mckee barracks crailsheim, germany

Of all the places I lived as an army brat, I think McKee Barracks was my favorite. Amy,I was also stationed in Crailsheim during the same time as you and was assigned to svc btry 4/12 FA. I'm still married to my wife and maybe once the kids are all gone, we may move back to Germany. Our post comander by that time was Brigadier General Charles C Rogers recipient ofthe congressional medal of Honor. Now 2009 the Base is total destroied. I was there again for the Volksfest in 2008, and had a lot of fun. 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. We moved to Ansbach when the 37th moved to Fort Henderson. It's the only reason I joined Facebook. Army Brat from 67-69 or thereabouts. The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. Shared an off post apartment for a while, fell in love with German beer. The food stands out as our most favorite memory and our favorite eating place, Gasthaus Pfanne (sp?) 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 . "1891 McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McKee_Barracks&oldid=1107029724, This page was last edited on 27 August 2022, at 19:19. U.S. 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. Farmers still worked the fields directly across Highway 14 from the main gate. He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. great to see all the post and a shout out to mel chambers. He was the Base mascot so to speak. The post and city was our playground. I was with Company C of the First Maintenance Battalion. I remember the "honey wagons" spraying liquid manure on the beet field across from McKee, what a smell. with allot of pictures. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. I live in Al. Anita from the Schiesshauskellar is now the owner of Anita's Kneiple and still pours a great "Halbe.". We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. You are welcome to email me at lonestaramy@aol.com and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. I was in SVC btry 2/42 from 76-79. Someone mentioned McDonalds in Crailsheim. It is: jkennedyralph@eircom.net. Captain William A. Newsom, MC, O-446992 (Chief of Professional Service, Outer Camp Hospital) and family about it, they would say that it was very strange, while He headed for McKee Barracks. It was the first place I ate out in Germany and remained a favorite of ours during our years there.Tschu!Amy. I also owned a pig, given to me by friends of the Schmidts, who I named Damn It. Thank you for starting this blog. there was this guy we called slope head. Known first as Grangegorman Barracks, taking its name from the historical civil parish in which it was situated,[nb 1] this was the last permanent barracks built in Dublin and was erected between 1888 and 1892. I still love Crailsheim and visit quite often. I really loved it! Our last visit included an evening at the Muswiese fall market in Musdorf. Tall, red hair and freckles? I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. The pig want to work with me everyday and stayed in the yard of the Officers Club. We were the Aid Station that was on the first floor of the bank building. Toggle menu. 2,944,190. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. I also have some pictures taken at McKee. "Yesterday was in Mannheim at the spinelli Barack, i bought a Ford F150 Truck 5.4Triton engine from the Army. I just came across this blog. I was the S-3 (training and Operations) clerk for HHC, 3rd Bn-37th Armor. Highly recommended for those of you seeking the same. 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. (The bank was on the 2nd floor). He remembered that there was a airfield at McKee Barracks from his experience in World War II. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. The antenna faced the housing area, and had very limited range west, north or east of McKee Barracks. 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? I remember sledding on "The Hill". We were assigned to several Reforgers and we investigated all the accidents. Had a blast, except for the cold winters. 573rd Artillery and 51st Infantry was also there. It was a seedy joint that offered totally nude dancers and dirty movies between shows. I started teaching in the dependant elementary school. Wish more people would write in. 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. There was a maintenance contact team from the maintenance Battalion in Illesheim. Any idea which town/parrish he was from? Remember the Bowling Ally and the best thing to do there was eat the pizza? 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. Wagner, Elroy Thompson, Dean Vandeberg. I got there in early spring '73, left summer of '75. Are you looking for someone who is or was in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. I too was in shocked when I re-visited the "sheim" back in 2007. It was great to read about your stay at the ol' Crailsheim. I time and place that I will always carry with me. I was stationed in Crailsheim from March 1975 to October 1978. Bethany, I remember Frau Linden. Sledding down from the top of that hill was SO much fun. 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. My fondest childhood memories are of Crailsheim. The US-Dollar was cheap, and we have had makeed a good bussines with the americans in the Shop on the Base. Is it possible you remember a Dennis Cook, and where he was from?Keith. We would play other batteries and we had the best at that time. 