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Entry: 80821 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	LOOKING FOR PEOPLE
STEPHEN ROBBINS wrote on October 26, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father-in-law served in the Korean War. He was with a squadron called checkerboard, along with VMA 212. He was on the USS Batan as an aircraft mechanic. He has been trying to find people that were there and any one that may have knowledge or pics of that time. Please respond as I know he would be happy to hear. Keywords: squadron called checkerboard...VMA 212 during the Korean War.

Entry: 80533 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	WOULD BE NICE TO HEAR FROM SQDN
COY CALHOUN wrote on September 29, 2011 CITY AND STATE: ASHEVILLE NC UNIT: US MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212 AVIATION ORDNANCE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Aviation Ordnance from 1952-1953

Entry: 80283 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	EMAIL UPDATE
ROBERT HARD SR. wrote on September 6, 2011 CITY AND STATE: GARRISON NY UNIT: VMFA212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Cheers to anyone left from that gang. Long time ago. Keywords: VMA212 52-53 U birds junky 4's and A 1's best ever.

Entry: 80272 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	LOOKING FOR MY FATHER
JAMES ROSELLI wrote on September 5, 2011 CITY AND STATE: PETALUMA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi, I'm trying to find info. on my fathers service. He was the last pilot of enlisted men. They were called the " Flying Peons" he served in WWII and the Koren war. Thank You, James Roselli Keywords: Vincent Michael Roselli

Entry: 78209 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	SEMPER FIE
ANDREW MURRAY wrote on March 16, 2011 CITY AND STATE: YAKIMA WA UNIT: VMF 212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Devil Cats

Entry: 73432 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212
CLIFTON FRANCHER SR. wrote on February 4, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ALIMONTE SPRINGS FL UNIT: 212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 71887 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	CORSAIR PILOTS NEEDED FOR INTERVIEWS
STEVE SHI wrote on October 8, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ATHENS GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Need to find Corsair pilots who flew air support missions for allied units (especially UK forces) in Korea for interview by British historian writing a book on Korea. Keywords: Corsair Pilot Allied Units

Entry: 69452 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	VMA-212 '55-'56
MATTHEW (MATT) WALLACE wrote on March 11, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MARBLE FALLS TEXAS UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 69448 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	VMA 212 1957-TO 1959-
RICHARD DIDION wrote on March 11, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SANDUSKY OH UNIT: VMA 212 MAG 13 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: corsair--ad-6 skyraider---fj4 fury

Entry: 67912 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	VMA-212 1955--1957
CHESTER (CHET) SIMPSON wrote on November 17, 2008 CITY AND STATE: ENOCH UT UNIT: MARINE ATTACK SQUADRON 212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I joined VMA-212 in mid 1955 and left in mid 1957. I was a member of the finest Ordnance shop in Marine Corps Aviation. During the month of May 1956 our squadron flew 4,276.2 hours with AD aircraft. No one in the history of aviation has ever beaten that record. I would like to reach other Marines that served during that time. Chet (Suitcase) Simpson Major USMC Retired Keywords: Chet, Suitcase Simpson,AD aircraft

Entry: 66912 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	KBAY
ED PECK wrote on August 17, 2008 CITY AND STATE: WAYNESBORO VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: ARE THERE ANY DEVIL CATS FROM 56 TO 59 OUT THERE. REMEMBER THE 59 MARINE CORPS BRAWL ATH THE ATSUGI E-CLUB??? ED PECK Keywords: DEVIL CATS

Entry: 66887 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	VMA 212 MEMBERS JAN 57 - JAN 59
RICHARD DIDION wrote on August 15, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMA 212 MAG 13 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: would like to hear from any one serving with V.M.A 212 M.A.G. 13 from jan 1957 -to- jan 1959 ... AD-6 SKYRAIDER and FJ-4 FURY i worked in engine shop.. mos 6412--- mos6413 K-BAY TO ATUSGI Keywords: K-BAY --- ATUSGI

Entry: 66788 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	CHECKING IN
TOM LEE wrote on August 4, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BELLINGHAM MA UNIT: VMA 212 MAG 12 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Served as aircraft mechanic (6413) at K-6 March 1954- Jan 1955 in VMA 212 and as the squadron moved back to Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii until Dec 1955 1953-1956 Rank Sgt. Keywords:

