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My husband was commander of the 595 Med.Co. There were other military families in the building. 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. I remember NCO club , the sadowasky range, The ammo dump, Field Probleams , and reforger for those days. Some of the best years of my youth. 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. [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. Unfortunately, he died in a car accident a couple of years ago. I could go on and on but am glad to hear from someone that was there during the same time. Beer was less than a mark!Anyone want to reach me? 2/42 FA, C Battery, 1976-1979. I still can taste those burgers till this day. I remember going to the movie theater for 25 cents every Saturday afternoon. 153. Space Force Air Force Guidon Army Guidons . I lived in the BOQ for about a year and a half, then off post for a little over two years. Spent most of it in the motor pool.Steve B. I was in Alpha Co, 1/51 82 and 83. McKee Barracks is a military installation near to Phoenix Park in Dublin in Ireland. Both my husband and I were in the Army. We would drive up to Nuremberg, pick up a bunch of big macs, and drive back to Crailsheim with the burgers on the M151 engine manifold.I remember the New Yorker, I think I even have a menu from the place somewhere. Lot's of people there.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=18258402411, Hi. Veteran C. Young, After 30 years and learning the computer and finding VetFriends, I went to my first reunion of the USS Navasota AO-106. I also was stationed in Crailsheim from 1961 to early 1966. Its been great reading all these posts. Message: In May or June of 1980 I was stationed in Crailsheim, Germany. Now that I look back, that was actually pretty funny. I will not, however, post any inquiries from people seaching for family members or friends which I have done in the past. AFRTS TV arrived on a local broadcast channel about the time I got there. Hi, I was also stationed at Crailsheim / McKee Kaserne but from April 84 - September 85. Thank you so much again for helping me He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. 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 hope you weren't in Hohenfels the year the advance party put up the big tents in the frozen ground, and then we had a rain, and all the tents fell on top of us. 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. I'm still married to my wife and maybe once the kids are all gone, we may move back to Germany. nukem till they glow. I was in the 8th grade. I remember Horseshoe Hill, played DYA basket ball, went to the middle school before going on to school at Ansbach. *lol*Sam, What memories these postings have bought back! Bethany, I remember Frau Linden. Hi Sid, my name is Bill GoodyearAnd I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1976-1977 while you were there. Thanks to all who have contributed to this site. and by the way, I remember SFC Chambers and his blue '64 Impala. I too was an Army brat when my father was stationed at McKee Barracks with the 1/51 from May '68 to May '70. Thomas Wall B1/51 HQ Platoon 11B10 and tool manI was in crailsheim from 02/82-08/83 I participated in reforger 1982. Made from soft, high-quality cotton. Please don't think your pictures won't make a difference no matter how obscure.Thank you to the author of this blog. I lived at Mckee Barracks 1967-68. 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. 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. 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 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? Is it possible you remember a Dennis Cook, and where he was from?Keith. It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. The carnival would come to post and set up by the front gate. Compare ; 915-701-7845 | Search Gift Certificates Sign in or Register Cart. I went back to Crailsheim in 2002. She volunteered at the Library and the Dental clinic and was a Girl Scout leader for a while. Popcorn was a dime, with all the salt you could pour on it! I visited again often in 78-81 when I was stationed in the North of Germany. In addition to the 2/42nd, the 1/51 IN, 501st Ord, MP Company, and a German reserve unit (may have missed one) were all there during my time. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. I am from Puerto Rico . Free WiFi access is available. I am trying to find the father of one of our families friends. 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. Details. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. Wow, what memories. I think LtCol. If you are interested in being part of history write me an E-mail with your stories. my wife was german and my daughter went to school there also.i was in b btry and drove a 64 impala ss and also an elcamino which i bought of bob wilson in the maint bn. 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.) Thank you in advance. We would drive up to Nuremberg and pick up a bunch of big macs at Mcdonalds and drive back to Crailsheim. Dave Delagado,I was stationed in Crailsheim 76-81and I knew a SFC Delgado from CSC 1-51 Inf, GSR platoon. Amy,I was also stationed in Crailsheim during the same time as you and was assigned to svc btry 4/12 FA. Bill From Hell. 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. His name was Joseph w. Hembree.if anybody Knew or serve with him I would love if you would contact me. My wife didn't believe we had been to so many different places until my mom pulled out hundreds of pictures of different places. Steam engines still worked the line to Schwaebisch Hall, and pulled our troop trains from the Kaserne railhead out to the main line. 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. The sign over the front gate (Mckee Barracks) stood for a long time but was also gone the last time i was there. Your exhusbands name Tim is very familiar, I wish I could remember the face. Shipping: US-Mainland: free (more destinations) Condition: Brand new. to this building Nearby cities: Coordinates: 498'20"N 102'9"E. Add your comment in english Add comment for this object . McKee Barracks 1964 and 65 (dependant). I remember freezing my backside off at Hohenfels with Jerry and am pretty sure Joe spent time at the Stern (didn't most single GI's?). Our last visit included an evening at the Muswiese fall market in Musdorf. with allot of pictures. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! My most recent visit was last month during the Volksfest. They made a point to photograph a lot of the building right before they were torn down. The first address you sent me is my buddy. 