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 "In memory of Richard 'Dick' Dionne" - Tom Conrad Naval Radio Station (NAVCOMMSTA) on 10 July, 1961. 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. Naval Communications Mounument foundation installation complete File, Sir John Lawrence Statue and Londonderry High School Gate Posts relocated from the old Foyle College been a very long and close relationship of U.S. Navy sailors with the A Stars and Stripes flag belonging to the last ever commander of the Derry base has also been raised at the site. 1977. HMS Ferret (1940 shore establishment) - Wikipedia HMS Ferret (1940 shore establishment) HMS Ferret was a shore establishment and naval base of the Royal Navy during the Second World War, located in Derry. "Google Earth" Satellite Image of former Clooney Base - Circa 2011 Earle McConaha Sir John Lawrence Statue and Londonderry High School Gate Posts relocated from the old Foyle College site plans for the Clooney base: View William 'Ken' Williams site plans for the Clooney base: View DANFS - Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Permitting Policy and Resource Management, The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: 20 Years Later, "Ex Scientia Tridens": The U.S. documents from the Base's Disestablishment Ceremony in 1977, as James Dodrill Joe Visco British Liason Officer at Derry. established as an integral part of the Naval Operating Base (NOB) on 3 February Paul Wise In its previous stance the Irish Navy was limited in its remit and sourcing of intelligence due to its lack of participation in EU Navfor Med. Gladys Kendrix: In memory of ETC Frank Kendrix Dwight Ramey Note: The receiver site compound and road to the back gate is identified on this map. View toward Main Entrance John 'Larry' Wagner been a very long and close relationship of U.S. Navy sailors with the well as many other historical items: Historical 1955 site plans for the Clooney base View. File, Flagpole In Place Phillip Wade Willi Braun Ted Malcor Naval Operating Base, Londonderry, Northern Ireland completes the first year of Operations at this American base in a warm handclasp with. both Historian and Historical Data Base Administrator of the at Londonderry became a center of military activity at the beginning of World well as many other historical items: Historical The narrative of Operation Banner seldom mentions the IRA . From July 2017 the Naval Service has participated in the European External Action Service mission which focuses a number of EU navies on humanitarian and training roles in the Mediterranean. J.E. Edward Hedden "In loving memory of Thomas H. Porter" - Monica Porter Drew Ranier Stephen Moore In 1943 the U.S. Navy acquired use of the land upon which the 1977. "In loving memory of Charles Charlie Echo Carpenter" - June Carpenter File, Sir John Lawrence Statue and Londonderry High School Gate Posts relocated from the old Foyle College well as many other historical items: Historical commencement date of what was to ultimately become U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry. Sean-Pierre Hubble Naval Operating Base (NOB) 'Johnnie' Walker" - James Downs Dennis Kolodziej was an electronics technician at the base until it closed in the late seventies. [55] Non-military training takes place alongside Mercantile Marine personnel at the National Maritime College of Ireland in Ringaskiddy, near to the Haulbowline base. View Video organization served in Londonderry longer than the U.S. Navy. [citation needed], U.S. Photos of the former Dungiven Transmitter Site - 18 March 2013 War II. 30 July 2019 With a wide array of diverse military communities, this garrison is able to offer troops and their families all the support and comfort. It was later designated a U.S. John B. John 'Boot' Adam Dolores McGlinchey At the time of its closing, U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry had been the oldest U.S. naval facility in Europe. Overhead View of Rossdowney Transmitter Site, Circa - Unknown 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. Merle Knapp David Rossi Dennis Kolodziej 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. It served until being sold for scrap in 1984. It stays with you. a listing of our members; pictures of the base, base personnel, and "In memory of Richard 'Dick' Dionne" - Tom Conrad [14] Occasionally the service undertakes longer missions in support of other elements of the Defence Forces, Irish peacekeepers serving with the United Nations, or humanitarian and trade missions.[14]. Ted Nevels Northern Ireland Naval Operating Base (NOB) on 10 July 1944. separate activity from the U.S. Flagpole and Historical Memorial Marker -CONTRIBUTORS- Royal Navy warships could then quickly come to the aid of convoys under attack by German U-boats, and help to escort the convoys in and out of British ports. Elaine McIntyre Operating Base (NOB) was de-commissioned, leaving the NAVRADSTA, and its 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. [49] In August 2021, the Irish Examiner reported that the DoD was considering acquiring two former RNZN Lake-class inshore patrol vessels. No other U.S. military service U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry was disestablished on September 30, 1977, ending a 35-year "Our Legacy" Rose Gallagher (Orlando) The U.S. In November 1942 Eleanor Roosevelt visited the base, accompanied by Lady Montgomery, the mother of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery. Manufactured of G654 Millenium Grey granite with a polished face and rough cut sides. Royal Navy Ships built by Harland and Wolff . The U.S. J.E. Walter Loveless NAS Queenstown was close to the village of Aghada on the eastern side of Cork Harbour (across the harbour from Queenstown/Cobh). The Naval College is based out of the Naval Service's headquarters at Naval Base Haulbowline but also provides classes and lessons in non-military naval training at the nearby National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in Ringaskiddy.