I was Supply Sergeant and Acting Field First. 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. Incorporated in 1338, it lies 32 kilometres (20 miles) east of Schwbisch Hall and 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Ansbach in the Schwbisch Hall district. I hear that Mckee was closed almost 20 years now. 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. Search. We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. Good memories! Hello, (sorry my english is bad)I am German. I was there in 1958@1959 with the 37th Armor 1st Med. What a great experience for a young man to be stationed in Europe. I went there in January 1962 until May 1964. I especially enjoyed going on exchange trips to the local schools. The ole gals that worked there sure could fix a great hamburger. JimI was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. 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. You mention that you went to Jagstheim. I was the Company Clerk for Company B, 3rd Battalion, 37th Armor. Ledward Barracks was referred to as "Panzer Kaserne " by the locals as it was a base for a German Army tank unit in WWII. We had been to London, Paris, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Munich, Lausanne, Piza, Rome, French Riveria, etc. Hope this helped with coloring in the memories. The Stern appears to have been preserved exactly as I remember it. When Glen and I divorced I came back to Crailsheim and worked in the GED program teaching American History and United States Government. I went to many places there including Rothenberg . Believe me, the old countryside had not changed much at all. Also ideal for. The oldest town in Door County is Baileys Harbor. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. Thanks for making it possible!" I did go to Jagstheim where my family first lived while waiting on housing. Like you, we have a son who was born at the hospital in Craisheim (Dec 89). I spent the entire tour in 1-51 in various assignments. Dave Delgado,I was a dependent in Crailsheim from '75 - '79. The principal was Mr. Orlando. We had very good friends from C- Btry 2/42 around 1976/77 in Crailsheim and reading these posts bring back memories.I have recently looked for some people, but can't find them: Margie and Zach Reyes, David Heath, Joe Hess, Michael Bachman, Mark Gleason, David Braunsteina shame I don't remember moreThey used to visit us in the "Forellenhof" and we had great Parties at the "old house" or went to Dnsbach Disco.Does anybody know them ?I do not live live in the Craislheim area anymore but have been there last summer and it really changed a lot. I just got back in early August from my 1st trip there a whole month! one of my best friends (estus ray smith) a surveyor is still living in germany and a surveyor for the gov. It is: jkennedyralph@eircom.net. A friend of ours just sent us one. 153. Ha! When I got there they had transitioned to the Lance missile from the Sargent missile (I think). We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. Some of the best times of my life there ( at least the ones i can remember ) would be nice to hear from some of the guys you can email me at Oldamergerman@yahoo.com hope to hear from some of you ( Sherry tell Terry i said "HI" if he remembers me ). Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. Crailsheim was my first duty station, and I loved the fests, the people, the little kaserne atmosphere, taking the train to Robinson and Patch barracks in Stuttgart to go shopping or hanging out at the Stern or at the club in Neustadtlein, where I met my wife in 76. I was a medic in 2/42 FA. Some of my best childhood memories were during that time. I am seeking pictures of the housing area/base/school. Thank you for your generous offer!By the way, did you ever eat at the Gasthaus Krone just down the road in Rofeld? Bill From Hell. I too lived in Crailshiem from 1981-1988Worked in the McKee recreation center for many years, and miss this place alot. Their was also a medical detachment and a platoon of the 126th maintenence. Shipping: US-Mainland: free (more destinations) Condition: Brand new. Articles; WorthPoint Media It's Mike Freymman who was in Crailsheim between 1959 and 1963. 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. Be sure to send me a friend request! I still have a Crailsheim German police hat that I got from a German police officer. He called the AF officer in charge and let him have it. nukem till they glow. The construction of a barracks on Blackhorse Avenue began in 1888 and took approximately 4 years to finish. We made friends on and off base that we have maintained through the years and have visited Crailsheim three times since 1976. I also was stationed in Crailsheim from 1961 to early 1966. What a conversation we had. Amy,Great article about your visit to Crailsheim! Aug 26, 2012. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. The barracks was home to several different British units throughout it's history but was primarily for Cavalry units. There was a maintenance contact team from the maintenance Battalion in Illesheim. I hope to run into some old friends on here. The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. For 2 weeks around Christmas, we got every other day off which was great. My most recent visit was last month during the Volksfest. He was the Base mascot so to speak. Anita from the Schiesshauskellar is now the owner of Anita's Kneiple and still pours a great "Halbe.". I am from crailsheim.i found this side with goggle. I am back here now (literally as I am typing, sitting in the Hotel Schwarzer Bock) for the first time since I left in 83, with my son who was born in late 83 (I met his mother here in Crailsheim). 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. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. The apartment buildings are now many different colors other than the beige color with "A" and "B" on them. | See details Located in: El Paso, Texas, United States Delivery: Varies Returns: we lived above a meat/bakery shop. We first lived in an apartment with a German family. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. Library; Dictionary; Vault; Upcoming Auctions; Blog. That is where the pizza place up in Roterbuck would drop our pizza when we ordered it. Being in S-4 I traveled on supply business off base extensively and saw a lot of Bavaria. I returned to Germany in 1998 but McKee was gone already. And so diferent. We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. Shown is an abandoned barrack that was used by the U.S. Army and the Bundeswehr.Zu sehen ist eine verlassene Kaserne, die von der US Armee und der Bundeswehr. I was in the HHC 1/51 Medical Platoon from 1976 to 1978. The pilot was a former member of the German Luftwaffe. The "Sheim" was small but there were plenty of good times to be had. I remember Horseshoe Hill, played DYA basket ball, went to the middle school before going on to school at Ansbach. jack gance son; canberra distillery discount code McKee Barracks is a military installation near to Phoenix Park in Dublin in Ireland. Lot's of people there.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=18258402411, Hi. 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 still have some of the comic books that were an essential part of every boy's toy collection in Crailsheim. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. I feel there are other forums for those doing genealogical research and that is not the purpose of this blog. Couldn't find our way around. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich eingeladen, beizutreten! It was a great remembrance.Sid. Also didn't care much for the annual trip to Grafenwehr. Maybe it will work for you. It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. The family moved to Seattle in the early 1940s. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim (closed in 1993) McNair Barracks, Berlin (closed in 1994) McNair Kaserne, Hchst, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) McPheeters Barracks, Bad Hersfeld (1993) Merrell Barracks, Nuremberg (closed in 1992) Unofficial homepage Michael Barracks, Hchst, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) Minick Kaserne, Bad Kreuznach (closed 1995?) Wish more people would write in. How cool is that. I'm the first to ever contact him. I wish I'd known about the pizza placewe occasionally broke down and bought a pizza with a cardboard crust at the snack bar. I was on the Base around 1976, married to Glen Bone who was the accountant for the Officers Club. Thank you so much again for helping me McKee Barracks. Glen was in Officers Traing School then stationed in Crailsheim. "Do you like to see photos from Crailsheim 2009? Units: General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade 1 Brigade Artillery Regiment . I am trying to find the father of one of our families friends. I worked there as swicth board operator. 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. Because of her, I was able to slide through two years of high school German when we were stationed in LA two years later. The sign over the front gate (Mckee Barracks) stood for a long time but was also gone the last time i was there. I found some that must have been late 79 or 80 because I actually found my old platoon in some of them (picking up trash, which we seemed to spend a lot of time doing). I still can taste those burgers till this day. He unfortunately died over 10 years ago. Damn It knew exactly when I got off work and walked to my building to greet me. Returned in the '70s for a visit. 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. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. Unfortunately, he died in a car accident a couple of years ago. My wife and I lived at 15 Langestrasse, above the Hberle's textile store. We eventualy were relocated to Ansbach. The sergeants were no the sharpest light bulbs in the pack and they did not treat us very nice because we were draftees with poor attitudes. What a shame! I was too young to remember name of the Gasthaus my folks took me to every Saturday night. She was from a little town around there. I too felt somewhat sad when I visited the former McKee Barracks and think about how it was 33 years ago. CityHotel am McKeePlatz is located in Crailsheim. Good looking boys. 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 was there 85-87. I spent a good deal of time in Dienkelsbuhl (sp? Wonderful family! I went to the Rathaus and looked in the archives. The lived in Iphofen, which was about a 30 minute ride from Crailsheim. I have great memories of the place. My teacher, Mr. Albrecht, was the best! Hello Amy I hope you might be able to help me here. med. . J, Hi there, in relation to the above message that I posted. Had a blast, except for the cold winters. Freely downloadable at the Internet Archive, where I first uploaded it. Please try to keep your posts relevant to McKee Barracks. I remember walking to the chow hall and the smell of food in the air. [6], In 2020, as part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Defence Forces joint task force was established in McKee Barracks. For days, I just walked around the town and looked at all the things I remember. ed gay david ward did our tatoos. Fond memories indeed1. Albert Pawlowski. I was the last soldier at Crailshiem, I literally slid the keys under the gate when I left. I clearly remember that great ice cream you could get there. I remember one time when one of those Jets did a nose dive on the flag pole at the Post HQ, on their way back to their base. I have only been back once, on a Reforger Exercise in 1984. The food stands out as our most favorite memory and our favorite eating place, Gasthaus Pfanne (sp?) Both my husband and I were in the Army. 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. P. D. O'Donnell, Dublin Military Barracks, Dublin Historical Record , Sep., 1972, Vol. I will not, however, post any inquiries from people seaching for family members or friends which I have done in the past. I am still in contact with the Dreschner family. She worked in the snack bar in that PX building and in the movie theater. It's the only reason I joined Facebook. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. 573rd Artillery and 51st Infantry was also there. U.S. It was great to read about your stay at the ol' Crailsheim. McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim .