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| Current Message 1 - January 17, 2010 |
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Entry: 73163
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF-115 1943-1946 |
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Paul Jameson wrote on 2010-01-17 20:00:59.0
Comments: My dad, Ed Jameson, served in VMF-115 from 1943-1946, first in the Phillipines, then in China. I am looking for anyone who may have known him during that time who may have memories to share. Dad passed away many years ago, and I am trying to put together some information for my children, about the grandfather they never got to meet. Thanks, Paul Jameson
Keywords: VMF 115, Mindanao, Peiping.
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| Current Message 2 - November 28, 2009 |
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Entry: 72570
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF/VMF(AW)/VMFA-115 Reunion Association |
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Van McCarty wrote on 2009-11-28 09:08:37.0
Comments: Our reunion association welcomes all Marines who served with 115 during any and all eras including Korea.
Please visit our homepage at: www.115marinereunion.com
Thanks. And Semper Fi.
Keywords: VMF-115
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| Current Message 3 - August 9, 2009 |
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Entry: 71209
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Lt Col Lynn Stewart VMF-115 |
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Larry Stewart wrote on 2009-08-09 09:39:32.0
Comments: My father Lt Col Lynn Stewart passed away in March of this year. The service at Arlington cemetery was exceptional. The Marines that talked to us pre-service were outstanding. The time they took to talk to us was very appreciated and the manner that they handled themselves was exceptional. Every aspect of the service showed great respect, thought and investment. My mother was deeply touched. She and I will be forever grateful.
Keywords: Lynn H. Stewart, VMF-115, Marine Aviator, Korea
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| Current Message 4 - July 17, 2009 |
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Entry: 70922
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Major James |
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Greg Sawyer wrote on 2009-07-17 16:19:19.0
Comments: Please check the following link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMF-115
In the photo of the F9F {(#6) in the Korea picture} is that of my dad, Major James "Buzz" Sawyer, USMC (Ret.) He is still alive (08/06/1920) and well in Rice Lake, WI 54868 (715)234-5753.... and will always be a Marine! Semper Fi
Keywords: Pohang VMF-115 MAG-33
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| Current Message 5 - July 1, 2009 |
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Entry: 70766
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
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richard coover wrote on 2009-07-01 18:01:28.0
Comments: friends of long ago how ofter i've thought of you,please call,write...
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| Current Message 6 - April 4, 2009 |
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Entry: 69755
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Lt Col Lynn H Stewart |
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Larry Stewart wrote on 2009-04-04 20:33:27.0
Comments: I am Lt Col Lynn H. Stewart's son.
I am looking for any pictures, reports or stories about his time in Korea with VMF-115. Of interest is a picture of his plane that landed short of the runway, and the accompanying report.
Keywords: VMF 115, Lt Col Lynn H. Stewart, Marine fighter pilot
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| Current Message 7 - February 15, 2009 |
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Entry: 69134
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Email Address Change |
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Roger C. Clements wrote on 2009-02-15 09:49:31.0
Comments: Am updating my email address. Anyone out there from VMF 115, 1949 -1952? Would like to hear from you. Semper Fi, RCC
Keywords: Nickname: Clem
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| Current Message 8 - February 6, 2009 |
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Entry: 69002
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF-115 Able Eagle Logo--Panther Print |
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Rock Roszak wrote on 2009-02-06 22:33:27.0
Comments: I've completed an art print of a VMF-115 F9F-2 Panther from Pohang in 1952, for the daughter of pilot James Sharp, now deceased. I'd like to add a unit logo to the print. Does anyone have a good unit logo photo or drawing? I have a scan of Sharp's unit patch but it's not very clear. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: F9F-2 Panther
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| Current Message 9 - January 13, 2009 |
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Entry: 68662
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
cosrair's at Pohang, early 1951 |
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art brothers wrote on 2009-01-13 13:26:53.0
Comments: AF attached to marines Korea at Pohang, et. al. observed work on the plane and attempted take off, angled off runway from bad take-off not exactly true to runway heading and went straight into a shed by the right side of the runway. Would like to determine date if record somewhere. These aircraft were not there long or in heavy base use this locatiion (at that time anyway as I rotated back to Japan that summmer.
Keywords: Corsair crash on t/o at Pohang, Korea spring 1951
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| Current Message 10 - December 24, 2008 |
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Entry: 68372
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Charles Weber \ |
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Charles Weber wrote on 2008-12-24 08:39:58.0
Comments: I was in Korea from 1953 to 1954. Returned to the states in November, 1954. I was a Corporal when I left. Spent approx 10 years in the Corps and left as a SSGT E6.
Keywords: F9F Panther Jets
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| Current Message 11 - October 10, 2008 |
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Entry: 67466
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Correction of Errors in Entry |
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Sharon MacDonald wrote on 2008-10-10 22:16:34.0
Comments: I wish to correct two errors of fact that were made in an entry on Sunday 3 August 1997 about my father, Major Thomas M. Sellers USMCR. He shot down his first and second MiGs on 20 July 1953 (not his second and third). He received two DFCs and one Silver Star (not two Silver Stars).
