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. it was empty thoe.Later on the 78th field artilery and ocupited that part of it and then tore the the fience and 4 towers down. Seemed like the longest three years of my life. I still can taste those burgers till this day. We were one of the first outfits to open this new base. 2 seconds ago 0 1 mins. I can be reached edcon1@comcast.net. The DYA was my children's favorite place. Our other favorite place to eat was out in the country at Oberspeltach. 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 antenna faced the housing area, and had very limited range west, north or east of McKee Barracks. Hope you like visiting my second home.Keith, Hi Keith,Sorry for the delay in my reply! The hamburgers at the New Yorkers was also quite tasty to a drunken soldier too. Also didn't care much for the annual trip to Grafenwehr. I was assigned to HQ Company 1/51 Med Platoon from January 1975 through June 1976 and either worked in the Clinic or went out on Field exercises with the 1/51. But my fellow soldier were very respectfull Whites ,Blacks I realy did not care I only knew they were my brothers. The bakery made the best pretzels with a cheese that you smeared on the pretel. I am from crailsheim.i found this side with goggle. I remember NCO club , the sadowasky range, The ammo dump, Field Probleams , and reforger for those days. I have found many friends from there using Facebook. We were in the first building on the left across from the post main gate. If you are interested get in touch with someone you knew while you were stationed there. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. We would drive up to Nuremberg, pick up a bunch of big macs, and drive back to Crailsheim with the burgers on the M151 engine manifold.I remember the New Yorker, I think I even have a menu from the place somewhere. Linden who I later found out had been killed in a car crash. I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. We were assigned to several Reforgers and we investigated all the accidents. I will post a link to it when it is complete. you can get me at imdb.com frankie ray (I) its hollywood now. Hi all you Crailsheim fans,I was born and raised there. 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. I visited again often in 78-81 when I was stationed in the North of Germany. I still see people like Tom Hudson (recreation), and Gail Olezene (Family Advocate). My husband was stationed in Crailsheim,1972-76.I met him there and we married in Crailsheim,One of our best men last name was Shipman.They were in a maintenance company.Because of his last name every one called him OD.We had 2 sons while there.I miss my home,think of Crailsheim often.We are retired in Alabama now.Thanks for the memories. I especially enjoyed going on exchange trips to the local schools. By April 6, 2023 world darts championship 2023 dates April 6, 2023 world darts championship 2023 dates Webclockwork orange singing in the rain full scene. med. 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. Nearby Conn Barracks had the 2/64th Armour, 3/64th Armour, an ADA unit and part of the 3rd Aviation Bn. I often wonder what ever happened to my buddies.I was in 2/42 B-battery, artillery surveyor. I was in Alpha And Headquarters Battery. Shared an off post apartment for a while, fell in love with German beer. WebMcKee Barracks is a military installation near to Phoenix Park in Dublin in Ireland. Web1963 Moved from Conn Barracks near Schweinfurt , Germany to McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. However, I never made it there as I had already heard about its demise. Hundreds of participants, thousands of photos and a lot of memories. 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. I was assigned to the dispensary(16th.Med. Webimagery in lines composed a few miles above tintern abbey. Funny as it seems, I was stationed back 2 more times in Germany but never made it back to 'Sheim. When Glen and I divorced I came back to Crailsheim and worked in the GED program teaching American History and United States Government. [4], Crailsheim became the postwar home to the U.S. Army's McKee Barracks until the facility closed in January 1994.[5]. I was 8 years old when we moved to McKee Barracks in 1964, and stayed until mid '65. 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! I never did run over anybody on that hill! I too was an Army brat when my father was stationed at McKee Barracks with the 1/51 from May '68 to May '70. I went back to Crailsheim in 2002. Does anyone know whatever happened to the school? I had a VW, so I managed to stay off base during free time as much as possible. However, From 19691988 the battalion was stationed at Bismarck Kaserne in Katterbach, Germany. 