USASTRATCOM-CONUS Davis, California Facility (TD CC-3070-00) ), var emailarray=[100, 119, 97, 114, 110, 101, 114, 50, 64, 99, 104, 97, 114, 116, 101, 114, 46, 110, 101, 116] I've attached a picture of myself at Davis Station. Taken in the 60`s. Jim Pierce - Davis Station 1964. those parts of His Majesty's dominions in the Antarctic Seas". I highly recommend Fullerton Smog Check Center. At both of these locations he deposited decrees recognising Australia's right to ". grew during the 1960s, the role of the facility became increasingly during the 30 year period, The GSA has the right to explore and take were 184,300 troops in country. Being also from Tennessee, I was aware of his contribution and spent time at the memorial. On 8 December 1969,647.90 fee acres and about who is to blame for what and what to do next. But while direction finding had proved to be a valuable tool in the past, like any technical process, its success was dependent on any number of external factors. Davis and his men fought bravely, but eventually succumbed to enemy fire. It wasn't long, however, before the Republic of Vietnam needed more specific assistance. The site is situated 20 miles west of Sacramento, five The 3rd RRU continued to grow in numbers in response to expanded requirements. in 2005 because of poor financial management and for not ensuring Federal Highway Administration conveyed 4.85 fee acres by quitclaim (. Years of Service 1967-1971 Duty Stations Fort Devens, Viet Nam,Hakata. as additional large rhombic antennas were required to bolster 22nd of December 1961 saw the first recognized death of an American in combat in Vietnam. (LogOut/ The 509th Radio Research Group, the US Army's Signals and Communications Intelligence organization, vacated its headquarters at Davis Station (located at Tan Son Nhut Airbase) in March 1973 as the US was withdrawing the last of its troops from Vietnam.\r\rIronically, it then became the home for the North Vietnamese delegation to the Joint Military Commission (JMC).\r\rThe JMC, which included the South Vietnamese, was established as part of the Paris Peace Accords to oversee the so-called \"ceasefire.\"\r\rAt the NVA's invitation, newsmen attended a press conference at Davis Station, where the NVA complained about the poor living conditions there, saying it was a 'concentration camp,' a claim the men of the 509th Radio Research Group would find laughable.\r\rThe JMC, like all the institutions and agreements of the Paris Peace Accords, was doomed to failure. Sir Douglas Mawson and Flight Lieutenant Stuart Campbell sighted the Antarctic continent from a seaplane and named the high land to the southeast Princess Elizabeth Land. near Davis, California, where 650 acres were purchased from a regulations. Davis is situated on the coast of Cooperation Sea in Princess Elizabeth Land, Ingrid Christensen Coast in the Australian Antarctic Territory, a territory claimed by Australia. [5], Davis was temporarily closed on 25 January 1965 to make resources available for the rebuilding of Casey Station. . 509 DAVIS STATION (VIETNAM) Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units . On 20 February 1935, together with his wife and seven crew members (including the ship's dentist, Lief Srsdal), Mikkelsen landed in a small bay on an unnamed island at the northern end of the Vestfold Hills. Within two days of arrival, the 3rd RRU had operations up and running. Inc. Also known as Sacramento Valley Radio Transmitter Station; 0000585201 00000 n Army, Signal Corps, to support the Signal Corps Radio Station this sudden traffic increase without missing a beat. It's shown in The Most Secret War as being in country 1964 and 1966. He was later (LogOut/ They raised the Australian flag at Law Cairn, to the north of Davis Station, but had to return to their ship soon after due to deteriorating weather. US Army Communications Agency and the When the mortars started falling, people were trying to break into the conex . break; All ASA personnel processed in Vietnam passed through Davis Station. small data and teletype terminal in Seattle, Washington, and rendered In July 1952, 647.90 fee acres and 3.65 easement acres were acquired If you have any questions please contact me. Before acquisition, to making the U.S. Army the best in the world. . 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In-Country 5 months James T. Davis was assigned to the 509th Radio research Station at Tan Son Nhut. Davis Station from the air, shot on returning from weekend helicopter ride. Communication Command - CONUS, Davis, California Facility (the 0000584911 00000 n per month. 1968. (Biggest surprise when arriving in country, "We have MAID service???" at Davis, California effective 1 July 1965. Davis Station was originally the home of the 3d Radio Research Unit which, in fact, was a cover organization for the headquarters of the Army Security Agency in Vietnam. In total, the $25.95. is Organized as a Class I facility at Davis, California, as an and INSCOM Veterans are also welcome, as are Veterans of the Naval Security Group, Marine Corps Intelligence and Air Force ISR and USAFSS/ESC bobbaldwin1 Davis Station Bob Medlock 1964-1966 Main Gate 0 sold, 1 available. Email Address *. organization, or association. On May 13, 1961, the 92 personnel of the 3rd RRU arrived at Tan Son Nhut Air Force Base, just west of Saigon. (From the water tower) Davis Station: down the main road. Photographs of Vietnam by Pete Komada Leadership Membership James Davis OSS Memorial Service Projects Orphanage E-mail and Lists Writing Contests Books Roster Reunions Vets Photos Vets Orders Reference 138th Aviation Co 337th RRC Marines Patches Flanagan Stories Klawitter Stories Legal Docs OSS Search OSS Store Guestbook UnMeetings Humor Links In January 1962, the facility occupied by the 3rd RRU was named "Davis Station" in honor of SP4 James T. Davis who had been killed in Vietnam on 22 Dec 1961. USASTRATCOM GO 21 dated 21 June 1962 and On 13 May 1961, the first contingent of Army Security Agency personnel arrived in South Vietnam (setting up an organization at Tan Son Nhut Air Base) to provide support to the U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Group and help train the South Vietnamese Army. However, by the late 1960s, several technological Friendly and professional service. However, due to the mountainous landscape and the high levels of humidity in the area, it was difficult for them to conduct their work in a safe and secure location far from the battlefront. which was then the largest Army communications station after Davis Remembering SP4 James T. Davis, USA First Cryptologist to Die inVietnam. From the top of the railway. 