Entry: 66787 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	CHECKING IN
TOM LEE wrote on August 4, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BELLINGHAM MA UNIT: VMA 212 MAG 12 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Served as aircraft mechanic (6413) at K-6 March 1954- Jan 1955 in VMA 212 and as the squadron moved back to Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii until Dec 1955 1953-1956 Rank Sgt. Keywords:

Entry: 66196 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	DICK FRANCISCO
JERRY LLOYD wrote on June 24, 2008 CITY AND STATE: GREENBANK WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Looking for Marines that served with Dick Francisco, Corsair Pilot in 212 in Korea -1952-1953. I am writing articles about Dick Franciscos Corsair history, interested in stories re aircraft named Miss Penny...

Entry: 64112 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	K-BAY AND IWAKUNI 1960-62
MICHAEL SEALE wrote on January 31, 2008 CITY AND STATE: PORT ST. LUCIE FL UNIT: VMA-212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I was with VMA-212 from May 1960 to July 62, FJ-4B Fury and A4D-2N Skyhawk. I have the best memories of 212 over all the other squadrons I had the privlege of serving in. Andy's Ebb Tide with our "Devil Cat" with the flasing eyes behind the bar Keywords: Call sign "Speed Brakes"

Entry: 63498 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	VMA 212 MEMBER
CHARLES F. (FRANK) GEROULD wrote on December 22, 2007 CITY AND STATE: PALMDALE CA UNIT: VMA 212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Anyone there?? Keywords: MCAS Kaneohe

Entry: 63236 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	CORSAIR S/N 129359
GREGORY ANDERSON wrote on November 30, 2007 CITY AND STATE: EL CAJON CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: This A/C is in pieces at the El Cajon branch of the San Diego Aerospace Museum. I seek service history of this A/C, the name(s) of those who flew it, and names of those who may have serviced it. I was told by museum personnel that restoration of this A/C will soon begin. Respectfully, Greg Anderson Keywords: Corsair S/N 129359 (Has decal S/N "13704" covering up original S/N on port side)

Entry: 62010 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	VMA 212 ORDNACE GROUP AT K-6
JAMES CROSS wrote on August 19, 2007 CITY AND STATE: FRIDLEY MN UNIT: VMA 212 ORDNANCE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I was in VMA 212 Ordnance at K-18 then K-6 during the time period Apr '52 to Feb '53. There were many long days, and at times it was hard work lifting those bombs and rockets onto the Corsairs. But, we usually had some time for fun too - cards, dominos, volleyball, snow-ball fights, and "shooting the bull". We all took pride in our jobs, doing our part so the squadron could accomplish its mission. Keywords: "Sal", "Jim", "Cross"

Entry: 61814 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	BOBBY FOSTER
DAVID ALDRIDGE wrote on July 30, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: A gentlemen who knew Bobbie Foster, my cousin, (KIA) and who served with him in Korea called my home and left a message. Unfortunately the message machine had a major malfunction before I could get the number written down to call him back. Please call again or email me and I will get back with you. Thanks, Dave (804) 530-4635 Keywords: Death of CPT Bobbie Foster

Entry: 58277 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	AU-1 CORSAIR AES-12 V IN MCAS QUANTICO, VIRGINIA
JOSÉ ALVAREZ wrote on July 29, 2006 CITY AND STATE: QUITO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I´m looking for pictures or images of the AU-1 Corsair of the Korean War. Could be pictures or images about the "AU-1 AES-12 in MCAS, QUANTICO" or the "AU-1 of the VMA-212 in Korea. Fact is I´m making a 1/48 scale model aircraft and I need badly this references in order to finish my model, because this is a Memorial Model for the Pilots who faught in the Korean war. Any picture reference of the insignias, serial numbers, name, squadrons, etc., is ok. If any one of you have this info, or is a modeler willing to share this decals to me, please keep me posted or e-mail me to: modelnetjr1002@yahoo.com.mx

Entry: 54791 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	DID YOU KNOW BOBBIE FOSTER KIA 1952
DAVID ALDRIDGE wrote on December 22, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CHESTER VA UNIT: US ARMY, 1ST INF DIV AND AMERICAL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Did anyone know my cousin CPT Bobbie Foster? He was KIA 21 Jun 1952. He was from Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him and could tell me of how he died. God Bless You All, Dave Aldridge Keywords: Bobbie Foster, 212 VMA SQDN 1 MAW, KIA 21 Jun 52

