Sign in Try for free Price Guide; M.A.P.S. I started teaching in the dependant elementary school. The hamburgers at the New Yorkers was also quite tasty to a drunken soldier too. Almost all the s/4s and privates were draftees. I was one of the two squads of MP's living in bldg. 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. 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. 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. great to see all the post and a shout out to mel chambers. 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. Captain Justice Bailey sought refuge there in a gale and upon landing reported vast timber and limestone resources. 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. I worked for a Master Sergeant that did not know the alphabet. WowReading through all the posts certainly bring back memories of my 3 years in the "Sheim". Michael Bachman was my roomie in AT&T at C-Btry. B battery 2/42nd FA. Thanks. WELCOME to CITYHOTEL AM McKEEPLATZ, your modern 3-star hotel located on McKee-Square in the main County town of Crailsheim. I was stationed in Crailsheim with the 37th Armor from January 1958 to June 1959. I found this blog to be very interesting and exciting. Hi Michaela Norberto Sanchez (Puto) BeerClown 1974-1976 Crailsheim Germany McKee Barracks. I think I gave him a bottle of Jim Beam that I purchased at the class 6.To this day I have never tasted any American beer that is a good as the fest bier in Germany. Glen was in Officers Traing School then stationed in Crailsheim. Location of Service: Ashtabula, Ohio Dates of Service: 1963-1964 Entrance into Service: Enlisted Military Status: Veteran Cold War Branch of Service: Army Unit of Service: 2291st Army Reserve Hospital; 11th Special Forces Group; 342nd Military Police Company; 73rd Infantry Brigade, Ohio Army National Guard Best I ever had and I can't find them now. JimWhat a surprise to find this site on the web. A lot of mustangs were getting riffed which was sad. McCoy was post commander when I was there. Our german teacher was Frau. I still have German friends who I talk and write to at least monthly. ore any other plase near Crailsheim? I stopped by a fruit and vegetable stand in the marktplatz and purchased some fresh strawberries, sun-warmed and sweet smelling. 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. It was originally named Marlborough Barracks and housed approximately 900 horses of the British forces. 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. I also remember the 25 cent movie theatre where I probably got my first kiss. Hi All,I'm from Craislheim and my mother used to work in the McKee Barracks from the early 80s until closure in 1994. Aug 26, 2012. (Paula and Heinrich, with kids Edgar, Victor, and Marie). 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. davefingeroos@gmail.com, I was at McKee Barracks 1970-72 with Company C, 1st maint Bn. We moved to Ansbach when the 37th moved to Fort Henderson. The experience will always be with me. 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. Compare ; 915-701-7845 | Search Gift Certificates Sign in or Register Cart. Crailsheim is a town in the German state of Baden-Wrttemberg. The rest were garrison support (MP, medical aid station, etc) from 1st AD HQ in Ansbach. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. 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. I was the S-3 (training and Operations) clerk for HHC, 3rd Bn-37th Armor. I actualy got to filmed in a TV documentary on how well the Americans and Germans got along here. The post and city was our playground. 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. Amy,Thanks for the reply. In the spring time, when the streets were covered with what appeared as snow. I was a dependant at McKee Barracks from '75 - '79. West Germany. 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. My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? It's been repeated here a few times but if you are a member of Facebook please join the McKee Barracks Alumni page. Thank you for your generous offer!By the way, did you ever eat at the Gasthaus Krone just down the road in Rofeld? U.S. . It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. My son studied German in high school and college and had always wanted to visit Germany, so we went for 30 days in 2006. 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. Vincent. The next year we found out just how tough she really was. McDaniel, I remember sledding down horseshoe hill. hay Anonymous above we have pictures on our face book group page From the late 60's of children sleding down horse shoe hill. Its nice to know there are others that share the same feelings..Carlos, Carlos, I may have known you, probably did, actually. find my friend. Lot's of people there.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=18258402411, Hi. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. I would love to talk to you. We would drive up to Nuremberg and pick up a bunch of big macs at Mcdonalds and drive back to Crailsheim. HI All:Looks like I am the old timer here. It's great reading all the fine memories of Crailsheim and McKee Barracks as I was there 1970-72 with HHB, 5th Bn 73rd FA. Farmers still worked the fields directly across Highway 14 from the main gate. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. If you were the lucky one you were selected to work on the last day of the month which was pay day. I know we had a great time there. Their was also a medical detachment and a platoon of the 126th maintenence. . Helicopter rides, the farmers marketStill miss Germany. 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. Wish more people would write in. As I remember, pretty darn good. Again, these were memorable times in my young life that I will never forget. I did go to Jagstheim where my family first lived while waiting on housing. We got to know quite a few residents there and they were very nice to us. It was a seedy joint that offered totally nude dancers and dirty movies between shows. 