Found Bracelet

Comments: Family member found silver braclet belonging to Capt McPherson, First initial not readable, second is a W. 1st Marine Air Wing engraved on bracelet. If anybody knows the Captain or his family , please have him or her contact me. Thank you Joan High

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COMEDIAN

Comments: one of our pilots said that when he dies hes going to

come back as a racoon

AW HECK I WAS NUTS BEFORE I ENTERED THE MARINES

Keywords: capt. palice

vmj-1

pio phtographer

K3 po Hang vmf311

Comments: I was at K3 in 53 to 55 AE,Worked on the f9f Panthers.Shop SGt Arbuckle.Any other guys remember those days ?Were you there?Please contact.The old wood and tin huts with the sand bags on the roof.We had a korean house boy.He liked peanutbutter sandwiches and chicken soup.I would fill my cup with soup for him and make a sandwich whenever i could.Stewart,Kleen,also there.Who was the guy that drove the red fire jeep up and down the runway until the MPs caught him?That was a long time ago.Remember anything gine me a call.SemFi

Keywords: K3 near PO Hang

Revised Information of Our First Flag Raised in Victory of Mt. Suribachi at Iwo Jima on 23 February

Comments: First Flag Raised On The Japanese Homeland In WW II At Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima on 23 February 1943 Ray Fornof wrote on 17 August 2008

Comments: The Iwo Jima USMC Memorial Association, Inc. is an IRS 501 (c) 3, Non Profit, Volunteer Organization, Incorporated in the Great State of Hawaii. Our Mission is to finally Honor and Recognize the U. S. Marine Corps Patrol who Raised Our Colors in the Victory of Mt. Suribachi in Iwo Jima on 23 February 1943. Historically, the First Foreign Flag ever raised on the Japanese Homeland in World War Two. Iwo Jima was, and yet is, a Prefecture (County) of Tokyo, Japan. The Officer in Charge was First Lt. Harold G. Schrier. The Platoon Leader was Sgt. Ernie "Boots" Thomas and the Patrol Guide Sgt. Henry "The Saint" Hansen. The Patrol Leader, with a Flamethrower, was Cpl. Charles "Chuck" Lindberg. Communications was Radioman PFC, Raymond "Ray" Jacobs, Riflemen, PFC, James "Jim" Michels, and Pvt. Philip "Phil" Ward. Corpsman was PM, 2nd Class, John "Doc" Bradley. Leatherneck Magazine Photographer, Staff Sgt. Louis "Lou" Lowery. On 27 April of 2006, our Most Honorable Hawaii U. S. Congressman Ed Case, read into the Congressional Records, on the Floor of Our U. S. House of Representatives, of the Heroism of this Marine Patrol's accomplishments and of their "UNCOMMON VALOR A COMMON VIRTUE". Marines are Often Challenged, Always Faithful, and Brother's & Sister's Forever. "Semper Fidelis", Ray "Doc" Fornof Section Leader of the USMC 666th Platoon, Chairman Iwo Jima USMC Memorial Fund Drive (An IRS 501 (c) 3, Non Profit Organization) P. O. Box 662, Pepe'ekeo, Big Island of Hawaii HI 96783-0662 Phone: (808) 964-3244 E-mail: Doc666USMC1@AOL.Com

Keywords: aka: Doc

Keywords: Iwo Jima USMC Memorial Association, Inc. An IRS 501 (c) 3, Non Profit, Volunteer Organization Incorporated here in The Great State of Hawaii

COMM SECTION FMAW K-3 KOREA

Comments: I Was in Radio Repair Comm Section H&HS FMAW at K-3 from October '53 to November '54. I would like to hear from any of the old guys, like Frank Cermak, Peter Christensen, Rod Nelson, Ron Kerr, Jerry Hepsen, Vic Lindenhan, Glen Falkenham, Jim Ballard, etc. Especially the guys who came looking for me the time I was riding with Major Dickey and we rolled the radio jeep over in a rice paddy. That was a long walk home and I appreciated the lift, let alone help with the grief the MPs at the gate gave me.

