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. hay Anonymous above we have pictures on our face book group page From the late 60's of children sleding down horse shoe hill. 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. It was owned by a family, who were great people. I was the S-3 (training and Operations) clerk for HHC, 3rd Bn-37th Armor. I remember walking to the chow hall and the smell of food in the air. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. Hello, (sorry my english is bad)I am German. I just came across this blog. us army crailsheim germany us army crailsheim germany. 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. So she let us sit in the back of the class and read. We got to know quite a few residents there and they were very nice to us. I posted what pics I have of McKee barracks on facebook. I could go on but I shouldn't. I hope to hear from those folks who were there when I was. That pilot was never allowed to fly around Crailsheim again.One time one of those pilots pulled a similar stunt on the AF officer and I, while we sat on a hillside calling the coordinates to them. Someone earlier said there was a McDonalds in Crailsheim. I really loved their zest for life. I really loved it! (Bear, Zigarets, Jack Daniels,.Sometimes we tavel to Wrzburg (Lighning Baraks, there was ab big shopping center, but the base is closed today) It was a grate time. McKee Barracks. My husband was stationed in Crailsheim from 1962 to 1965.Did you know that the city has brought out a pamphlet about McKee Barracks dating from 1950 to when the barracks were closed? there was this guy we called slope head. There was a maintenance contact team from the maintenance Battalion in Illesheim. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. WOW!!! I was one of the two squads of MP's living in bldg. We looked forward to going at least once a week during football season to catch the NFL highlight films. Thank you so much again for helping me *lol*Sam, What memories these postings have bought back! McKee Barracks is located one mile east of Crailsheim, a junction point for highway and railway traffic crisscrossing central Germany. However, Class IV (Jim Beam) made the locals love me. Ken Reynolds. David Braunstein was my platoon leader in bootcamp at Ft Sill, and we arrived at Crailsheim together. I worked in the towers, sallyport and post main gate. I remember my arrival there in the winter of '88 like it was yesteraday. I also owned a pig, given to me by friends of the Schmidts, who I named Damn It. Military Catalog, Sales, Discounts & more. Sign in Try for free Price Guide; M.A.P.S. In the spring time, when the streets were covered with what appeared as snow. Funny as it seems, I was stationed back 2 more times in Germany but never made it back to 'Sheim. I bet you have some stories to tell about Crailsheim and McKee Barracks back in "the day"! We had been to London, Paris, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Munich, Lausanne, Piza, Rome, French Riveria, etc. Read item description or contact seller for shipping options. come on by im Frankie Ray the group founder. The ole gals that worked there sure could fix a great hamburger. Al Pawlowski, Co C 1st Maint Batt 1970-72. I went back to Crailsheim in 2002. We went back in 1996 for a visit - sadly the area had really grown. other areas of Germany; Panama bases and patches; Pershing related patches; Pins-assorted; . Toggle menu. Yuki, it turns out, was in the last graduating class of the high school at McKee. Thanks for making it possible!" But hey, those were the good ol' days!Sam Taylor. aimee elizabeth daniel > chuck baird art meaning > mckee barracks crailsheim, germany > chuck baird art meaning > mckee barracks crailsheim, germany McKee Barracks (Irish: Dn Mhic Aoidh[1]) is a military installation situated on Blackhorse Avenue near Phoenix Park in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland. Going to the Volksfest in Septmber.Who else is going? It would be awesome if any of you could help us and contact us to share some information about your experiences. I was there again for the Volksfest in 2008, and had a lot of fun. I spent the entire tour in 1-51 in various assignments. We were in the first building on the left across from the post main gate. Dear Amy,I was searching the web looking for some information about my time in the US Army. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. I remember sledding on "The Hill". 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 still have a Crailsheim German police hat that I got from a German police officer. U.S. I was the last soldier at Crailshiem, I literally slid the keys under the gate when I left. World / Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Crailsheim. I can't repeat the words the AF officer next to me said to them! Was an artillery surveyor in B btry, 2/42. Anyone,PLEASE contact me who was there that I served with. My dad was stationed in Germany in the early 80's. tank batallion,4th armored division. 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. I remember the dances they held for pre-teens and teens at the community center. Add place (company, shop, etc.) [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. Since I sadly have a hard time remembering people's names, the fact that I remember his should speak volumns. We lived there in 1967 & 1968 and lived in one of the buildings facing the main road. Thank you for posting this. They made a point to photograph a lot of the building right before they were torn down. We eventualy were relocated to Ansbach. Nice to meet you, Sid! Dave Delagado,I was stationed in Crailsheim 76-81and I knew a SFC Delgado from CSC 1-51 Inf, GSR platoon. There was suppose to be a large party out there. All remaining personnel and equipment arrived at the location on 8 December, and the Hospital was officially opened on this date. Another great memory was the annual Volkfest. I would love to talk to you. Photos are also welcome. Any idea which town/parrish he was from? It showed in their food and fests. It was redesignated at. I'm going to check out all the pictures now to see if they jar my memory. 