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?) The apartment buildings are now many different colors other than the beige color with "A" and "B" on them. . I too was stationed at Crailsheim. I have a few pics of our guys at the Kegal Stube which was the restaurant side of the New Yorker, but unfortunately, not too much more. I really loved their zest for life. We were one of the first outfits to open this new base. We first lived in an apartment with a German family. She was from a little town around there. Thanks for the memories. Hi Amy,I was stationed with SVC Btry, 2/42 and 4/12 from Nov 86 to Jan 90. 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. Went back in 2003 and McKee was bulldozed. Now 2009 the Base is total destroied. JimI was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. man i miss thoes days. Now going back to 1971 I new a girl from there who was a student stopping with my then girlfriend in Scarborough UK. Any help is welcome.Thank you in advance.Contact:LaLi97@gmx.deEsraIslertas@web.de, David Fingeroos here,Ironwood,Michigan. I think of that place everyday. Aside from the training trips to Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr, I had a great time. Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! 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 When we arrived there were probably thirty or forty people, drinking and smoking hash, around a dying bonfire. One day a small privately owned jet made an emergency landing on post. Someone mentioned McDonalds in Crailsheim. He was born in Butte on April 19, 1937, to Marylouise and Jean F. Richards. no problem? They look like they are mostly from the 60's and 70's. I did go to Jagstheim where my family first lived while waiting on housing. Remember the morning PT runs around the post (I think twice around made 2 miles)? Description; Limited to 50 patches . WELCOME to CITYHOTEL AM McKEEPLATZ, your modern 3-star hotel located on McKee-Square in the main County town of Crailsheim. 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. The food stands out as our most favorite memory and our favorite eating place, Gasthaus Pfanne (sp?) 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. The streets was decorated with Christmas wreaths on the lights above head. Damn It knew exactly when I got off work and walked to my building to greet me. Almost all the s/4s and privates were draftees. Funny how smart Pigs are. Sign in Try for free Price Guide; M.A.P.S. 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 . Yuki, it turns out, was in the last graduating class of the high school at McKee. We looked forward to going at least once a week during football season to catch the NFL highlight films. It was early in the AM, and woke up the entire housing area who complained to the Post CO. Contact: LaLi97@gmx.de Incorporated in 1338, it lies 32 kilometres (20 miles) east of Schwbisch Hall and 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Ansbach in the Schwbisch Hall district. We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. What a shame! You had to pay 5 marks to get into the place and that also got you one beer. Thank you for starting this blog. I was in Hq Hq Co 1st medium Tank Btn.I worked in S-4 and the last few months in the Hq Hq Co supply room.My name was Sp/4 Robert T Dixon, Wow! 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. I live in Al. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. The stockaid was still there with the towers at all 4 corners. Terry was MPI with Gary Habgood and worked under station commander 1/Sgt. The good ole days. Those were wonderful years and I thoroughly enjoyed teaching in Crailsheim. Highly recommended for those of you seeking the same. Wagner, Elroy Thompson, Dean Vandeberg. The hamburgers at the New Yorkers was also quite tasty to a drunken soldier too. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. The first address you sent me is my buddy. When Glen and I divorced I came back to Crailsheim and worked in the GED program teaching American History and United States Government. 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. [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. On 15 October 1891 the headquarters of the 10th Hussars was moved there under Major Manners-Wood (commanding). 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 . The family moved to Seattle in the early 1940s. It was inactivated 20 July 1947 and redesignated 18 November 1947 as Headquarters Detachment, 7th Quartermaster Group and inactivated 20 September 1957 in Germany. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. I remember walking to the chow hall and the smell of food in the air. Since I sadly have a hard time remembering people's names, the fact that I remember his should speak volumns. its on face book "the New Mckee barracks Alumni . I could have picked a better MOS. hello everyone I am former Army SGT Jim Goleman, HQ BTRY 2/42FA--1972-1975--S-2---Also published the LANCER newspaper, coached the AYA football team, played basketball for the 2/42 team. Magical memories. I appreciated your picture of where the front gate was but was sad to hear to base has been torn down asI would have enjoyed visiting it. My wife is a born Crailsheimerin so we do return frequently. Jim attended school there being active in football, track and field. My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? During school year 1969-70 I taught 7th grade and during school year 1970-71 I taught 5th grade. This company was blessed with some really great fwllows. Crailsheim is served by the Upper Jagst Railway. I went back in 2010 but McKee was no longer ther, I was coming back from Kuwait. cool memories,what a great experience army life was. great to see all the post and a shout out to mel chambers. I have always wanted to return to Germany with my family but have not been able to. I think I will not be partaking of that particular goody again anytime in the future. Articles; WorthPoint Media All the friends I made growing up here that would soon be memories. He was killed in May of 1983 in a car accident. I was at McKee. One evening an Army buddy and me where given a ride out to a lake (approx 6 miles from town). The combat command CO was Colonel Yow. We did lose the USAREUR football quarter finals that year.A few of us made friend with the Bartel Family of Stimpfach. My son studied German in high school and college and had always wanted to visit Germany, so we went for 30 days in 2006. 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