And "Nelly" served with me later in Station Electronics at El Toro. Would love to hear from any/all of you. I have a few snap shots of the old place and some of you. "Stew"

Keywords: K-3 H&HS Radio Repair Shop Comm Section

Looking for members of VMA121 MAG 13

Comments: My late father, Sgt. J.R. Gaffney served from March of 1951 to July of 1952 as an aircraft line tech. My Dad passed 11 years ago on Fathers Day. True to form as a Marine, he rarely mentioned any of his experiences there. I am trying to compile a report to give to the rest of my siblings (I am the youngest of his seven children). Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Looking for members of VMA 121 MAG 13 out of Glenview, Il. (1951)

PIO Photographer

Comments: Captain Ted Williams in his off time used our photo lab at K3 Headquarters for the First Marine Air Wing.

Made a few trips to the Naval Hospital in Yokohama taking documentation photos of medal award presentations to Marines injured in combat.

Keywords: Photo assignments took me north to the MLR to do photo assignments. Front line living conditions for marines at the MLR. photos of marines hit by mortar fragments, and many plain Joe Blow photographs sent to Headquarters for release to their home towns.

What happened to MACS-3

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First Flag Raised On The Japanese Homeland In WW II At Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima on 23 February 1943

Comments: The Iwo Jima USMC Memorial Association, Inc. is an IRS 501 (c) 3, Non Profit, Volunteer Organization, Incorporated in the Great State of Hawaii. Our Mission is to finally Honor and Recognize the U. S. Marine Corps Patrol who Raised Our Colors in the Victory of Mt. Suribachi in Iwo Jima on 23 February 1943. Historically, the First Foreign Flag ever raised on the Japanese Homeland in World War Two. Iwo Jima was, and yet is, a Prefecture (County) of Tokyo, Japan. The Officer in Charge was First Lt. Harold G. Schrier. The Platoon Leader was Sgt. Ernie "Boots" Thomas and the Patrol Guide Sgt. Henry "The Saint" Hansen. The Patrol Leader, with a Flamethrower, was Cpl. Charles "Chuck" Lindberg. Communications was Radioman PFC, Raymond "Ray" Jacobs, Riflemen, PFC, James "Jim" Michels, and Pvt. Philip "Phil" Ward. Corpsman was PM, 2nd Class, John "Doc" Bradley. Leatherneck Magazine Photographer, Staff Sgt. Louis "Lou" Lowery. On 27 April of 2006, our Most Honorable Hawaii U. S. Congressman Ed Case, read into the Congressional Records, on the Floor of Our U. S. House of Representatives, of the Heroism of this Marine Patrol's accomplishments and of their "UNCOMMON VALOR A COMMON VIRTUE". Marines are Often Challenged, Always Faithful, and Brother's & Sister's Forever. "Semper Fidelis", Ray "Doc" Fornof Section Leader of the USMC 666th Platoon Chairman Iwo Jima USMC Memorial Fund Drive (An IRS 501 (c) 3, Non Profit Organization) P. O. Box 4783, Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii HI 96720-0783 Phone: (808) 959-3162 E-mail: Doc666USMC@AOL.Com

Keywords: aka: Doc

ANYONE REMEMBER RADIO METEOR?

Comments: Anyone remember a lone Army Cpl. working on the 1st Marine Air Wing base from about Dec. 1953 to Dec. 1954?

I was the broadcast engineer at AFKN Radio Meteor during that period. I'd enjoy an email from anyone who worked at or remembers listening to the station. Best to all, Cpl. Joseph Mente US ARMY ret.

Keywords: AMERICAN FORCES KOREAN NETWORK METEOR

Capt. Mervyn T. Schuermann, VMF-311

Comments: Comments: As a member of VMF-311, my father was awarded a DFC for extraordinary achievement against the enemy in KOREA.