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| Current Message 12 - April 20, 2008 |
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Entry: 65324
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Former squadron member |
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Ernest Needham wrote on 2008-04-20 16:32:05.0
Comments:
Keywords: I joined VMF-115 on July 4, 1952 at K-3 Korea.
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| Current Message 13 - February 26, 2008 |
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Entry: 64477
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
MAJ. Merlin |
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Mike Dake wrote on 2008-02-26 13:57:33.0
Comments: My Grandfather's name is Merlin "Gus" Dake And he was a Marine pilot that flew with VMF 115 as well as VMF 222, VMF 214, VMF 212, H&MS-33 (Mag 33) and a lot of others. I have a Plethora of Photos and archives from all of these squadrons and I might be able to help out anyone that might be looking for information. I also would love to hear if anyone has any information on Him. Thanks, -M. Dake-
Keywords: MAJ. Merlin "Gus" Dake Marines Pilot VMF 115,VMF 212, VMF 222, VMF 214, Mag 33, VMF 232
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| Current Message 14 - February 26, 2008 |
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Entry: 64476
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
MAJ. Merlin |
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Mike Dake wrote on 2008-02-26 13:55:45.0
Comments: My Grandfather's name is Merlin "Gus" Dake And he was a Marine pilot that flew with VMF 115 as well as VMF 222, VMF 214, VMF 212, H&MS-33 (Mag 33) and a lot of others. I have a Plethora of Photos and archives from all of these squadrons and I might be able to help out anyone that might be looking for information.
Keywords: MAJ. Merlin "Gus" Dake Marines Pilot VMF 115,VMF 212, VMF 222, VMF 214, Mag 33, VMF 232
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| Current Message 15 - February 21, 2008 |
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Entry: 64410
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Able Eagles 1952 |
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Jaclyn Donahe wrote on 2008-02-21 11:52:18.0
Comments: My grandfather was Master-Sgt. Peter Abcunas. My mother recently found a little article behind his Marine photo saying he served with the "Able Eagles" squadron of the First Marine Air Wing in Korea. She had absolutely no idea about his history in Korea. The article is from October 1952. I was curious if anybody knew him or knows more about the Able Eagles that they wouldn't mind sharing with me. Thanks in advance.
Keywords: able eagles, first air marine wing, north korea
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| Current Message 16 - February 1, 2008 |
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Entry: 64123
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
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James Cline wrote on 2008-02-01 19:33:17.0
Comments:
Keywords: VMF 115 MAG 33 1stMAW Pohang K-3 1953-1954
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| Current Message 17 - February 1, 2008 |
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Entry: 64122
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
K-3 Korea Feb 1953 - Apr 1954 |
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James Cline wrote on 2008-02-01 19:17:33.0
Comments:
Keywords: I was Sgt Cline S-3 Operations VMF 115 K-3 PoHang Dong korea. I have hundreds of pictures of people, terrrain and planes. I have pictures of 33 Pilots and 26 NCOs who served during my duty there. I witnessed several forced landing and especially the USAF B-29 that crashed July 7,1953at around 4am during a light rain. There was only one survivor out of 14on board, an airman Huffman with one cut over his eye and a few minor injuries. I have the incident report. Pictures of Col Stewart's plane that landed short of the runway due to fuel exaustion. Also a picture of Lt. Fords plane that crashed on the mountain side near the base. I have pictures of Col Warren's party turning the squadron over to Col. Stewart.Etc, etc.
Anything that I have could be made available at no cost. Would like to hear from some of the Marines who served with me. jccline@verizon.net
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| Current Message 18 - January 12, 2008 |
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Entry: 63793
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
able egales |
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richard coover wrote on 2008-01-12 15:03:39.0
Comments:
Keywords: uss Batan,po-hang --PANTHERS,========HOUSTON ,KEESUCKER,GARCIA,ROGOZINSKI, PATERSON,NELSON,UBANKS,GARDNER,BROWN AND MORE?
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| Current Message 19 - December 14, 2007 |
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Entry: 63398
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF 115 Able Eagles 1953-54 |
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Jim Doty wrote on 2007-12-14 16:48:30.0
Comments: I served Oct 53 and returned in Dec 54 in Korea. I have some photos available. Col. White was commanding officer. D. L. Hartley was Exec. Officer. Claude P. Miller was Sgt. Mgr.
