names you are searching for :-)BillBlack, Hello Amy, I was trying to locate any ArmyBrats who went to school at Mckee Barracks. Can you tell me if that is a full address or not? He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. Been to Graf Hoenfels BonnlandI have fond memories of it all. I have not got much to go on as all I can remember now is her first name of Dorle although she does mention an Eva Schneider. Free WiFi access is available. If you look on classmates.com, you will find a group of us Crailshiem vets. My father was SSgt Abelardo Lopez and he worked at the Rod and Gun Club also. 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. It was owned by a family, who were great people. Their was also a medical detachment and a platoon of the 126th maintenence. (He was stationed closer to France). The volksfest in sept.was great. My name is Mike Freyman and would like to hear from anyone that lived in Crailsheim during that time period. My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? You mention that you went to Jagstheim. I don't recall the folks in the housing office. | See details Located in: El Paso, Texas, United States Delivery: Varies Returns: Moved back to the states in the late '50s.Dad was the principal of the base school and mom was a teacher.Mom and dad are gone now but I have all sorts of crazy memorabilia of post life in the '50s. I tried to go back there when on a Reforger exercise in 1984, but it had changed hands and venue. It was a seedy joint that offered totally nude dancers and dirty movies between shows. Captain Justice Bailey sought refuge there in a gale and upon landing reported vast timber and limestone resources. 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. Again, these were memorable times in my young life that I will never forget. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. To this day, I can remember eating my Weinersnitzel and potatoes. I was so surprised when I was able to find where I lived as a kid. I was assigned to HQ Company 1/51 Med Platoon from January 1975 through June 1976 and either worked in the Clinic or went out on Field exercises with the 1/51. I was given additional duties as FAC (forward air controller), and would ride out on an M113 PC along with the AF officer. 37th Armor, drove for HQs commander. I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1971 - 1974. My dad was Robert Dutcher and was in the tank btn. I just came across this site while trying to find out what happened to McKee Barracks. I was the Company Clerk for Company B, 3rd Battalion, 37th Armor. However, Class IV (Jim Beam) made the locals love me. One noticeable thing about the original Russian invasion was that it was, in concept, very similar to their invasion of Georgia in 2008: long-term support for separatists in pro-Russian territories, then a fast campaign to occupy said territories combined with a thrust to the capital aimed at forcing the government to concede. She was from a little town around there. Mike and Ingrid. We made friends on and off base that we have maintained through the years and have visited Crailsheim three times since 1976. I too lived in Crailshiem from 1981-1988Worked in the McKee recreation center for many years, and miss this place alot. I was in the 501st Ordinance Company. SONIC VAMPIRE. Our german teacher was Frau. I just never have made it back there for some reason.thomasawall@yahoo.com. The post and city was our playground. Ingrid Humphry, whose husband was based there between 1962 and 1965. From what I understand they have just made another TV special about how many Americans stayed here after the Army left. I went there in January 1962 until May 1964. REFORGER, ASP to Crete, PSP-82 guard duty and CQ was the worse on weekends because, they often kept me from hanging out at my favorite placesThe Gasthaus Gruner Brau (downtown) or the New Yorker Nightclub (Rossfeld, I think). That is the place where I met my beautiful wife. Incredible that I would find my way here. Terry was MPI with Gary Habgood and worked under station commander 1/Sgt. 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. I am seeking pictures of the housing area/base/school. I have many fond memories. Like many of you it was some of the best years of my life. Morale was low because we were drafted and taken away from our wives, families and girl friends. The city's main attractions include two Evangelical churches, a Catholic church, and the 67 metre tower of its town hall. Sophie-Scholl-Strae 2, 74564 Crailsheim, Germany - Great location - show map After booking, all of the property's details, including telephone and address, are provided in your booking confirmation and your . I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. You guessed it - because of Volksfest. I was there in 1958@1959 with the 37th Armor 1st Med. davefingeroos@gmail.com, I was at McKee Barracks 1970-72 with Company C, 1st maint Bn. I could go on but I shouldn't. aaaahh---Memories for an old man. 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 kept in touch for a few years but then as you do lost touch. !Dennis Brown, Fort Myers. Once I moved off post, I could not get AFRTS TV, only German TV. 