Entry: 54164 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	BOB HARD
RICHARD L. BUECHLER wrote on November 18, 2005 CITY AND STATE: HINCKLEY OH UNIT: VMA 212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 52472 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	DEVIL CATS K-BAY AND ATSUGI
EDW. PECK JR. wrote on August 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: WAYNESBORO VA UNIT: VMA212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Served in vma212 like to hear from vet of the old unit. Keywords: Woody

Entry: 52471 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	DEVIL CATS K-BAY AND ATSUGI
EDW. PECK JR. wrote on August 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: WAYNESBORO VA UNIT: VMA212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Served in vma212 like to hear from vet of the old unit. Keywords: Woody

Entry: 48460 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	ANYONE FROM 212
GORDON BRUCE SCHUMACHER wrote on January 28, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SAN DIEGO CA UNIT: VMA 212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Ernest G. Schaupner...the old sarg Jim Kirk...nervous jim Pete Peterson...Seattle Reserve Sqdn Dick Francisco...Seattle Sam Bass...Los Alamitos Kyle Townsend (Pohang Sqdn) Laudenschlauger...early abort Lawler Seattle E. J. NELSON WM. J. SIMS BUTLER AVERY JOHN NORLIN RUEL PIETZ ED SHAMIS WM WEBER When I returned to Pensacola for instructor duty after the war our old uniform tailor in downtown Pensacola had a gold star under my name...contrary to rumors... I am not dead. I am now teaching as "Clinical Life Skills educator" for "Fleet and Family Support" out of San Diego ..I go over to the ships and come back with the sailors and Marines returning from Iraq and teach "Reunion with families, wives, children; stress and anger management, etc...(PhD psych) I made my first carrier landing in 52 years when the navy flew me out to the USS Nimitz to teach onboard during their return from Iraq. Would greatly enjoy hearing from any of you! TOM E. MURPHREE HENRY WARYEK TOM WELCH ELMER SORLEY,,,KIA RICHARD SPENCER STUART SPURLOCK...KIA JAMES "TOMMY" THOMPSON KYLE TOWNSEND LARRY VANDUSEN THOMAS WAREHAM...KIA ALL OF 26 JUNE '52, 22ND REPLACEMENT DRAFT TO KOREA MSGT JOHN ANDERSON TSGT LEO ;EASEL TSGT ELBERT WEHNER SSGT JOHN MOORE SSGT RAYMOND MOREAU...ALL IN 22ND DRAFT. Keywords: VMA 212 @ K-6 Pyongteak 1952/ UNTIL April 1953

Entry: 47921 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	1946-1953 MARINE AIR VETS
DAVID MIZER wrote on January 4, 2005 CITY AND STATE: LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ UNIT: VMF-452, VMT-1,CADET CLASS 13-49 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: Will be happy to hear from any Marine who remembers me from PI Boot class 392A, VMF=452, VMT-1, Naval Flight School class 13-49

Entry: 46299 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	CPL. GEORGE O'BRIEND
DONNA DAVIDSON wrote on October 14, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ASHBURN VA UNIT: USS BATAAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for this buddy of mine while on the USS Bataan in 1951 to Japan/Korea. I am Robert E. Gibson "Gib", Navy seaman. Keywords: Cpl. George O'Brien USMC VMF 212

Entry: 45474 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	DID YOU KNOW CHARLEY RADFORD?
CHARLENE MCCLARAN wrote on August 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GRANBURY TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Charley Radford, was shot down over N. Korea on Dec. 5(?), 1950. If you knew him, I would like to hear from you. I was 14 months old when he was killed and I know very little about his military life. Keywords: VMF 212

Entry: 42109 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	SERVICE WITH VMA-212
HARRY W. HAGEN JR. wrote on April 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LAKE FOREST PARK WA UNIT: VMA-212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Was an Intelligence Clerk with VMA-212 and MAG-12 during 1953 to 1954. Keywords:

Entry: 39749 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	VMF-A 212
ROBERT W. HARD wrote on January 5, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMA 212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: This is just to inform those interested that Ron Fulton, the writer of the message just below this one, has just recently passed away. He was 70 years old. He was in my crew in Korea and did a job worthy of a Marine. He canned millions of rounds of 20mm for F4U's and AU-1's with nary a jamb. Semper Fi Ron. Keywords: "Sam"

