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.) Morale was low because we were drafted and taken away from our wives, families and girl friends. Albert Pawlowski. The experience will always be with me. We had been to London, Paris, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Munich, Lausanne, Piza, Rome, French Riveria, etc. When I got there, the 1/51 was getting ready to deactivate, but the 2/42 and 501st were still there. So she let us sit in the back of the class and read. one of my best friends (estus ray smith) a surveyor is still living in germany and a surveyor for the gov. 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. Also didn't care much for the annual trip to Grafenwehr. When Glen and I divorced I came back to Crailsheim and worked in the GED program teaching American History and United States Government. All rights reserved. A lot of mustangs were getting riffed which was sad. We made friends on and off base that we have maintained through the years and have visited Crailsheim three times since 1976. I would love to talk to you. They lived at McKee and I was born there. Yikes! I worked in the towers, sallyport and post main gate. I also only listened to AFN Nuremberg back in the 80s. They look like they are mostly from the 60's and 70's. I know we had a great time there. Also ideal for. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. If I remember right, we lived in 211 A-2. He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. Wonderful family! If you were the lucky one you were selected to work on the last day of the month which was pay day. On 15 October 1891 the headquarters of the 10th Hussars was moved there under Major Manners-Wood (commanding). If any of you have photos please contact me at charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com. Good looking boys. I actualy got to filmed in a TV documentary on how well the Americans and Germans got along here. Yes, I have eaten at the Gasthaus Krone. During school year 1969-70 I taught 7th grade and during school year 1970-71 I taught 5th grade. It was likeanother world. I live in Gilbert, AZ my email is bcgoodyear@outlook and my phone number is 480-330-6518. I badly want to go back and see some of it. For days, I just walked around the town and looked at all the things I remember. So different than the US. How cool is that. My Crailsheim wife and I have been married now for 64 years, so I have many Crailsheim connections. He worked mainly in the supply room. We moved to Ansbach when the 37th moved to Fort Henderson. O. whats happening on CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDE. Please don't think your pictures won't make a difference no matter how obscure.Thank you to the author of this blog. hay sheimers come on over to the facebook page there are over 700 mckee barracks people there were having a ball remembering all the old things we did here is the link Mckee barracks alumni, Somehow I stumbled on this great blog. The great civilians, the townsfolk welcoming us to their festivities. 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 Hi Michaela Norberto Sanchez (Puto) BeerClown 1974-1976 Crailsheim Germany McKee Barracks. It was something like out of a picture book. The days of the M880 Pickup and the M151A1 Jeep. 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. Believe me, the old countryside had not changed much at all. There was a movie theater on post. come on by im Frankie Ray the group founder. I also have some pictures taken at McKee. !Peggy Skolnick orrinsk@earthlink.net. ". McKee Barracks Crailsheim, Germany - Military Airfield . I wish I'd known about the pizza placewe occasionally broke down and bought a pizza with a cardboard crust at the snack bar. I don't know how many more years that lasted, as it would definitely not be considered an appropriate thing to do nowdays, with civilians living in those apartments. 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. Sid,I am Pete Mascetti and I was stationed in Crailsheim from 76-81, CSC 1-51 Inf. I had no idea that my small blog entry would generate such a number of posts! Maybe it will work for you. Pete,You were in CSC/1-51 at the same time I was in HHC/1-51 and B/1-51. We moved to Jagsthiem about 1972 . Amy,I am Seventy Four years old and was stationed at Crailshiem in 58 and 59. Horseshoe hill was the best,played DYA sports "Go Green" think it was the "Cougars". I was there in 1958@1959 with the 37th Armor 1st Med. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich eingeladen, beizutreten! I also owned a pig, given to me by friends of the Schmidts, who I named Damn It. Thanks for the memories! One noticeable thing about the original Russian invasion was that it was, in concept, very similar to their invasion of Georgia in 2008: long-term support for separatists in pro-Russian territories, then a fast campaign to occupy said territories combined with a thrust to the capital aimed at forcing the government to concede. I have always wanted to return to Germany with my family but have not been able to. I'm going to check out all the pictures now to see if they jar my memory. Crailsheim is a town in the German state of Baden-Wrttemberg. Ken Reynolds. I still love Crailsheim and visit quite often. You are welcome to email me at lonestaramy@aol.com and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. Dear Amy,I was searching the web looking for some information about my time in the US Army. spider11@bellsouth.net. I like the one about it being called a "Ranger Training Camp" by one of the base commanders who put it off limits. You can email me at gmjoe2490@yahoo.com, Hello everyone!We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. Many memories Used to shop Crailsheim with my mother at the CoOp Great to know Crailsheim is doing well..i miss being there.Sheila Motko, An interesting blog. The Wilsons in Waveland lost everything during Katrina and had to build back, piece by piece. My dad was stationed in Germany in the early 80's. That B battery gangGary Leindecker, Mike Walkos, Vinnie Guardiano, Carlos Reyes, Cpt. I clearly remember that great ice cream you could get there. A friend of ours just sent us one. I'm still married to my wife and maybe once the kids are all gone, we may move back to Germany. I was stationed at McKee from Aug 1973 to March 1975. It was great to read about your stay at the ol' Crailsheim. We didnt have one when I was there. I wish I had taken pics while I was there. www.wlopezlibertypr.net, Amy, I was stationed at McKee Barracks in 1967 and 1968 with 8th Med. