[2], Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the barracks was handed over to the Army of the Irish Free State on 17 December 1922 and renamed McKee Barracks (after Brigadier Dick McKee, a prominent IRA officer and Officer in Command (O/C) of the Dublin Brigade) at some stage between 1926 and 1930. I still love Crailsheim and visit quite often. I remember eating at the 3 Mark Schnitzel - sadly cannot remember its real name. Other major units on post included the 1st.Bn 78th.FA and Combat command B. 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 am trying to find the father of one of our families friends. We moved to Ansbach when the 37th moved to Fort Henderson. Great memories of Crailsheim and was glad I was able to take my son for a visit. What a conversation we had. If you are interested in being part of history write me an E-mail with your stories. Never seen so much snow. Thank you so much again for helping me
Now that I look back on it, I was lucky to stay in Crailsheim and not have to move in country. There were many great places to eat and I remember one place just outside of town that was a 5 star restaurant but I cant remember the name, it may have been in Mariakappel. Thank you for your comments! I was in SVC btry 2/42 from 76-79. But my fellow soldier were very respectfull Whites ,Blacks I realy did not care I only knew they were my brothers. The ole gals that worked there sure could fix a great hamburger. Hello Amy I hope you might be able to help me here. My best friend, Gary, and I travel quite a bit through Europe. Search. I am seeking pictures of the housing area/base/school. (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. 25, No. I posted what pics I have of McKee barracks on facebook. JimWhat a surprise to find this site on the web. After I publish comments it often takeme weeks to find the post it was attached to. Believe me, the old countryside had not changed much at all. 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. WELCOME to CITYHOTEL AM McKEEPLATZ, your modern 3-star hotel located on McKee-Square in the main County town of Crailsheim. 14. Please don't think your pictures won't make a difference no matter how obscure.Thank you to the author of this blog. I was in Alpha And Headquarters Battery. But, coincidentally, I met someone on Facebook who lives there, and she and her family more or less adopted me and invited me to visit Germany and stay with them when I did. The lived in Iphofen, which was about a 30 minute ride from Crailsheim. See more ideas about germany, crailsheim, places to travel. We lived there in 1967 & 1968 and lived in one of the buildings facing the main road. HI AMY!My Dad was in the Army in Germany in the late 1950's-1961, and I heard more stories than I can remember from him, but none concerning Crailsheim. I did go to Jagstheim where my family first lived while waiting on housing. greg webb was there. P. D. O'Donnell, Dublin Military Barracks, Dublin Historical Record , Sep., 1972, Vol. I have found many friends from there using Facebook. I still have a Crailsheim German police hat that I got from a German police officer. Al Pawlowski, Co C 1st Maint Batt 1970-72. The volksfest in sept.was great. I can remember to the MCKee Baraks in Crailsheim.From 1990-1993 i have friends on the Base. The family moved to Seattle in the early 1940s. It always surprised me how may fatalities occurred during reforger that involved traffic accidents, drownings, and plane crashes. It showed in their food and fests. Thank you so much again for helping me
Search. wow Amy, a little memory lane about Crailsheim sure brings out the posts. There is a McKee barracks group on facebook. Crailsheim McKee Barracks on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: Crailsheim Army Airfield; 2: McKee Barracks Source: U.S. Geological Survey Radio beacons AFN on frequency 1394 kcs 0.5 nautical miles east. My e-mail ricbadal@aol.comThank you. Collins Barracks, Cork; Address: Collins Barracks, Cork, T23 VA02. is sadly no longer there. nukem till they glow. I remember going to the movie theater for 25 cents every Saturday afternoon. CityHotel am McKeePlatz is located in Crailsheim. I can be reached edcon1@comcast.net. | See details Located in: El Paso, Texas, United States Delivery: Varies Returns: I was a medic in 2/42 FA. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. 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. I was Supply Sergeant and Acting Field First. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. I was stationed in Crailsheim with the 37th Armor from January 1958 to June 1959. Someone mentioned McDonalds in Crailsheim. hay sheimers come on over to the facebook page there are over 700 mckee barracks people there were having a ball remembering all the old things we did here is the link Mckee barracks alumni, Somehow I stumbled on this great blog. Being in S-4 I traveled on supply business off base extensively and saw a lot of Bavaria. You are welcome to email me at lonestaramy@aol.com and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. It was redesignated at. My wife and I lived at 15 Langestrasse, above the Hberle's textile store. 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. I got there in early spring '73, left summer of '75. Those were wonderful years and I thoroughly enjoyed teaching in Crailsheim. 