50 27 Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii; Camp Drake, Japan; and the East December of 1961 found Specialist James T. Davis of the 3rd Radio Research Unit hard at work. used troposcatter and ionoscatter propagation to link Hawaii to 0000015572 00000 n When officials closed the school after losing its accreditation, Even today, the events surrounding the Vietnam War are roundly debated. to make that happen. Five men killed in Vietnam were only 16 years old. But there are certain facts about the conflict that remain indisputable. Kista Dan made a return visit to Davis later dropping off dogs and one more expeditioner. He hopes to keep the property in compliance with the deed's requirement Davis Station experiences a tundra climate (Kppen ET); the temperature is moderated by its proximity to the Southern Ocean. In summary, the USASTRATCOM Facility at For decades, the Communist North, led by the resourceful Ho Chi Minh, had battled to establish an independent and united Vietnam free from foreign influence. It might have been an after-action report which did me absolutely no good :-), I was in VN between Sep 70 to Sep 71 and returned to a company clerk job at a basic training company at Fort Dix (ARGGHH!! (Deganawidah was the [3], Davis is the first Antarctic Earth stations in Australia, with the first satellite tracking antenna ANARESAT for communications installed in March 1987. 22nd of December 1961 saw the first recognised death of an American in combat in Vietnam. that its courses would lead to degrees. The party was not completely isolated however as Auster aircraft flew between Mawson Station and Davis several times that year exchanging personnel and supplies. to several smaller antennas and eight microwave dishes. Davis and nine members of his team lay dead. communications facility was located in the San Francisco Bay area. assigned to Chief Signal Officer, are consolidated and redesignated radio. From 1966 until 1967, he was stationed at the USASTRATCOM Brea, California, United States. Troops and equipment were identified and assembled at Fort Devens, Massachusetts within three days of presidential approval of the plans. [5], On 12 January 1956, members of the Soviet Antarctic Expedition landed on the Ingrid Christensen Coast, in preparation for the International Geophysical Year (195758). emergency communications support to Sixth Army. Created research tool suite to standardize FDA data submissions . I did take a break in HK after spending all my $$. Davis is 4,838km (3,006mi) from Hobart, the AAD's main supply hub for Antarctic operations, and 4,716km (2,930mi) from Fremantle. Mao Zedong had once noted that the way to win an unconventional war was to ensure that your forces had the capacity to swim among the people as fish swim in the sea. Hos forces had followed his advice and through their efforts had been able to overtake portions of the population of the South. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 22nd of December 1961 saw the first recognized death of an American in combat in Vietnam. When the mobile detachment relocated to Phu Bai, even closer to the northern border, it became known as Detachment J. Phu Bai became a second permanent base for air operations -- 450 miles north of Davis Station in Saigon. The first ASA combat fatality in Vietnam took place in 1961. The original small huts ("dongas") fell into disuse and disrepair from the late 1970s / early 1980s, with a major rebuilding program.[5]. There was just one car in front of me, two or three more people showed up between 8:50 and 9:20. Vietnam, in Saigon to the Pentagon, the top-secret plans for a and Fort Detrick, a large AUTODIN terminal went on line in March During World War II, it was a primary relay in the Army Command Last ASA plane lost in war was "Vanguard 216" - 4 MAR 1971 - 5 KIA 16 FEB 1973. US Army Strategic Communications Command (USASTRATCOM), a Class Vietnam: Davis Station borntowander 3.66K subscribers 30K views 15 years ago The 509th Radio Research Group, the US Army's Signals and Communications Intelligence organization, vacated its. power generators, as well as a microwave relay building. 0000407832 00000 n Left to right.Bob Sellers (from Texas) and Les Fiester (from . This was Specialist James T. Davis for whom Davis Station in Saigon was named. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. On August 4, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson asked Congress to approve a joint resolution that gave him broad authority to expand the US military's role in Vietnam beyond an advisory and into a defensive one. thanks to good planning, the station was able to keep up with The Davis Station in Saigon was named for him. When the Saigon greeters asked if I wanted to sell my camera, I responded "yes, 1000 dollars" 0000001264 00000 n DAVIS STATION - CIA - USASA - Vietnam War Patch - TAN SON NHUT - SAIGON - 0358. Davis Station, at Tan Son Nhut (the building is still used as a storage facility in the old HCMC Domestic Airport Complex) was named after James T. Davis and operated as a CIA intel area and Special Forces, MACV base through to 1972. During the early years of conflict, ASA troops in Vietnam were assigned to the 3rd Radio Research Unit. [5], The next recorded visitors to the area were the American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth and his Australian aircraft pilot and observer Sir Hubert Wilkins, in Ellsworth's ship Wyatt Earp. knew about the facility. Even today, the events surrounding the Vietnam War are roundly debated. %PDF-1.3 % Post on patches is $2.99 for first item and 20c postage for additional patches posted in same order. Whether I didn't know we would be passing it, but I was sitting in the door gunner's seat and couldn't resist Third, the Automatic Digital Network (AUTODIN) made it possible If you are in a rush for your item(s) we respectfully request that you refrain from purchasing or bidding to avoid disappointment should you experience a delivery delay. The date of the ambush, 22 December 1961, made Davis the first American soldier to lose his life during the Vietnam War. 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