They had the best "House Platte" in the world. I am a proud Crailsheimer, lived there until 1968 when I married Michael E. Williams who was stationed there until 1967. 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. It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. I was one of the two squads of MP's living in bldg. I was Supply Sergeant and Acting Field First. It was a seedy joint that offered totally nude dancers and dirty movies between shows. I was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. Extracted from US Army film "City Burns, Crailsheim, Germany ; 10th Armored Division,. My husband was stationed in Crailsheim,1972-76.I met him there and we married in Crailsheim,One of our best men last name was Shipman.They were in a maintenance company.Because of his last name every one called him OD.We had 2 sons while there.I miss my home,think of Crailsheim often.We are retired in Alabama now.Thanks for the memories. I time and place that I will always carry with me. Some of the best times of my life there ( at least the ones i can remember ) would be nice to hear from some of the guys you can email me at Oldamergerman@yahoo.com hope to hear from some of you ( Sherry tell Terry i said "HI" if he remembers me ). I like the one about it being called a "Ranger Training Camp" by one of the base commanders who put it off limits. Festina Lente. I think of it often and miss some of its charm. I was with the 4th.armor div. She volunteered at the Library and the Dental clinic and was a Girl Scout leader for a while. For days, I just walked around the town and looked at all the things I remember. It is: jkennedyralph@eircom.net. Thanks for the memories!Mark Fogleman, Concord, NC. 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. Matt Andres, Hi My name is Ric Badal I am writing the history of Mc Kee Bks and all of these statement I read would be great to use in my book. Ken Reynolds. What a great experience for a young man to be stationed in Europe. And what it's like to me is Heaven. The McDonald's is quite a surprise. 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! I was there from 66-68. I've got to tell you, Sid, I never ask anyone's name so I have no clue who ran the laundry. I would love to talk to you. I was there in 1958@1959 with the 37th Armor 1st Med. I was with B battery, 2/42. They had the best Jagerschnitzel with their homegrown button mushrooms! I was in Mannheim from 1993-1996. 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. Steam engines still worked the line to Schwaebisch Hall, and pulled our troop trains from the Kaserne railhead out to the main line. I still have some of the comic books that were an essential part of every boy's toy collection in Crailsheim. As I remember, pretty darn good. I remember going to the movie theater for 25 cents every Saturday afternoon. By far the best radio station in Germany at the timeGod bless! I can remember to the MCKee Baraks in Crailsheim.From 1990-1993 i have friends on the Base. Yikes! Amy,I was also stationed in Crailsheim during the same time as you and was assigned to svc btry 4/12 FA. 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 also was sad to hear they tore everything down as I always wanted to return for a visit. Good peeps, all of them. We used to go to a Gasthaus in Mariakappel, east of Chrailsheim. Is that your dad? Thank you for your generous offer!By the way, did you ever eat at the Gasthaus Krone just down the road in Rofeld? I've dropped by 4 times in the last 8 years or so. Hi Pete dis you know Curtis Besand?he was a friend of mine, he has passed now in California. It's Mike Freymman who was in Crailsheim between 1959 and 1963. SALT II outlawed that missle, so all that ends wellMy wife and I were public school teachers in Bellflower CA, and one year, we got a new principal, named Yuki Moi. Horseshoe hill was the best,played DYA sports "Go Green" think it was the "Cougars". 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. Ingrid Humphry, whose husband was based there between 1962 and 1965. I spent the entire tour in 1-51 in various assignments. JimI was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. Thanks for the memories. 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. My most recent visit was last month during the Volksfest. Like many of you it was some of the best years of my life. It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. I thank you for posting your story and hope that somehow we can all keep in touch. The bakery made the best pretzels with a cheese that you smeared on the pretel. I will not, however, post any inquiries from people seaching for family members or friends which I have done in the past. come on by and check em out https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/Frankie Ray. Crailsheim. Of all the places I lived as an army brat, I think McKee Barracks was my favorite. We first lived in an apartment with a German family. It was the cottonwood trees that shed their blooms on the ground. If you are interested in being part of history write me an E-mail with your stories. However, Class IV (Jim Beam) made the locals love me. Also didn't care much for the annual trip to Grafenwehr. I went back to Crailsheim in 2002. I was in the 8th grade. CityHotel am McKeePlatz is located in Crailsheim. I feel very fortunate to have been in Crailsheim when The Wall came down and to witness a piece of history. Jerry was from Puyallup, WA and was the best man at my wedding in 1977. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. Thank you for starting this blog. McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim . We lived there in 1967 & 1968 and lived in one of the buildings facing the main road. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. My fondest childhood memories are of Crailsheim. My dad was Robert Dutcher and was in the tank btn. I think of the place often, and would like to return for a visit. It seemed a lot bigger back then. Army Brat from 67-69 or thereabouts. I too was stationed in Crailsheim from 88 through 91. World / Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Crailsheim. Units: General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade 1 Brigade Artillery Regiment . Other major units on post included the 1st.Bn 78th.FA and Combat command B. While there I had the opportunity to meet my Grandfather's relatives and my High School German Pen Pal. I'm still married to my wife and maybe once the kids are all gone, we may move back to Germany. My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? I was stationed in Crailsheim from March 1975 to October 1978. Hi Michaela Norberto Sanchez (Puto) BeerClown 1974-1976 Crailsheim Germany McKee Barracks. find my friend. They also have quite a number of photos from before I arrived. I was in the 501st Ordinance Company. During my time there (Jun of 76 - Dec of '79), I was SP/4 Reid, HHB, 2/42 FA (Lance). I think I will not be partaking of that particular goody again anytime in the future. I was so glad to come across this site.Thank you Debbie. If you look on classmates.com, you will find a group of us Crailshiem vets. The pictures and discussion help a lot. Although my spoken German was/is not good, I could understand quite a bit. 