VMA 332 - Marine Attack Squadron 332
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Entry: 75360 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
COLONEL DON J. SLEE, USMC (RET.) |
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| RICHARD NEWELL wrote on July 6, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL UNIT: VMA-332 KOREA 1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Colonel Don J. Slee, USMC (Ret.), age 80, died in Springfield, Virginia on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:00 p.m. after a long battle with non- Hodgkin's lymphoma. He entered the Naval Aviation Flight Training Program, Pensacola, Florida, in February 1951, receiving his gold wings and commission as a Marine Corps Second Lieutenant in July, 1952. He flew his first combat missions during the last few weeks of the Korean War as a VMA-332 pilot, flying the famous F4U "Corsair" from the deck of a "Jeep" escort carrier stationed in the Yellow Sea. In 1967, the now Lieutenant Colonel Slee moved his family to their home state of New Jersey, while he served his first of two tours in Vietnam. As the Commanding Officer of a Fighter/Attack Squadron, flying the now famous F4 "Phantom" Supersonic Jet, Slee completed 251 combat missions. In 1972 Lieutenant Colonel Slee headed back overseas to Thailand, and on May 8, 1973 flew his final combat mission number 300. He retired on June 30, 1982 with over 31 years of active duty. Colonel Slee's personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V," three single-mission Air Medals, twenty-four Strike/Flight Awards, and the Meritorious Service Medal. Colonel Slee is survived by his wife, Suzanne S. Slee; three sons, David L. Slee, Don H. Slee and his wife, Janet, and Frank H. Slee; daughter Nancy S. Novak and her husband, Jim; five grandsons, three sisters, and one brother. Don Slee has taken his final flight and will be missed by all his former squadron members! Keywords: |
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Entry: 74025 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
MEMORIAL DAY 2009 CLARIFICATION |
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| RICHARD NEWELL wrote on March 22, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL UNIT: VMA-332 KOREA 1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: This is to clarify the names listed in the Memorial Day 2009, 25 May 2009 entry, concerning the VMA-332 Korea 1953 squadron members : Officers: Lindberg, Walt - KIA 1953; Allen, Gordon L.; Berteling, John B.; Brown, James R.; Carey, James; DeBondt, Russel G.; Evanko, Leonard; Faull, Thomas R.; Getz, Ralph E.; Hallet, James C.; Hume, Elburn E.; Ludden, Charles H.; McLenon, Frank G.; Molsberry, Dale M.; ONeill, John J.; Rosemeyer, Lloyd A.; Simmon, Edward B.; Veach, Howard C.; Ward, Dale L. Enlisted: Fortier, Robert A.; Crady, Luther Jr.; Giddens, Jasper; Hamrick, Nathan G.; Killmar, Robert P.; Lamere, Thomas C.; Mehaffey, James H.; Melton, James W.; Neporadny, Michael J.; Vaughn, Harvey; Walt, John F. Sr.; Whitehead, Cecil L. Keywords: Memorial Day 2009 Clarification |
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Entry: 70286 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
MEMORIAL DAY 2009 |
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| RICHARD NEWELL wrote on May 25, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL UNIT: VMA-332 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: On this day remember our former Korean War VMA-332 squadron members who have now gone on their final mission.......... Officers Lindberg, Walt - KIA 1953 Allen, Gordon L. Berteling, John B. Brown, James R. Carey, James DeBondt, Russel G. Evanko, Leonard Faull, Thomas R. Getz, Ralph E. Hallet, James C. Hume, Elburn E. Ludden, Charles H. McLenon, Frank G. Molsberry, Dale M. ONeill, John J. Rosemeyer, Lloyd A. Simmon, Edward B. Veach, Howard C. Ward, Dale L.
