The construction of a barracks on Blackhorse Avenue began in 1888 and took approximately 4 years to finish. [7], The plans were prepared by the Royal Engineers' Department, under the direction of architect Major Robert Barklie RE, Larne, Co. Our housing building was the last on the street, which was across from the school's play yards. I was there in 1958@1959 with the 37th Armor 1st Med. Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. 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. 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. Yikes! Wagner, Elroy Thompson, Dean Vandeberg. Amy,I am Seventy Four years old and was stationed at Crailshiem in 58 and 59. They had the best "House Platte" in the world. When we arrived there were probably thirty or forty people, drinking and smoking hash, around a dying bonfire. 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. But my fellow soldier were very respectfull Whites ,Blacks I realy did not care I only knew they were my brothers. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. !Peggy Skolnick orrinsk@earthlink.net. The apartment buildings are now many different colors other than the beige color with "A" and "B" on them. Funny how smart Pigs are. Sam, we were there about the same time, you were the same age as my younger brother, his name was Randy McDaniel. I went back to Crailsheim in 2002. Was an artillery surveyor in B btry, 2/42. Thanks for the memories. See more ideas about germany, crailsheim, places to travel. All rights reserved. Hi All,I'm from Craislheim and my mother used to work in the McKee Barracks from the early 80s until closure in 1994. 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. My wife didn't believe we had been to so many different places until my mom pulled out hundreds of pictures of different places. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. Horst Dreschner's daughter, (Corinne) just Emailed me about mailing a Chicago Bears jacket for a gift for her son for Christmas. I was in the 8th grade. What a great time and experience! Their presence drew mixed reaction from the people of Crailsheim. 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? I also only listened to AFN Nuremberg back in the 80s. Shipping: US-Mainland: free (more destinations) Condition: Brand new. Major McKee was killed in 1945, while engaged in a spotter flight over Trebnitz, Germany. Search. Wonderful family! I am sure they would be glad to mail you a copy.Ingrid, hay Dave allot of us are in the face book group come on by https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/. Hannelore who was there between 1964 and 1966 and Mike who was there between 1961 and 1966. I just came across this site while trying to find out what happened to McKee Barracks. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. He took us to Bertschgarden (sp? He was the Base mascot so to speak. Is that your dad? I have many fond memories. I think I will not be partaking of that particular goody again anytime in the future. Jim attended school there being active in football, track and field. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. Sophie-Scholl-Strae 2, 74564 Crailsheim, Germany - Great location - show map After booking, all of the property's details, including telephone and address, are provided in your booking confirmation and your . It was a seedy joint that offered totally nude dancers and dirty movies between shows. Remember the Bowling Ally and the best thing to do there was eat the pizza? I think I remember Joe Gadeau. Army brat whose family was there for my 5th grade (1969) We lived across the street from the elementary school, across from horseshoe hill. Captain Justice Bailey sought refuge there in a gale and upon landing reported vast timber and limestone resources. When we arrived there weren't many cats and our girl Sam had lots of litters. Steam engines still worked the line to Schwaebisch Hall, and pulled our troop trains from the Kaserne railhead out to the main line. The playground you speak of was very popular and many memories. I really had a great time there as did my friends in the 615th MPs. Add place (company, shop, etc.) I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim, around 1960 (Source: 4th Armored Division, Welcome Booklet, 1960 or 1961) Aerial of McKee Barracks. 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. I found this blog to be very interesting and exciting. 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. 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). Helicopter rides, the farmers marketStill miss Germany. I was assigned to the 545 MP company. Only show this user. I was assigned to the dispensary(16th.Med. Magical memories. I'M Dave Fingeroos from Michigan. Thank you for starting this blog. Ken Reynolds. Jacinta. The experience will always be with me. I too felt somewhat sad when I visited the former McKee Barracks and think about how it was 33 years ago. They had the best Jagerschnitzel with their homegrown button mushrooms! The combat command CO was Colonel Yow. 