Entry: 36713 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	VMF-A 212 MEMBER 52-53 19TH DRAFT K-18 K-6
RON FULTON wrote on September 4, 2003 CITY AND STATE: BRINNON WA UNIT: RETIREDM SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was Ord.man in 1952 for VMF-212 I my self panned and belted every 20 mm. round our 100 guns on 25 aircraft fired for 8 months then run 212s Bomb and Fuze Dump with 3 Korean helpers prepped all the Ordance for the Ord.crews to put on the Planes. I had a Tape and Record Recorder and all the country singers at night would gather and have a ball. I invented a Silencer for M1 rifle and carb. yes I was the one that fired 4 20 mm rounds over the theater area one night on a screw-up I did every so often--was a Seattle VMF-216 Reservest. was a plane Captian there. Keywords: MAGUS-3 K-18 K6 was one of 10 Marines that was moved to K-6 a week and half before 212 moved as guards.

Entry: 34746 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212
ROBERT SCHWARTZ wrote on June 9, 2003 CITY AND STATE: DALLAS TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: My dad was killed on January 13, 1952. He had been flying from the Badoeing Straight for a few months, but according to his logbook, switched to flying from the USS Rendova in December of 1951. The story I have heard is that his F4U Corsair had been hit over land, he was able to bailout at sea, but was dragged by his parachute and drowned. I have yet to meet or talk to anyone who knew my dad during WW II or the Korean War. He also flew the Corsair in WWII. I would really appreciate any information that anyone might have. Keywords:

Entry: 34571 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	LOOKING FOR MARINE SQUADRON VMF-213/312 PERSONNEL WHO FLEW FROM USS BATAAN (CVL-29) DURING KOREAN WA
RICHARD (DICK) WEAVER wrote on June 2, 2003 CITY AND STATE: KERRVILLE TX UNIT: USS BATAAN (CVL-29) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: The USS Bataan (CVL-29) Association is attempting to complile a listing of EVERY U.S.Marine and Navy man who served on the ship during WWII and Korea. We have a number of U.S. Marine Corps squadron personnel in our Association and welcome others, but we do not have a listing of U.S. Marine Corps personnel who served on Bataan with VMF-212 and VMF-312. If you have rosters or deployment cruise books from the Korean War Era, or if you would like to become a member of our Association and join with your fellow Marines, please contact: Dick Weaver , Phone: 830.257.3744 Keywords: USS Bataan(CVL-29), F4U Corsair, VMF-312, VMF-212, Korea 1950-1954

Entry: 31481 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	FLYING PEON
JAMES BECK wrote on January 22, 2003 CITY AND STATE: KENNEWICK WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have lost my Grandfather and am looking for any info of his Squad. Especially any patches and or other items with regards to the squad. His name was Kenneth R. Beck, Lt. All that i know is that he fly with the Flying Peon, Devilcats, and also flew with the 223 Deathrattlers in WWII. My brother and I would like to remember him with the Flying Peon insignia as a tattoo. Please any help would be greatly appreciated. To all those that serve and protect our great nation THANK YOU! Keywords: Flying Peon Squadron

Entry: 31011 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	E-MAIL UPDATE
RICHARD L. BUECHLER wrote on January 6, 2003 CITY AND STATE: HINCKLEY OH UNIT: VMA 121 -2ND BAT 1ST MARINES(FAC) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: VMA 212 May52-Oct 52 2nd Bat 1st Marines FAC Oct-Feb53 Keywords:

Entry: 30396 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	PRESENT SQUADRON LOCATION
THOMAS CANDY wrote on December 14, 2002 CITY AND STATE: KEARNEY NE UNIT: VMA212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Corsair and Skyraider Pete McRae Larry Finney Keywords:

Entry: 29210 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	CORRECTION
ROBERT W. HARD wrote on November 1, 2002 CITY AND STATE: GARRISON NY UNIT: VMA 212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Correction on my fax # 845 424 0007 Keywords:

Entry: 28465 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	VMA 212 ORDENANCE KOREA 52-53
ROBERT W. HARD wrote on September 24, 2002 CITY AND STATE: NY UNIT: VMA 212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was with VMA 212 at K-18 and K-6 from April 52 to April 53. I was an ordenance man and nicknamed "Sam" because I called everyone Sam. I had another S/Sgt friend Jim Conrado who I serched the web for, for two years only to contact his family six months too late. He left us in Korea as a S/Sgt and retired a Major many years later. A consummate Marine. Regards to anyone who is left out there from that era. Keywords: "SAM"

