I think LtCol. All rights reserved. Danny,My ex husband, Tim, was a Corporal and then a Sergeant during our time with Svc Btry 4/12 FA. Good looking boys. Hi Michaela Norberto Sanchez (Puto) BeerClown 1974-1976 Crailsheim Germany McKee Barracks. Your descriptions of Crailsheim show quite a bit of growth since I was there. I have just come across all these years later a letter she sent me and the address is 7181 Jagstheim, Vogelsang 291. I was too young to remember name of the Gasthaus my folks took me to every Saturday night. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. med. I was so glad to come across this site.Thank you Debbie. Collins Barracks, Cork; Address: Collins Barracks, Cork, T23 VA02. I also have some pictures taken at McKee. Thanks. It is: jkennedyralph@eircom.net. What a conversation we had. I really had a great time there as did my friends in the 615th MPs. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! The Stern appears to have been preserved exactly as I remember it. We went back in 1996 for a visit - sadly the area had really grown. They look like they are mostly from the 60's and 70's. Maybe it will work for you. FromBastrop, La/ Lived in Rossfeld, with a wonderful couple (karl and trudel ehammer) while there. Great memories! Crailsheim McKee Barracks on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: Crailsheim Army Airfield; 2: McKee Barracks Source: U.S. Geological Survey Radio beacons AFN on frequency 1394 kcs 0.5 nautical miles east. The units at McKee Barracks when I was there were the 1-51 Infantry, 1st AD, and 2-42 Artillery VII Corps Artillery. I live in Al. While there I had the opportunity to meet my Grandfather's relatives and my High School German Pen Pal. 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. Unfortunately, he died in a car accident a couple of years ago. McKee Barracks is located one mile east of Crailsheim, a junction point for highway and railway traffic crisscrossing central Germany. The New McKee Barracks Alumni For Grown Up's on F. Wednesday On Climbing the Holl. Michaela, I was there and they were my friends. Dear Amy, First let me say Merry Christmas ..My father was stationed at Mckee Barracks 72-74 lived on the post for a year in buiding 205 . Their presence drew mixed reaction from the people of 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. come on by and check em out https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/Frankie Ray. If any of you have photos please contact me at charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. The construction of a barracks on Blackhorse Avenue began in 1888 and took approximately 4 years to finish. I remember walking guard duty around the motor pool when the weather was so bad you could not see past 20 feet because of the blizzard. Thank you in advance. 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. My older sister keeps in contact with some people from there and Nurnburg where she went to high school. I often wonder what ever happened to my buddies.I was in 2/42 B-battery, artillery surveyor. 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. DMG, I love all those nice comments about Crailsheim. Linden who I later found out had been killed in a car crash. Hi Sid, my name is Bill GoodyearAnd I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1976-1977 while you were there. I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. Upload a photo Closed in 1992. Join the Ansbach group on Facebook, there are several Crailsheimers there. 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. Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. kenneth.hudgens@us.af.mil. i would so love to find margerate or tim patterson. i was 2/42 fa lance 80-82 here is the link. Ingrid Humphry, whose husband was based there between 1962 and 1965. I'd like to contact a few people who left comments here over the years, but I cannot email them directly from here. West Germany. . My friends and I actually found a german potato masher (hand grenade) in a field close to the BOQ. I don't recall the folks in the housing office. The 95th MP Battalion was in Mannheim.The company that covered Mannheim, I believe, was the 272nd MP Company. Looks like we were there at the same time as Keith, Sid and closely followed the anonomous poster who worked in the Clinic with Rudy, Rudolph and Dr. Fink. We were the Aid Station that was on the first floor of the bank building. Like you, we have a son who was born at the hospital in Craisheim (Dec 89). There was a maintenance contact team from the maintenance Battalion in Illesheim. !Dennis Brown, Fort Myers. We first lived in an apartment with a German family. My name is Mike Freyman and would like to hear from anyone that lived in Crailsheim during that time period. :)Please feel free to send me an email at rocketed@att.netEd. It was the first place I ate out in Germany and remained a favorite of ours during our years there.Tschu!Amy. My Crailsheim wife and I have been married now for 64 years, so I have many Crailsheim connections. If I remember right, we lived in 211 A-2. Voted Best Small Unit Mess Hall in Europe.Mess Steward. Great for sewing or gluing onto hats,vets,jackets,saddle bags etc. Shipping: US-Mainland: free (more destinations) Condition: Brand new. 37th Armor, drove for HQs commander. It was around August every year. 