The next year we found out just how tough she really was. They begged us to leave her when we left, so she stayed when we came stateside. The combat command CO was Colonel Yow. I still can taste those burgers till this day. Join the Ansbach group on Facebook, there are several Crailsheimers there. I have always wanted to return to Germany with my family but have not been able to. Hi Ted HaglerI was there from Jan 1958 until June 1957. you can get me at imdb.com frankie ray (I) its hollywood now. Some of the best years of my youth. other areas of Germany; Panama bases and patches; Pershing related patches; Pins-assorted; . The sign over the front gate (Mckee Barracks) stood for a long time but was also gone the last time i was there. 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. Yes, I have eaten at the Gasthaus Krone. McKee Barracks (Crailsheim) 0 available. Ledward Barracks was referred to as "Panzer Kaserne " by the locals as it was a base for a German Army tank unit in WWII. I was so glad to come across this site.Thank you Debbie. I had no idea that my small blog entry would generate such a number of posts! The pilot was a former member of the German Luftwaffe. I do have fond memories of Crailsheim and have been back there several times to visit. Had a blast, except for the cold winters. My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? Horst Dreschner's daughter, (Corinne) just Emailed me about mailing a Chicago Bears jacket for a gift for her son for Christmas. It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. We arrived in Crailsheim a month before the school year ended and Frau Linden (the elementary school German teacher) had no idea what to do with my two sisters and I. I was a dependant at McKee Barracks from '75 - '79. "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. I loved the fact that when I went to the town, people felt safe to leave there Baby outside in the carriage while they shopped. There was not much to do on base-perhaps a movie theature. I was there from 87-90, in C Battery and Svc Battery. I was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. If you are interested in being part of history write me an E-mail with your stories. Good peeps, all of them. Amy,Thanks for the reply. 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. 14. Michaela, I was there and they were my friends. The playground you speak of was very popular and many memories. As some have said, all of the barracks and such have been demolished and new residential housing has been built. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. Army brat whose family was there for my 5th grade (1969) We lived across the street from the elementary school, across from horseshoe hill. That B battery gangGary Leindecker, Mike Walkos, Vinnie Guardiano, Carlos Reyes, Cpt. It was a great remembrance.Sid. I can be reached edcon1@comcast.net. We would play other batteries and we had the best at that time. Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. He. Great for sewing or gluing onto hats,vets,jackets,saddle bags etc. med. 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. Farmers still worked the fields directly across Highway 14 from the main gate. I was in barrack 27 which was west of the PX and near your housing. Arnie, Loved the stories. I think I will not be partaking of that particular goody again anytime in the future. Fond memories, sad the post is gone.. Michael Bachman was my roomie in AT&T at C-Btry. We added to our family there also so ahve a son who calls that "his other homeland" although he remembers nothing about it. Our oldest son Rich was involved in all the DYA sports, I worked at the pre-school. I remember NCO club , the sadowasky range, The ammo dump, Field Probleams , and reforger for those days. I especially enjoyed going on exchange trips to the local schools. We didnt have one when I was there. ed gay david ward did our tatoos. I still have German friends who I talk and write to at least monthly. By the way, did the Schmidts run the laundry and dry cleaners when you were there? Please send to lonestaramy@aol.com.Thanks,Amy. I spent the entire tour in 1-51 in various assignments. Our mess hall won best small unit mess for 5 years straight. nukem till they glow. I will post a link to it when it is complete. My dad was Robert Dutcher and was in the tank btn. McKee Barracks is a military installation near to Phoenix Park in Dublin in Ireland. My teacher, Mr. Albrecht, was the best! A lot of mustangs were getting riffed which was sad. Does anyone remember him? Thank you for the grat photos. We started out our married life in Crailsheim and greatly enjoyed our time there. 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? Shared an off post apartment for a while, fell in love with German beer. The family moved to Seattle in the early 1940s. 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. I remember the "honey wagons" spraying liquid manure on the beet field across from McKee, what a smell. Antrim. Hi, I was also stationed at Crailsheim / McKee Kaserne but from April 84 - September 85. I did go to Jagstheim where my family first lived while waiting on housing. It was a seedy joint that offered totally nude dancers and dirty movies between shows. You had to pay 5 marks to get into the place and that also got you one beer. I served as the Armorer who created the "Velvet Touch" Arms RoomBest arms room in the battalion. I posted what pics I have of McKee barracks on facebook. 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! One day a small privately owned jet made an emergency landing on post. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. The principal was Mr. Orlando. I know we had a great time there. 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. He said that he was flying in the area and started having some serious problem with his aircraft. I remember eating at the 3 Mark Schnitzel - sadly cannot remember its real name. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. It showed in their food and fests. Our housing building was the last on the street, which was across from the school's play yards. 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. I'd like to contact a few people who left comments here over the years, but I cannot email them directly from here. Details. From AU$155 per night on Tripadvisor: McKee Hotel, Crailsheim. I remember walking to the chow hall and the smell of food in the air. The food stands out as our most favorite memory and our favorite eating place, Gasthaus Pfanne (sp?) Compare ; 915-701-7845 | Search Gift Certificates Sign in or Register Cart. 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. That is where the pizza place up in Roterbuck would drop our pizza when we ordered it. 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. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. The hamburgers at the New Yorkers was also quite tasty to a drunken soldier too. All the memories and friendships have taken a special place in my heart and will always remain there. Any idea which town/parrish he was from? My name is Bill GoodyearTake care Brother and stay in touch.Cell::480-330-6518bcgoodyear@outlook. I remember heading over to a "disco" in Blaufelden on the weekends. He is now in the Air Force, so perhaps will be lucky enough to be stationed in Germany one day. Bill From Hell. 4 (Sep., 1972), pp. I was a medic in 2/42 FA. Sid,I am Pete Mascetti and I was stationed in Crailsheim from 76-81, CSC 1-51 Inf. Description; Limited to 50 patches . 37th Armor, drove for HQs commander. Amy,Great article about your visit to Crailsheim! I'm Ed Dewey, and I was an artillery surveyor in the 5/73, then the 2/42 (Lance) from early '72 until Aug. 74.If anyone remembers me, send me an email at: rocketed@att.netEd, I was there as an artillery surveyor from early '72 until Aug. '74. He moved on to Swabisch Gmeund after that where he met my birth mother. Search. They had the best "House Platte" in the world. I remember Dr's Taylor, Fink, and Fredrickson. one of my best friends (estus ray smith) a surveyor is still living in germany and a surveyor for the gov. McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim . Crailsheim, (Mckee Barracks) was a great duty station and lots of fun. I was assigned to the 545 MP company. Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! If any of you have photos please contact me at charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com. My dad was stationed in the 37th armored division and I lived here for almost 2 years (65-67). We (Terry and Sherry French) were there from 76-79. The DYA was my children's favorite place. We were one of the first outfits to open this new base. 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. So she let us sit in the back of the class and read. I was 11 when we first moved to Crailsheim and the memories of playing as a child around the barracks and out on the side of the hills around the post are still very vivid. [7], The plans were prepared by the Royal Engineers' Department, under the direction of architect Major Robert Barklie RE, Larne, Co. 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. Any help is welcome. 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. I had Betencourt for either 5th or 6th grade and Frau Linden was the german teacher. 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