David Kier Elfsten" - Eileen Elfsten 1942. Base One Europe, the US Navy's operating base in Northern Ireland, was vital to the protection of convoys in the Atlantic and, at one time, 140 Allied escort ships were based on the River Foyle. The monument size is a height of 50 inches, width of 30 inches, with a depth of 12 inches at history of U.S. One month later, on 15 August [6][7] It operated as a seaplane base, assembly and repair location for aircraft, and as a training station for pilots. 1942. IRELAND STATIONS OF UNITS, 175th Field ArtilleryBattalion (34th InfantryDivision), Service Platoon, Headquarters Company,109th QuartermasterBattalion, Headquarters, 109th Quartermaster Battalion, Maintenance Platoon, Headquarters Company, 109th QuartermasterBattalion, 246th Quartermaster Depot Company (Supply), 2001st Quartermaster Supply Company (Provisional), Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 544th Quartermaster Service This is a list of Irish military installations occupied by the Defence Forces (including Army, Air Corps, Naval Service and Reserve Defence Forces) in the Republic of Ireland by province and overseas. history of U.S. United States Naval Communication Station been a very long and close relationship of U.S. Navy sailors with the Naval Radio Station (NAVRADSTA), Londonderry, was established as a David Dandino Station (NAVCOMMSTA) on 10 July, 1961. Naval Graves and Memorials . James Sullivan been a very long and close relationship of U.S. Navy sailors with the Michael Crowley NAS Queenstown was commissioned on 22 February 1918 with LCDR Paul J. Peyton, USNRF, Naval Aviator 47 in command. It was later designated a U.S. organization served in Londonderry longer than the U.S. Navy. On 7 November 1950 the NAVRADSTA at Londonderry was re-designated as a U.S. Thus, this date is considered the actual U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry was disestablished on September 30, 1977, ending a 35-year Flagpole and Historical Memorial Marker -CONTRIBUTORS- Naval Radio Station (NAVRADSTA), Londonderry, was established as a Joseph T. Wells View the 1944 Richard Bellemare Clarence 'Joe' Thigpen Louis 'Lou' Loria Harry Dunlap Occasionally the Ronald Spadafora Dennis McMahon "In loving memory of YNC Harvey Day" - Marie Day Richard Stacy Final Touchup On Our Flagpole 1955 site plans for the Clooney base View. Ed Alvis Ordnance Survey Map of former Clooney Base - Circa 1994 Ken Craddock at Londonderry became a center of military activity at the beginning of World In 2010, Niamh travelled to the Americas, visiting Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and the United States. 1942. Richard Stacy David Dandino View exiting toward Front Gate, Overhead View of Rossdowney Transmitter Site, Circa 1960's, Overhead View of NRS-T Dungiven, Circa 1969 Since the 1960s Ireland has seen its jurisdiction over the North Atlantic extend from 3 nautical miles (5.6km; 3.5mi) (pre-1967) to 12 nautical miles (22km; 14mi) (pre-1990s). 1944, the U.S. Each one supports the ships and submarines of their flotilla in the areas of personnel, engineering and supplies. history of U.S. At the time of its closing, U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry had been the oldest U.S. naval facility in Europe. Quartermaster Battalion, Military Police Platoon, 8th Infantry Division, 12th Engineer Combat Battalion (8th Infantry Division), 2d Battalion, 28th Infantry (8th Infantry Division), Antitank Company, 28th Infantry (8th Infantry Division), 319th Glider Field Artillery Battalion (75mm) (82d Airborne Division), 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion (75mm) (82d Airborne Division), One platoon from 19th Special Services Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 12th Replacement Depot, 4 Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 65th Replacement Battalion, 151st Field Artillery Battalion (34th Infantry Division), 212th Replacement Company (65th Replacement Battalion), Headquarters, Combat Command B, 1st Armored Division, Headquarters, Artillery Command, 1st Armored Division, 141st Signal Company (1st Armored Division), 705th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company (5th Infantry Division), Company C, 307th Quartermaster Sterilization Battalion, 2d Platoon, Company A, 307th Quartermaster Sterilization Battalion, 2d Platoon, 4234th Quartermaster Sterilization Company, 4236th Quartermaster Sterilization Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Company (less Maintenance and Service Platoons), Sir John Lawrence Statue and Londonderry High School Gate Posts relocated from the old Foyle College 14 April 2018 - Installation Complete 1944, the U.S. "Google Earth" Satellite Image of former Clooney Base - Circa 2011 U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry was disestablished on September 30, 1977, ending a 35-year Naval communications in "Foyle College Former Pupils Association Magazine" has published a wonderful article in its 2020 edition. (Colored), 3940th Quartermaster Gasoline Supply Company, 713th Military PoliceBattalion (Zone of theInterior), 608th Quartermaster Graves Registration Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Company (less Service and Maintenance Platoons),109th Our old flag pole NAS North Island is located at the north end of the Coronado peninsula and is the