Entry: 27611 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	'MISS PENNY'
KEVIN JAMES wrote on August 15, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking for imformation on a pilot named forest Nelson that flew AU-1 Corsair in Korea. His plane was named after his daughter "Miss Penny". I would like to talk to his daughter. Keywords:

Entry: 27589 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	'MISS PENNY'
KEVIN JAMES wrote on August 14, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking for Imformation on a pilot named Forest Nelson. His plane was named "Miss Penny" after his daughter. Keywords:

Entry: 26957 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	USMC,VFM212.INFO
WILLIAM (BILL) DODDS wrote on July 14, 2002 CITY AND STATE: REDDING CA UNIT: WW2 SOUTH PACIFIC,VMF 212 USMC SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: looking for info,on usmcvmf212 south pacific 1942 Keywords:

Entry: 23748 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	DEVILCATS
RICHARD BORISCH wrote on March 7, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking for pilots associated w/ Corsair " Miss Penny", #10, serial # 129359, k-47 Korea Keywords:

Entry: 22601 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	HEAR FROM MEMBERS 1953-1954
ROBERT JOOS wrote on January 24, 2002 CITY AND STATE: JACKSONVILLE NC UNIT: VMA 212 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: VMA 1953 to 1954 Keywords:

Entry: 21811 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	LOOKING FOR INFO, FREINDS
DAN QUINTANA wrote on December 28, 2001 CITY AND STATE: SIERRA VISTA AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I'm looking for information about my grandfather. his name was Thomas D. Welch. He flew with the vmf212, vmf312, and vmf214. I haven't gotten his service records yet so the best dates I have for service is the late 40's through his medical discharge during the Korean war. He was injured on an air craft carrier. His legs were badly damaged. If you have any info or know where to go to get some please contact me . Thank you Keywords:

Entry: 17685 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	VMA-212 MEMBERS
LINDA ALDERMAN wrote on July 1, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Looking for anyone that might have known Major Edward Earl Clanton who served in the USMC from 1955 to 1972. Keywords: VMA-212, VMF-334, VMA-224, VMF-451

Entry: 17144 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	MAJOR CARL E. SOREIDE - MIA
JIM SOREIDE wrote on June 6, 2001 CITY AND STATE: PHIPPSBURG ME UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who served in the Marines in Korea during July, 1952 with VMA 212 MAG 12 1st MAW who knew my father. I am trying to locate and repatriate his remains. In particular I am looking for any information on Major Leslie C. Reed, Major Wiley Green or Capt. Charles Budd. If you know anything at all about these individuals, please contact me. Thanks. Keywords: F4U pilot MIA in vicinity of Wonson, Korea, July, 1952; Attached to VMA 212 MAG 12 1st MAW Need to find these officers

Entry: 15007 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212
PAUL T. KURAS wrote on February 15, 2001 CITY AND STATE: PLACENTIA CA UNIT: VMA-212,MAG-12,1STMARINE AIR WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Glad to see a web site on the "forgotten war". Freedom is not free! Semper Fi! Keywords: Served in VMA-212, MAG-12, 1stMarine Air Wing at K18 (Kangnung) and K6 (Pyongtaek) April 52 to February 53

Entry: 14411 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	INFO ON MIA CAPT. BRUCE PASS
PAMELA DANETTE (PASS) JENKS wrote on January 18, 2001 CITY AND STATE: MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Bruce Pass is my father. I never knew him but I'm starting a search for information about him. He was reported MIA when I was 7 years old. Any help is very much appreciated. Thanks. Keywords: Looking for anyone who might have known Capt. Bruce Pass, MIA, Oct. 22, 1952. Flew a F4U-6 Corsair.

Entry: 14118 VMA 212 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 212	HEAR FROM OTHERS
DICK COE wrote on January 6, 2001 CITY AND STATE: BOURNE MA UNIT: VMA 212 - VMA 121 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear from others in the unit. Keywords: High Pocket as a nick name - Buddies - Tom Lee, Don Russ, Ron Bisecker, Tom Brown, Ron Sanders,

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