Hello Amy I hope you might be able to help me here. I was stationed here with the 1/51st from 81-83. Being in S-4 I traveled on supply business off base extensively and saw a lot of Bavaria. Otherwise, I can for sure talk it up as to what Crailsheim's like today. Went back in 2003 and McKee was bulldozed. Toggle menu. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. I was there 85-87. We went back for visits three times: in 1965, in 1984 with our 3 children, and in 1993 with my mother-in-law and her sister (who, like my wife) had been born in Germany. Ken Reynolds. [email protected]. Those were wonderful years and I thoroughly enjoyed teaching in Crailsheim. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim Germany. Too many good times and memories to list here. Collins Barracks, Cork; Address: Collins Barracks, Cork, T23 VA02. My best friend, Gary, and I travel quite a bit through Europe. During World War II, the area now known as McKee Barracks was an aviation and pilot training school for the Gernan Luftwaffe. As I remember, pretty darn good. ed gay david ward did our tatoos. 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? I found some that must have been late 79 or 80 because I actually found my old platoon in some of them (picking up trash, which we seemed to spend a lot of time doing). Shop for McKee Barracks "GBNF" at Wandering I Store: canvas, color, cotton, Crailsheim, crewneck, district made, fitted, GBNF, Germany, gildan Home / McKee Barracks "GBNF" McKee Barracks "GBNF" Multiple colors and sizes available for each style. I think of the place often, and would like to return for a visit. Yikes! I posted one of the Stern and some funny comments have been posted under it. Want to benefit from all the services we offer? Richard. Did you go to any of the dances at the rec hall? I was stationed in Crailsheim with the 37th Armor from January 1958 to June 1959. 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. It's been repeated here a few times but if you are a member of Facebook please join the McKee Barracks Alumni page. The units at McKee Barracks when I was there were the 1-51 Infantry, 1st AD, and 2-42 Artillery VII Corps Artillery. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. med. Thanks. It was very odd because everything was overgrown (obviously no grunts here to clean up and mow) and all of the buildings were empty. MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map Search Veterans & Personnel Photos, Humor, Stories & More Military Records & Resources Reunions, Parades, & Events Online Catalog About VetFriends My Profile MetLife Veteran Insurance Discounts Contact Us I can send pictures if you would like to see them.Jim Mc, Hi Jim,I'd love to see your pictures! Glen was in Officers Traing School then stationed in Crailsheim. 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. DMG, I love all those nice comments about Crailsheim. Add place (company, shop, etc.) 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. Some of the best times of my life there ( at least the ones i can remember ) would be nice to hear from some of the guys you can email me at [email protected] hope to hear from some of you ( Sherry tell Terry i said "HI" if he remembers me ). It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. It was originally named Marlborough Barracks and housed approximately 900 horses of the British forces. It was around August every year. He. You are welcome to email me at [email protected] and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. I went to many places there including Rothenberg . . cool memories,what a great experience army life was. Compare ; 915-701-7845 | Search Gift Certificates Sign in or Register Cart. McKee Barracks is located one mile east of Crailsheim, a junction point for highway and railway traffic crisscrossing central Germany. Steam engines still worked the line to Schwaebisch Hall, and pulled our troop trains from the Kaserne railhead out to the main line. (The bank was on the 2nd floor). Bethany, I remember Frau Linden. And so diferent. I would really like to get in touch with some old friends- so would my sister Jule who lives now in Greece after living in Wisconsin for 7 years and then moved back to Germany. McCoy was post commander when I was there. Now that I am retired, I think I might want to take a trip back there even if things have changed. I was in barrack 27 which was west of the PX and near your housing. Sometimes she would take me with her - I loved every minute in the barracks! Sid,I rememeber the Schmidts from the dry cleaning store, as well as Kurt and Annie from the Barber shop. My older sister keeps in contact with some people from there and Nurnburg where she went to high school. With our opening in 2015, we look forward to giving business travellers, individuals and families a warm welcome and helping them enjoy a pleasant stay here. On 15 October 1891 the headquarters of the 10th Hussars was moved there under Major Manners-Wood (commanding). 2,944,190. I'm going to check out all the pictures now to see if they jar my memory. How cool is that. Crailsheim Army Airfield on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: airfield; 2: McKee Barracks. I really had a great time there as did my friends in the 615th MPs. 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. The pilot was a former member of the German Luftwaffe. The "Sheim" is the place where I got seriously buzzed drinking my first warm German beernot to mention what the Schnapps and Jaegermeister did to many of us back in those days. I've recently just discovered that he spent time in McKee Barracks in Crailsheim between 1962 and 1964. but I also had some very interesting TDY experiences. Great to hear from another kid from McKee. I will not, however, post any inquiries from people seaching for family members or friends which I have done in the past. I was in the 8th grade. I still see people like Tom Hudson (recreation), and Gail Olezene (Family Advocate). 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. My wife is a born Crailsheimerin so we do return frequently. [7], The plans were prepared by the Royal Engineers' Department, under the direction of architect Major Robert Barklie RE, Larne, Co. 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. SONIC VAMPIRE. [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. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. Details. Army brat whose family was there for my 5th grade (1969) We lived across the street from the elementary school, across from horseshoe hill. I went to the Rathaus and looked in the archives. *lol*Sam, What memories these postings have bought back! 