He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. Good memories! Dave Fingeroos here again. The units at McKee Barracks when I was there were the 1-51 Infantry, 1st AD, and 2-42 Artillery VII Corps Artillery. Freely downloadable at the Internet Archive, where I first uploaded it. 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. 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! Mom worked at the commissary.went to the elementary school on the hill in old housing,remember the tunnel that connected the housing areas. I was too young to remember name of the Gasthaus my folks took me to every Saturday night. I lived at Mckee Barracks 1967-68. Crailsheim is served by the Upper Jagst Railway. I remember "horse shoe hill" was the big farming field behind the school. I played every sport for the DYA "Mean Green Machine". We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. 2/42 FA, C Battery, 1976-1979. Now that I look back on it, I was lucky to stay in Crailsheim and not have to move in country. 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. Aside from the training trips to Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr, I had a great time. I was plannig on going back put it closed completely. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. 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. 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. Some of the best memories and times of my life were of Crailsheim. Robert Sanchez email [email protected], Hi MichaelaI was in C-Btry 2/42 around 1976/78, and I knew all those dudes. Crailsheim was quite rural when I was there. Thank you for your comments! After I publish comments it often takeme weeks to find the post it was attached to. Like you, we have a son who was born at the hospital in Craisheim (Dec 89). I was in SVC btry 2/42 from 76-79. Popcorn was a dime, with all the salt you could pour on it! The pilot was a former member of the German Luftwaffe. I was there in 1958@1959 with the 37th Armor 1st Med. Our hang-outs were the Engel Keller, the Pfanne and the Gastof Rose. The post had been turned over as a refugee camp, and the Quarters were being rebuilt to turn over to the local population. Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. Compare ; 915-701-7845 | Search Gift Certificates Sign in or Register Cart. . I lived in a small village off base. 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. It was something like out of a picture book. 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 . !Dennis Brown, Fort Myers. Believe me, the old countryside had not changed much at all. "Yesterday was in Mannheim at the spinelli Barack, i bought a Ford F150 Truck 5.4Triton engine from the Army. We would drive up to Nuremberg and pick up a bunch of big macs at Mcdonalds and drive back to Crailsheim. Our other favorite place to eat was out in the country at Oberspeltach. I also have great memories of that time and place and it's hard to believe it has been almost 36 years. We moved to Jagsthiem about 1972 . McDaniel, I remember sledding down horseshoe hill. I still love Crailsheim and visit quite often. We first lived in an apartment with a German family. I did go to Jagstheim where my family first lived while waiting on housing. 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 have always thought about and missed some of my freinds. It would be nice to hear about or see pictures. The great civilians, the townsfolk welcoming us to their festivities. Going to the Crailsheimer Volksfest in September.Who else is going? Hi all you Crailsheim fans,I was born and raised there. | See details Located in: El Paso, Texas, United States Delivery: Varies Returns: Ed Bettencourt, Hi my name is Ric Badal I live near Crailsheim and I was also in McKeebks, 1973-1977 and returned to work in the photolab from 1986 til 1990. I remember going to the movie theater for 25 cents every Saturday afternoon. I spent the entire tour in 1-51 in various assignments. I'm [email protected], Mark,My best friend at McKee Barracks was Jerry Thomas and he was a medic with HHC l/51. Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty the barracks were handed over to the forces of the Irish Free State in 1922 and renamed McKee . He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. During World War II, the area now known as McKee Barracks was an aviation and pilot training school for the Gernan Luftwaffe. I remember the "honey wagons" spraying liquid manure on the beet field across from McKee, what a smell. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. I have only been back once, on a Reforger Exercise in 1984. Credit:The Vike Archives & Sightings.com. Hi, I was also stationed at Crailsheim / McKee Kaserne but from April 84 - September 85. I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. Ingrid Humphry, whose husband was based there between 1962 and 1965. I was stationed at McKee from Aug 1973 to March 1975. Being in S-4 I traveled on supply business off base extensively and saw a lot of Bavaria. Their was also a medical detachment and a platoon of the 126th maintenence. Sid,I rememeber the Schmidts from the dry cleaning store, as well as Kurt and Annie from the Barber shop. Mostly around September. We started out our married life in Crailsheim and greatly enjoyed our time there. Its been great reading all these posts. As I remember, pretty darn good. For days, I just walked around the town and looked at all the things I remember. What a conversation we had. I'M Dave Fingeroos from Michigan. to this building Nearby cities: Coordinates: 498'20"N 102'9"E. Add your comment in english Add comment for this object . We were the Aid Station that was on the first floor of the bank building. Been to Graf Hoenfels BonnlandI have fond memories of it all. 