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. Richard. [3] While the facility was considered small compared to other cavalry barracks, it was said to be of ample size for a cavalry regiment of full war strength of 862 men (all ranks) and stabling for as many horses. I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. also my wife ingrid died in 1988 from a heart attack at the age of 45. later. I'd like to hear from anyone who remembers my husband or myself.ortrud43@gmail.com, hello everybody I found this blog while searching for some information from army bases in Germany. Maybe it will work for you. What a great time and experience! Does anyone remember him? Helicopter rides, the farmers marketStill miss Germany. When we arrived there weren't many cats and our girl Sam had lots of litters. Some of the best years of my youth. Fink, and Dr. Hinsley were the other officers.We had a couple of civilian ambulance drivers,Rudolf Bergman and Rudolf Hahn that were really good.I like to know of any group trips to Crailsheim , please contact me at wlb646@aol.com. My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? I still can taste those burgers till this day. We first lived in an apartment with a German family. Good memories! What a conversation we had. P. D. O'Donnell, Dublin Military Barracks, Dublin Historical Record , Sep., 1972, Vol. 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 The McDonald's is quite a surprise. 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. Please send to lonestaramy@aol.com.Thanks,Amy. Be sure to send me a friend request! I sure have a lot of memories from that place. Spent most of it in the motor pool.Steve B. I was in Alpha Co, 1/51 82 and 83. We were one of the first outfits to open this new base. I know we had a great time there. Credit:The Vike Archives & Sightings.com. 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. They had the best Jagerschnitzel with their homegrown button mushrooms! I wish I had taken pics while I was there. One day a small privately owned jet made an emergency landing on post. One evening an Army buddy and me where given a ride out to a lake (approx 6 miles from town). !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. Aside from the training trips to Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr, I had a great time. I had no idea that my small blog entry would generate such a number of posts! I played every sport for the DYA "Mean Green Machine". I would like to see some pictures of McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. I got unbelievably lucky, and hit his cousin on the first phone call and he directed me to his mother. I can be reached edcon1@comcast.net. The units at McKee Barracks when I was there were the 1-51 Infantry, 1st AD, and 2-42 Artillery VII Corps Artillery. West Germany. I've got to tell you, Sid, I never ask anyone's name so I have no clue who ran the laundry. WELCOME to CITYHOTEL AM McKEEPLATZ, your modern 3-star hotel located on McKee-Square in the main County town of Crailsheim. 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. It was a great remembrance.Sid. I'm old so I forget a lot. 2/42 FA, C Battery, 1976-1979. We used to go to a Gasthaus in Mariakappel, east of Chrailsheim. Went back in 2003 and McKee was bulldozed. Thanks for the opportunity to share my memoriesRobert Cuthbertson, Hi,My father was stationed at that army base also. I was stationed there from Jan 1958 until June 1959. McKee Barracks is a military installation near to Phoenix Park in Dublin in Ireland. They also have quite a number of photos from before I arrived. Unfortunately, he died in a car accident a couple of years ago. It is: jkennedyralph@eircom.net. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. [7], The plans were prepared by the Royal Engineers' Department, under the direction of architect Major Robert Barklie RE, Larne, Co. The principal was Mr. Orlando. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. JimWhat a surprise to find this site on the web. 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. He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. I am from crailsheim.i found this side with goggle. 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. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. Thanks to all who have contributed to this site. Been a long time ,Jim Warnick here from 75-80 in the 615th MP Co then got out of Army and stayed there another 10 years. Antrim. Things have definitely changed in 26 years. HAVE YOU EVER ACTUALLY "TALKED" TO A VAMPIRE . You had to pay 5 marks to get into the place and that also got you one beer. Or buying cases of German bier from the locals who worked on post. I feel very fortunate to have been in Crailsheim when The Wall came down and to witness a piece of history. CityHotel am McKeePlatz is located in Crailsheim. Great memories! There were other military families in the building. But my fellow soldier were very respectfull Whites ,Blacks I realy did not care I only knew they were my brothers. I was Supply Sergeant and Acting Field First. If I remember right, we lived in 211 A-2. The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. Bill From Hell. 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. I learned later she was engaged to be married. 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. Airspace and procedures Arrivals and departures east or west. Albert Pawlowski. Our oldest son Rich was involved in all the DYA sports, I worked at the pre-school. McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim. If you look on classmates.com, you will find a group of us Crailshiem vets. I went back in 2010 but McKee was no longer ther, I was coming back from Kuwait. but I also had some very interesting TDY experiences. Fond memories, sad the post is gone.. Horst Dreschner's daughter, (Corinne) just Emailed me about mailing a Chicago Bears jacket for a gift for her son for Christmas. The 95th MP Battalion was in Mannheim.The company that covered Mannheim, I believe, was the 272nd MP Company. Crailsheim, (Mckee Barracks) was a great duty station and lots of fun. I also was sad to hear they tore everything down as I always wanted to return for a visit. Thanks, Beth,Go to the McKee Barracks Alumni Facebook Page. The men's billets are in robust Tudor style. I've dropped by 4 times in the last 8 years or so. Made from soft, high-quality cotton. The pig want to work with me everyday and stayed in the yard of the Officers Club. I love Crailsheim, and Germany, and would gladly have never left. Crailsheim was quite rural when I was there. Its nice to know there are others that share the same feelings..Carlos, Carlos, I may have known you, probably did, actually. It was likeanother world. REFORGER, ASP to Crete, PSP-82 guard duty and CQ was the worse on weekends because, they often kept me from hanging out at my favorite placesThe Gasthaus Gruner Brau (downtown) or the New Yorker Nightclub (Rossfeld, I think). The US-Dollar was cheap, and we have had makeed a good bussines with the americans in the Shop on the Base. The only one we found so far is John Graves via facebook. A portion of this field was destroyed in the Allied bombing in March, 1945, and during the Four Day Battle in April, 1945 when elements of the 10th Armored Division occupied Crailsheim. Captain Justice Bailey sought refuge there in a gale and upon landing reported vast timber and limestone resources. The first address you sent me is my buddy. 