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 have found many friends from there using Facebook. It was the cottonwood trees that shed their blooms on the ground. I do have fond memories of Crailsheim and have been back there several times to visit. I was there from 66-68. The Wilsons in Waveland lost everything during Katrina and had to build back, piece by piece. Is that even possible that we are that old?I looked for an old Army friend in Michigan who wasn't listed and I started calling people with the same last name. AFRTS TV arrived on a local broadcast channel about the time I got there. 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. He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. The bakery made the best pretzels with a cheese that you smeared on the pretel. Hi Ted HaglerI was there from Jan 1958 until June 1957. The pictures and discussion help a lot. Because of her, I was able to slide through two years of high school German when we were stationed in LA two years later. I had Betencourt for either 5th or 6th grade and Frau Linden was the german teacher. Any help is welcome. The combat command CO was Colonel Yow. I really loved their zest for life. That is where the pizza place up in Roterbuck would drop our pizza when we ordered it. I'M Dave Fingeroos from Michigan. Its nice to know there are others that share the same feelings..Carlos, Carlos, I may have known you, probably did, actually. I love Crailsheim, and Germany, and would gladly have never left. I really enjoyed the field trips to castles and museums around Southern Germany. Our mess hall won best small unit mess for 5 years straight. Couldn't find our way around. Your exhusbands name Tim is very familiar, I wish I could remember the face. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. Magical memories. "Yesterday was in Mannheim at the spinelli Barack, i bought a Ford F150 Truck 5.4Triton engine from the Army. 153. The construction of a barracks on Blackhorse Avenue began in 1888 and took approximately 4 years to finish. I can't remember the name of the place, but the food was great, the beer wonderful, and the atmosphere superb! I did go to Jagstheim where my family first lived while waiting on housing. I was one of the two squads of MP's living in bldg. I felt like a civil war veteran looking over an old battlefield trying to explain to my wife and son where buildings had been located when I was stationed there. Although my spoken German was/is not good, I could understand quite a bit. we lived above a meat/bakery shop. (The bank was on the 2nd floor). And so diferent. Helicopter rides, the farmers marketStill miss Germany. I hope to hear from those folks who were there when I was. Returned in the '70s for a visit. I was on the Base around 1976, married to Glen Bone who was the accountant for the Officers Club. I have only been back once, on a Reforger Exercise in 1984. We talked on the phone several times in the last few years, and finally we were able to meet in El Paso, TX for a short visit. During World War II, the area now known as McKee Barracks was an aviation and pilot training school for the German Luftwaffe. I also remember the 25 cent movie theatre where I probably got my first kiss. I am working on a project that may be of interest to you weather you are in search of friends or chasing memories. Thanks again!Rick Cutlip, HiI was stationed at McKee Barracks from 84-87. Thanks for making it possible, Thanks so much VetFriends.com for your help and genuine concern for locating this long lost buddy of mine, Please Enter a Valid email address with no spaces, VetFriends Members: B battery 2/42nd FA. Sure glad the Russians did not attack us!I did like Germany and made some very good friends while there. I was in the HHC 1/51 Medical Platoon from 1976 to 1978. I was an MP in the 7727 AU Rehab Center and Stockade. He headed for McKee Barracks. McKee Barracks Crailsheim, Germany - Military Airfield . I still have German friends who I talk and write to at least monthly. There was not much to do on base-perhaps a movie theature. Was sad to hear that, She was a tough ole girl but I liked her.So, thank you for your post on Crailsheim, I enjoyed reading them, Beth, Hi BethanyI was close to the same age as you when my dad was stationed at McKee.It is so strange to see folks speak of that era of my life that seemed to be buried long ago. 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! I was 11 when we first moved to Crailsheim and the memories of playing as a child around the barracks and out on the side of the hills around the post are still very vivid. The New McKee Barracks Alumni For Grown Up's on F. Wednesday On Climbing the Holl. I learned later she was engaged to be married. ". I can still recall the wonderful food, beer, friends, and good times. is sadly no longer there. Small world. CityHotel am McKeePlatz is located in Crailsheim. Hammonds Barracks, Mannheim (closed in 2010) Hardt Kaserne, Schwbisch Gmnd (closed in 1991) Harris Barracks, Coburg (closed in 1991) Harvey Barracks, Kitzingen (closed in 2007) Hawkins Barracks, Oberammergau (Formally an Army Intelligence center was transferred to the Bundeswehr as an administration school in 1975. I was 8 years old when we moved to McKee Barracks in 1964, and stayed until mid '65. Robert Sanchez email mncross1@yahoo.com, Hi MichaelaI was in C-Btry 2/42 around 1976/78, and I knew all those dudes. find my friend." Hi all you Crailsheim fans,I was born and raised there. in Mckee barrracks crailsheim we have an alumni on face book here is a link there are allot of us there. From AU$155 per night on Tripadvisor: McKee Hotel, Crailsheim. McKee