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. . It was a seedy joint that offered totally nude dancers and dirty movies between shows. When we arrived there weren't many cats and our girl Sam had lots of litters. Our german teacher was Frau. Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. 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?) She volunteered at the Library and the Dental clinic and was a Girl Scout leader for a while. I visited again often in 78-81 when I was stationed in the North of Germany. Lovely place nice people in town were I made many freinds! [2], The barracks was later named Marlborough Barracks after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Both my husband and I were in the Army. One day a small privately owned jet made an emergency landing on post. What a shame! 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. Believe me, the old countryside had not changed much at all. My wife and I lived at 15 Langestrasse, above the Hberle's textile store. Remember the Bowling Ally and the best thing to do there was eat the pizza? Or buying cases of German bier from the locals who worked on post. Does anyone remember him, Captain Orrin Skolnick? He moved on to Swabisch Gmeund after that where he met my birth mother. I returned to Germany in 1998 but McKee was gone already. Hundreds of participants, thousands of photos and a lot of memories. 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. Horseshoe hill was the best,played DYA sports "Go Green" think it was the "Cougars". Any help is welcome.Thank you in advance.Contact:LaLi97@gmx.deEsraIslertas@web.de, David Fingeroos here,Ironwood,Michigan. CPT William O'Connor was in charge of S-1.SAM, The fighter jets (either F100 or F101)you are talking about would come in for aerial exercises, at times when our Battalion go out for Readiness Tests. ed gay david ward did our tatoos. Jerry was from Puyallup, WA and was the best man at my wedding in 1977. Lightweight, superior quality, soft cotton material His name is Leslie Anthony Hill and he was a Sergeant back then. I still love Crailsheim and visit quite often. Did you go to any of the dances at the rec hall? hay Anonymous above we have pictures on our face book group page From the late 60's of children sleding down horse shoe hill. B battery 2/42nd FA. 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 was in Mannheim from 1993-1996. I was assigned to the 545 MP company. My wife is a born Crailsheimerin so we do return frequently. I would love to talk to you. Can you tell me if that is a full address or not? *lol*Sam, What memories these postings have bought back! He was the Base mascot so to speak. I was the last soldier at Crailshiem, I literally slid the keys under the gate when I left. I was there from 66-68. AFN radio was picked up from stations in Stuttgart, or Nurnberg. Loved your story Amy. 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. I bet you have some stories to tell about Crailsheim and McKee Barracks back in "the day"! 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. I time and place that I will always carry with me. Click preferred style below to view full selection and pricing. I was a military brat and my father was stationed at McKee Barracks ?1977-79. I remember "horse shoe hill" was the big farming field behind the school. The experience will always be with me. My wife and I are glad we found this site. Sledding off the top of the apt building, the 25 cent movies on Saturdays, playing in the officers club and getting cherry cokes (with real cherries and an umbrella), ice "skating" in my shoes, the cart that came with the gummi bears and hard rolls, riding bikes and picking pears off trees, Ms. Baker was one of my teachers. in the same town where they retired. its on face book "the New Mckee barracks Alumni . I was station at McKee Barracks from August 1963 to February 1964. Free WiFi access is available. I lived in the BOQ for about a year and a half, then off post for a little over two years. I remember eating at the 3 Mark Schnitzel - sadly cannot remember its real name. Thanks for the memories! 