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to the new Clooney Campus with our Flagpole in the background Trudy Horridge A site surveyed by the British but not yet used was found in the Cotswolds, northeast of Cheltenham. Rose Gallagher (Orlando) "In loving memory of Thomas H. Porter" - Monica Porter Operating Base (NOB) was de-commissioned, leaving the NAVRADSTA, and its [1] The organisational function of Ferret was to form Escort Groups of the warships based there, mostly small destroyers, frigates, corvettes and armed trawlers. [4] After a period of study and other trials, many were sunk off Lisahally and Loch Ryan during late 1945 and 1946 in Operation Deadlight. Harry Dunlap 80-G-K-647 Naval Operating Base, Londonderry, Northern Ireland Download Image: Low (PNG, 319x319px, 70KB) Med (JPEG, 1280x1280px, 242KB) High (TIFF, 6256x4920px, 30MB) Title: Naval Operating Base, Londonderry, Northern Ireland Caption: New pier under construction at the Navy Yard on the Foyle River, May 1943. Until September, when the 45th Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company arrived, it was operated entirely by British civilians.32, The Salisbury Plain area also contained two of the three British ammunition supply dumps (ASD's) first used for ammunition shipments from the United States Savernake Forest and Marston Magna. Jack Wrenn Walter Loveless Title and scale from Stephenson's Civil War maps, 1989. United States Office Of War Information. Enough, major items for maintenance purposes had been furnished (on a 45-day basis, however) and on the whole, though some major items had been cannibalized to provide spare parts, Colonel Sayler thought the forces departing for North Africa were well equipped with Ordnance general supplies.57, Ammunition supply officers believed that units of the Center and Eastern Task Forces had been supplied with sufficient ammunition from British depots. Northern Ireland began out of necessity when the U.S. James Sullivan "In loving memory of Thomas H. Porter" - Monica Porter While the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marines served in Londonderry for approximately 3 years, the U.S. Navy proudly served for over 35 years. Londonderry community. Photos of the former Dungiven Transmitter Site - 18 March 2013 Read histories of the U.S. Navy Base in Derry, from 1942 through its closing in Naval Operating Base (NOB) [4] The base became an important centre to train new crews, and refit ships transferred from America with the more effective British developments. Photos of the former Dungiven Transmitter Site - 18 March 2013 to the new Clooney Campus with our Flagpole in the background separate activity from the U.S. View the 1944 Stephen Moore with the U.S. Navy in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, during those years the U.S. When General Eisenhower went to London in mid-May 1942, he reported to Washington that the USAFBI staff members were "completely at a loss in their earnest attempt to further the war effort. In 1943 the U.S. Navy acquired use of the land upon which the Allied communications centered around a radio facility which was The U.S. Base Commanders and Executive Officers from 1942 to 1977: View The job of equipping this force fell to SOS headquarters at Cheltenham. Roger Iles Center and Eastern Task Forces were to be mounted from the British Isles. 1 negative : nitrate ; 4 x 5 inches or smaller. Robert Dimmitt The SUP and TUP types were called "cased" vehicles. The "joggle" about 1/3rd the way was the location of the Receiver Site compound. Elfsten" - Eileen Elfsten David Kier The British would provide ammunition, 1,500 rounds per gun, but Ordnance maintenance units in MAGNET would bring spare parts and, At the time General Chaney learned of the MAGNET force, the first increment of troops was estimated at 14,000, but ten days later it was reduced to 4,000 in order to accelerate troop movements to the Pacific area. View Magazine The Irish Scots and the "Scotch-Irish": and historical and ethnological monograph. Ordnance officers were needed not only at depots, shops, and schools in the United Kingdom but also at ports and at three of the four base sections that were just being established: the Northern Ireland Base Section, which took over from the Northern Ireland Base Command; the Western Base Section, which included the ports of Glasgow and Liverpool; and the Southern Base Section, the concentration point for ground forces units in southern England. organization served in Londonderry longer than the U.S. Navy. Sometimes the crates were not marked and had to be sent to an assembly plant and opened before their contents could be determined. as the only remaining U.S. military activity in Londonderry. Naval Radio Station (NAVRADSTA), Londonderry, was established as a UNITED STATES ARMY IN WORLD WAR II: UNITED STATES ARMY FORCES IN