Barracks. They had the best Jagerschnitzel with their homegrown button mushrooms! While there I had the opportunity to meet my Grandfather's relatives and my High School German Pen Pal. He was the Base mascot so to speak. When Glen and I divorced I came back to Crailsheim and worked in the GED program teaching American History and United States Government. A lot of mustangs were getting riffed which was sad. My older sister keeps in contact with some people from there and Nurnburg where she went to high school. I'm looking.charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com, Mark,My best friend at McKee Barracks was Jerry Thomas and he was a medic with HHC l/51. I clearly remember that great ice cream you could get there. Includes 1 (one) embroidered 4 x 1 patch forMcKee Barracks, Crailsheim GermanyThis American Cold War Base was instrumental in keeping the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact at bay during the Cold War era. We arrived in Crailsheim a month before the school year ended and Frau Linden (the elementary school German teacher) had no idea what to do with my two sisters and I. I was so glad to come across this site.Thank you Debbie. They had the best "House Platte" in the world. I live in Al. I remember heading over to a "disco" in Blaufelden on the weekends. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. but I also had some very interesting TDY experiences. I time and place that I will always carry with me. I could go on and on but am glad to hear from someone that was there during the same time. Thanks,Mike, Dear AmyI was stationed with the l/51st IN from March of 73 until June 76. Hi Sid, my name is Bill GoodyearAnd I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1976-1977 while you were there. I feel very fortunate to have been in Crailsheim when The Wall came down and to witness a piece of history. All remaining personnel and equipment arrived at the location on 8 December, and the Hospital was officially opened on this date. Thanks for the opportunity to share my memoriesRobert Cuthbertson, Hi,My father was stationed at that army base also. It broadened my outlook considerably, and I consider myself lucky to have spent time there.That was offset somewhat by being in a tactical nuclear missle unit. The great civilians, the townsfolk welcoming us to their festivities. If you are interested get in touch with someone you knew while you were stationed there. :)Please feel free to send me an email at rocketed@att.netEd. It was a great remembrance.Sid. Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty the barracks were handed over to the forces of the Irish Free State in 1922 and renamed McKee . . Also ideal for. Are you looking for someone who is or was in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? I also have some pictures taken at McKee. Believe me, the old countryside had not changed much at all. 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. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. Jerry was from Puyallup, WA and was the best man at my wedding in 1977. I was assigned to the 545 MP company. I've got to tell you, Sid, I never ask anyone's name so I have no clue who ran the laundry. Anyone know of any good pics of the base online?Thanks,Mike, Thank you all for sharing your memories of McKee Barracks and of Crailsheim in general!I don't really have many pictures of the base when we were stationed theremost of our pictures featured a small, dark-haired boy who will be 19 come July and just graduated from high school two weeks ago. Now that I look back, that was actually pretty funny. Sledding down from the top of that hill was SO much fun. I was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. Maybe it was the small community atmosphere.Unfortunately, I left that necks of the woods back in September and am back in small town Italy!Amy, I was stationed at McKee barracks in the 2nd 42nd FA From 1973-1974 I went ther just after my tour in Vietnam . The carnival would come to post and set up by the front gate. Some of the best years of my youth. I stopped by a fruit and vegetable stand in the marktplatz and purchased some fresh strawberries, sun-warmed and sweet smelling. Hi Michaela Norberto Sanchez (Puto) BeerClown 1974-1976 Crailsheim Germany McKee Barracks. One memory I have is during the 1973 Israel-Egypt war, when the Isreali Army crossed the Suez Canal, both the 1/51 and 5/73 FA (or 2/42 FA) left overnight to their alert positions. Det)from Oct 1973 to Dec 1975.My commander was Dr. Frank Taylor, who was an awesome guy.Dr. I badly want to go back and see some of it. We were assigned to several Reforgers and we investigated all the accidents. The barracks was home to several different British units throughout it's history but was primarily for Cavalry units. My husband was stationed in Crailsheim from 1962 to 1965.Did you know that the city has brought out a pamphlet about McKee Barracks dating from 1950 to when the barracks were closed? But I still have fond memories of being stationed there. I remember that we would dign up at the community center to be able to sack groceries at the commisary. I think of it often and miss some of its charm. 