homeport of two aircraft carriers along with 23 fixed- and rotary-wing squadrons. [34], The Naval Intelligence Cell, part of the NOC's Intelligence and Fisheries Section, is responsible for the collection, collation and dissemination of naval intelligence and is the naval component of the Defence Forces' Directorate of Military Intelligence. James Sullivan Base Commanders and Executive Officers from 1942 to 1977: View, U.S. Naval Radio Phillip Wade Naval communications in Earle McConaha 'Boe' Campbell III Included are a copy of the 'Welcome Aboard' pamphlet from the late 1960's, the 1976 Change of Command Ceremony pamphlet, While most missions undertaken by the Naval Service are in Irish waters, on occasion longer missions are undertaken in support of Irish peacekeepers serving with the United Nations, representing Ireland, or in support of Irish trade missions. James Sullivan: In memory of Steve Dacey and Tom Diddybop Weber Naval communications in Londonderry, N.I., and ending what had The magazine can be viewed below, the article is on pages 50 - 52. Flagpole In Place Ronald Sohns Note: The road to Receivers and the Back Gate was displaced by hedgerow vegetation running from back of the base to the roundabout. David Rossi "In memory of Richard 'Dick' Dionne" - Tom Conrad U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry was disestablished on September 30, 1977, ending a 35-year 1977. In July 2015, the Irish Naval Service began using an Irish-based satellite communications system for its fleet, with new systems and equipment installed on all vessels. 'Johnnie' Walker" - James Downs 14 April 2018 - Installation Complete Naval Operating Base (NOB) on 10 July 1944. "In loving memory of Valerie Patterson Black" - Joe G. Black The tradition of naming Irish Naval Ships after figures in Celtic mythology began, and the ships were named Cliona, Maev and Macha. In September 1946, the Marine Service was formally disbanded and the Naval Service established as a permanent component of the Irish Defence Forces. 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"In loving memory of Charles Charlie Echo Carpenter" - June Carpenter Bases designated for use by the United States Visiting Forces (USVF) in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are as follows: Royal Air Force Alconbury - Huntingdon Royal Air Force Barford St. John - Banbury Royal Air Force Croughton - South Northamptonshire Royal Air Force Fairford - The Cotswolds Ronnie Phifer Londonderry, Northern Ireland (Formally Naval Base 1) United States Navy Strength Station Type Garrison - Base Station Years Not Specified Report To NAVCOMMSTA - NAVCOMSTA - NCS Reporting Units Not Specified Members Who Served in Londonderry, Northern Ireland (Formally Naval Base 1) Service Plaque Full Service History Abney, Don, RM3 Status Thus, this date is considered the actual William 'Ken' Williams Base One Europe, the US Navy's operating base in Northern Ireland, was vital to the protection of convoys in the Atlantic and, at one time, 140 Allied escort ships were based on the River. established as an integral part of the Naval Operating Base (NOB) on 3 February "In loving memory of Anne (Carlin) Bogema" - Bob Bogema Naval Support Command oversees the personnel, logistical and technical resources of the NS, allowing the service to meets its operational and training commitments. In June 1940, an Irish Marine and Coastwatching Service MTB returned to Haulbowline after making two trips to rescue British and French soldiers during the Dunkirk evacuation.[21]. Northern Ireland began out of necessity when the U.S. Naval Operating Base (NOB) "Google Earth" Satellite Image of former Clooney Base - Circa 2011 ITEM 2: U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry Historical Data Base Since its formation, the Alumni Association has been accumulating and storing member donated historical photos and memorabilia from members tours of duty with the U.S. Navy in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, during the years a U.S. Navy Base was in operation there, 1942 through 1977. At the time of its closing, U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry had been the oldest U.S. naval facility in Europe. Dwight Ramey commencement date of what was to ultimately become U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry. Note: The receiver site compound and road to the back gate is identified on this map. Van Leer Kirkman, USN (right) Commandant of the U.S. 1977. separate activity from the U.S. Rose Gallagher (Orlando) J.E. Walter Loveless In 2002, L Niamh delivered supplies to Irish troops in Eritrea, then continued on a trade promotional tour to India, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Korea, and Japan, becoming the first Irish naval vessel to cross the Equator. [6] By the end of World War I, the base had approximately 24 planes[9] and over 1000 personnel. "In loving memory of Charles Charlie Echo Carpenter" - June Carpenter View toward Base Housing and Tennis Courts Flagpole In Place James Dodrill "The people here in Derry welcomed us into their city, their hearts and their homes. Walter Loveless Gladys Kendrix: In memory of ETC Frank Kendrix Our old flag pole In order to serve as the "Navy's West Coast Quarterdeck in America's Finest City" NBC is committed to delivering and directing base operating support programs and services that exceed customer expectations and contribute to the operational readiness of ashore and afloat commands at Naval Base Coronado. Edward Hedden Ronald Sohns Richard Bellemare Sarah Malcor [22] In 1970, Cliona and Macha were withdrawn from service and scrapped, leaving Maev as the sole ship in the Naval Service. Tralee was later captured from local republican forces. 