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. The family moved to Seattle in the early 1940s. You are welcome to email me at lonestaramy@aol.com and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. Festina Lente. Great memories! / 100% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton Heather colors are 52% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton / 48% polyester. Richard. It is: jkennedyralph@eircom.net. McKee Barracks (Crailsheim) 0 available. Tweet. I've recently just discovered that he spent time in McKee Barracks in Crailsheim between 1962 and 1964. I was assigned to the 545 MP company. Had a blast, except for the cold winters. The days of the M880 Pickup and the M151A1 Jeep. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. ed gay david ward did our tatoos. Someone mentioned McDonalds in Crailsheim. Thanks,Mike, Dear AmyI was stationed with the l/51st IN from March of 73 until June 76. I went back in 2010 but McKee was no longer ther, I was coming back from Kuwait. I actualy got to filmed in a TV documentary on how well the Americans and Germans got along here. After the war, Cobra King became a monument tank, put on display at various American bases in Germany, Kitzingen (Harvey Barracks), Crailsheim (McKee Barracks), Erlangen (Ferris Barracks), & Vilseck (Rose Barracks) where it remained in obscurity, the wrong registration number painted on its side from one of its numerous repaints. He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. Read item description or contact seller for shipping options. Units: General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade 1 Brigade Artillery Regiment . Ingrid Humphry, whose husband was based there between 1962 and 1965. Bethany, I remember Frau Linden. A friend of ours just sent us one. JimWhat a surprise to find this site on the web. The Wilsons in Waveland lost everything during Katrina and had to build back, piece by piece. [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). 14. During school year 1969-70 I taught 7th grade and during school year 1970-71 I taught 5th grade. There was not much to do on base-perhaps a movie theature. That is the place where I met my beautiful wife. I also remember the 25 cent movie theatre where I probably got my first kiss. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. 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. We talked on the phone several times in the last few years, and finally we were able to meet in El Paso, TX for a short visit. I kept in touch for a few years but then as you do lost touch. We very much enjoyed our time in Crailsheim and found people to be friendly and warm. Articles; WorthPoint Media I really enjoyed the field trips to castles and museums around Southern Germany. I've dropped by 4 times in the last 8 years or so. McKee Barracks 1964 and 65 (dependant). I spent there; especially a time when I was defrauded and unintentionally stole a bicycle of a young German lady who I desperately wanted to meet; she worked at snack bar, It was very embarrassing. We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. The ole gals that worked there sure could fix a great hamburger. Hi Amy,I was stationed with SVC Btry, 2/42 and 4/12 from Nov 86 to Jan 90. Det)from Oct 1973 to Dec 1975.My commander was Dr. Frank Taylor, who was an awesome guy.Dr. All the memories and friendships have taken a special place in my heart and will always remain there. I still can taste those burgers till this day. I was a military brat and my father was stationed at McKee Barracks ?1977-79. 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. bob wilson is now living in waveland ms.if anyone wants they can email me at chambersharley03@gmail,com. Sledding down from the top of that hill was SO much fun. I worked there as swicth board operator. I also have some pictures taken at McKee. As a young man in the Army, Crailsheim was a great place to live and it gave me an opportunity to see parts of France, England, Austria, and Belgium. The motorpools which had just been rebuilt before we started turning post back over to the Germans have been flattened and some factories have been built there instead. I was with HQ.Co 1st Bn 37th Armour. "Do you like to see photos from Crailsheim 2009? Crailsheim is served by the Upper Jagst Railway. 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'm the first to ever contact him. wow Amy, a little memory lane about Crailsheim sure brings out the posts. I now live in Cleveland, OH but I do go back to Crailsheim on a regular basis. Never seen so much snow. "Yesterday was in Mannheim at the spinelli Barack, i bought a Ford F150 Truck 5.4Triton engine from the Army. JimI was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. The fact that my wife spoke German helped. Bill From Hell. It was likeanother world. 