Keywords: Memorial Day 2009 |
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Entry: 64751 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
RAY C HENDERSON (HENDIE) |
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| RAY HENDERSON wrote on March 16, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMA 332 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 64750 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
RAY C HENDERSON (HENDIE) |
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| RAY HENDERSON wrote on March 16, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMA 332 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 62199 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
THE LOSS OF A GREAT FAMILY MAN |
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| STEVEN KILLMAR wrote on September 7, 2007 CITY AND STATE: NEW BALTIMORE MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Cpl Robert P. Killmar - 5/24/1933 - 9/5/2007 Thank You to all who sent him pictures, and e-mails. I would read them to him and he would just grim ear to ear, it meant an awful lot to him. I thank you, his family thanks you. Robert Paul Killmar, 74, of New Baltimore, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, after a battle with cancer. He was born May 24, 1933, in Detroit. Mr. Killmar was a retired employee of Bell Telephone Co., Crain Communications and a business partner of Jeanine's Art. He was a member of the BayRama Committee, a founding member of the New Baltimore Christmas Tree Lighting, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran decorated in the Korean War, and a life member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Jeanine Killmar; children, Steven, Kristina, Roberta, Chris, Kelly, Stacy, Dale, Terry and Renee; 22 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and siblings, Janet, Barbara and Bill; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Fredrick and Eva (Lashbaugh) Killmar; sister, Mary Jane (Cook); and brothers, Fritz and Jimmy. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at New Baltimore VFW, 35011 23 Mile Road. Memories may be shared with the family at killmarfamily@att.net. Keywords: VMA-332 |
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Entry: 57104 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
CPL ROBERT P. KILLMAR |
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| STEVEN KILLMAR wrote on May 11, 2006 CITY AND STATE: NEW BALTIMORE MI UNIT: VMA-332 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers my father, Cpl. Robert P. Killmar. He was a Radio Mechanic in VMA-332. If there are any old buddys from the corps out there, he has terminal cancer. It would be great if he could hear from some that remember him. Thanks. Keywords: VMA-332 |
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Entry: 56709 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
CORSAIR F4U-4B |
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| FRANKLIN FERREIRA wrote on April 17, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Hi, Which the name and rank of pilot (or pilots) that they had flow the Corsair F4U-4B "white 16" # 62969, in July of 1953? Thank's a lot! Franklin * from Brazil Keywords: VMA-323 Corsair; F4U-4B Keywords: |
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Entry: 48456 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
JIM CAREY PASSED AWAY |
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| THOMAS HILL wrote on January 28, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My uncle, James Carey, passed away last night after a long illness. He was a Corsair pilot with the Polka-dots and served in the Korean Conflict. I'll try to post a proper obit. later. http://artlibrary.vassar.edu/BRDS/Careys.jpg Keywords: |
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Entry: 34653 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
VMA 332 |
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| ERIC WADDELL wrote on June 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: THOMASVILLE NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my grandfather Howard C Veach. Thanks. Keywords: |
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Entry: 34056 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
CAN ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT WE 24 CORSAIR IN KOREA |
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| SAM MAIN wrote on May 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 31397 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
POHANG KOREA 52-53 |
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| RICHARD (DICK) MASTERS wrote on January 20, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MUNISING MI UNIT: MABS-33, MAG-33, LSTMAW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Just trying to touch base with anyone that was in my unit from Feb 52-Feb 53. Would love to hear from anyone, memory has faded and needs refreshing. Semper Fi Keywords: |
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Entry: 29709 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
VMA(AW)- 332 VETS |
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| CARL BOBO wrote on November 19, 2002 CITY AND STATE: NASHUA NH UNIT: VMA(AW)-332 FORMER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I have my cruisebook from the '90-'91 deployment and some intresting stories. Keywords: Com/Nav shop, A-6 intruder |