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! I will not, however, post any inquiries from people seaching for family members or friends which I have done in the past. Does anyone know whatever happened to the school? ore any other plase near Crailsheim? Danny,My ex husband, Tim, was a Corporal and then a Sergeant during our time with Svc Btry 4/12 FA. I often wonder what ever happened to my buddies.I was in 2/42 B-battery, artillery surveyor. 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. The oldest town in Door County is Baileys Harbor. If you are interested in being part of history write me an E-mail with your stories. It was very odd because everything was overgrown (obviously no grunts here to clean up and mow) and all of the buildings were empty. If I remember right, we lived in 211 A-2. were at Taylor Barracks, not Turley, however. We were one of the first outfits to open this new base. Was an artillery surveyor in B btry, 2/42. My most recent visit was last month during the Volksfest. but I also had some very interesting TDY experiences. 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. How cool is that. Again, these were memorable times in my young life that I will never forget. The volksfest in sept.was great. I can't remember the name of the place, but the food was great, the beer wonderful, and the atmosphere superb! If any of you have photos please contact me at charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com. We looked forward to going at least once a week during football season to catch the NFL highlight films. We made friends on and off base that we have maintained through the years and have visited Crailsheim three times since 1976. FromBastrop, La/ Lived in Rossfeld, with a wonderful couple (karl and trudel ehammer) while there. other areas of Germany; Panama bases and patches; Pershing related patches; Pins-assorted; . I found this blog to be very interesting and exciting. The bakery made the best pretzels with a cheese that you smeared on the pretel. Loved your story Amy. I was in barrack 27 which was west of the PX and near your housing. [6], In 2020, as part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Defence Forces joint task force was established in McKee Barracks. They begged us to leave her when we left, so she stayed when we came stateside. I think I will not be partaking of that particular goody again anytime in the future. When I got there, the 1/51 was getting ready to deactivate, but the 2/42 and 501st were still there. It was a long time ago, 1959-1962, but I still remember Crailsheim as a kid. 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. He was born in Butte on April 19, 1937, to Marylouise and Jean F. Richards. Unfortunately, he died in a car accident a couple of years ago. Best wishes to all of you and again thank you for sharing your stories!Amy, I was the school nurse at Crailsheim E/JHS from 1987 - 1990. The owners and the time were Horst Dreschner who is now deceased, and his wife Christa, who is much alive and soon to be retired. I was plannig on going back put it closed completely. I lived there from 1967-1969. And so diferent. From what I understand they have just made another TV special about how many Americans stayed here after the Army left. HI All:Looks like I am the old timer here. 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. DMG, I love all those nice comments about Crailsheim. We started out our married life in Crailsheim and greatly enjoyed our time there. 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. Lightweight, superior quality, soft cotton material Thanks. we lived above a meat/bakery shop. They lived at McKee and I was born there. Going to the Volksfest in Septmber.Who else is going? Crailsheim, W. Germany '77-'80 1417 items. 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 given additional duties as FAC (forward air controller), and would ride out on an M113 PC along with the AF officer. i was 2/42 fa lance 80-82 here is the link. What a conversation we had. When Glen and I divorced I came back to Crailsheim and worked in the GED program teaching American History and United States Government. I think of the place often, and would like to return for a visit. I clearly remember that great ice cream you could get there. !Oh yeah, those pilots loved to play pranks.I was in Germany back in 2003 to visit our daughter who is married to a career Army officer, and who was stationed in Kitzigen. I can be reached edcon1@comcast.net. Early Wedneday morning, I took a stroll to locate a bakery where I purchased and attempted to consume an extremely dry, crumbly, tasteless, baked stick of dough. I still can taste those burgers till this day. Helicopter rides, the farmers marketStill miss Germany. They [the HHD 95th and 272 (??)] The apartment buildings are now many different colors other than the beige color with "A" and "B" on them. I was 12-13 years old at the time.I remember you could see the gate to commisary from our picture window and there was one building between us and the playground.One of the teachers was a Mr.Bettencourt or Bettingcourt, (not sure.) Couldn't find our way around. Hope this helped with coloring in the memories. Stationed at the McKee Barracks on the city's western side, the U.S. Army troops numbered as many as 3,000 during the Cold War, from 1947 to 1991. My friends and I actually found a german potato masher (hand grenade) in a field close to the BOQ. 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. I worked there as swicth board operator. its on face book "the New Mckee barracks Alumni . 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