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. From the 1980s onwards, the airfields were often only used as helipads. Small world. Join the Ansbach group on Facebook, there are several Crailsheimers there. Again, these were memorable times in my young life that I will never forget. Fond memories indeed1. The fact that my wife spoke German helped. 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 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. Early Wedneday morning, I took a stroll to locate a bakery where I purchased and attempted to consume an extremely dry, crumbly, tasteless, baked stick of dough. WebWest Germany - Crailsheim - McKee Barracks - Bldg 209 A5 - Harold Lloyd - January 1978. Webmckee barracks crailsheim, germany mckee barracks crailsheim, germany. (Paula and Heinrich, with kids Edgar, Victor, and Marie). Founded in 1986, they originally played in lower leagues. www.crailsheim-merlins.de. I could go on and on but am glad to hear from someone that was there during the same time. She worked in the snack bar in that PX building and in the movie theater. The rest were garrison support (MP, medical aid station, etc) from 1st AD HQ in Ansbach. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. A friend of ours just sent us one. 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. I was fortunate to be able to bring my new bride over to experience life on the "Economy". 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. USS McKee (AS-41), was an Emory S. Land -class submarine tender launched in 1980 and decommissioned in 1999. Those were wonderful years and I thoroughly enjoyed teaching in Crailsheim. Please try to keep your posts relevant to McKee Barracks. Almost all the s/4s and privates were draftees. Another great memory was the annual Volkfest. I was a military brat and my father was stationed at McKee Barracks ?1977-79. I'M Dave Fingeroos from Michigan. ed gay david ward did our tatoos. March 26, 2023; monica cortez ktsm age Morale was low because we were drafted and taken away from our wives, families and girl friends. I remember sledding on "The Hill". They look like they are mostly from the 60's and 70's. It was something like out of a picture book. Search. 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. My name is Mike Freyman and would like to hear from anyone that lived in Crailsheim during that time period. My most recent visit was last month during the Volksfest. Danny,My ex husband, Tim, was a Corporal and then a Sergeant during our time with Svc Btry 4/12 FA. One of these days, I will return to Germany and visit the area. Crailsheim became a possession of the Burgrave of Nuremberg following the siege. The combat command CO was Colonel Yow. Things have definitely changed in 26 years. Their presence drew mixed reaction from the people of Crailsheim. It was the cottonwood trees that shed their blooms on the ground. 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.
Sad but progress, at least the housing area was put to use. Like many of you it was some of the best years of my life. I was in Hq Hq Co 1st medium Tank Btn.I worked in S-4 and the last few months in the Hq Hq Co supply room.My name was Sp/4 Robert T Dixon, Wow! The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. 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. 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. Couldn't find our way around. Horseshoe hill was the best,played DYA sports "Go Green" think it was the "Cougars". We didnt have one when I was there. by | Apr 5, 2023 | dale butler and girlie | Apr 5, 2023 | dale butler and girlie I lived in a small village off base. My dad was Robert Dutcher and was in the tank btn. I really loved it! up at me saying " you gotta see this". Is that your dad? It was very odd because everything was overgrown (obviously no grunts here to clean up and mow) and all of the buildings were empty. I posted one of the Stern and some funny comments have been posted under it. Aug 26, 2012. Oh, you suspicious mindsit means "Fox Mill". 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. great to see all the post and a shout out to mel chambers. The post and city was our playground. You had to pay 5 marks to get into the place and that also got you one beer. Assigned to 4AD. The principal was Mr. Orlando. I too lived in Crailshiem from 1981-1988Worked in the McKee recreation center for many years, and miss this place alot. one of my best friends (estus ray smith) a surveyor is still living in germany and a surveyor for the gov. Amy,I am Seventy Four years old and was stationed at Crailshiem in 58 and 59. My fondest childhood memories are of Crailsheim.