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. Aug 26, 2012. The post and city was our playground. B battery 2/42nd FA. I imagine my ex-husband, Tim, who also reads this blog, would like to read your recollections as well. 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. Ledward Barracks was referred to as "Panzer Kaserne " by the locals as it was a base for a German Army tank unit in WWII. The fact that my wife spoke German helped. I think I gave him a bottle of Jim Beam that I purchased at the class 6.To this day I have never tasted any American beer that is a good as the fest bier in Germany. greg webb was there. Jim attended school there being active in football, track and field. 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. Hi, I was also stationed at Crailsheim / McKee Kaserne but from April 84 - September 85. I feel very fortunate to have been in Crailsheim when The Wall came down and to witness a piece of history. I started teaching in the dependant elementary school. I also was stationed in Crailsheim from 1961 to early 1966. We had been to London, Paris, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Munich, Lausanne, Piza, Rome, French Riveria, etc. My wife and I are glad we found this site. Freely downloadable at the Internet Archive, where I first uploaded it. Wow, what memories. 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. Returned in the '70s for a visit. Thanks,Mike, Dear AmyI was stationed with the l/51st IN from March of 73 until June 76. He was killed in May of 1983 in a car accident. A friend of ours just sent us one. By the way, did the Schmidts run the laundry and dry cleaners when you were there? Is it possible you remember a Dennis Cook, and where he was from?Keith. Festina Lente. During school year 1969-70 I taught 7th grade and during school year 1970-71 I taught 5th grade. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. I am seeking pictures of the housing area/base/school. Was an artillery surveyor in B btry, 2/42. Good peeps, all of them. It was great to read about your stay at the ol' Crailsheim. Crailsheim (0) $ 6.00 On Hold. What a conversation we had. I think I will not be partaking of that particular goody again anytime in the future. Thanks, Beth,Go to the McKee Barracks Alumni Facebook Page. 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. He was born in Butte on April 19, 1937, to Marylouise and Jean F. Richards. Tweet. He took us to Bertschgarden (sp? I hope to run into some old friends on here. Terry was MPI with Gary Habgood and worked under station commander 1/Sgt. I have always thought about and missed some of my freinds. FromBastrop, La/ Lived in Rossfeld, with a wonderful couple (karl and trudel ehammer) while there. Hope this helped with coloring in the memories. I can remember to the MCKee Baraks in Crailsheim.From 1990-1993 i have friends on the Base. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. 72 now! I can still recall the wonderful food, beer, friends, and good times. To this day, I can remember eating my Weinersnitzel and potatoes. !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. Nadine Collins, Hannelore Koehler Schmidt.I was born in Kirchberg/Jagst are Hangout was Chrailsheim.I also married a GI Jim Schmidt who was there in the Army in 1964 to 1966 in 3rd 37th armor nothing but good times.Crailsheim never was the same after they pulled out all the GI s i went back every year ones or twice while my Parents where alive.I was there when they tore MC KEE Barracks down i crossed those yellow Lines they had up because i was o upset because they where in the Process of tearing down the Chapel.Boy did i get into trouble over that.MC KEE BARRACKS was tore down because it was so full of Asbestos.Just thought you might like to know you may also look it up on the internet, It looks like *I* am the oldtimer here. Shown is an abandoned barrack that was used by the U.S. Army and the Bundeswehr.Zu sehen ist eine verlassene Kaserne, die von der US Armee und der Bundeswehr. Sid,I am Pete Mascetti and I was stationed in Crailsheim from 76-81, CSC 1-51 Inf. The post had been turned over as a refugee camp, and the Quarters were being rebuilt to turn over to the local population. 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?). Going to the Crailsheimer Volksfest in September.Who else is going? McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim . 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. 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. I do remember a feisty, blonde Dragon Lady, erGerman woman, in charge of the housing office though. Major Dimsdale was the Battalion commander when I was here and they have photos of the ceremony when he first took command here. Maybe it will work for you. 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! From what I understand they have just made another TV special about how many Americans stayed here after the Army left. Remember the morning PT runs around the post (I think twice around made 2 miles)? We would play other batteries and we had the best at that time. They look like they are mostly from the 60's and 70's. The post had been torn down and the town was a lot bigger then.Sgt. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. Crailsheim, (Mckee Barracks) was a great duty station and lots of fun. I was there again for the Volksfest in 2008, and had a lot of fun. 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. Eating at that marvelous snack shop above the PX. Horrible!I would love to take my elder son to visit Crailsheim one day. 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. After I publish comments it often takeme weeks to find the post it was attached to. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. Now 2009 the Base is total destroied. nukem till they glow. in the same town where they retired. 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? The principal was Mr. Orlando. Do you have any pics of the post before it was demolished? 14. AFRTS TV arrived on a local broadcast channel about the time I got there. From AU$155 per night on Tripadvisor: McKee Hotel, Crailsheim. I wish I had taken pics while I was there. I remember going to the movie theater for 25 cents every Saturday afternoon. Its been great reading all these posts. Great memories of Crailsheim and was glad I was able to take my son for a visit. 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. I was on the Base around 1976, married to Glen Bone who was the accountant for the Officers Club. I still love Crailsheim and visit quite often. It broadened my outlook considerably, and I consider myself lucky to have spent time there.That was offset somewhat by being in a tactical nuclear missle unit. aaaahh---Memories for an old man. I remember heading over to a "disco" in Blaufelden on the weekends. 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