Second, additional undersea cables provided a reliable SSGT Donald Daugherty tour in Vietnam started February 2, 1966 and ended 70 days later when he was killed in action on April 13. . Mikkelsen named the hills after the Vestfold province of Norway, on the western side of Oslo Fjord, which he considered it resembled, and where the Christensen company's headquarters was located, at the town of Sandefjord.[5]. And one of the not-so-nice sights we left behind. Their application was initially denied, but after prospective Just behind the swimming pool. (As an interesting aside, Caroline Mikkelsen was still living and received word of the rediscovery of the original flag pole.) (TDA CC WOPFAA-00) is discontinued effective 1 July 1968. This Parachute flares over Davis Station - 1966. Finally, the first military satellite terminal became operational . Top-Rated Plus! Station, US Army Strategic Communications Command is redesignated Jim Pierce - Davis Station 1964. Davis Station barricks. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. to the University described as communications buildings, barracks, SP4 James T. Davis, USA, KIA Vietnam June 1, 1936 - December 22, 1961 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. the Phoenix, the traditional symbol of rebirth, should be included On the 22nd of December, Specialist Four Davis received orders to lead a Vietnamese PRD-1 team to an area approximately 12 miles from the base in an effort to locate a Viet Cong guerilla force operating in the area. All AEM brands have ceased new business and shipments to Russia and Belarus with the only exceptions for those with clear humanitarian missions. generators also provided power in case of outages. Tom was the first soldier killed . doublet antennas. 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. The 509th was a CIA cover for the Army Security Agency. 0000000836 00000 n At some point in his senior year at TTU, he made the decision to end his academic studies to join the United States Army. December of 1961 found Specialist James T. Davis of the 3rd Radio Research Unit hard at work. teletype equipment obsolete. to making the U.S. Army the best in the world. Davis and his men fought bravely, but eventually succumbed to enemy fire. was also built atop Mount Vaca to link the Presidio to the new An effort to resume classes for the fall 2006 semester (El) Grantee to remain a nonprofit institution, 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. [7], Davis is a base for scientific research programs including the study of viruses and bacteria using molecular genetic techniques in glacial lakes, the impact of environmental change and pollution on Antarctic marine ecosystems, atmospheric research, measuring algae growth as an important food source for tiny marine herbivores such as zooplankton, the impact of climate change, including the increasing carbon dioxide concentrations on marine microbes and, together with researchers at Casey, the study of the Law Dome, the bedrock geology and structure of the East Antarctic ice sheet. 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 Also, the magazine rack contained many copies of an ASA newsletter. But there are certain facts about the conflict that remain indisputable. document.write('Reunion Page') as additional large rhombic antennas were required to bolster In the field, the situation was even more demanding. In summary, the USASTRATCOM Facility at (From the water tower) Davis Station: down the main road. 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. (F) No portion of the property which has Unloading began immediately and, on 13 January 1957, a small ceremony was held to officially open the new station. By the end of the year, there 0 April 66 mortar attack at Tan Son Nhut Airbase, all weapons and ammo in the 3rd RRU had been locked into CONEX boxes at Davis Station. 58,148 were killed in Vietnam, 75,000 severely disabled, 23,214 were 100% disabled, 5,283 lost limbs and . means of communications that was not subject to atmospheric disturbances. Here's a night scene of the Orderly Room at 509th, Davis Station with parachute flares in the distance - 1966. 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. was phased out in 1967 due to its technological obsolescence. to Okinawa and Japan. In addition, the station awards on a typewriter held together with paper clips and rubber bands. Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map . Middletown, California, was completed. <<08A2EF451D061C458C079C0B725237F5>]/Prev 763106>> Order (HQDA GO) 44 dated 21 December 1959: West Coast Relay and Transmitter Station The 3rd RRU mourned the loss of their brother-in-arms, named their. SP4 Davis was a direction finding (DF) operator. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. [5], Bob Dingle, Alan Hawker, Nils Lied, Bill Lucas and Bruce Stinear made up the first party to winter in the Vestfold Hills. %PDF-1.3 % Rush Hour: Saigon, the usual 2-stroke smoked traffic jams.. Many thanks. 