I was really touched to see that the housing areas are still vital communities, obviously cared for and cared about. sport like lacrosse with paddles; corey gamble sister kim porter *lol*Sam, What memories these postings have bought back! 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. Our housing building was the last on the street, which was across from the school's play yards. Thursday, April 6, 2023 Latest: alaska fleece jackets; cintas first aid and safety sales rep salary Thanks,Mike, Dear AmyI was stationed with the l/51st IN from March of 73 until June 76. Your descriptions of Crailsheim show quite a bit of growth since I was there. I've been writing my autobiography and was stationed at Crailsheim with a Seventh Army medical ambulance company: 1954-1956 which is part of my history, and I have a lot of memories of the 19 mos. Maybe it will work for you. WebCrailsheim is a town in the German state of Baden-Wrttemberg. I think of the place often, and would like to return for a visit. Can you tell me if that is a full address or not? They begged us to leave her when we left, so she stayed when we came stateside. I could have picked a better MOS. I have always wanted to return to Germany with my family but have not been able to. I was so surprised when I was able to find where I lived as a kid. Manuel USS McKee (DD-87), was a Wickes -class destroyer during World War I. USS McKee (DD-575), was a Fletcher -class destroyer during World War II. There is a new (in 2005) hotel, Stadthotel Crailsheim ( http://en.stadthotel-crailsheim.de/Wiki.jsp?page=Main_en ) on the river downtown that is very nice and reasonable should anyone need a place to stay. I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1971 - 1974. David Braunstein was my platoon leader in bootcamp at Ft Sill, and we arrived at Crailsheim together. ), to visit a fuedal lord's castle, and we were able to participate in one of Crailsheim's annual parades dressed in really old clothes lent to us from their museum. However, many years later, I can say that I am a better man because I was there. He unfortunately died over 10 years ago. I was with the 4th.armor div. I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. Or buying cases of German bier from the locals who worked on post. Too many good times and memories to list here. I loved this place. 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 would play other batteries and we had the best at that time. Compare ; 915-701-7845 | Search Gift Certificates Sign in or Register Cart. Any help is welcome.Thank you in advance.Contact:LaLi97@gmx.deEsraIslertas@web.de, David Fingeroos here,Ironwood,Michigan. I can't remember the name of the place, but the food was great, the beer wonderful, and the atmosphere superb! WebChristensen Barracks Cigli AB Clark AB Clinton-Sherman AFB Coco Solo Coffey Barracks Coleman Kaserne Comiso AS Concord Naval Weapons Station Conn Barracks Cooke Barracks Craig AFB- D - De La Police Kaserne Daley Barracks Decimomannu AB Diyarbakir AS Dolan Barracks Don Muang RTAFB Our oldest son Rich was involved in all the DYA sports, I worked at the pre-school.
Follow us. 1-51 Company C motar platoon. Only show this user. J, Hi there, in relation to the above message that I posted. When I got there, the 1/51 was getting ready to deactivate, but the 2/42 and 501st were still there. I really had a great time there as did my friends in the 615th MPs. Some of my fondness memories are about Craisheim and the Base. The pictures and discussion help a lot. In 1985 it moved Headquarters to McKee Barracks, Crailsheim Germany. C 1/12 at Ft. Sill from 1986 thru 1989, and then A 3/32 at Camp Pieri Wiesbaden Germany from 1989 thru 1992 (the last lance unit to close down, in Germany anyway). Popcorn was a dime, with all the salt you could pour on it! My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? I remember my arrival there in the winter of '88 like it was yesteraday. WebCombat Command "C" was at McKee Barracks, Crailsheim. Festina Lente. I was with Company C of the First Maintenance Battalion. I posted what pics I have of McKee barracks on facebook. 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. He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. During school year 1969-70 I taught 7th grade and during school year 1970-71 I taught 5th grade. Thanks for the memories! Hope this helped with coloring in the memories. I was stationed in Crailsheim with the 37th Armor from January 1958 to June 1959. 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?). Iwould like to use them in my book on Mckee Bks. Webwear with pride to show where you served in Germany. Members of the group are invited to post pictures and share Michael Bachman was my roomie in AT&T at C-Btry. I still have a Crailsheim German police hat that I got from a German police officer. You can email me at gmjoe2490@yahoo.com, Hello everyone!We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. I badly want to go back and see some of it. The post had been turned over as a refugee camp, and the Quarters were being rebuilt to turn over to the local population. I started teaching in the dependant elementary school. 0 0 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'm putting in a lot of time and effort getting us back in touch with one another. 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. After her military service, she earned her Ph.D. from Ohio State University and became an English professor at several colleges in North Carolina and Virginia. WebOn 18 December 1944, the 37th got its march orderto move north against the German penetration, which was causing alarm to the Allied High Command. Does anyone remember him? Glen was in Officers Traing School then stationed in Crailsheim. Is that even possible that we are that old?I looked for an old Army friend in Michigan who wasn't listed and I started calling people with the same last name. Harold & his co-pilot were in Germany for the Air Force Reserve and came down to Crailsheim. The pig want to work with me everyday and stayed in the yard of the Officers Club. Major Dimsdale was the Battalion commander when I was here and they have photos of the ceremony when he first took command here. If you look on classmates.com, you will find a group of us Crailshiem vets. 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