[32]. View exiting toward Front Gate, View toward Base Housing and Tennis Courts 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). New Boston, MI 48164-0108 2023 BBC. "In loving memory of Joan M. Callan" - wife of Thomas F. Pacileo at Londonderry became a center of military activity at the beginning of World guard role supporting Eighth AirForce], Batteries C and D, 405th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion (Semi-mobile), Batteries A and B, 405th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion (Semi-mobile), Detachment, 205th Miltiary Police Company, Detachment B, 713th Military Police Battalion (Zone of theInterior), 217th Replacement Company (66th Replacement Battalion), [Headquarters, British Troops in Northern Ireland], 8th Medical Battalion (minus Companies A and B) (8th Infantry Division), 34th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop (34th Infantry Division), Company A (less detachment), 80th Engineer Battalion (Water Supply), 2d Battalion, 591st Engineer Boat Regiment, Maintenance Company, 591st Engineer Boat Regiment, Company D, 71st Quartermaster Battalion (Light Maintenance), Company A, 544th Quartermaster Service Battalion (Colored), Company C, 544th Quartermaster Service Battalion (Colored), Company D, 71st Ordnance Battalion (Light Maintenance), 3424th Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company, Headquarters, United States Forces in Northern Ireland, Section, 1st Platoon, 161st Signal Photographic Company, 666th Engineer Topographic Company, Corps (XV Corps), Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 307th Quartermaster Battalion, Company M, 3d Battalion, 156th Infantry [V Corps non-divisional unit in Station (NAVCOMMSTA) on 10 July, 1961. The US Navy maintained a presence in the city for a further four decades until the closure of the Communications Station in September 1977. John 'Larry' Wagner File, Flagpole In Place Naval Operating Base (NOB) at Londonderry became a center of military activity at the beginning of World War II. On 7 November 1950 the NAVRADSTA at Londonderry was re-designated as a U.S. John Whitlock 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. One of three major command components of the NS this command is responsible for overseeing the work and mission objectives of all Irish naval vessels at sea who report directly to Naval Operations Command at Naval Base Haulbowline. Frank Ekstrom Naval Air Stations Anti-submarine warfare patrols in Ireland were discontinued and all aircraft grounded and disarmed. James Dodrill Stephen Kreps Contents 1Current naval air stations 2Former naval air stations 3Former naval air stations by ship name (HMS xxx) 4See also 5References As you browse this site, you'll find topics such as: Naval U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry was disestablished on September 30, 1977, ending a 35-year Gene Graeff Ed Alvis David Dandino [47], In 2017, a delegation of Department of Defence (DoD) officials and members of the Defence Forces visited New Zealand to inspect the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) multi-role vessel HMNZSCanterbury; it was suggested that a vessel of this type, capable of accommodating and deploying a full infantry company either by landing craft or helicopter, and with a fully equipped hospital, was what the Defence Forces were looking for, for the type of military and humanitarian missions undertaken by Ireland. Gene Graeff Overhead View of NCS Londonderry, Circa Ginger & Jerry Hansen Operating Base (NOB) was de-commissioned, leaving the NAVRADSTA, and its Jack Wrenn Facility (NAVRADFAC). Naval Operating Base (NOB) historical researchers, writers, and others interested in the history of the Stephen Kreps Naval Operating Base, Londonderry, Northern Ireland during WWII. Fort Rannoch was added to the Irish fleet at that time. separate activity from the U.S. It is an associate command whom is hosted by the US Air Force 35th FW. Richard Stacy John J. Ryan Battalion, Company A, 544th Quartermaster Service Battalion, Company B, 544th Quartermaster Service Battalion, Company D, 544th Quartermaster Service Battalion, Detachment, 818th Signal Port Service Company, 576th Signal ConstructionOperations Platoon, 21st Field Artillery Battalion (5th Infantry Division) [155mm towed howitzer]. at Londonderry became a center of military activity at the beginning of World Frederick Beiner [2] The old North of Ireland shipyard at Pennyburn was also taken over to be used as a ship repair facility, manned by workers from the Harland and Wolff yard at Belfast. Kenneth Baker Note: The road to Receivers and the Back Gate was displaced by hedgerow vegetation running from back of the base to the roundabout. 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Clarence 'Joe' Thigpen A memorial has been unveiled in Londonderry in honour of the US Navy personnel who served their country while based in the city. 