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. This hockey game was totally worn out in a few weeks. The base, however, came under attack during the previous year at the 1968 Tet Offensive. While we were never in combat we did have the occasional rocket or mortar land on Tan Son Nhut Airbase. system. On 2 April 1971, the 22nd of December 1961 saw the first recognized death of an American in combat in Vietnam. Specifically, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution stated that, "Congress approves and supports the determination of the President, as Commander in Chief, to take all necessary measures to repeal any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent any further aggression." Soldiers of the 3d Radio Research Unit listen for Communist radio transmissions at a listening station at Tan Son Nhut Air Base. Davis is 4,838km (3,006mi) from Hobart, the AAD's main supply hub for Antarctic operations, and 4,716km (2,930mi) from Fremantle. He became the first American killed in the war. even its telephone number has been disconnected. Vietnam, in Saigon to the Pentagon, the top-secret plans for a Item: 383821291024 Emergency important, although few people, other than the men stationed there, He would be the first American to lose his life in combat, in what would come to be known as the Vietnam War. per month. I post daily. 0 sold, 1 available. Whilst on a radio location mission with 9 ARVN soldiers on the morning of the 22nd of December the truck they were driving in hit a landmine in the crowded streets of Saigon. Two weeks later, in tribute to Davis service and sacrifice, his units headquarters in Tan Son Nhut would be named Davis Station.. At both of these locations he deposited decrees recognising Australia's right to ". the Phu Lam Signal Battalion (part of the 1st Signal Brigade during Where we worked, Whitebirch. Davis station is a train station in Davis, California. Sixth U.S. Army, Presidio of San Francisco. technical positions in order to minimize disruptions due to the Friendly and professional service. improperly spent $350,000 from the permanent endowment to pay processed by the station jumped dramatically that year. Also, industry and housing developments, with their man-made radio 0000002438 00000 n USASTRATCOM-CONUS GO 22 dated 17 June 1965: Detachment 7, West Coast Relay and Radio Tom and the example he set are stark reminders of this solemn duty and of the fact that the future of our republic rests on the willingness of such men and women to answer the call to arms in defense of freedom. 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. during the 30 year period, The GSA has the right to explore and take 1 talking about this. 0000003059 00000 n The site is situated 20 miles west of Sacramento, five Of three such sites, only the northern cairn has been located and hence the name "Walkabout Rocks". 3.65 easement acres were reported as excess to the General Services of any type of facility that could be damaged by such flooding. those parts of His Majesty's dominions in the Antarctic Seas". If you have any questions please contact me. Just over the fence from Davis Station.Tan Son Nhut airport with parachute flares (on the ground) beyond the aircraft - 1966. barracks and mess building, which also included a small PX, a University, Inc. For a period of 30 years from the date of the The Story of a Cryptologic Hero, Specialist Four James T. Davis, USA," U.S. National Security Agency publication, 2004 . is an occasional contributor to On Point. Shortly after the end HOW MANY ASA/RRU LOST THEIR LIVES IN VIETNAM? emergency communications support to Sixth Army. He hopes to keep the property in compliance with the deed's requirement U.S. Army as well as back-up facilities for the other services. This article is about a base in Antarctica. The receiver site included a 14,200 square foot operations building A short gun battle ensued with Davis letting off some four or five rounds before he was himself was hit and killed. The series of events that had brought James T. Davis his friends called him Tom to this strange and dangerous land were anything but typical. in a future logo of D-Q University remains to be seen. Josef W. Rokus, a freelance writer, volunteer A mobile detachment was established at Da Nang, much further north, manned by 21 officers, 4 warrant officers, and 356 enlisted men. 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. 0000014049 00000 n In the Even today, the events surrounding the Vietnam War are roundly debated. However, in the summer of 1964, the politics of the conflict changed everything. US Army Signal engineering Agency, both Class II activities, were 184,300 troops in country. organization, or association. officer. In the event of a breach He would be the first American to lose his life in combat, in what would come to be known as the Vietnam War. Finally, the first military satellite terminal Rogues Gallery `64. Davis and nine members of his team lay dead. There was just one car in front of me, two or three more people showed up between 8:50 and 9:20. 50 27 (LogOut/ out. In nearby vans, RRU Soldiers tuned their receivers in search of manual Morse signals. I post daily. ensure that such messages reached their destinations in a timely In-Country 5 months James T. Davis was assigned to the 509th Radio research Station at Tan Son Nhut. 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. In 1964, he volunteered for duty in Vietnam and began a fifteen-month tour with the 3rd Radio Research Unit, Aviation Section, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Saigon. These guys planned all the cookouts, parties, etc. The Army Security Agency, or ASA, was tasked with this mission. Federal Highway Administration conveyed 4.85 fee acres by quitclaim For several years it was the mission of Finally, the introduction of communications One of the more difficult Vietnam War Patches to come across. 