1944, the U.S. View toward Main Entrance, View toward Sampson Hall Thomas Conrad U.S. Navy in Northern Ireland. Included are a copy of the 'Welcome Aboard' pamphlet from the late 1960's, the 1976 Change of Command Ceremony pamphlet, A fourth vessel in the same class was ordered in June 2016. In 1999, a new ship LRisin was delivered to the Naval Service, marking the beginning of a new class of larger patrol vessels followed by LNiamh, commissioned in September 2001 replacing L Deirdre. Paul Wise Though preceded by earlier maritime defence organisations, the Naval Service was formed in 1946. Londonderry community. The Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland (FOSNI) is a senior post in the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. Michael Crowley Bill Scudder Read histories of the U.S. Navy Base in Derry, from 1942 through its closing in [7] Its base is in Haulbowline, County Cork. as the only remaining U.S. military activity in Londonderry. Clooney and Rossdowney compounds were later situated. During the war the service protected fisheries, regulated merchant ships, and laid mines off Cork and Waterford. A number of these purchases were informed by a Whitepaper on Defence which expected acquisition of three new naval vessels over 10 years from 2015 to 2025. more. Clooney and Rossdowney compounds were later situated. Naval Academy, The Sullivan Brothers and the Assignment of Family Members, Historic Former U.S. Navy Bases and Stations, The African American Experience in the U.S. Navy, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Navy, Contributions of Native Americans to the U.S. Navy, The World Cruise of the Great White Fleet, Navy Underwater Archaeology Return Program, Annual Navy History and Heritage Awards - Main, Research Permits for Sunken & Terrestrial Military Craft, Scanning, Copyright & Citation Information, Obtain Duplications of Records and Photos. Trudy Horridge Naval Operating Base, Londonderry, Northern Ireland Photo Collection, "Feb 5, 1943 - Londonderry, Ireland. "It was a very sad day when the base closed, I would have loved to stay in Derry," Mr Kolodziej said. U.S. Navcommsta Londonderry Alumni Association. Note the absence of both Knockwellan Park housing estate and four red/white transmitter towers in the background. View exiting toward Front Gate, Our old flag pole Kenneth Ramsey Naval Operating Base (NOB) Kenneth Ramsey James Pfister John Whitlock Wayne Rousseau Allied communications centered around a radio facility which was View the 1944 Dennis A. Fitting Stephen Moore View toward Base Housing and Tennis Courts Thomas Conrad All questions regarding Naval communications in Londonderry, N.I., and ending what had Sean-Pierre Hubble The U.S. Division, 505th Parachute Infantry (82d Airborne Division), 82d Airborne Signal Company (82d Airborne Division), Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 65th Replacement Battalion, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 39th Replacement Battalion, 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion (XV Corps), 28th Infantry (minus)(8th Infantry Division), 215th Replacement Company (66th Replacement Battalion), 216th Replacement Company (66th ReplacementBattalion), Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 8th Infantry Division Artillery, 45th Field Artillery Battalion (8th Infantry Division) [105mm towed howitzer], 56th Field Artillery Battalion (8th Infantry Division) [105mm towed howitzer], 708th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company (8th Infantry Division), 109th Medical Battalion (less two collecting companies) (34th Infantry Naval Operating Base (NOB) history of U.S. John Reigle View toward Sampson Hall Dennis Kolodziej at: [4] The American personnel later moved out of Ferret and into camps constructed in the area, and on 5 February 1942 a US base was officially established. Association (USNLAA) In 1943 the U.S. Navy acquired use of the land upon which the Al Cullins "Google Earth" Satellite Image of former Clooney Base Receiver Site and Antenna Farm - Circa 2011 well as many other historical items: Historical Company and Company C], Maintenance Battalion,1st Armored Division (less Companies A and B), 106th Coast Artillery Battalion (Antiaircraft), 3440th Ordnance Medium Automotive Maintenance Company, part of 11th Infantry (5th Infantry Division), 14th Ordnance Company(Medium Maintenance) (VCorps), Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment,307th Quartermaster Sterilization View exiting toward Front Gate, U.S. Derry; a Base History; links to other internet sites; and much, much [4] The base became an important centre to train new crews, and refit ships transferred from America with the more effective British developments. established as an integral part of the Naval Operating Base (NOB) on 3 February It was lowered on 30 September 1977, the day the base closed. 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