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. WowReading through all the posts certainly bring back memories of my 3 years in the "Sheim". Michaela, I was there and they were my friends. Thank you in advance. Crailsheim was quite rural when I was there. Description; Limited to 50 patches . It was where I fist learned that when you're headed down the hill directly at somebody, like so many things in life, it doesn't matter what direction you decide to go, just make a quick decision and stick with it. But I got it out of my sistem. He was born in Butte on April 19, 1937, to Marylouise and Jean F. Richards. Hammonds Barracks, Mannheim (closed in 2010) Hardt Kaserne, Schwbisch Gmnd (closed in 1991) Harris Barracks, Coburg (closed in 1991) Harvey Barracks, Kitzingen (closed in 2007) Hawkins Barracks, Oberammergau (Formally an Army Intelligence center was transferred to the Bundeswehr as an administration school in 1975. I am a proud Crailsheimer, lived there until 1968 when I married Michael E. Williams who was stationed there until 1967. . Good looking boys. I returned to Germany in 1998 but McKee was gone already. The barracks was home to several different British units throughout it's history but was primarily for Cavalry units. McKee Barracks, Dublin; Address: McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Ave., Dublin 7, D07 A065: Units: Director of CIS Corps Director of Engineer Corps I think there was a 5 star restaurant near Mariakappel, it was great food.I remember the "honey wagons" spraying liquid manure on the beet field across from McKee, what a smell. The New McKee Barracks Alumni For Grown Up's on F. Wednesday On Climbing the Holl. Spent most of it in the motor pool.Steve B. I was in Alpha Co, 1/51 82 and 83. He. Captain William A. Newsom, MC, O-446992 (Chief of Professional Service, Outer Camp Hospital) and family about it, they would say that it was very strange, while He headed for McKee Barracks. Sid,I am Pete Mascetti and I was stationed in Crailsheim from 76-81, CSC 1-51 Inf. McKee Barracks. I spent many hours playing foosball. By the way, did the Schmidts run the laundry and dry cleaners when you were there? 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. Hi Ted HaglerI was there from Jan 1958 until June 1957. Since I sadly have a hard time remembering people's names, the fact that I remember his should speak volumns. Glen was in Officers Traing School then stationed in Crailsheim. 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. CPT William O'Connor was in charge of S-1.SAM, The fighter jets (either F100 or F101)you are talking about would come in for aerial exercises, at times when our Battalion go out for Readiness Tests. Made from soft, high-quality cotton. Her daughter is soon college age. What a conversation we had. and by the way, I remember SFC Chambers and his blue '64 Impala. In the spring time, when the streets were covered with what appeared as snow. 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. 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! Best wishes to all of you and again thank you for sharing your stories!Amy, I was the school nurse at Crailsheim E/JHS from 1987 - 1990. I remember going to the movie theater for 25 cents every Saturday afternoon. I tried to go back there when on a Reforger exercise in 1984, but it had changed hands and venue. Horrible!I would love to take my elder son to visit Crailsheim one day. It's the only reason I joined Facebook. I was with B battery, 2/42. 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. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. Our hang-outs were the Engel Keller, the Pfanne and the Gastof Rose. The men's billets are in robust Tudor style. Now going back to 1971 I new a girl from there who was a student stopping with my then girlfriend in Scarborough UK. 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. We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. 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. Your descriptions of Crailsheim show quite a bit of growth since I was there. I was with the 4th.armor div. Al Pawlowski, Co C 1st Maint Batt 1970-72. Antrim. its on face book "the New Mckee barracks Alumni . Someone earlier said there was a McDonalds in Crailsheim. [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. Please contact me at jkennedyralph@eircom.net. I was in Mannheim from 1993-1996. Stationed at the McKee Barracks on the city's western side, the U.S. Army troops numbered as many as 3,000 during the Cold War, from 1947 to 1991. Some of the best years of my youth. I was 12-13 years old at the time.I remember you could see the gate to commisary from our picture window and there was one building between us and the playground.One of the teachers was a Mr.Bettencourt or Bettingcourt, (not sure.) It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. I did go to Jagstheim where my family first lived while waiting on housing. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich eingeladen, beizutreten! We eventualy were relocated to Ansbach. I was station at McKee Barracks from August 1963 to February 1964. Was sad to hear that, She was a tough ole girl but I liked her.So, thank you for your post on Crailsheim, I enjoyed reading them, Beth, Hi BethanyI was close to the same age as you when my dad was stationed at McKee.It is so strange to see folks speak of that era of my life that seemed to be buried long ago. I know we had a great time there. It was around August every year. 