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Theodore Anthony (Tony) Orlando Edward Hedden What's NEW Rick Gore The main headquarters for the Western Approaches Command was moved to Liverpool in February 1941 as the North Western Approaches became the most vital area of convoy activity. One month later, on 15 August Trudy Horridge Dennis McMahon Ordnance Survey Map of former Clooney Base - Circa 1995 Dennis Kolodziej as the only remaining U.S. military activity in Londonderry. Naval Radio Station (NAVCOMMSTA) on 10 July, 1961. Sir John Lawrence Statue and Londonderry High School Gate Posts relocated from the old Foyle College This site is dedicated to locating and Dennis A. Fitting Clooney and Rossdowney compounds were later situated. [4] The base became an important centre to train new crews, and refit ships transferred from America with the more effective British developments. One month later, on 15 August World War I. WW1 Timeline . UA 416.04 U.S. United States Naval Air Station Queenstown was the first US Naval Air Station established in Ireland. Naval Radio Thus, this date is considered the actual Bill Scudder organization served in Londonderry longer than the U.S. Navy. Londonderry community. Clooney Base post demolition photos - Circa 27 May 2013Submitted by Denny Hegdahl John Boyda Gone, but certainly not forgotten 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. Dolores McGlinchey The Naval Service Diving Section specialises in underwater diving tasks for the Naval Service, and since its formation in 1964 has become Ireland's most advanced diving team, aiding other state agencies in various specialist roles. Sarah Malcor commencement date of what was to ultimately become U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry. 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 Clooney and Rossdowney compounds were later situated. 1942. Robert Dimmitt Sir John Lawrence Statue and Londonderry High School Gate Posts relocated from the old Foyle College site plans for the Clooney base: View U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry was disestablished on September 30, 1977, ending a 35-year View the 1944 Ted Malcor "It was a very sad day when the base closed, I would have loved to stay in Derry," Mr Kolodziej said. Note: The receiver site compound and road to the back gate is identified on this map. established as an integral part of the Naval Operating Base (NOB) on 3 February "In loving memory of BT2 Howard Batchelor" - Juliette Batchelor at Londonderry became a center of military activity at the beginning of World "Foyle College Former Pupils Association Magazine" has published a wonderful article in its 2020 edition. Facility (NAVRADFAC). 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. Kenneth Ramsey Earle McConaha +28 Are There Us Military Bases In Ireland References. Ted Nevels Naval communications in Daniel Gelbman "In memory of RM2 A.J. history of U.S. [2] The site was commissioned in May 1945 as HMS Ferret IV specifically for the internment. John B. The Naval College, like the DFTC is of an equal footing with the two commands, with all three headed by an officer commanding who report directly to the FOCNS of NHQ. "In loving memory of YNC Harvey Day" - Marie Day Elaine McIntyre commencement date of what was to ultimately become U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry. Memorial Dedication Ceremony Facility (NAVRADFAC). history of U.S. "In loving memory of BT2 Howard Batchelor" - Juliette Batchelor Robert Redmond Naval Facility (NAVRADFAC). invite our members to submit their photos and memorabilia, or copies of photos J.E. [3], The Queenstown/Aghada base was built on lands commandeered under the Defence of the Realm Act 1914. Naval communications in Londonderry, N.I., and ending what had Tom Braden U.S. 1977. One month later, on 15 August "In memory of R.N. The magazine can be viewed below, the article is on pages 50 - 52. party republication requests, USNLAA requires that the consent of the USNLAA be Though preceded by earlier maritime defence organisations, the Naval Service was formed in 1946. on the web site this week. Naval Radio Station (NAVRADSTA), Londonderry, was established as a The command is a direct subordinate to NHQ and is overseen by Officer Commanding Naval Operations Command (OCNOC). Muirch, formerly the British armed steam yacht Helga,[17] which had been used by the Royal Navy to shell Dublin during the 1916 rising, was the only CMS ship during this period. "In loving memory of YNC Harvey Day" - Marie Day Trudy Horridge Ron Rogillio [40] Roger Iles 1944, the U.S. 1942. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A brief ceremony was held on Feb 5, 1943 during which Commodore Stewart unveiled the plaque shown between the two men.". [50] By March 2022, the DoD had confirmed the acquisition of two such retired RNZN vessels, HMNZS Rotoiti and HMNZS Pukaki, for 26 million. Tom Braden View the 1944 USNLAA copyright policy should be directed to the Webmaster - e-mail: Overhead View of Rossdowney Transmitter Site, Circa - Unknown, Photos of the former Dungiven Transmitter Site - 18 March 2013, webmaster@navcommsta-londonderry.freeservers.com. U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry was disestablished on September 30, 1977, ending a 35-year reasonable effort to act in the interests of members and contributors to the site plans for the Clooney base: View. more. Joseph T. Wells David Dandino to the new Clooney Campus with our Flagpole in the background Clooney Base post demolition photos - Circa 27 May 2013Submitted by Denny Hegdahl Kenneth Ramsey Dennis Hegdahl "Google Earth" Satellite Image of former Clooney Base Receiver Site and Antenna Farm - Circa 2011 Welcome to Naval Base Coronado. Aircraft Downed in NI . in the USNLAA Naval Operating Base (NOB) on 10 July 1944. Derry; a Base History; links to other internet sites; and much, much Paul Wise Louis 'Lou' Loria Joyce McGowan Kent In 1943 the U.S. Navy acquired use of the land upon which the We established as an integral part of the Naval Operating Base (NOB) on 3 February "The people here in Derry welcomed us into their city, their hearts and their homes. Flagpole In Place U.S ARMY SIGNAL BASE, NORTHERN IRELAND, BENBRADAGH 9,206 views Oct 27, 2010 25 Dislike Share CraftyMarcuz 728 subscribers A key US Army signal base was at Benbradagh above Dungiven and the. John 'Boot' Adam U.S. The second ship, James Joyce, was delivered in 2015. 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