I was stationed here with the 1/51st from 81-83. I could go on but I shouldn't. They made a point to photograph a lot of the building right before they were torn down. I can't remember the name of the place, but the food was great, the beer wonderful, and the atmosphere superb! Photos are also welcome. I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. I stopped by a fruit and vegetable stand in the marktplatz and purchased some fresh strawberries, sun-warmed and sweet smelling. Highly recommended for those of you seeking the same. But I got it out of my sistem. Det)from Oct 1973 to Dec 1975.My commander was Dr. Frank Taylor, who was an awesome guy.Dr. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. I think I remember Joe Gadeau. If you go over to the McKee Barracks Alumni Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=18258402411there are a bunch of photos of the base and of town. 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. Richard. Crailsheim, Germany - Men's/Unisex Lightweight Fitted T-Shirt $23.95 Quantity Stylish, lightweight fitted t-shirt. Search. They look like they are mostly from the 60's and 70's. World / Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Crailsheim. He worked mainly in the supply room. Please contact me at jkennedyralph@eircom.net. HI All:Looks like I am the old timer here. I had a VW, so I managed to stay off base during free time as much as possible. I feel there are other forums for those doing genealogical research and that is not the purpose of this blog. Good looking boys. JimWhat a surprise to find this site on the web. Their was also a medical detachment and a platoon of the 126th maintenence. Entdecke McKee Kaserne Crailsheim in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! 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. [2], The barracks was later named Marlborough Barracks after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. I was there from 66-68. However, many years later, I can say that I am a better man because I was there. I too was an Army brat when my father was stationed at McKee Barracks with the 1/51 from May '68 to May '70. The Stern appears to have been preserved exactly as I remember it. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. 72 now! Thanks, Beth,Go to the McKee Barracks Alumni Facebook Page. Albert Pawlowski. 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 was with the 4th.armor div. All the memories and friendships have taken a special place in my heart and will always remain there. I was in barrack 27 which was west of the PX and near your housing. When I arrived there LTC Harry Lawson was the CO, later replaced by LTC Charlie Ross.I worked for CPT Mercier and SFC Langston at S-3, and also with MSG Belding from S-2. It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. Dave Delagado,I was stationed in Crailsheim 76-81and I knew a SFC Delgado from CSC 1-51 Inf, GSR platoon. I remember that we would dign up at the community center to be able to sack groceries at the commisary. "Yesterday was in Mannheim at the spinelli Barack, i bought a Ford F150 Truck 5.4Triton engine from the Army. I too was stationed in Crailsheim from 88 through 91. kenneth.hudgens@us.af.mil. Horst Dreschner's daughter, (Corinne) just Emailed me about mailing a Chicago Bears jacket for a gift for her son for Christmas. 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 I was so surprised when I was able to find where I lived as a kid. We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. Being in S-4 I traveled on supply business off base extensively and saw a lot of Bavaria. 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. Thank you for the grat photos. 153. What a conversation we had. Sam, we were there about the same time, you were the same age as my younger brother, his name was Randy McDaniel. I was with B battery, 2/42. Can you tell me if that is a full address or not? Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. 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. As MPs we drove all over the countryside and I remember how beautiful and green everything was. Thank you so much again for helping me
I lived in the BOQ for about a year and a half, then off post for a little over two years. They begged us to leave her when we left, so she stayed when we came stateside. Join the Ansbach group on Facebook, there are several Crailsheimers there. He continued his varied Army career as an Infantry Officer stationed at Ft Carson, CO, Ft Benning, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Denver, CO, and McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. It was something like out of a picture book. Articles; WorthPoint Media Be sure to send me a friend request! I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1975 to 1978 at McKee Kaserne. Crailsheim was quite rural when I was there. I just thought they were cool places to go for kalt bier und gute Ess. Thank you, I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1973-1976. I returned to Germany in 1998 but McKee was gone already. I remember eating at the 3 Mark Schnitzel - sadly cannot remember its real name. I will post a link to it when it is complete. Best I ever had and I can't find them now. The combat command CO was Colonel Yow. Hope you like visiting my second home.Keith, Hi Keith,Sorry for the delay in my reply! Our german teacher was Frau. Hope to hear from B battery guys real soon. 