On 24 January 1953, Captain Schuermann led a flight of Marine jet fighter bombers against a heavily defended battery of enemy automatic weapons and the caves sheltering their ammunition supply. Quickly locating the obscure objective in mountainous terrain, he initiated an individual dive bombing assault to mark the target for the remainder of the flight. Exercising extreme caution because of friendly troops only fifty yards from the enemy position, he scored a direct hit on the hostile battery and then led a high speed bombing attack that silenced two automatic weapons , sealed five supply caves and inflicted numerous casualties on the enemy. Captain Schuermann's exceptional accuracy in delivering his own attacks and his exemplary leadership in organizing and directing the assault were largely responsible for the success of a mission that substantially relieved enemy pressure on front line elements of the 1st Marine Division. His courageous conduct, outstanding professional skill and steadfast devotion to duty throughout reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

V.E. Megee Major General U.S. Marine Corps

A GOLD STAR in lieu of the second DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS TO CAPTAIN MERVY T. SCHUERMANN

For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy as a member of a Marine fighter squadron in KOREA from 10 January 1953 to 15 January 1953, during a series of massed aerial assualts on a heavily defended bridge complex in the vicinity of SINANJU. Confronted by intest automatic weapons fire and under constant threat of attack by superior jet interceptors, Captain Schuermann participated in three successive bombinb missions to suppress hostile antiaircraft fire directed at the main striking force. On one of these strikes, he was directed to engage a camoflaged position consisting of four heavy antiaircraft guns that had previously inflicted serious damage on attacking aircraft. Successfully locating the concealed target, Captain SCHUERMANN dived through a barrage of hostile fire to score direct bomb hits that silenced the enemy weapons and clearly defined the objective for the remainder of the flight. Captain SCHUERMANN's aggressive initiative and exceptional bombinb accuracy were largely responsible for the success of a mission that substantially reduced enemy opposition during succeeding attacks on the vital target. His courageous conduct, superb airmanship and steadfast devotion to duty throughout reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

V.E. Megee Major General U.S. Marine Corps

Keywords: M.T. Schuermann (Cotton) Captain, USMCR Veteran of World War II & Korea Squadron: VMF-311 Awarded 2 Distinguished Flying Cross & 2 Air Medals

Keywords: Captain M.T. Schuerman, USMCR VMF-311 Tomcats F9F Panther Awarded 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses & 2 Air Medals

Pohang 1952-53

Comments: I was headquarters Adjuntant and Personnel Officer for MAG 33... 1st Marine Air Wing. Then transferred to VMJ1 (same job - same place...but across the runway!)1952-1953.

Anyone still out there from that time and place?

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LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY LATE FATHER

Comments:

Keywords: MY FATHERS NAME WAS CHARLES WILLIAM MATTINGLY

k13 suwon 319th f.i.squadron jan-aug. 54

Comments: I was at k13 jan. 54-aug 54 with the 319th f.i.s., when a f-94b crashed and burned just after takeoff and the h19 copter from the field hovered close to the fire and a fuel tank exploded, destroying the copter and all in it.I've never heard from any other guys that were there that night, does anyone remember it?

Keywords: 319th fighter intercepter squadron k13 airbase suwon korea

ROBERT FRANKLIN CHANCE 613871

Comments: Looking for any information about my father. Was in 2nd MAW, Cherry Point, N.C.

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1st. Marine Airwing 1950-51

Comments: My father was in the Korean conflict. USMC, 1st Air Wing. I'm looking for anyone who might have memories of that unit in Korea. Dad says he was in a construction unit, constructing runways.

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headquarters sq. 1st mar. div.53-54

Comments: Helping my dad ,Hes not hooked up to the internet yet.Looking for old friends such as Bengel and many others.

Keywords: headquarters sq. 1st mar. div.53-54 Sgt John L Barmann USMC

Headquarters Com

Comments: Served at K-3 in Headquarters Com Replaced Pigg and later replaced by Lynch ? . Served with Col Ahee and Col Winton H Miller. and all the good guys. Maj Fris Capt Buthe, and guys like Partane and Sgt Fitzgerald, BUT THE USMC should decorate Capt DICKOVER Highly. SEMPER FI DIGGER

Keywords: Just DIGGER

I represent the HONOR of the USN in the return of the USS Hamilton and USS Scourge to their fleet base at SACKETS HARBOR NY. 1812ers.