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. We lived there in 1967 & 1968 and lived in one of the buildings facing the main road. Crailsheim. There was a maintenance contact team from the maintenance Battalion in Illesheim. Members of the group are invited to post pictures and share experiences of their time there. I worked in the towers, sallyport and post main gate. We added to our family there also so ahve a son who calls that "his other homeland" although he remembers nothing about it. We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1971 - 1974. 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? 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! It would be nice to hear about or see pictures. to this building Nearby cities: Coordinates: 498'20"N 102'9"E. Add your comment in english Add comment for this object . Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. I was a medic in 2/42 FA. also my wife ingrid died in 1988 from a heart attack at the age of 45. later. Terry was MPI with Gary Habgood and worked under station commander 1/Sgt. See 48 traveller reviews, 42 candid photos, and great deals for McKee Hotel, ranked #1 of 7 B&Bs / inns in Crailsheim and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. 573rd Artillery and 51st Infantry was also there. We first lived in an apartment with a German family. 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. I got unbelievably lucky, and hit his cousin on the first phone call and he directed me to his mother. Morale was low because we were drafted and taken away from our wives, families and girl friends. !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. I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. I went there in January 1962 until May 1964. I time and place that I will always carry with me. I went to the Rathaus and looked in the archives. Amy,Thanks for the reply. 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. The post and city was our playground. Thank you for your generous offer!By the way, did you ever eat at the Gasthaus Krone just down the road in Rofeld? 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. come on by im Frankie Ray the group founder. If any of you have photos please contact me at charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com. Wish more people would write in. As a young man in the Army, Crailsheim was a great place to live and it gave me an opportunity to see parts of France, England, Austria, and Belgium. Went back in 2003 and McKee was bulldozed. I still have German friends who I talk and write to at least monthly. P. D. O'Donnell, Dublin Military Barracks, Dublin Historical Record , Sep., 1972, Vol. They begged us to leave her when we left, so she stayed when we came stateside. My dad was stationed in the 37th armored division and I lived here for almost 2 years (65-67). but I also had some very interesting TDY experiences. I can still recall the wonderful food, beer, friends, and good times. My dad was Robert Dutcher and was in the tank btn. 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. I was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. . That is where the pizza place up in Roterbuck would drop our pizza when we ordered it. 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. I remember all of the places you are talking about, PX, theater, Gym, etc. Hay Today On CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDER. Maybe it will work for you. 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 Lightweight, superior quality, soft cotton material Does anyone remember him, Captain Orrin Skolnick? Glad I found this blog. Yuki, it turns out, was in the last graduating class of the high school at McKee. I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. When we went to work the next morning, the post was deserted!. World / Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Crailsheim. Aug 26, 2012. Crailsheim, Germany - Men's/Unisex Lightweight Fitted T-Shirt $23.95 Quantity Stylish, lightweight fitted t-shirt. One day a small privately owned jet made an emergency landing on post. Our last visit included an evening at the Muswiese fall market in Musdorf. You can email me at gmjoe2490@yahoo.com, Hello everyone!We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. The streets was decorated with Christmas wreaths on the lights above head. Its nice to know there are others that share the same feelings..Carlos, Carlos, I may have known you, probably did, actually. However, I never made it there as I had already heard about its demise. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. I have just come across all these years later a letter she sent me and the address is 7181 Jagstheim, Vogelsang 291. 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! 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.
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