Ha! Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. Crailsheim Army Airfield on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: airfield; 2: McKee Barracks. man i miss thoes days. Amy,I was also stationed in Crailsheim during the same time as you and was assigned to svc btry 4/12 FA. great to see all the post and a shout out to mel chambers. Their presence drew mixed reaction from the people of Crailsheim. We did lose the USAREUR football quarter finals that year.A few of us made friend with the Bartel Family of Stimpfach. It's cheaper if I mail it than postage and handling. I wish I had taken pics while I was there. Click preferred style below to view full selection and pricing. [2], Today this considered as being within the West Cabra area, at the time of building the lands on either side of Blackhorse Lane/Avenue were considered to be within Grangegorman parish, as evidenced by. Going to the Crailsheimer Volksfest in September.Who else is going? Michaela, I was there and they were my friends. What a great experience for a young man to be stationed in Europe. I arrived at McKee August 1973 and was there until my discharge March 1975. I have not got much to go on as all I can remember now is her first name of Dorle although she does mention an Eva Schneider. We will follow it closely from now on. I posted what pics I have of McKee barracks on facebook. Shipping: US-Mainland: free (more destinations) Condition: Brand new. I played every sport for the DYA "Mean Green Machine". We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. Sad that it is all gonebut oh, the sweet memories.Sherry Frenchsfr225@yahoo.com, Message to Sam and Terry, as well as to all Shimmers.I was stationed at McKee from Oct 64 to June 66, when I was reassigned back to the US. I was so surprised when I was able to find where I lived as a kid. Sid,I am Pete Mascetti and I was stationed in Crailsheim from 76-81, CSC 1-51 Inf. I know we had a great time there. Hay Today On CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDER. Free WiFi access is available. That is where the pizza place up in Roterbuck would drop our pizza when we ordered it. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. The pictures and discussion help a lot. I was 8 years old when we moved to McKee Barracks in 1964, and stayed until mid '65. J, Hi there, in relation to the above message that I posted. There was suppose to be a large party out there. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. While there I had the opportunity to meet my Grandfather's relatives and my High School German Pen Pal. I really enjoyed the field trips to castles and museums around Southern Germany. U.S. I was stationed in Crailsheim with the 37th Armor from January 1958 to June 1959. I remember exactly that little spot by the commisary, near the gate between dependent housing and the main post, right by the Rod & Gun club wasn't it? Antrim. We were with Svc Btry 4/12 FA during our first 3 years in Crailsheim, then they deactivated and I'll be darned if I can remember who came in. I remember walking to the chow hall and the smell of food in the air. Articles; WorthPoint Media aaaahh---Memories for an old man. no problem? All remaining personnel and equipment arrived at the location on 8 December, and the Hospital was officially opened on this date. One day a small privately owned jet made an emergency landing on post. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. Also I remember when they brought the Cobra King in and set it at the entrance along with a cannon to represent the 78 field artilery. . I think of that place everyday. Each room here will provide you with a terrace. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. (He was stationed closer to France). Are you looking for someone who is or was in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? Hannelore who was there between 1964 and 1966 and Mike who was there between 1961 and 1966. Major McKee was killed in 1945, while engaged in a spotter flight over Trebnitz, Germany. I still have a Crailsheim German police hat that I got from a German police officer. What a shame! Vincent. (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. Please try to keep your posts relevant to McKee Barracks. . you can get me at imdb.com frankie ray (I) its hollywood now. He headed for McKee Barracks. I have great memories of the place. It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. She volunteered at the Library and the Dental clinic and was a Girl Scout leader for a while. Damn It knew exactly when I got off work and walked to my building to greet me. I too was in shocked when I re-visited the "sheim" back in 2007. I was Supply Sergeant and Acting Field First. Army brat whose family was there for my 5th grade (1969) We lived across the street from the elementary school, across from horseshoe hill. Any help is welcome.Thank you in advance.Contact:LaLi97@gmx.deEsraIslertas@web.de, David Fingeroos here,Ironwood,Michigan. I remember the "honey wagons" spraying liquid manure on the beet field across from McKee, what a smell. [2], The barracks was later named Marlborough Barracks after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. I too felt somewhat sad when I visited the former McKee Barracks and think about how it was 33 years ago. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. 