The USMC guys from OHIO helped preserved Madison Barracks and got the US Army's 10 Mt Div at Fy Drum NY

K3 - Pohang - AFKN Radio Station Meteor

Comments: I went to 1st MAW in Nov. 1953 to Hdqtrs Bldg. Spent almost 12 months at AFKN Radio Station Meteor sometimes doing "Mail from Home" broadcast. Would like to hear from anyone from the station or the base from Nov 53 to Dec 54.

Keywords: AFKN Radio Station Meteor

Iwo Jima USMC Memorial

Comments: Officer in Charge, 1st Lt. Harold G. Schrier, his Platoon Leader, Sgt. Eugene "Boots" Thomas, Platoon Guide, Sgt. Henry "The Count" Hansen, Flame Thrower, Cpl. Charles W. Lindberg, BAR Rifleman, Pfc. James R. Michels, Radioman, Pfc. Raymond E. Jacobs, Rifleman, Pvt. Phillip L. Ward and Corpsman, PhMac John H. Bradley.

"Often Challenged, Always Faithful, Brother's Forever" "Once a Marine, Always a Marine" "Semper Fidelis"

Keywords: Iwo Jima USMC Memorial of the First Flag raised in Victory of Mt. Suribachi in Iwo Jima on 23 February 1945. Historically, The First Foreign Flag ever raised on the Japanese homeland in World War Two. As Iwo Jima is a Prefecture (County) of Tokyo, Japan. Some Two Hours later, a larger, replacement Flag was raised that received all of the attention, as was photographed by Joe Rosenthal, of Associated Press. This Second and Larger 48 Star Flag of ours is what the U. S. Marine Corps Memorial at Arlington Ridge, is of and in Honoring all those United States Marine that served on Iwo Jima. "Uncommon Valor, was a Common Virtue".

K-3 Korea 1953-1954

Comments: Would like to contact any medical personnel stationed at K-3; Itami, Japan; Iwakuni, Japan; or El Yoro between 1953-1955.

Keywords: HM3

MACS-1 1956 to 58

Comments: Served with 1stLt. Jim Baisley, when he was Electronics Officer in MACS-1 Can't remember our CO's name. We had the dubious honor of having Lee Harvey Oswald serve in our motor pool section. A real yard bird, and our 1st Sgt. elected to take care of him by letting us give him a sand shower. That only squared him away for a short time. Love to hear from any guys who served in MACS-1.

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Request for Information

Comments: I recently learned that I am eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal based on my service in Korea for more than 30 days in 1956. I arrived at K-3 on or about June 5,1956. We returned to Japan in the late summer or early Fall of 1956.Our return coincided with giving K-3 to the Koreans. Can anyone help me ascertain the date on which K-3 was given to the Koreans and the remaining units of MAG 11 returned to Iwakuni? It would help me to make my affidavit for the application for the medal to be more precise. Semper fi, JIM

Keywords: K-3

Sgt. John (Tex) H. Gaddis looking for?

Comments: I am looking for bubbies from 1951/52 of the 1ST MAW HQSQ K3 Pohang, Korea, Maintenance Company and/or Commissary guys. I worked with Smokey Thompson and Bill Bowers and others. Please pass this info around and I can be reached at email: cmetcalf11@yahoo.com.

Keywords: tex, cook, welder, maintenance, marine, bill, bowers, vitali, chief clerk, 13th draft, replacement, squadron, pohang, k3, k-3, harold, smokey, thompson, peterson, chenoweth, chenowith, jim, corp, corps, 1951, 1952, korea,

K-3

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Seeking old comrads from MABS 12 Security 1957

Comments: Would like to hear from any of the unit members.

Keywords: Froze our tails off on far side of the runway, MAW Iwakuni

VMF 312 Info

Comments: Looking for any memorabilia ie..patches, decals....from original checkerboard squad VMF 312. My father,John Abram, served in Unit and would like to make a scrap book for him.