25, No. Great for sewing or gluing onto hats,vets,jackets,saddle bags etc. Army brat whose family was there for my 5th grade (1969) We lived across the street from the elementary school, across from horseshoe hill. I bet you have some stories to tell about Crailsheim and McKee Barracks back in "the day"! We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. We moved to Ansbach when the 37th moved to Fort Henderson. Wish more people would write in. And what it's like to me is Heaven. I was stationed there from Jan 1958 until June 1959. The principal was Mr. Orlando. I returned to Germany in 1998 but McKee was gone already. Hope you like visiting my second home.Keith, Hi Keith,Sorry for the delay in my reply! I lived in the BOQ for about a year and a half, then off post for a little over two years. June (10) May (6) Followers. All the friends I made growing up here that would soon be memories. I am from Puerto Rico . I still have some of the comic books that were an essential part of every boy's toy collection in Crailsheim. I was there again for the Volksfest in 2008, and had a lot of fun. Glen was in Officers Traing School then stationed in Crailsheim. I'd like to hear from anyone who remembers my husband or myself.ortrud43@gmail.com, hello everybody I found this blog while searching for some information from army bases in Germany. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. 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. We didnt have one when I was there. Crailsheim is a town in the German state of Baden-Wrttemberg. They begged us to leave her when we left, so she stayed when we came stateside. Thanks for letting me share.Dave Delgado, Amy,I found your post about Crailsheim while looking up some information about the area. I was stationed in Crailsheim with the 37th Armor from January 1958 to June 1959. She worked in the snack bar in that PX building and in the movie theater. Kind wishes. I remember the dances they held for pre-teens and teens at the community center. So she let us sit in the back of the class and read. It was something like out of a picture book. AFN radio was picked up from stations in Stuttgart, or Nurnberg. Now 2009 the Base is total destroied. The choice of site was made on account of its proximity to the railway (by which troops could be transported anywhere in Ireland), excellent access to the sea / Dublin Port via the North Circular Road, and the training facilities for men and war horses. Thanks to all who have contributed to this site. 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? It's great reading all the fine memories of Crailsheim and McKee Barracks as I was there 1970-72 with HHB, 5th Bn 73rd FA. 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 apartment buildings are now many different colors other than the beige color with "A" and "B" on them. Shipping: US-Mainland: free (more destinations) Condition: Brand new. Hi, I was also stationed at Crailsheim / McKee Kaserne but from April 84 - September 85. Hi Amy,I was stationed with the 546 Medical Clearing Company, 56 Medical Battalion from November, 1952 until February, 1955. I went back to Crailsheim in 2002. . Mama Bartels would cook up a great meal while Papa tries to teach us German. It would be nice to hear about or see pictures. The experience will always be with me. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. However, I never made it there as I had already heard about its demise. Never seen so much snow. The Stern appears to have been preserved exactly as I remember it. Photos of the Thanksgiving Day parade that dad organized complete with a cabin and children dressed as pilgrims on an Army low loader.I have my own beer mug from the Officer's Club and still have dad's beer stein from the post rod and gun club. Sad but progress, at least the housing area was put to use. Thank you for starting this blog. hay sheimers come on over to the facebook page there are over 700 mckee barracks people there were having a ball remembering all the old things we did here is the link Mckee barracks alumni, Somehow I stumbled on this great blog. It's Mike Freymman who was in Crailsheim between 1959 and 1963. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim (closed in 1993) McNair Barracks, Berlin (closed in 1994) McNair Kaserne, Hchst, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) McPheeters Barracks, Bad Hersfeld (1993) Merrell Barracks, Nuremberg (closed in 1992) Unofficial homepage Michael Barracks, Hchst, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) Minick Kaserne, Bad Kreuznach (closed 1995?) It was early in the AM, and woke up the entire housing area who complained to the Post CO. This company was blessed with some really great fwllows. tank batallion 37th Armour 4th Armoured Division.I had many great times in Crailshiem and the area around Crailshiem back then.anyone who was there with me can contact me at jobroofing @aol.com.Thank you. my dad was in crailsheim and wounded in ww 2 10th aromored division he was taken out by c 47s col gatchell was his commander. I found this blog to be very interesting and exciting. Sorry I couldn't make the trip but I went back to Vietnam and it was hot. My wife is a born Crailsheimerin so we do return frequently. I also only listened to AFN Nuremberg back in the 80s. When we arrived there were probably thirty or forty people, drinking and smoking hash, around a dying bonfire. McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim . Compare ; 915-701-7845 | Search Gift Certificates Sign in or Register Cart. It's been repeated here a few times but if you are a member of Facebook please join the McKee Barracks Alumni page.