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. The fact that my wife spoke German helped. I remember all of the places you are talking about, PX, theater, Gym, etc. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. 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. Now that I look back on it, I was lucky to stay in Crailsheim and not have to move in country. As MPs we drove all over the countryside and I remember how beautiful and green everything was. 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. I have great memories of the place. However, many years later, I can say that I am a better man because I was there. Was only there one year because we moved on to Oberammergau for our remaining 2 years in Germany, but it was a great time to be a kid in Germany! I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. I'm interested in hearing from folks who remember those good old days! It was something like out of a picture book. . I feel there are other forums for those doing genealogical research and that is not the purpose of this blog. 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. A lot of mustangs were getting riffed which was sad. My friends and I actually found a german potato masher (hand grenade) in a field close to the BOQ. All rights reserved. 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. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. I remember NCO club , the sadowasky range, The ammo dump, Field Probleams , and reforger for those days. Its been great reading all these posts. Shipping: US-Mainland: free (more destinations) Condition: Brand new. 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. Lovely place nice people in town were I made many freinds! I worked there as swicth board operator. He said that he was flying in the area and started having some serious problem with his aircraft. Good looking boys. Hi Sid, my name is Bill GoodyearAnd I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1976-1977 while you were 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. J, Hi there, in relation to the above message that I posted. I was a military brat and my father was stationed at McKee Barracks ?1977-79. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. | See details Located in: El Paso, Texas, United States Delivery: Varies Returns: They had the best "House Platte" in the world. The next year we found out just how tough she really was. Kind wishes. I still have a Crailsheim German police hat that I got from a German police officer. Tall, red hair and freckles? Mama Bartels would cook up a great meal while Papa tries to teach us German. Also ideal for. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich eingeladen, beizutreten! Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. 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. I live in Al. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. I'm looking.charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com, Mark,My best friend at McKee Barracks was Jerry Thomas and he was a medic with HHC l/51. While there I had the opportunity to meet my Grandfather's relatives and my High School German Pen Pal. If any of you have photos please contact me at charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com. As some have said, all of the barracks and such have been demolished and new residential housing has been built. Steam engines still worked the line to Schwaebisch Hall, and pulled our troop trains from the Kaserne railhead out to the main line. Compare ; 915-701-7845 | Search Gift Certificates Sign in or Register Cart. Farmers still worked the fields directly across Highway 14 from the main gate. Morale was low because we were drafted and taken away from our wives, families and girl friends. The pilot was a former member of the German Luftwaffe. (The bank was on the 2nd floor). 25, No. Dave Delgado,I was a dependent in Crailsheim from '75 - '79. hit up my youtube page hollywoodbadguy1anyone remember me or info on in anyone in hq please contact me.i got intouch with col van horn have his email. I hope to run into some old friends on here. I am still in Germany, working in Heidleberg at USAREUR/7A HQ. Major Dimsdale was the Battalion commander when I was here and they have photos of the ceremony when he first took command here. kenneth.hudgens@us.af.mil. I was in the 8th grade. The sign over the front gate (Mckee Barracks) stood for a long time but was also gone the last time i was there. Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. Yes, I have eaten at the Gasthaus Krone. cool memories,what a great experience army life was. Thanks for letting me share.Dave Delgado, Amy,I found your post about Crailsheim while looking up some information about the area. Is it possible that he spent a little time at the Gasthaus Stern. "1891 McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McKee_Barracks&oldid=1107029724, This page was last edited on 27 August 2022, at 19:19. Thank you, I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1973-1976. The family moved to Seattle in the early 1940s. It was early in the AM, and woke up the entire housing area who complained to the Post CO. Sad but progress, at least the housing area was put to use. 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. Like many of you it was some of the best years of my life. spider11@bellsouth.net. Units: General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade 1 Brigade Artillery Regiment . It was a long time ago, 1959-1962, but I still remember Crailsheim as a kid. Search by name, and you'll find a few of the names you are searching for :-)BillBlack, Hello Amy, I was trying to locate any ArmyBrats who went to school at Mckee Barracks. 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. We were the 1963 Basketball and Flag Football Post Champions. 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. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. 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. 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