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?). I now wish I would have taken more pics as I understand that the post is now leveled. Thank you for the grat photos. Sledding down from the top of that hill was SO much fun. (Paula and Heinrich, with kids Edgar, Victor, and Marie). We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. I still have some of the comic books that were an essential part of every boy's toy collection in Crailsheim. Major McKee was killed in 1945, while engaged in a spotter flight over Trebnitz, Germany. Dear Amy,I was searching the web looking for some information about my time in the US Army. 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. I love Crailsheim, and Germany, and would gladly have never left. I was one of the two squads of MP's living in bldg. Glad I found this blog. I'm the first to ever contact him. in Mckee barrracks crailsheim we have an alumni on face book here is a link there are allot of us there. Crailsheim Army Airfield on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: airfield; 2: McKee Barracks. I was assigned to the 545 MP company. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. I'm going to check out all the pictures now to see if they jar my memory. I tried to go back there when on a Reforger exercise in 1984, but it had changed hands and venue. We were put on alert and had to stay in our barracks for two days wearing full combat gear. I'm putting in a lot of time and effort getting us back in touch with one another. I'm old so I forget a lot. My name is Joe O'Brien and was a tank crewman in a M48 medium tank.Company B 1st. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. After 36 years away from the area, he could not believe it.All in all, I loved my time there and agree with everyone about the beauty and magic of Crailsheim!By the way, just connected with two of my old buddies from 3/37.Gary Cardenas. To be honest I don't remember who took over when I was leaving as my memory seems to be fading as the time goes on. Now that I am retired, I think I might want to take a trip back there even if things have changed. Although my spoken German was/is not good, I could understand quite a bit. By far the best radio station in Germany at the timeGod bless! The joint task force was involved in co-ordinating the Defence Forces supports during the response to COVID-19, with the priority on supports to the HSE. The first address you sent me is my buddy. Hi Amy,I was stationed with the 546 Medical Clearing Company, 56 Medical Battalion from November, 1952 until February, 1955. 4.2 oz. Hello, (sorry my english is bad)I am German. I also was stationed in Crailsheim from 1961 to early 1966. I feel very fortunate to have been in Crailsheim when The Wall came down and to witness a piece of history. I remember NCO club , the sadowasky range, The ammo dump, Field Probleams , and reforger for those days. I bet she was there for 20 years ruling the roost with an iron fist. However, many years later, I can say that I am a better man because I was there. I just thought it would be lovely to get in touch if I could find her but I need to know if that is a full address? 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. I went to the Rathaus and looked in the archives. Your descriptions of Crailsheim show quite a bit of growth since I was there. us army crailsheim germany us army crailsheim germany. The experience will always be with me. Kinda like the newsreels of the 30's, 40's, 50's kept folks up to date on world events. I was a medic in 2/42 FA. Free WiFi access is available. Would love to locate Joe Godeaux, from Louisana, who was my roomate for a short time when I first got there. I was so surprised when I was able to find where I lived as a kid. I was in Mannheim from 1993-1996. I just came across this site while trying to find out what happened to McKee Barracks. It was a great remembrance.Sid. 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. Crailsheim, W. Germany '77-'80 1417 items. Hi Michaela Norberto Sanchez (Puto) BeerClown 1974-1976 Crailsheim Germany McKee Barracks. During World War II, the area now known as McKee Barracks was an aviation and pilot training school for the German Luftwaffe. Only show this user. My name is Bill GoodyearTake care Brother and stay in touch.Cell::480-330-6518bcgoodyear@outlook. When I got there they had transitioned to the Lance missile from the Sargent missile (I think). Albert Pawlowski. Too many good times and memories to list here. Made from soft, high-quality cotton. The pig want to work with me everyday and stayed in the yard of the Officers Club. I do remember a feisty, blonde Dragon Lady, erGerman woman, in charge of the housing office though. Another great memory was the annual Volkfest. Crailsheim (0) $ 6.00 On Hold. McKee Barracks is a military installation near to Phoenix Park in Dublin in Ireland. cool memories,what a great experience army life was. McKee Barracks. J, Hi there, in relation to the above message that I posted. David Braunstein was my platoon leader in bootcamp at Ft Sill, and we arrived at Crailsheim together. What a conversation we had. Magical