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. The next year we found out just how tough she really was. cool memories,what a great experience army life was. I also owned a pig, given to me by friends of the Schmidts, who I named Damn It. Extracted from US Army film "City Burns, Crailsheim, Germany ; 10th Armored Division,. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. Again, these were memorable times in my young life that I will never forget. Things have definitely changed in 26 years. I badly want to go back and see some of it. 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? Thank you so much for sharing your comment!Amy, Thanks for the comment, AmyIf you want, I would be glad to post some more recollections concerning my time in Crailsheim and at McKee Kaserne.Let me know, and thanks.Sid, Absolutely, SidI'd love to read about your experiences. I worked in the towers, sallyport and post main gate. I feel there are other forums for those doing genealogical research and that is not the purpose of this blog. However, Class IV (Jim Beam) made the locals love me. His name was Joseph w. Hembree.if anybody Knew or serve with him I would love if you would contact me. I too felt somewhat sad when I visited the former McKee Barracks and think about how it was 33 years ago. I imagine my ex-husband, Tim, who also reads this blog, would like to read your recollections as well. I also was stationed in Crailsheim from 1961 to early 1966. MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map Search Veterans & Personnel Photos, Humor, Stories & More Military Records & Resources Reunions, Parades, & Events Online Catalog About VetFriends My Profile MetLife Veteran Insurance Discounts Contact Us How time flies!I also don't have any particularly interesting stories to share wtih all of you, but I did a web search which produced a USAREUR aerial picture of the base in 1960I could pick out the bulding which housed the PX and snack bar, the movie theater, and the small shack outside the main gate where we bought our car insurance! 1-51 Company C motar platoon. I was really touched to see that the housing areas are still vital communities, obviously cared for and cared about. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. 14. Sledding down from the top of that hill was SO much fun. Space Force Air Force Guidon Army Guidons . Festina Lente. I could have picked a better MOS. Her daughter is soon college age. I posted what pics I have of McKee barracks on facebook. Aside from the training trips to Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr, I had a great time. Military Catalog, Sales, Discounts & more. HI All:Looks like I am the old timer here. I was with Battery B 5th BN 73 FA,(1972 thru 1974) lots of memories and two of my oldest boys still live in Crailsheim. Thanks for the opportunity to share my memoriesRobert Cuthbertson, Hi,My father was stationed at that army base also. He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. Search. I remember sledding on "The Hill". I spent the entire tour in 1-51 in various assignments. I remember Dr's Taylor, Fink, and Fredrickson. If you have any problem with it ,please contact me at ricbadal@aol.com. And so diferent. We were put on alert and had to stay in our barracks for two days wearing full combat gear. Highly recommended for those of you seeking the same. Det)from Oct 1973 to Dec 1975.My commander was Dr. Frank Taylor, who was an awesome guy.Dr. 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? I lived at Mckee Barracks 1967-68. I now live in Cleveland, OH but I do go back to Crailsheim on a regular basis. . I spent a good deal of time in Dienkelsbuhl (sp? 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. It was a seedy joint that offered totally nude dancers and dirty movies between shows. He called the AF officer in charge and let him have it. 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. Dave Delgado,I was a dependent in Crailsheim from '75 - '79. There were a lot of troops in Schweinfurt, but not any more. Hay Today On CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDER. In the spring time, when the streets were covered with what appeared as snow. The post had been turned over as a refugee camp, and the Quarters were being rebuilt to turn over to the local population. Sid,I rememeber the Schmidts from the dry cleaning store, as well as Kurt and Annie from the Barber shop. 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! Those were wonderful years and I thoroughly enjoyed teaching in Crailsheim. I kept in touch for a few years but then as you do lost touch. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. Please contact me at jkennedyralph@eircom.net. Also didn't care much for the annual trip to Grafenwehr. I can send pictures if you would like to see them.Jim Mc, Hi Jim,I'd love to see your pictures! 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