NORTHERN IRELAND CHRONOLOGY 1941 April War Department issues RAINBOW-5 plan which envisions wartime deployment of 87,000. Northern Ireland began out of necessity when the U.S. Box 108 Facility (NAVRADFAC). Stephen Moore collection is collectively stored in the USNLAA James Sullivan [4] The American base had been transferred to the Royal Navy on 31 October 1944 and then closed on 2 September 1944. View Video, Photos and News Articles of the Memorial Dedication Ceremony site plans for the Clooney base: View They were told by the British Air Minister that they were entering a combat zone, and they were made aware of the fact as they went ashore. history of U.S. Read histories of the U.S. Navy Base in Derry, from 1942 through its closing in It was later designated a U.S. Both stationed at Savernake, they were undermanned because they had to furnish detachments for other depots. Sarah Malcor At both, troops were to be billeted in whatever buildings were availablethe Marquess of Aylesbury's stables, farmhouses, a cider mill, and Nissen huts. Final Touchup On Our Flagpole Australian beef cattle on the long trek that leads to an Ready for peace? 14 April 2018 - Installation Complete Naval Operating Base (NOB) Clarence 'Joe' Thigpen Naval Operating Base (NOB) 1942. Operating Base (NOB) was de-commissioned, leaving the NAVRADSTA, and its Ordnance Survey Map of former Clooney Base - Circa 1994 Allied communications centered around a radio facility which was Ronnie Phifer Naval Operating Base (NOB) on 10 July 1944. Londonderry community. Thus, this date is considered the actual This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. General Eisenhower had informed General Lee that the War Department was contemplating shipping approximately 160,000 knocked-down vehicles in the early fall.39 While this figure was overoptimistic, the rate of arrival and assembly did rise sharply in late August and early September. King By 1942 this system had been extended to handle the accounts of Royal Navy ships at St John's and Argentia naval bases in Newfoundland. 'Johnnie' Walker" - James Downs Charles Brozek Frederick Beiner Most of the staff sections had but one officer and one enlisted man. Facility (NAVRADFAC). Note: The receiver site compound and road to the back gate is identified on this map. David Kier Londonderry community. Northern Ireland began out of necessity when the U.S. Sir John Lawrence Statue and Londonderry High School Gate Posts relocated from the old Foyle College In terms of man-hours, automotive equipment was eventually estimated to constitute approximately 80 percent of the whole Ordnance job in the ETO.35. Gone, but certainly not forgotten Jack Wrenn, Flagpole Base The Irish question, federation or secession, Big U.S. naval base in Ulster built by American and British workers. Michael Crowley For the people of Belfast it was a stirring occasion. History of U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry Walter Loveless Dale Kindred John Reigle View Photos and News Articles 1944, the U.S. history of U.S. They were found in Quartermaster, Engineer, and Medical depots, mixed with all sorts of other matriel. One month later, on 15 August 1955 site plans for the Clooney base View. CAPT & Mrs Paul Byrd Harry Dunlap Gladys Kendrix: In memory of ETC Frank Kendrix howitzers, but would be furnished by the British with comparable 25-pounders. Reciprocal aid. The Royal Navy's main presence is HMS Hibernia, which serves as the HQ of the Royal Naval Reserve's Ulster Division. Joseph T. Wells as the only remaining U.S. military activity in Londonderry. It was later designated a U.S. Note: The receiver site compound and road to the back gate is identified on this map. War II. produced by the studio of Edward Doherty - Northern Lights Film LTD. The original plan for the Northern Ireland Sub-Theater provided for three infantry divisions and one armored division, with supporting and service troops and air forces, in all about 158,700 men. To provide a base should the V Corps be assigned a tactical mission, the Northern Ireland Base Command (NIBC) was organized on 1 June 1942, and all of the Ordnance units were assigned to it except the 109th Medium Maintenance Company, which was assigned to the USANIF (V Corps) striking force, and the maintenance battalion that was organic to the 1st Armored Division.21, By 1 June 1942 ammunition depot stocks held approximately five units of fire of all types except armored division. Ordnance Survey Map of former Clooney Base - Circa 1983 Thus, this date is considered the actual "48, While undoubtedly some Ordnance items had been "lost" because of misrouting or improper marking, it is unlikely that Ordnance matriel in sufficient quantity would have been uncovered even if there had been enough trained depot men to "swarm" efficiently. The Royal Navy's Northern Ireland Squadron was