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Entry: 28646 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
ANY INFO PLEASE |
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| JOSHUA KIIHNE wrote on October 4, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BEAUFORT SC UNIT: VMFA(AW)-332 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Gentlemen, I am the current Historical Officer of VMFA(AW)-332. We are currently flying the F/A-18D out of MCAS Beaufort, SC. I am looking for any and every piece of history you can contribute. Any stories and experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated. If any veterans of the Moonlighters are able to visit, we will make sure you feel at home in your squadron. Very Respectfully, Capt Joshua Kiihne Keywords: Current Historical Officer |
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Entry: 27659 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
ANY INFORMATION |
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| LINDA CARROZZO wrote on August 18, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SEAFORD NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for any information for my father-in-law, Anthony Carrozzo on the following ships: CVE-110 Salerno Bay, LST-1090 Chloris, CVE-112 Siboney. Keywords: Nicknames, battles, Hill numbers, units, personal friends, ships, aircraft |
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Entry: 24295 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
VMA-332 |
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| RICHARD NEWELL wrote on March 26, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I submitted the first article on VMA-332. The heading states the following: VMA 332 - Marine Attack Squadron 121 Please change the 121 to 332. Thanks and Semper Fi Keywords: VMA-332 |
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Entry: 17977 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
VMA-332 KOREA 1953 |
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| RICHARD NEWELL wrote on July 14, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMA-332 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: VMA-332 Korea Unit History One result of the expansion of the Marine Corps during the Korean War was the commissioning of VMA-332. On 23 April 1952, it was officially formed and commissioned at MCAS Miami, Florida as Marine Attack Squadron 332. On 24 June the squadron received its first aircraft, four F6F-5 Hellcats. The squadron began its change over to F4U-4 aircraft on 15 October. On 1 December 1952, Lt. Col. John B. Berteling, took command and continued in command throughout the Korean era. The squadron patch with straw hat and cane, along with the polka dots, was designed from the fact that the tail code was "MR" and so the name "gentlemen" squadron and "Polka Dot" aircraft cowlings was adopted. The squadron was eventually assigned a combat role in the war. During April 1953 the squadron went on a ten day carrier "shakedown" cruise out of Mayport, FL aboard the USS Salerno Bay (CVE-110). Toward the end of May, VMA-332 began movement to the Far East. The squadron was initially based at Itami, Japan. It was then deployed on board the USS Bairoko (CVE-115) replacing VMA-312 the "Checkerboards". The newer "Polka Dot" squadron lost no time in repainting their veteran Corsair's checkered cowlings with red dots on a white background. Its primary mission was to help enforce the blockade of the west coast of Korea and to conduct air strikes against Communist coastal and inland targets. Col. Berteling's logbook indicates that the first operational flight from the Bairoko was on 18 June. In July, the number of missions against enemy installations increased. The squadron continued to operate from the USS Bairoko in the Yellow Sea until the armistice went into effect on 27 July. It remained deployed on board the Bairoko until after the fighting ended. VMA-332 was the last US squadron to fly F4U Corsairs from a CVE aircraft carrier into combat. The squadron was then transferred to the USS Point Cruz (CVE-119) in August. The aircraft carrier remained deployed in the waters off Korea and Japan through the fall of 1953. Marine Attack Squadron 332 was later transferred ashore on 22 November and stationed at Itami, Japan. During this time most of the squadron personnel were reassigned to duty stations in Korea and Japan. In December, the squadron received orders to return to the United States and to proceed to its old home base at MCAS Miami. It arrived at its destination two days before Christmas. Submitted By Richard A. Newell 108 Pine Needle Lane Altamonte Springs, FL 32714-5814 (407) 862-0527 Keywords: VMA-332 Korea 1953 |
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Entry: 6976 VMA 332 MARINE ATTACK SQDN 332 |
MAJOR G. L. ALLEN, XO OF VMA-332 (1953) |
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| HAL MOORE wrote on February 14, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for information about my Uncle...Gordon L. Allen. He was a Major during the Korean War, and retired as a Lt. Col. He died in 1983. Any information would be appreciated. I may be contacted directly at HalMoore1@aol.com. Thank you. Keywords: Dauntless, Dive Bombers |
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VMA 332 - Marine Attack Squadron 332
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Marine Aviation - Attack