Keywords: John Abram VMF312 Checkerboard

K-3 1956

Comments: I recently learned that I may be eligible for the Korean Defense Medal, based on a few months of service at K-3. My recollection is that I arrived at K-3 in June of 1956. I was there when the base was given to the Koreans and the units stationed there returned to Iwakuni, Japan. To be eligible for the medal, I would have to had been in Korea for more than 30 days. 1. Does anyone know when K-3 was turned over to the Koreans? If I can determine that date I would be able to calculate how long I was there. 2.Is there some way for me to get a copy of my service record? My DD214 simply states that I was transferred to the inactive reserve on 8SEP57 and that my foreign service was 1 year 2 months and 23 days. I spent most of my time overseas as the Electronics Officer of MACS-1 in Atsugi, Japan Jim Baisley

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LOOKING FOR????

Comments:

Keywords: Looking for Robert J White that was from Huntington West Va. Was in 1st Battalion Marine Corp Air Station in 1973-1976- at Kaneoke Hawaii Nickname Whistle. Would love to hear from Him. If any one would know how he could be riched Please Email me with any Information you might have. Thanks

Byron James Costello

Comments: Jim was my brother in-law. Byron James Costello: Major (United States Marine Corp) Served 21 years-----World War II (Japan) and in Korea. Honorable Discharged 30 June 1964 Awarded; The Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Three Gold Stars PUC American Defense Asiatic-Pacific WWII Victory Nat. Def. Service Medal Korean Service United Nation Koran President Unit Citation Letter of Appreciation Navy Unit Commend Deceased: August 7, 2001 I would like to hear from any one that knew him.

Keywords: pilot

h.m.r. 163

Comments: would like to get in touch with any one stationd with me in the fall of 53 outside osaka japan in squadron 163

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Unit awards,1stMarineAirWingFMFKorea Conflict

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First Marine Aircraft Wing Reinforced

Comments: Looking for info About Ernest Fletcher "Fletch"Harvey. Also further info about action 8 March to 30 April and 18 May to 30 June 1951.

Keywords: Presidential Unit Citation,1st Marine AirWing Reinforced

Supply HqSq, 1stMAW,K-3,FMF

Comments: Lt Burns Supply Officer, Lt Krendel Adj.

Keywords: Supply Section, Headquarters, 1stMAW,FMF, K-3-Korea..1954-1955

Pics of plane crash

Comments: My father, Walter Lewis, served with Charlie Company, 1st Tank Division, 1st Marines, in Korea 1952-1953. He gave me pictures of a plane crash that occurred on an island off the coast of Korea in 1953, possibly in April that year. No one was killed, but one person did lose a leg. Anyone with information about the veterans and heroes involved in the crash and rescue, please contact me. Ed Lewis,

Keywords: Pics. of plane crash in rice paddy, on island off Korean coast in 1953.

Civilian airplane crash

Comments: I am looking for ANYONE who participated in the clean up of an airplane crash into the side of a mountain outside/inside Korea during Fall 1950.

A plane took off with mostly civilians and their family members to evacuate the area. We were ordered to go to the mountain and collect and bag bodies for identification. I carried the bodies and parts of bodies and put into bags for transport. While I carried a body over my shoulder, the air from their lungs swooshed out and made some very scarry gutteral noises. I was 18 years old and this scared the ------ out of me!

The plane was over loaded and it was rumored that the plane would never leave the ground. It left the ground right into the side of a mountain. Remember?

Please identifiy yourself and let me know if there are still clean up crew left on this earth.

Al Doonkeen, Jr.('s 2nd daughter)

Keywords: July 1950, Civilian evacuation, mountain, crash,USS Anderson, bodies, August, 1950

BASE OPS.K-3 POHANG

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Army Captain Grandaughter of Pohang Marine Vet

Comments: I am an active duty Army Captain currently serving near K-46 in Wonju, South Korea. My grandfather served as a Marine Corps First Sergeant at Pohang/K-3 in the 1st Marine Air Wing (?). His name is John J. Scepanski (or Szczepanski). Please contact me with any info on this unit as I plan to go to Pohang in November 2002. Contact me if there is anything I can send you from Korea. Thank you!