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 went to many places there including Rothenberg . I can't remember the name of the place, but the food was great, the beer wonderful, and the atmosphere superb! It's Mike Freymman who was in Crailsheim between 1959 and 1963. I was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. I had a VW, so I managed to stay off base during free time as much as possible. How cool is that. find my friend." Any help is welcome.Thank you in advance.Contact:LaLi97@gmx.deEsraIslertas@web.de, David Fingeroos here,Ironwood,Michigan. One evening an Army buddy and me where given a ride out to a lake (approx 6 miles from town). She worked in the snack bar in that PX building and in the movie theater. Amy,Great article about your visit to Crailsheim! bob wilson is now living in waveland ms.if anyone wants they can email me at chambersharley03@gmail,com. I too was an Army brat when my father was stationed at McKee Barracks with the 1/51 from May '68 to May '70. Going to the Crailsheimer Volksfest in September.Who else is going? 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. I'm going to check out all the pictures now to see if they jar my memory. I think I remember Joe Gadeau. Anita from the Schiesshauskellar is now the owner of Anita's Kneiple and still pours a great "Halbe.". A friend of ours just sent us one. They had the best "House Platte" in the world. Major Dimsdale was the Battalion commander when I was here and they have photos of the ceremony when he first took command here. Major McKee was killed in 1945, while engaged in a spotter flight over Trebnitz, Germany. The food stands out as our most favorite memory and our favorite eating place, Gasthaus Pfanne (sp?) Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! My dad was stationed in the 37th armored division and I lived here for almost 2 years (65-67). Our housing building was the last on the street, which was across from the school's play yards. During my time there (Jun of 76 - Dec of '79), I was SP/4 Reid, HHB, 2/42 FA (Lance). Yuki, it turns out, was in the last graduating class of the high school at McKee. I loved this place. Michael Bachman was my roomie in AT&T at C-Btry. And what it's like to me is Heaven. Eating at that marvelous snack shop above the PX. When we arrived there weren't many cats and our girl Sam had lots of litters. Thanks,Mike, Dear AmyI was stationed with the l/51st IN from March of 73 until June 76. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. The McDonald's is quite a surprise. I visited again often in 78-81 when I was stationed in the North of Germany. I appreciated your picture of where the front gate was but was sad to hear to base has been torn down asI would have enjoyed visiting it. 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. He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. U.S. I spent many hours playing foosball. I love Crailsheim, and Germany, and would gladly have never left. Det)from Oct 1973 to Dec 1975.My commander was Dr. Frank Taylor, who was an awesome guy.Dr. Your exhusbands name Tim is very familiar, I wish I could remember the face. . Our last visit included an evening at the Muswiese fall market in Musdorf. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. Been to Graf Hoenfels BonnlandI have fond memories of it all. I think of that place everyday. Helicopter rides, the farmers marketStill miss Germany. I'm putting in a lot of time and effort getting us back in touch with one another. wear with pride to show where you served in Germany. !Dennis Brown, Fort Myers. come on by and check em out https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/Frankie Ray. I was in the 501st Ordinance Company. 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 . I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. There was a movie theater on post. Thank you for posting this. Funny as it seems, I was stationed back 2 more times in Germany but never made it back to 'Sheim. McKee Barracks. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. Click preferred style below to view full selection and pricing. Thanks to all who have contributed to this site. hay Anonymous above we have pictures on our face book group page From the late 60's of children sleding down horse shoe hill. His name was Joseph w. Hembree.if anybody Knew or serve with him I would love if you would contact me. We (Terry and Sherry French) were there from 76-79. It seemed a lot bigger back then. When I got there, the 1/51 was getting ready to deactivate, but the 2/42 and 501st were still there. Articles; WorthPoint Media JimI was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. 72 now! Ansbach was nice but not like Crailsheim. However, many years later, I can say that I am a better man because I was there. It was owned by a family, who were great people. We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. Hope to hear from B battery guys real soon. It broadened my outlook considerably, and I consider myself lucky to have spent time there.That was offset somewhat by being in a tactical nuclear missle unit. 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. there was this guy we called slope head. Great for sewing or gluing onto hats,vets,jackets,saddle bags etc. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. I went there in January 1962 until May 1964. 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 Joe O'Brien and was a tank crewman in a M48 medium tank.Company B 1st. 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