Even though Voices Under Berlin is set in Berlin, veterans of Herzo Base should also feel themselves right at home. The author did a tour at Herzo Base. He was one of the last ones to leave when the mission moved to Field Station Augsburg. A number of the things described in the novel actually took place at Herzo Base.
The Herzo Base 2008 reunion will be held September 12 through 14, 2008 in Chattanooga, TN. Visit The Herzo Survivor Website for details.
The 16 USASA Field Station at Herzo Base
The 318th ASA Battalion at Herzo Base
The Herzo Base Front Gate
The motto for the 16th ASA Field Station was "Strength through Knowledge",
The motto for the 319th ASA Battalion was "Loyalty, Vigilance, Pride",
The Latin motto of ASA was "Semper Vigilis" (English: Vigilant Always).
design by T.H.E. Hill
The Herzo Base designs pictured above are occasionally available on eBay as a 3.43" x 1.93" fridge magnet.
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The 318th ASA Battalion at Herzo Base website hosted by Ray Komoski is also worth a visit.