Keywords: Pohang, K3, Scepanski

Comments: We are asking for donations to build a Memorial here in Kamuela, Hawaii. This in Recognition and to Honor those Fellow Marines that raised the First Flag on Mt. Suribachi in Iwo Jima on 23 February, 1945. They are; 1st Lt. Harold George Schrier, CO and his Platoon Sgt. Ernest Ivy "Boots" Thomas, Assault Patrol Guide, Sgt. Henry O. Hansen. Cpl. Charles "Chuck" Lindberg, Pfc. James Michels and Radioman, Raymond Jacobs.

We are an IRS 501(c)3 Non Profit, Tax Exempt Association; Incorporated in the State of Hawaii.

For any additional information, Please call or send us an E-mail.

Thanks much, more and "Semper Fi"

Ray "Doc" Fornof Chairman

Keywords: Chairman; Iwo Jima USMC Memorial Association, Inc.

VMF 216

Comments: I'm interested in contacting any Marines that served at K-3 August1952 to July 1953.

2nd Lt Harold Breece

Keywords: K-3 Pohang 1st MAW VMF 216

Maj. Raymond E. De Mers

Comments: My brother was killed when flying F9F-4, along with a number of other flyers when the flew into a mountain on return from a mission after there planes were diverted to Airfield K-3(Pohang).

Would like to know if anyone knew him or the incident. We were told very little.

Thanks,

Don De Mers

Keywords: Fighter Sq. 115, Marine Air Group 33

Ted Williams Crash Photo

Comments: I was in Korea when Ted Williams crash landed his jet, it was in Suwan, Korea at K-13 airbase. I have an original picture of the crashed jet. It is similar to the picture on his baseball cards but from a different angle. Has large WL on top tail section of the jet and has MARINE wrote along the back of the plane along with other small numbers and letters. This is one of a kind. If anyone wants more information feel free to email me at The_Guitar_Man@juno.com

Omer

Keywords: Ted Williams crash plane picture k13 Suwan korea

RE POSTING BY WILLIAM (BILL) BRYANT

Comments: I saw amessage from bill bryant asking about anyone from that outfit and that timeframe. Bill was attached to my survey team. I would like to make contact but my e-mail to was returned as undeliverable.

Keywords: Went overseas in the 5th Replacement Draft Jan 51,served in VMF 323 until May 51, transferred to utilities as a surveyor and went to K-3 near Pohang to pioneer the location of a new base for squadrons to operate from there. Returned to USA in March 52.

VMD-154

Comments: Interested in logos and insignia for VMD-154. My uncle was assigned to this unit and all souls aboard his aircraft were lost when plane went down off the coast of Espiritu Santo.

Any information about this unit would be helpful as I am building memorial sites for all men aboard the aircraft. Site location: http://hometown.aol.com/ax2usn/page4.html or may be reached via this site: http://hometown.aol.com/ax2usn/ax2usn.html

Keywords: VMD-154, 1stMAW, Espiritu Santo, PB4Y-1

H&HS FMAW K-3

Comments: I was a radio repairman in H&HS from late October 1953 until late November 1954. Also spent a total of four months assigned to MAG-33 Security.

Keywords: COMM SECTION, K-3, Po Hang

TRY SACKETS HARBOR

Comments: 1955 AD # Crash 40 mi E of K-3 1st on Site Captured 2 gooks given to 1lt w weapons ans intelligence info advised to give to Capt Ko KMC Still have all info on incident Sempr Fi

Keywords: Digger

2nd Lt. Ralph F. Kenyon, USMCR

Comments: Searching for Ralph F. Kenyon NAVCAD #277-81-16 Received his wings at NAS Pensacola June 1951.Then USMCR #05351.

Do not know where he was deployed after Pensacola.

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Looking for REAL MEN

Comments: This too.

Keywords: I already did this.

Looking fror Patch for VMF - 312 Checkerboard Squadron that flew in Korea

Comments: Looking for patch for Father in Laws shadow box...Appreciate any help....Don

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AES-12 Marine Demonstration Team

Comments: Looking for AES-12 pilots in Marine Demonstration Team who flew F8F Bearcats with my father, Joseph L Wosser, in Quantico after Korea '51-'53. He & Mom in Lincoln CA. Would love to find Jimmy Johnson.

Semper fi!