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. davefingeroos@gmail.com, I was at McKee Barracks 1970-72 with Company C, 1st maint Bn. Again, these were memorable times in my young life that I will never forget. I remember eating at the 3 Mark Schnitzel - sadly cannot remember its real name. Dave Fingeroos here again. West Germany - Crailsheim - McKee Barracks - Bldg 209 A5 - Harold Lloyd - January 1978 - a photo on Flickriver tools | share: photo size: medium 640 new Ladycliff recent | interesting | random | favorites | contacts | sets | tags: view large West Germany - Crailsheim - McKee Barracks - Bldg 209 A5 - Harold Lloyd - January 1978 Her daughter is soon college age. in Mckee barrracks crailsheim we have an alumni on face book here is a link there are allot of us there. Farmers still worked the fields directly across Highway 14 from the main gate. 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. I hear that Mckee was closed almost 20 years now. Your exhusbands name Tim is very familiar, I wish I could remember the face. 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. also my wife ingrid died in 1988 from a heart attack at the age of 45. later. Fond memories, sad the post is gone.. Incredible that I would find my way here. There were other military families in the building. I was with the 1st medium tank battalion, 4th armored div.I was in Headquarters Co and worked in S-4.We rode around in M48 tanks that were in poor shape as the military was still suffering from a shortage of equipment as the Korean War was over and the federal government was not too interested in spending money on the military. Amy,Great article about your visit to Crailsheim! He called the AF officer in charge and let him have it. I went there in January 1962 until May 1964. aaaahh---Memories for an old man. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim, around 1960 (Source: 4th Armored Division, Welcome Booklet, 1960 or 1961) Aerial of McKee Barracks. hi im Frankie Ray aka ramond f hulin aka Snake lolim an actor now i was in the sheim 80-82 2nd 24 fa hq co. signal Looking for my sargent margerat kershner or my room mate ronald tim patterson man i have dreams almost weekly about that place the longing is so strong im walking around the empty post looking for everyone and im crying wishing i could find them. Since I sadly have a hard time remembering people's names, the fact that I remember his should speak volumns. The days of the SMLM cards (Red, yellow and white reminders that the Russian are coming) and the Iron Curtain. Entdecke McKee Kaserne Crailsheim in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! I was given additional duties as FAC (forward air controller), and would ride out on an M113 PC along with the AF officer. I lived in the BOQ for about a year and a half, then off post for a little over two years. And so diferent. Another great memory was the annual Volkfest. kenneth.hudgens@us.af.mil. If you have any problem with it ,please contact me at ricbadal@aol.com. You had to pay 5 marks to get into the place and that also got you one beer. 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? 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 remember Dr's Taylor, Fink, and Fredrickson. McKee Barracks. Crailsheim was quite rural when I was there. The pictures and discussion help a lot. 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 was stationed here with the 1/51st from 81-83. When I got there they had transitioned to the Lance missile from the Sargent missile (I think). Dave Delagado,I was stationed in Crailsheim 76-81and I knew a SFC Delgado from CSC 1-51 Inf, GSR platoon. Thanks for the memories!Mark Fogleman, Concord, NC. He was killed in May of 1983 in a car accident. Telephone Duty hours phone 2735-706/546, at other times 610/801. I was in Alpha And Headquarters Battery. The rest were garrison support (MP, medical aid station, etc) from 1st AD HQ in Ansbach. Michael Bachman was my roomie in AT&T at C-Btry. Hello Amy I hope you might be able to help me here. I was in Head Quaters Company and for a short time I drove the Battalion Commander around in his jeep, do you remeber his name? 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 . Hope you like visiting my second home.Keith, Hi Keith,Sorry for the delay in my reply! I lived in a small village off base. They had the best Jagerschnitzel with their homegrown button mushrooms! Because of her, I was able to slide through two years of high school German when we were stationed in LA two years later. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. It was early in the AM, and woke up the entire housing area who complained to the Post CO. JimWhat a surprise to find this site on the web. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. Are you looking for someone who is or was in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? We added to our family there also so ahve a son who calls that "his other homeland" although he remembers nothing about it. He said that he was flying in the area and started having some serious problem with his aircraft. 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. It was the cottonwood trees that shed their blooms on the ground. I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. Now that I look back, that was actually pretty funny. It was nice to hear Amy's adventures revisiting the McKee Barracks area. I could go on and on but am glad to hear from someone that was there during the same time. find my friend." Your descriptions of Crailsheim show quite a bit of growth since I was there. Is it possible that he spent a little time at the Gasthaus Stern. What a shame! It was around August every year. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. Please try to keep your posts relevant to McKee Barracks. WowReading through all the posts certainly bring back memories of my 3 years in the "Sheim". 72 now! I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. find my friend. We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. 153. I remember my arrival there in the winter of '88 like it was yesteraday. 2,944,190. Click preferred style below to view full selection and pricing. I remember that we would dign up at the community center to be able to sack groceries at the commisary. Please send to lonestaramy@aol.com.Thanks,Amy. He unfortunately died over 10 years ago. [2], Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the barracks was handed over to the Army of the Irish Free State on 17 December 1922 and renamed McKee Barracks (after Brigadier Dick McKee, a prominent IRA officer and Officer in Command (O/C) of the Dublin Brigade) at some stage between 1926 and 1930. 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. My name is Joe O'Brien and was a tank crewman in a M48 medium tank.Company B 1st. The city's main attractions include two Evangelical churches, a Catholic church, and the 67 metre tower of its town hall. 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