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. There was a maintenance contact team from the maintenance Battalion in Illesheim. It was redesignated at. My husband was commander of the 595 Med.Co. 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 really had a great time there as did my friends in the 615th MPs. I was too young to remember name of the Gasthaus my folks took me to every Saturday night. McCoy was post commander when I was there. I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. Steam engines still worked the line to Schwaebisch Hall, and pulled our troop trains from the Kaserne railhead out to the main line. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1971 - 1974. What a conversation we had. Would love to locate Joe Godeaux, from Louisana, who was my roomate for a short time when I first got there. Its been great reading all these posts. We used to do a lot of sledding on the hill behind the BOQ. Bill From Hell. Thanks for the memories. David Braunstein was my platoon leader in bootcamp at Ft Sill, and we arrived at Crailsheim together. I was the Company Clerk for Company B, 3rd Battalion, 37th Armor. I went there in January 1962 until May 1964. To this day, I can remember eating my Weinersnitzel and potatoes. Terry was MPI with Gary Habgood and worked under station commander 1/Sgt. I too lived in Crailshiem from 1981-1988Worked in the McKee recreation center for many years, and miss this place alot. Some of my fondness memories are about Craisheim and the Base. Can you tell me if that is a full address or not? Thanks for the memories! I was there again for the Volksfest in 2008, and had a lot of fun. That B battery gangGary Leindecker, Mike Walkos, Vinnie Guardiano, Carlos Reyes, Cpt. [8] An imposing an extravagant cavalry barracks, the style of the officers' Mess is a mixture between Elizabethan and Queen Anne, and the general appearance of its red brick and red roof tiles, with "traceried windows, floriated pinnacles, parapets and panelled battlements", (quoting Lt. Col. MacNeill description in his Cosantoir account of the building of the barracks), may be described as being in a broad "romantic" style but not in any specific national style or idiom (O'Donnell suggests that elements like the pepper-box turrets and cupolas may even be seen in Russian and Turkish design of the time). I hope to run into some old friends on here. Going to the Volksfest in Septmber.Who else is going? I'm interested in hearing from folks who remember those good old days! Photos are also welcome. . The sign over the front gate (Mckee Barracks) stood for a long time but was also gone the last time i was there. I will post a link to it when it is complete. One memory I have is during the 1973 Israel-Egypt war, when the Isreali Army crossed the Suez Canal, both the 1/51 and 5/73 FA (or 2/42 FA) left overnight to their alert positions. I got unbelievably lucky, and hit his cousin on the first phone call and he directed me to his mother. How cool is that. 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. I had Betencourt for either 5th or 6th grade and Frau Linden was the german teacher. pvt snake hulin frankie ray, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18258402411&ref=tsTed and Frankie, have you tried the facebook page? We looked forward to going at least once a week during football season to catch the NFL highlight films. Magical memories. I never did run over anybody on that hill! I was in barrack 27 which was west of the PX and near your housing. I feel there are other forums for those doing genealogical research and that is not the purpose of this blog. Went back in 2003 and McKee was bulldozed. My dad was stationed in the 37th armored division and I lived here for almost 2 years (65-67). The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. Thanks for the opportunity to share my memoriesRobert Cuthbertson, Hi,My father was stationed at that army base also. Great memories of Crailsheim and was glad I was able to take my son for a visit. The family moved to Seattle in the early 1940s. I was the Supply Clerk until 3 months before I left. Things have definitely changed in 26 years. 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 remember that we would dign up at the community center to be able to sack groceries at the commisary. 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 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 lived with the Schmidts who owned the dry cleaners. Hi Amy,I was stationed with the 546 Medical Clearing Company, 56 Medical Battalion from November, 1952 until February, 1955. 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. Sign in Try for free Price Guide; M.A.P.S. I am amazed how many people comment about their stay in Crailsheim.I was born in Crailsheim and worked in the office at the commissary from 1966 until 1969.My husband was the commissary steward and we got married Dec.1969.We live in Florida and will be visiting Crailsheim this year in September for the Volksfest.Who else is going? I visited again often in 78-81 when I was stationed in the North of Germany. The antenna faced the housing area, and had very limited range west, north or east of McKee Barracks. I had no idea that my small blog entry would generate such a number of posts! Like many of you it was some of the best years of my life. 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