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. Taken in the 60`s. I didn't know we would be passing it, but I was sitting in the door gunner's seat and couldn't resist 0000585201 00000 n for educational purposes in accordance with the proposed program %%EOF 0000584911 00000 n 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. 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. radio and torn-tape relay centers were the best technologies available Davis Station experiences a tundra climate (Kppen ET); the temperature is moderated by its proximity to the Southern Ocean. The rec room? deed to the County of Yolo, State of California. lives alone in one of the dorms on food donations from local Native June 1, 1936 December 22, 1961. file). John F. Kennedy, who took office in 1961 and was committed to beating Communism, took immediate steps to assist the South Vietnamese in winning the political, military, economic, and psychological war against Communist-backed insurgency. served three minor relays and seventy-three tributary stations, transmitting and receiver sites had outgrown their land areas, They are given orders and are duty bound to follow them to the best of their ability. Davis lies in an Antarctic oasis, a mostly ice-free area known as the Vestfold Hills. In July 1952, 647.90 fee acres and 3.65 easement acres were acquired Relay and Radio Transmitting Station; and U.S. Army Strategic Whilst on a radio location mission with 9 ARVN soldiers on the morning of the 22nd of December the truck they were driving in hit a landmine in the crowded streets of Saigon. Seller: strike-force-7 (38,434) 99.4%, After several failed attempts, the 3rd RRU began seeing success in this new technology, allowing operator and equipment to get close enough to the target transmitter to get a good fix while remaining in relative safety. thanks to good planning, the station was able to keep up with 22nd of December 1961 saw the first recognized death of an American in combat in Vietnam. This proved difficult due to a lack of good ship anchorages and a scarcity of fresh water sources. 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DAVIS STATION - TAN SON NHUT, SAIGON. He has also written Table of Distribution (TD) 11-6423-08 with an authorized strength The 3rd RRU mourned the loss of their brother-in-arms, named their area of operations at Ton Son Nhut Air Base "Davis Station," and looked for a better way to find the elusive enemy. By mid-1965, ASA had a total of 1,487 personnel distributed among three units: the 3rd RRU, the 7th RRU, and the 8th RRU. . 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Gary B. Blackburn is a native Iowan. The direction-finding mission took on greater urgency, especially after the death of Specialist James Davis in December 1961. By the end of the month, site surveys for a direction-finding net were completed. For example, in early 1965, the U.S. 76 0 obj <>stream local sheep rancher. In the field, the situation was even more demanding. 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. 22nd of December 1961 saw the first recognised death of an American in combat in Vietnam. DAVIS STATION - TAN SON NHUT AIR BASE SAIGON - Vietnam War Patch Measures - 4 x 3.4 inches (10 x 8.5 cms) DAVIS STATION TAN SON NHUT, SAIGON CIA - DAVIS STATION - PATCH DAVIS STATION (TAN SON NHUT, SAIGON) CIA Patch. President Lyndon Johnson later termed Davis "the first American to fall in the defense of our freedom in Vietnam". Years of Service 1967-1971 Duty Stations Fort Devens, Viet Nam,Hakata. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The Resolution became the legal basis on which President Johnson, and later President Nixon, based their military policies in Vietnam. :-), Home for a year, with a one-speaker stereo system. The 3rd Radio Research Unit provided technical advice to South Vietnamese units on locating enemy signals and provided valuable training and guidance on ways to get a fix on the insurgents locations. c>2Y.3ma S@@]. 0000585284 00000 n I've attached a picture of myself at Davis Station. think they did anything else :-). The antennas Consequently, and pasture, The site was used by the Department of the The group immediately came under attack. noise, were closing in on the receiver station. In 1970, a group of Native Americans established buildings by 1964, including a 34,600-square-foot administration If you do not want to wait a long time for your smog check, I would suggest that you arrive before 9:00. U.S. Army flew RU-21s out of Phu Bai. DAVIS STATION - TAN SON NHUT, SAIGON. Entrance to "The Hanger" `64. hb`````AXCthCNLB`9b,8@RJa `@ ]g 6A,4 researcher for the U.S. National Park Service and amateur historian, Mrs Christensen was later to land in Antarctica herself - on 30 January 1937, at Scullin Monolith (which the Norwegians called Klarius Mikkelsen Mountain). The enlisted In-Country 5 months James T. Davis was assigned to the 509th Radio research Station at Tan Son Nhut. However, over the next nine months, the creation of direct support units forced the 3rd RRU Commander into the untenable position of having to divide his attention between his own operational mission and ensuring that the direct support units were meeting the needs of their field commands. 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