3rd daughter, Nancy

Keywords: Joseph L Wosser Jr, Corsair, pilot, VMF-323, Korea, then, Quantico, AES-12, F8F Bearcat, Demo Team, '51 - '53, Jimmy Johnson

AIRFMFLANT

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Oral History Project

Comments: Would like to conduct oral history interviews on behalf of the Marine Corps Oral History Program with veterans of the Korean War that served in First MAW

Keywords: First MAW pilots and troops in Korean War, all time periods

VMF-312 'CHECKERBOARD' DECAL

Comments: Aloha, I served with the 1st Marine Air Wing, Marine Air Group 33, VMF-312.

I am looking for a copy of the Patch and/or Decal of our "Checkerboard" Tail and Front Cowling Insignia.

Also, anything on the first assignment with the "Hawaiian Sea Frontier Command"

PLEASE, E-mail any responses to Doc666USMC@AOL.Com

Mahalo Nui Loa, Ray Fornof 6 Kapaka Street Hilo, Island of Hawaii HI 96720-5520 (808) 959-8696

Keywords: "Doc"

HQ Sqdn

Comments: Headquarters Sqdn, Util Platoon Construction

Keywords: 1st MAW 1951-52 Pohang (K3)

VMF-451 '56-'57

Comments: Looking for Squadron buddies

Keywords: 'Deuce'

Battles of 3rd Mardiv/1st MAW

Comments: Request info on battles of 3rd MarDiv in Vietnam. Need just names and dates if available. Need also battles of 1st MAW in WWII, korea and vietnam, basically a history of battles from activation until present. I'm stationed on okinawa and the info is very difficult to come by.

GySgt Steve Standerford

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Looking for Tech Sgt. Emmons

Comments: My Korean grandfather known as Sam Choi worked as an interpreter for Tech Sgt. Emmons of the 1st Marine Air Wing at Po Hang until 1952. If you know him personally or have any information regarding Sgt. Emmons, please email me ASAP. Thank you very much, Sonia Park

Keywords: Tech Sgt. Emmons of the 1st Marine Air Wing at K3.

USAF B-26 Crash

Comments: Does anyone remember the crash of a B-26 during a rainstorm on 5 July 1953. I was the Nav/Bomb and would be interested in pictures, disposition of A/C, etc. Flew my last mission on 7 July then FIGMO and USAJIMA on 26 July.e-mail smith_c26@hormail.com

Keywords: Crash at K-3

HQ K-3

Comments: Reenlisted in K3 1955, any other member contact me for old memories.

Keywords: Hq supply, armorer, 1954-1955 Lt KIndle adj.

Looking for Fathers Company

Comments: I am looking for any information concerning my Fathers service history. He died when I was very young and I don't know much, Is this the right Unit? Any information will be greatly appreceated. My Dad was in the Aircraft Engineering Squad 12; service #1117317; HD 2/53; Staff Sergeant. Thank you in advance for you time, Keith Ege

Keywords: Louis Frederick Ege; Second Korean Winter and Korean Defense, Summer-Fall 1/52-11/52

VMA251 1954-55 K-3, anyone

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone from the old squadron. I wonder if it still exists or not? I was discharged in Dec 55. Attended Texas A&M, Worked for ARMCO Steel @ Houston Works for 20 years, C-21 Realtor for 4yrs, Still substitute @ Chanv. High School(6+yrs).

Keywords: AD Skyraider, Aircraft Electrician, K-3, 1954

HQ K-3

Comments: I was in Korea between Nov. 1952- Nov. 1953 at K-3 outside of Pohang. If anyone was there between these times let me know.

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Kernice Landry - 1 MAW, Later MAG 12 Comm Crypto

Comments: great informative webpage you have. thanks. My tours in Korea were both with the 1st marine air wing. First tour with HQSQ (Communications) 2nd tour 1st Marine Air Wing but Partly with Marine Air Group 12 Communications Crypto.

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HQ K-3

Comments: Looking for anyone who was at K-3 Korea in 1953. I was Postmaster HQTS. 1st Marine Air Wing.

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HEDRON FMAW

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING.I AM INTRESTED IN ANY INFO REGARDING HEDRON FMAW. THANK YOU BOTH.

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