Memorial Day 2009

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.

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

"The time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:6-7

You served your country in a time of need and did so to make the United States Marine Corps proud of your service. May God bless your family and friends! Semper Fi..........

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Ray C Henderson (Hendie)

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Ray C Henderson (Hendie)

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The Loss of a Great Family Man

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.

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Cpl Robert P. Killmar

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.

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Corsair F4U-4B

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

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Jim Carey passed away

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

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VMA 332

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my grandfather Howard C Veach.

Thanks.

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Can anyone tell me about WE 24 Corsair in Korea

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PoHang Korea 52-53

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

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VMA(AW)- 332 vets

Comments: I have my cruisebook from the '90-'91 deployment and some intresting stories.

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Any Info Please

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

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Any Information

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.

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VMA-332

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 & Semper Fi

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VMA-332 Korea 1953

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

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Major G. L. Allen, XO of VMA-332 (1953)

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.

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