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. The pictures and discussion help a lot. Each room here will provide you with a terrace. Someone earlier said there was a McDonalds in Crailsheim. Mobel Bohn was there, but has probably changed greatly from when I knew it. It's the only reason I joined Facebook. We made friends on and off base that we have maintained through the years and have visited Crailsheim three times since 1976. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim Germany. 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. There is a McKee barracks group on facebook. This photo is in 1 album. The barracks was home to several different British units throughout it's history but was primarily for Cavalry units. It was around August every year. Also didn't care much for the annual trip to Grafenwehr. WELCOME to CITYHOTEL AM McKEEPLATZ, your modern 3-star hotel located on McKee-Square in the main County town of Crailsheim. Thanks for the memories! I am seeking pictures of the housing area/base/school. [5] In 2016, the barracks were used to depict the main entrance to Broadmoor Asylum for the film The Professor and the Madman, while an area of the Equitation School doubled as the Oxford railway station. I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. Of course I can't remember a lot of names but Conne Balangi(sp), Paul Foster and a girlfriend with the last name of O'donnell or McDonell. He remembered that there was a airfield at McKee Barracks from his experience in World War II. I still have some of the comic books that were an essential part of every boy's toy collection in Crailsheim. davefingeroos@gmail.com, I was at McKee Barracks 1970-72 with Company C, 1st maint Bn. Airspace and procedures Arrivals and departures east or west. I was given additional duties as FAC (forward air controller), and would ride out on an M113 PC along with the AF officer. Sometimes she would take me with her - I loved every minute in the barracks! I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. Hi Ted HaglerI was there from Jan 1958 until June 1957. 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. Does anyone remember him? Library; Dictionary; Vault; Upcoming Auctions; Blog. McKee Barracks (Irish: Dn Mhic Aoidh[1]) is a military installation situated on Blackhorse Avenue near Phoenix Park in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland. The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. I remember walking guard duty around the motor pool when the weather was so bad you could not see past 20 feet because of the blizzard. I went to the Rathaus and looked in the archives. Shipping: US-Mainland: free (more destinations) Condition: Brand new. He called the AF officer in charge and let him have it. She worked in the snack bar in that PX building and in the movie theater. 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. Hay Today On CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDER. Hope this helped with coloring in the memories. It was early in the AM, and woke up the entire housing area who complained to the Post CO. 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 . Any help is welcome. If you are interested get in touch with someone you knew while you were stationed there. I was stationed at McKee from Aug 1973 to March 1975. My e-mail ricbadal@aol.comThank you. I still miss that wonderful Engel Brau!-Leslie Seth Hammond, My wife and I were teachers at the Crailsheim American School from August of 1969 through June of 1971. The US-Dollar was cheap, and we have had makeed a good bussines with the americans in the Shop on the Base. I was in the 501st Ordinance Company. one of my best friends (estus ray smith) a surveyor is still living in germany and a surveyor for the gov. And so diferent. 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. Bethany, I remember Frau Linden. The Division's CO was General Omara. I was in SVC btry 2/42 from 76-79. I can send pictures if you would like to see them.Jim Mc, Hi Jim,I'd love to see your pictures! When Glen and I divorced I came back to Crailsheim and worked in the GED program teaching American History and United States Government. WowReading through all the posts certainly bring back memories of my 3 years in the "Sheim". I could have picked a better MOS. Hannelore who was there between 1964 and 1966 and Mike who was there between 1961 and 1966. The experience will always be with me. We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. Credit:The Vike Archives & Sightings.com. Military Catalog, Sales, Discounts & more. I served at McKee from early 1955 to mid 1957, so was part of the Occupation Force of Germany and have the ribbon to remind me. My dad was stationed in the 37th armored division and I lived here for almost 2 years (65-67). I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. !Dennis Brown, Fort Myers. Made from soft, high-quality cotton. The pig want to work with me everyday and stayed in the yard of the Officers Club. I sure have a lot of memories from that place. 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