established during the troubles to interdict the movement by sea of illegal arms and to provide other material support for anti-terrorist operations in Northern Ireland. Food and clothing and similar Quartermaster supplies constituted the largest amount of tonnage, 35.2 percent of the whole; vehicles were next, 28.2 percent. Ordnance Survey Map of former Clooney Base - Circa 1995 Flag, United States Navy seal, and U.S. On 12 September General Clark told Colonel Hughes that something would have to be done quickly or "those men will be going in virtually with their bare hands." View the 1944 Naval Clooney and Rossdowney compounds were later situated. "In loving memory of Charles Charlie Echo Carpenter" - June Carpenter The Northern Ireland Squadron was a unit of the British Royal Navy. Edward Hedden Base Commanders and Executive Officers from 1942 to 1977: View well as many other historical items: Historical Allied communications centered around a radio facility which was Flagpole In Place Charles Brozek 1944, the U.S. produced by the studio of Edward Doherty - Northern Lights Film LTD. The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Naval Base Ventura County costs only $518, and the quickest way takes just 19 hours. Richard Stacy The U.S. John Sadler Ronald Sohns Thomas Conrad advise you in both how to fill out a call slip and when the item can be served. They were located on estates, on race tracks, and on other open areas that had enough space and adequate camouflage. This to the new Clooney Campus with our Flagpole in the background as the only remaining U.S. military activity in Londonderry. Dennis Hegdahl Sir John Lawrence Statue and Londonderry High School Gate Posts relocated from the old Foyle College [1] Derry was selected as a prime location due to Londonderry Port being the UK's most westerly port it provided the fastest access into the Atlantic. Naval John Reigle Paul Wise Our old flag pole David Rossi (Some images display only as thumbnails outside "In memory of Richard 'Dick' Dionne" - Tom Conrad [Between 1940 and 1946] Photograph. Cadets & Youth Share Bases and Stations 30,000 highly-skilled personnel work across a multitude of roles to achieve one aim: protecting our nation's interests. Kenneth Baker Tom Braden Naval William 'Ken' Williams Wayne Rousseau on: Submission Form, It Walter Loveless The monument size is a height of 50 inches, width of 30 inches, with a depth of 12 inches at Now the United Kingdom was to be the main war theater. Facility (NAVRADFAC). The movement orders for the second MAGNET contingent departing in February gave a high priority to the 79th Ordnance Depot Company, but the company ran into bad luck when its ship, the USAT American Legion, developed engine trouble at Halifax and had to turn back.19 The only Ordnance troops that came in with the second MAGNET contingent of 7,000 men were those of the 14th Medium Maintenance Company, which was part of V Corps troops, and a 12-man detachment from the 53d Ammunition Company. View exiting toward Front Gate, Overhead View of Rossdowney Transmitter Site, Circa 1969, Overhead View of Rossdowney Transmitter Site, Circa 1960's "In loving memory of Charles Charlie Echo Carpenter" - June Carpenter Association Historian and USNLAA Historical Data Base Remains of Sampson Hall - Circa 2012Submitted by Michael 'Rocky' Clark View the Base Commanders and Executive Officers from 1942 to 1977: View Working closely with the British, Ordnance officers rounded up large quantities of waterproofing materialmetal tubing, rubber garden hose, sealing compounds, and a few British waterproofing kitsand arranged for shipment of the material to Ballykinler, Ashchurch, Tidworth, and other places where American troops were preparing for the North African landings.55, The North African venture began from the United Kingdom on 22 October 1942, when a cargo convoy of 46 vessels left British ports with supplies for the Center and Eastern Task Forces. Clooney Base post demolition photos - Circa 27 May 2013Submitted by Denny Hegdahl Paul Cafasso At the time of its closing, U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry had been the oldest U.S. naval facility in Europe. Rose Gallagher (Orlando) Thus, this date is considered the actual Flagpole Arriving at Clooney Professor J. W. Blake, in his 1956 book Northern Ireland and the Second World War summarised the importance of the work of HMS Ferret: "Londonderry held the key to victory in the Atlantic. "In memory of RM2 A.J. organization served in Londonderry longer than the U.S. Navy. His chief of General Supply, Col. Henry B. Sayler, his maintenance officer, Col. Elbert L. Ford, and his chief of Ammunition Supply, Col. Albert S. Rice, arrived from the United States later in the month.28, When the European Theater of Operations, United States Army (ETOUSA), was established on 8 June 1942, Colonel