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. There was not much to do on base-perhaps a movie theature. I would like to see some pictures of McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. !Dennis Brown, Fort Myers. 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. The oldest town in Door County is Baileys Harbor. Great for sewing or gluing onto hats,vets,jackets,saddle bags etc. data science project documentation template. I imagine my ex-husband, Tim, who also reads this blog, would like to read your recollections as well. We didnt have one when I was there. I was there 85-87. Shown is an abandoned barrack that was used by the U.S. Army and the Bundeswehr.Zu sehen ist eine verlassene Kaserne, die von der US Armee und der Bundeswehr. I spent a good deal of time in Dienkelsbuhl (sp? The principal was Mr. Orlando. They look like they are mostly from the 60's and 70's. Thank you so much again for helping me
We could see route 14 from the front door of our barracks and I traveled that road a lot as I was the supply driver for the company.Thanks for your information, hope to hear from you. one of my best friends (estus ray smith) a surveyor is still living in germany and a surveyor for the gov. I love Crailsheim, and Germany, and would gladly have never left. The 95th MP Battalion was in Mannheim.The company that covered Mannheim, I believe, was the 272nd MP Company. McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim. send me a email.Thomas, Mr./Ms. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. I also have great memories of that time and place and it's hard to believe it has been almost 36 years. I arrived at McKee August 1973 and was there until my discharge March 1975. Antrim. Again, these were memorable times in my young life that I will never forget. Hi all you Crailsheim fans,I was born and raised there. Amy,Thanks for the reply. B battery 2/42nd FA. The men's billets are in robust Tudor style. You are welcome to email me at lonestaramy@aol.com and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. The only one we found so far is John Graves via facebook. Thanks for the opportunity to share my memoriesRobert Cuthbertson, Hi,My father was stationed at that army base also. Sid,I am Pete Mascetti and I was stationed in Crailsheim from 76-81, CSC 1-51 Inf. tank batallion,4th armored division. I was on the Base around 1976, married to Glen Bone who was the accountant for the Officers Club. The post had been torn down and the town was a lot bigger then.Sgt. :)Please feel free to send me an email at rocketed@att.netEd. I still see people like Tom Hudson (recreation), and Gail Olezene (Family Advocate). The Crailsheimer call it the 5th season. Robert Sanchez email mncross1@yahoo.com, Hi MichaelaI was in C-Btry 2/42 around 1976/78, and I knew all those dudes. It was nice to hear Amy's adventures revisiting the McKee Barracks area. Michaela, I was there and they were my friends. I think I remember Joe Gadeau. 1963-1966: 3-37 Armor was stationed at McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany 1966: 3-37 Armor moves from Crailsheim to Ferris Barracks in Erlangen, Germany 1966-1973: Ferris Barracks in Erlangen, Germany 1973 3-37 Armor is reflagged 2-81 Armor in Erlangen, Germany 1983: 3-37 Armor is reactivated as part of 1ID at Fort Riley, Kansas To this day, I can remember eating my Weinersnitzel and potatoes. When I got there they had transitioned to the Lance missile from the Sargent missile (I think). The rest were garrison support (MP, medical aid station, etc) from 1st AD HQ in Ansbach. As some have said, all of the barracks and such have been demolished and new residential housing has been built. Hello, I lived at McKee from 1959 till 1963. On 15 October 1891 the headquarters of the 10th Hussars was moved there under Major Manners-Wood (commanding). Funny how smart Pigs are. The barracks, originally named Marlborough Barracks after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and built as a cavalry barracks to house 862 military horses, were completed in 1888. [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 have found many friends from there using Facebook. The carnival would come to post and set up by the front gate. Now that I look back on it, I was lucky to stay in Crailsheim and not have to move in country. I really loved their zest for life. Unit of Service: Company C, 126th Ordnance Battalion, 4th Armored Division Location of Service: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Fort Knox, Kentucky; McKee Barracks, Crailsheim, Germany Highest Rank: Specialist Five Dates of Service: 1960-1963 Entrance into Service: Enlisted Military Status: Veteran Materials By the way, when I was there in '64 and '65, the movie theater only cost 15 cents. The great civilians, the townsfolk welcoming us to their festivities. I was given additional duties as FAC (forward air controller), and would ride out on an M113 PC along with the AF officer. It was something like out of a picture book. We went back in 1996 for a visit - sadly the area had really grown. I just came across this site while trying to find out what happened to McKee Barracks. McCoy was post commander when I was there. I know we had a great time there. Crailsheim Army Airfield on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: airfield; 2: McKee Barracks. 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. 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. Please don't think your pictures won't make a difference no matter how obscure.Thank you to the author of this blog. Thank you for the grat photos. Danny,My ex husband, Tim, was a Corporal and then a Sergeant during our time with Svc Btry 4/12 FA. Join the Ansbach group on Facebook, there are several Crailsheimers there. Horrible!I would love to take my elder son to visit Crailsheim one day. Pete,You were in CSC/1-51 at the same time I was in HHC/1-51 and B/1-51. The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. Sam, we were there about the same time, you were the same age as my younger brother, his name was Randy McDaniel. 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 . My name is Mike Freyman and would like to hear from anyone that lived in Crailsheim during that time period. I Remember the custom silkish German-American jackets with the German map on the back and the name of your home State and City on each sleeve (wear them out when off duty or weekends) that had one primary effect that was to make you look like a "Turtle" (Typically an E1/E2 just arriving from 21st Replacement Detach (Frankfurt) to his first permanent party unit. Does anyone know whatever happened to the school? Those were wonderful years and I thoroughly enjoyed teaching in Crailsheim. is sadly no longer there. 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