memories. The battalion would later return to Europe, and a photograph from the division's 1958 yearbook shows the famed tank on display on McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. Also didn't care much for the annual trip to Grafenwehr. Jun 28, 2016 - Explore Suzanne Fulsos's board "Crailsheim Germany" on Pinterest. I hope to hear from those folks who were there when I was. one of my best friends (estus ray smith) a surveyor is still living in germany and a surveyor for the gov. I spent many hours playing foosball. Went back in 2003 and McKee was bulldozed. It always surprised me how may fatalities occurred during reforger that involved traffic accidents, drownings, and plane crashes. Hannelore who was there between 1964 and 1966 and Mike who was there between 1961 and 1966. Be sure to send me a friend request! I am still in Germany, working in Heidleberg at USAREUR/7A HQ. On 15 October 1891 the headquarters of the 10th Hussars was moved there under Major Manners-Wood (commanding). Please contact me at [email protected]. He called the AF officer in charge and let him have it. Members of the group are invited to post pictures and share experiences of their time there. Description; Limited to 50 patches . I too was stationed in Crailsheim from 88 through 91. Nice to meet you, Sid! The stockaid was still there with the towers at all 4 corners. I still have a Crailsheim German police hat that I got from a German police officer. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Captain Justice Bailey sought refuge there in a gale and upon landing reported vast timber and limestone resources. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. I think LtCol. I also remember the 25 cent movie theatre where I probably got my first kiss. Mama Bartels would cook up a great meal while Papa tries to teach us German. 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. I have always wanted to return to Germany with my family but have not been able to. I am back here now (literally as I am typing, sitting in the Hotel Schwarzer Bock) for the first time since I left in 83, with my son who was born in late 83 (I met his mother here in Crailsheim). I feel there are other forums for those doing genealogical research and that is not the purpose of this blog. 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. 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: The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. They were wonderfully juicy and made up for the terrible pastry. I remember the dances they held for pre-teens and teens at the community center. Is it possible you remember a Dennis Cook, and where he was from?Keith. 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. The Crailsheimer call it the 5th season. McKee Barracks. We later moved into the military housing. While there I had the opportunity to meet my Grandfather's relatives and my High School German Pen Pal. He moved on to Swabisch Gmeund after that where he met my birth mother. I thank you for posting your story and hope that somehow we can all keep in touch. The rest were garrison support (MP, medical aid station, etc) from 1st AD HQ in Ansbach. Hi Sid, my name is Bill GoodyearAnd I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1976-1977 while you were there. All the memories and friendships have taken a special place in my heart and will always remain there. We were in the first building on the left across from the post main gate. How cool is that. nukem till they glow. I was an MP in the 7727 AU Rehab Center and Stockade. Thank you so much again for helping me It was early in the AM, and woke up the entire housing area who complained to the Post CO. I remember Horseshoe Hill, played DYA basket ball, went to the middle school before going on to school at Ansbach. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. 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. 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. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. 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. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. The family moved to Seattle in the early 1940s. 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. My wife is a born Crailsheimerin so we do return frequently. Some of the best years of my youth. Do you have MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY Reunion information you'd like to share, "When I Joined VetFriends, I read about the email locator service, and sent an email to my old friend. I think I remember Joe Gadeau. 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. It was originally named Marlborough Barracks and housed approximately 900 horses of the British forces. Mike and Ingrid. I'm Ed Dewey, and I was an artillery surveyor in the 5/73, then the 2/42 (Lance) from early '72 until Aug. 74.If anyone remembers me, send me an email at: [email protected], I was there as an artillery surveyor from early '72 until Aug. '74. I was in barrack 27 which was west of the PX and near your housing. The Wilsons in Waveland lost everything during Katrina and had to build back, piece by piece. 25, No. My wife didn't believe we had been to so many different places until my mom pulled out hundreds of pictures of different places. He said that he was flying in the area and started having some serious problem with his aircraft. Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, I sure have a lot of memories from that place. [7], The plans were prepared by the Royal Engineers' Department, under the direction of architect Major Robert Barklie RE, Larne, Co. I live in Al. My son studied German in high school and college and had always wanted to visit Germany, so we went for 30 days in 2006. 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. It was from Marlborough Barracks that the 6th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, made up of squadrons of the 5th Lancers and 12th Lancers, rode down what is now O'Connell Street in Easter 1916 and came under fire from the GPO, and beat a hasty retreat after encountering the Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army who had taken over the building. I was really touched to see that the housing areas are still vital communities, obviously cared for and cared about. You guessed it - because of Volksfest. McKee Barracks Crailsheim ; McKee Barracks Crailsheim Post & Kaserne. It was where I fist learned that when you're headed down the hill directly at somebody, like so many things in life, it doesn't matter what direction you decide to go, just make a quick decision and stick with it. Thank you for starting this blog. good memories, Danny Anderson, hi my name is mel chambers and i converted the battalion to the 42 fld arty bn in 1973 and stayed untill 1978. at first i lived in the last house on the hill above the school and then i moved downtown just two doors from the bakery. He was very special! (The bank was on the 2nd floor). His name is Leslie Anthony Hill and he was a Sergeant back then. Aug 26, 2012. You can email me at [email protected], Hello everyone!We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. Any help is welcome.Thank you in advance.Contact:[email protected]@web.de, David Fingeroos here,Ironwood,Michigan. I went back in 2010 but McKee was no longer ther, I was coming back from Kuwait. I was in Alpha And Headquarters Battery. I was with HQ.Co 1st Bn 37th Armour. Sure glad the Russians did not attack us!I did like Germany and made some very good friends while there. Includes 1 (one) embroidered 4" x 1" patch for. Small world. Toggle menu. It was the cottonwood trees that shed their blooms on the ground. 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. We had been to London, Paris, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Munich, Lausanne, Piza, Rome, French Riveria, etc. There was suppose to be a large party out there. The US-Dollar was cheap, and we have had makeed a good bussines with the americans in the Shop on the Base. I am seeking pictures of the housing area/base/school. Also ideal for. Co. which was one of five companies of the 56th Medical Batallion that were stationed there. 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. with allot of pictures. I could go on but I shouldn't. I know we had a great time there. Details. Loved your story Amy. there was this guy we called slope head. Are you looking for someone who is or was in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? Some of my best childhood memories were during that time. McKee Barracks (Crailsheim) 0 available. The post had been torn down and the town was a lot bigger then.Sgt. 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. It seemed a lot bigger back then. Crailsheim. Beer was less than a mark!Anyone want to reach me? no problem? We had very good friends from C- Btry 2/42 around 1976/77 in Crailsheim and reading these posts bring back memories.I have recently looked for some people, but can't find them: Margie and Zach Reyes, David Heath, Joe Hess, Michael Bachman, Mark Gleason, David Braunsteina shame I don't remember moreThey used to visit us in the "Forellenhof" and we had great Parties at the "old house" or went to Dnsbach Disco.Does anybody know them ?I do not live live in the Craislheim area anymore but have been there last summer and it really changed a lot. Search. McKee Barracks is located one mile east of Crailsheim, a junction point for highway and railway traffic crisscrossing central Germany. 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 I now live in Cleveland, OH but I do go back to Crailsheim on a regular basis. 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. I had a VW, so I managed to stay off base during free time as much as possible. However, I never made it there as I had already heard about its demise. We were one of the first outfits to open this new base. Horseshoe hill was the best,played DYA sports "Go Green" think it was the "Cougars". 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? My fondest childhood memories are of Crailsheim. 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. 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. He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. Again, these were memorable times in my young life that I will never forget. 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. I was there 85-87. However, Class IV (Jim Beam) made the locals love me. I can't remember the name of the place, but the food was great, the beer wonderful, and the atmosphere superb! Want to benefit from all the services we offer? Saturdays afternoon movies for 25cents. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. All rights reserved. WowReading through all the posts certainly bring back memories of my 3 years in the "Sheim". I remember walking to the chow hall and the smell of food in the air. 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