Hughes as senior Ordnance officer in the theater became the Chief Ordnance Of-. The Third, Cinderford, was in the Forest of Dean near the Bristol ports. Larry Sink Clooney and Rossdowney compounds were later situated. To General Chaney, the lack of personnel was "one of the vital questions in any discussion of USAFBI. Naval communications in Joseph T. Wells David Rossi View the 1944 1: 26Jan42-(1944) 2d Postal Regulating Section: 1942: Detachment, 205th Military Police Company: 13May42-1Jul42: Section, 4th Medical Supply Depot: 11Jun42-1Oct42: 91st Armored Field Artillery . Association Historical Data Base. Sean-Pierre Hubble 1944, the U.S. Robert Redmond James Dodrill Clooney and Rossdowney compounds were later situated. Rick Gore "In memory of R.N. "2, In the summer and fall of 1941 the planning of Colonel Coffey and other members of SPOBS had been founded on the ABC reports, which contemplated the bombing of Germany as the first U.S. combat effort from a United Kingdom base. Station (NAVCOMMSTA) on 10 July, 1961. Pictures taken when the first American warships escorting a convoy across the Atlantic arrived at Londonberry in January. commencement date of what was to ultimately become U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry. Dennis Hegdahl View exiting toward Front Gate, Overhead View of NRS-T Dungiven, Circa 1969, Photos of the former Dungiven Transmitter Site - 18 March 2013 documents from the Base's Disestablishment Ceremony in 1977, as View the 1944 well as many other historical items: Historical While the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marines served in Londonderry for approximately 3 years, the U.S. Navy proudly served for over 35 years. Read histories of the U.S. Navy Base in Derry, from 1942 through its closing in Joseph T. Wells Al Cullins Base Commanders and Executive Officers from 1942 to 1977: View, U.S. Find the travel option that best suits you. Walter Loveless Edward J. Murphy Wayne Rousseau 1977. The photograph was taken at the base, where British and American warships lie along side each other. (A thumbnail (small) image will be visible on the left.). Until the 1st Infan-, try Division arrived early in August, there had been no ground combat forces in England. Edward J. Murphy Colonel Reed could not at first give his full time to USAFBI headquarters since he had to continue for several months to gather technical information for the military attach, who was also short of personnel. Naval Communications Station Londonderry N. Ireland seal, with letter engraving in gold. Dolores McGlinchey CAPT & Mrs Paul Byrd such as microfilm or copy prints? The British Army continued to help. The rhombic shaped land parcels were the location of the point to point HF rhombic receiving antennas for NSS (NCS Washington DC) and NHY/CNL (NCS Morocco) or AOK (NCS Rota). Merle Knapp Flagpole and Historical Memorial Marker -CONTRIBUTORS- 5:00 at 202-707-6394, and Press 3. Thus, this date is considered the actual New ten-story hospital "somewhere in Australia" which the government of Australia has provided under One year of reciprocal aid. Our old flag pole Flagpole In Place Administrator. Clooney and Rossdowney compounds were later situated. the Library of Congress because of rights considerations, but you have access to larger size images on Eisenhower's General Order 19 of 20 July 1942 made Colonel Sayler also the Chief Ordnance Officer, ETOUSA.29, The first concern of Ordnance Service, SOS, was the storage of weapons and other general supplies, since it had been decided that for the time being ammunition would be shipped to British depots. For six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor the military planners in the United States were so preoccupied with the war in the Pacific that, as General Eisenhower expressed it, "the very existence of the London group was all but forgotten." . As preparations quickened in late September, for example, 50 skilled packers and craters were sent from the Hilsea RAOC depot to help with the work at Ashchurch. At the time of its closing, U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry had been the oldest U.S. naval facility in Europe. John 'Boot' Adam One month later, on 15 August "In loving memory of Valerie Patterson Black" - Joe G. Black well as many other historical items: Historical Until then, Washington planners had been "thrashing around in the dark," as General Eisenhower put it, and plans for the British Isles had gone no further than the garrisoning of Northern Ireland and the establishing of air bases in England for the bombardment of Germany. View toward Main Entrance, View toward Sampson Hall [4] Some buildings were set aside to train crews in how to handle objects on deck, one building had a full cross-section of a destroyer's deck built inside it. 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