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 good memories, Danny Anderson, hi my name is mel chambers and i converted the battalion to the 42 fld arty bn in 1973 and stayed untill 1978. at first i lived in the last house on the hill above the school and then i moved downtown just two doors from the bakery. When we arrived there were probably thirty or forty people, drinking and smoking hash, around a dying bonfire. Unfortunately, he died in a car accident a couple of years ago. I like the one about it being called a "Ranger Training Camp" by one of the base commanders who put it off limits. (He was stationed closer to France). We first lived in an apartment with a German family. Hope to hear from B battery guys real soon. Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. The great civilians, the townsfolk welcoming us to their festivities. You had to pay 5 marks to get into the place and that also got you one beer. 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 really had a great time there as did my friends in the 615th MPs. no problem? 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. Glad I found this blog. She was from a little town around there. McKee Barracks Crailsheim ; McKee Barracks Crailsheim Post & Kaserne. one of my best friends (estus ray smith) a surveyor is still living in germany and a surveyor for the gov. With our opening in 2015, we look forward to giving business travellers, individuals and families a warm welcome and helping them enjoy a pleasant stay here. Maybe it was the small community atmosphere.Unfortunately, I left that necks of the woods back in September and am back in small town Italy!Amy, I was stationed at McKee barracks in the 2nd 42nd FA From 1973-1974 I went ther just after my tour in Vietnam . I remember all of the places you are talking about, PX, theater, Gym, etc. Went back in 2003 and McKee was bulldozed. i would so love to find margerate or tim patterson. hello everyone I am former Army SGT Jim Goleman, HQ BTRY 2/42FA--1972-1975--S-2---Also published the LANCER newspaper, coached the AYA football team, played basketball for the 2/42 team. I don't recall the folks in the housing office. Click preferred style below to view full selection and pricing. 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. Michaela, I was there and they were my friends. I just came across this site while trying to find out what happened to McKee Barracks. 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 always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. I'm leaving my email address and if anyone has any information at all that could lead me to him, I would be so grateful. I especially enjoyed going on exchange trips to the local schools. I too was an Army brat when my father was stationed at McKee Barracks with the 1/51 from May '68 to May '70. All the friends I made growing up here that would soon be memories. By the way, when I was there in '64 and '65, the movie theater only cost 15 cents. Major Dimsdale was the Battalion commander when I was here and they have photos of the ceremony when he first took command here. All remaining personnel and equipment arrived at the location on 8 December, and the Hospital was officially opened on this date. The units at McKee Barracks when I was there were the 1-51 Infantry, 1st AD, and 2-42 Artillery VII Corps Artillery. How cool is that. I had no idea that my small blog entry would generate such a number of posts! This company was blessed with some really great fwllows. I was so surprised when I was able to find where I lived as a kid. Going to the Crailsheimer Volksfest in September.Who else is going? wear with pride to show where you served in Germany. I was assigned to the dispensary(16th.Med. Funny as it seems, I was stationed back 2 more times in Germany but never made it back to 'Sheim. I lived there from 1967-1969. The apartment buildings are now many different colors other than the beige color with "A" and "B" on them. J, Hi there, in relation to the above message that I posted. It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. Pete,You were in CSC/1-51 at the same time I was in HHC/1-51 and B/1-51. !Dennis Brown, Fort Myers. Mom worked at the commissary.went to the elementary school on the hill in old housing,remember the tunnel that connected the housing areas. We (Terry and Sherry French) were there from 76-79. I think of the place often, and would like to return for a visit. One of these days, I will return to Germany and visit the area. Horseshoe hill was the best,played DYA sports "Go Green" think it was the "Cougars". The Crailsheimer call it the 5th season. It was something like out of a picture book. Nearby Conn Barracks had the 2/64th Armour, 3/64th Armour, an ADA unit and part of the 3rd Aviation Bn. We went back in 1996 for a visit - sadly the area had really grown. Great for sewing or gluing onto hats,vets,jackets,saddle bags etc. I visited again often in 78-81 when I was stationed in the North of Germany. I will post a link to it when it is complete. I really loved their zest for life. Airspace and procedures Arrivals and departures east or west. McKee Barracks, Dublin; Address: McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Ave., Dublin 7, D07 A065: Units: Director of CIS Corps Director of Engineer Corps Would love to locate Joe Godeaux, from Louisana, who was my roomate for a short time when I first got there. I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. I re-upped in basic to go to aviation school and wound up here. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Horseshoe Hill may have been fun for the youngsters in the day, but it was a great time at night for the adults!! She volunteered at the Library and the Dental clinic and was a Girl Scout leader for a while. I just got back in early August from my 1st trip there a whole month! thanks fortaking the time.Bob, You're not kidding, Bob! I was in SVC btry 2/42 from 76-79. Maybe it will work for you. We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. What a crowd. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich eingeladen, beizutreten! His name is Leslie Anthony Hill and he was a Sergeant back then. So different than the US. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. 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. Great to hear from another kid from McKee. I remember the "honey wagons" spraying liquid manure on the beet field across from McKee, what a smell. Thanks again!Rick Cutlip, HiI was stationed at McKee Barracks from 84-87. Incredible that I would find my way here. Message: In May or June of 1980 I was stationed in Crailsheim, Germany. See more ideas about germany, crailsheim, places to travel. The 95th MP Battalion was in Mannheim.The company that covered Mannheim, I believe, was the 272nd MP Company. Our mess hall won best small unit mess for 5 years straight. 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. Being in S-4 I traveled on supply business off base extensively and saw a lot of Bavaria. But I got it out of my sistem. 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! I feel very fortunate to have been in Crailsheim when The Wall came down and to witness a piece of history. Entdecke McKee Kaserne Crailsheim in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! pvt snake hulin frankie ray, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18258402411&ref=tsTed and Frankie, have you tried the facebook page? I remember Dr's Taylor, Fink, and Fredrickson. Ledward Barracks was referred to as "Panzer Kaserne " by the locals as it was a base for a German Army tank unit in WWII. To be honest I don't remember who took over when I was leaving as my memory seems to be fading as the time goes on. is sadly no longer there. You can email me at gmjoe2490@yahoo.com, Hello everyone!We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. He moved on to Swabisch Gmeund after that where he met my birth mother. Also didn't care much for the annual trip to Grafenwehr. I was assigned to the 545 MP company. 4.2 oz. Fond memories, sad the post is gone.. Small world. The volksfest in sept.was great. The combat command CO was Colonel Yow. I tried to go back there when on a Reforger exercise in 1984, but it had changed hands and venue. Free WiFi access is available. Like you, we have a son who was born at the hospital in Craisheim (Dec 89). However, many years later, I can say that I am a better man because I was there. Iwould like to use them in my book on Mckee Bks. in Mckee barrracks crailsheim we have an alumni on face book here is a link there are allot of us there. Matt Andres, Hi My name is Ric Badal I am writing the history of Mc Kee Bks and all of these statement I read would be great to use in my book. McKee Barracks is located one mile east of Crailsheim, a junction point for highway and railway traffic crisscrossing central Germany. It was from Marlborough Barracks that the 6th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, made up of squadrons of the 5th Lancers and 12th Lancers, rode down what is now O'Connell Street in Easter 1916 and came under fire from the GPO, and beat a hasty retreat after encountering the Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army who had taken over the building. We were put on alert and had to stay in our barracks for two days wearing full combat gear. 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. 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. (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. Any idea which town/parrish he was from? This photo is in 1 album. The sign over the front gate (Mckee Barracks) stood for a long time but was also gone the last time i was there. I was fortunate to be able to bring my new bride over to experience life on the "Economy". The construction of a barracks on Blackhorse Avenue began in 1888 and took approximately 4 years to finish. Known first as Grangegorman Barracks, taking its name from the historical civil parish in which it was situated, this was the last permanent barracks built in Dublin and was erected between 1888 and 1892. I could go on forever with the stories and places. After they finished, they nose dived behind us with their engines off, and as we looked in front of us they turned the jets back on leaving us deaf! It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. Hi Amy,I was stationed with the 546 Medical Clearing Company, 56 Medical Battalion from November, 1952 until February, 1955. 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 lived with the Schmidts who owned the dry cleaners. Thank you in advance. Now going back to 1971 I new a girl from there who was a student stopping with my then girlfriend in Scarborough UK. They had the best Jagerschnitzel with their homegrown button mushrooms! 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. Sledding off the top of the apt building, the 25 cent movies on Saturdays, playing in the officers club and getting cherry cokes (with real cherries and an umbrella), ice "skating" in my shoes, the cart that came with the gummi bears and hard rolls, riding bikes and picking pears off trees, Ms. Baker was one of my teachers. There's a lot more info on the Facebook pages 'McKee Barracks Alumni' and 'New McKee Barracks Alumni' for those interested.Tom Woehrman, Dave Fingeroos again.For those that knew me in B battery,here is my email..davefingeroos@gmail.com, Hi there, I am searching for my father. My best friend, Gary, and I travel quite a bit through Europe. We went on a 30 day camping trip in the summer of '69 and got to see most of southern Germany and parts of Austria from a Rambler station wagon.Thank you for sharing with everyone. I remember the dances they held for pre-teens and teens at the community center. By far the best radio station in Germany at the timeGod bless! I was there again for the Volksfest in 2008, and had a lot of fun. Been to Graf Hoenfels BonnlandI have fond memories of it all. I remember NCO club , the sadowasky range, The ammo dump, Field Probleams , and reforger for those days. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. There was suppose to be a large party out there. After 36 years away from the area, he could not believe it.All in all, I loved my time there and agree with everyone about the beauty and magic of Crailsheim!By the way, just connected with two of my old buddies from 3/37.Gary Cardenas. It is: jkennedyralph@eircom.net. I now wish I would have taken more pics as I understand that the post is now leveled. My Crailsheim wife and I have been married now for 64 years, so I have many Crailsheim connections. I went there in January 1962 until May 1964. I clearly remember that great ice cream you could get there. Want to benefit from all the services we offer? The bakery made the best pretzels with a cheese that you smeared on the pretel. 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 can still recall the wonderful food, beer, friends, and good times. Ingrid Humphry, whose husband was based there between 1962 and 1965. www.wlopezlibertypr.net, Amy, I was stationed at McKee Barracks in 1967 and 1968 with 8th Med. My husband was commander of the 595 Med.Co. Remember the morning PT runs around the post (I think twice around made 2 miles)? Is it possible that he spent a little time at the Gasthaus Stern. I was too young to remember name of the Gasthaus my folks took me to every Saturday night. . We were the post champs in flag football in '75. It was redesignated at. Wow, what memories. I kept in touch for a few years but then as you do lost touch. 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. WOW!!! The only one we found so far is John Graves via facebook. I remember Grafenwoehr, tent city, come to think of it not all memories are fond memories. That is where the pizza place up in Roterbuck would drop our pizza when we ordered it. Terry was MPI with Gary Habgood and worked under station commander 1/Sgt. I am 34years old. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. [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. 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. Please send to lonestaramy@aol.com.Thanks,Amy. 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. The first address you sent me is my buddy. "Do you like to see photos from Crailsheim 2009? We very much enjoyed our time in Crailsheim and found people to be friendly and warm. Now that I look back on it, I was lucky to stay in Crailsheim and not have to move in country. I was a medic in 2/42 FA. 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. My e-mail ricbadal@aol.comThank you. tank batallion,4th armored division. I still have a Crailsheim German police hat that I got from a German police officer. Our oldest son Rich was involved in all the DYA sports, I worked at the pre-school. 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 ). 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. O. whats happening on CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDE. I just thought it would be lovely to get in touch if I could find her but I need to know if that is a full address? Join the Ansbach group on Facebook, there are several Crailsheimers there. If any of you have photos please contact me at charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com. They made a point to photograph a lot of the building right before they were torn down. Dave Fingeroos here again. He was killed in May of 1983 in a car accident. JimI was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. "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 was stationed at McKee from Aug 1973 to March 1975. We were put on alert and had to stay in our barracks for two days wearing full combat gear. I thank you for posting your story and hope that somehow we can all keep in touch. We eventualy were relocated to Ansbach. I had Betencourt for either 5th or 6th grade and Frau Linden was the german teacher. The first address you sent me is my buddy. I also was stationed in Crailsheim from 1961 to early 1966. Please contact me at jkennedyralph@eircom.net. Known first as Grangegorman Barracks, taking its name from the historical civil parish in which it was situated,[nb 1] this was the last permanent barracks built in Dublin and was erected between 1888 and 1892. McKee Barracks. During school year 1969-70 I taught 7th grade and during school year 1970-71 I taught 5th grade. I remember heading over to a "disco" in Blaufelden on the weekends. I am still in Germany, working in Heidleberg at USAREUR/7A HQ. 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. You are welcome to email me at lonestaramy@aol.com and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. Hi Pete dis you know Curtis Besand?he was a friend of mine, he has passed now in California. 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/. That is the place where I met my beautiful wife. Crailsheim (0) $ 6.00 On Hold. Now that I look back, that was actually pretty funny. The pilots would then call back down to us to report on their hits, and "alleged" casualties. All the memories and friendships have taken a special place in my heart and will always remain there. come on by im Frankie Ray the group founder. Some of my best childhood memories were during that time. Great memories! He unfortunately died over 10 years ago. $4.95 ) (No reviews yet) Write a Review . I loved this place. Good looking boys. CityHotel am McKeePlatz is located in Crailsheim. I bet she was there for 20 years ruling the roost with an iron fist. He was born in Butte on April 19, 1937, to Marylouise and Jean F. Richards. If you have any problem with it ,please contact me at ricbadal@aol.com. 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