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August 10, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Units of the 1st Battle Group, 9th Infantry began 'Operation Gold Dust' by airlifting to Nome, Alaska, for a simulated aggressor attack and defense exercise testing air mobility and tundra vehicle use. Involves National Guard; ends August 15.
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Operation Gold Dust' Army Invades Nome
Yesterday afternoon, units of the 1st Battle Group, 9th Infantry commanded by Col. D. J. Richardson, began loading onto five C-124's commanded by Maj. Blakely, from Larson Air Force Base. Washington. This was the beginning of "Operation Gold Dust." which is now taking place here.
The first plane to depart from Eielson AFB carried the aggressors for the operation. It consisted of one platoon from Company B. 1st Battle Group, 9th Infantry. They will be joined by Co. A of the First Scout Battalion of the Alaska National Guard, which consists of four officers and 50 enlisted men.
The "aggressors" will attack, seize, and try to hold a critical installation. But upon notification of this, Company A, 1st Battle Group, 9th Infantry will move to Nome by air to regain possession of the installation. Company A was reinforced by a 4.2 mortar platoon from 1st Battle Group. 9th Infantry, and a squad from both engineer and medical detachments from Hq. Company. 1st Battle Group 9th Infantry.
Capt. Willard S. White of Hq 1st Battle Group, 9th Infantry is the base camp commander, which will be located on Nome river. It will not only house base operations, but also serve as a base for observer personnel from both United State Army Alaska and Yukon Command.
The purpose of this operation is to test the capabilities of moving a reinforced rifle company by air to the Nome area and to defend the critical installations in the area. It will also test the use of heavy track vehicles in the tundra.
"Operation Gold Dust" is expected to end on August 15.
Observing will be Senior Army Advisor to the ANG. Col. John Dillon, from Juneau.
Residents of the area are advised not to be alarmed by foot patrols or vehicles in the foothills for next four days.
Yesterday afternoon, units of the 1st Battle Group, 9th Infantry commanded by Col. D. J. Richardson, began loading onto five C-124's commanded by Maj. Blakely, from Larson Air Force Base. Washington. This was the beginning of "Operation Gold Dust." which is now taking place here.
The first plane to depart from Eielson AFB carried the aggressors for the operation. It consisted of one platoon from Company B. 1st Battle Group, 9th Infantry. They will be joined by Co. A of the First Scout Battalion of the Alaska National Guard, which consists of four officers and 50 enlisted men.
The "aggressors" will attack, seize, and try to hold a critical installation. But upon notification of this, Company A, 1st Battle Group, 9th Infantry will move to Nome by air to regain possession of the installation. Company A was reinforced by a 4.2 mortar platoon from 1st Battle Group. 9th Infantry, and a squad from both engineer and medical detachments from Hq. Company. 1st Battle Group 9th Infantry.
Capt. Willard S. White of Hq 1st Battle Group, 9th Infantry is the base camp commander, which will be located on Nome river. It will not only house base operations, but also serve as a base for observer personnel from both United State Army Alaska and Yukon Command.
The purpose of this operation is to test the capabilities of moving a reinforced rifle company by air to the Nome area and to defend the critical installations in the area. It will also test the use of heavy track vehicles in the tundra.
"Operation Gold Dust" is expected to end on August 15.
Observing will be Senior Army Advisor to the ANG. Col. John Dillon, from Juneau.
Residents of the area are advised not to be alarmed by foot patrols or vehicles in the foothills for next four days.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Operation Gold Dust
Army Exercise
Nome Invasion
Alaska National Guard
Tundra Testing
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. D. J. Richardson
Maj. Blakely
Capt. Willard S. White
Col. John Dillon
Where did it happen?
Nome, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. D. J. Richardson
Maj. Blakely
Capt. Willard S. White
Col. John Dillon
Location
Nome, Alaska
Event Date
Began Yesterday Afternoon, Ends August 15
Story Details
Army units simulate invasion and defense in Nome to test air transport of reinforced company and tundra vehicle operations, involving aggressors from infantry and National Guard against defending company.