Keywords: Jim Doty Able Eagle Office Clerk
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| Current Message 20 - September 15, 2006 |
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Entry: 58905
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF 115 1955 to 1956 |
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oscar paez wrote on 2006-09-15 20:53:00.0
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| Current Message 21 - July 22, 2006 |
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Entry: 58176
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
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oscar paez wrote on 2006-07-22 10:20:24.0
Comments: date of service:
USMC 1954 to 1958 El Toro CA USA Iwahuni Japan
Keywords: f9f fighter
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| Current Message 22 - April 25, 2006 |
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Entry: 56832
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Seeking material |
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Neil Baxley wrote on 2006-04-25 12:49:15.0
Comments: I am in the beginning stages of material gathering and researching for a vibrant history of VMF / VMFA 115. I am interested in not only writing the combat history of the Eagles, but also a personal history of the men (and later women) who have made the Silver Eagles what they are.
Any stories, pictures, historical facts that you would be willing to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Proper credit will be given in every example.
I was a Silver Eagle in 1982/ 1983 as a Sergeant of Marines in the Electric Shop.
Semper Fi,
Neil Baxley
Keywords: VMF 115 VMFA 115
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| Current Message 23 - April 6, 2006 |
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Entry: 56557
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
MPHILIPS |
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PHILIPS MARC wrote on 2006-04-06 03:26:27.0
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| Current Message 24 - February 3, 2006 |
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Entry: 55528
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
i have lost contact with group |
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marion campbell wrote on 2006-02-03 00:02:04.0
Comments:
Keywords: soupy. would like to get in touch with someone
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VMF-115
On Tue, 27 May 1997
William E Smallwood wesmallw127@aol.com wrote:
PO Box 89
Ashton, MD 20861-0089
Telephone: 301 924-3913
Fax: 301-924-5976
I was in Korea from May 1953 to June 1954. Would love to
hear from buddies in VMF-115.
Blackie Coppedge
On Sun, 03 Jan 1999
"R. L. Bradshaw" Email address wrote:
For:
Charlie H. Coppedge Email address
I'm getting a laptop together for my Father In-law so that he can
receive e-mail from anyone who knows him as Blackie (C.H.Coppedge).
I know that he has lost contact with a lot of his friends and this would
be a way for any of them to write him at Blackie-USMC@juno.com
I really know is that he was from Halifax, NC and is now living
in Rockymount,NC.
His name is Charlie H. Coppedge and he was in the Korean war and WWII
and he first started flying as a Naval Pilot and then went into the
Marines and flew in these squadrons VMF-334, VMF-115, VMF-441, VMF-223,
and VMF-224 not necessary in that order.
a lot of his friends knew him as Blackie and or Copp. I know that
he retired in 64 as a Major (USMC) and the last Base he was on
was El Toro Calf. 1964.
His E-mail addy is (Copp-USMC@juno.com )
Shoot Down MIA
On Sun, 03 Aug 1997
David MacDonald
Email address wrote:
My wife's father was Thomas M. Sellers, U.S. Marine Corps Major,
Serial Number 029118. he originally served with the Marine Fighter
Squadron 115, Marine Air Group 33, but when he went MIA on 20 July
1953 while serving with the 336th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 4th
Fighter Interceptor Wing, USAF. In that action where he shot down his
second and third MiG-15. Major Sellers held two Silver Stars (not one
as in some references), Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished
Flying Cross with Gold Star, Air Medal with Five Gold Stars.
We have gotten a contemporary map which shows us that XE was in north
western Korea and the adjacent area of China, but do not yet have a
1:100,000 map.
Again, my thanks.
Mac
See Also: 336th Fighter Interceptor Sqd
Help needed
On Thu, 3 Sep 1998
Ajsandusky@aol.com wrote:
HAD A CUST IN TODAY FROM VMF 115 NAME WAS COLLOINS WAS LOOKING FOR
INFO ON SQAD CAN YOU HELP ? EMAIL Ajsandusky @aol.com
thanks john
1952 era pilots
On Thu, 5 Mar 1998
Wallace Smith Email address wrote:
98 gilmanton road
belmont, nh 03220
Telephone: 603267-7112
I would like to make contact with any usmc pilots who were members of
vmf-115, k-3 korea 1952.
ww smith 053552 usmcr
VMF-143 Crews attached
On Sun, 24 May 1998
"Shane K. Bernard" bernard3@bellsouth.net wrote:
Dear Sirs,
I wrote you a couple days ago re: VMF-143, the "Ragin' Cajun" squadron
from south Louisiana; I have since learned from one of the pilots in the
squadron that when half its pilots and ground crew were sent to fight in
Korea, they did so not as VMF-143, but rather joined VMF-115 and 311.
(I am a history student at Texas A&M and I am looking for historical
information on VMF-143, the "Ragin' Cajun" squadron out of the US Naval
Air Station at New Orleans; half of this squadron was activated on
March 1, 1951, and sent to Korea for combat missions . . . but did so
perhaps not as VMF-143, but another designation. Do you know how I
might find more information on this squadron? (I have spoken with a
couple of veterans from the squadron, but none have a written history or
historical documents re: the squadron, which is what I am now really
looking for.))
Sincerely,
S. Bernard
bernard3@bellsouth.net
Able Eagles CO
On Wed, 7 Jan 1998
David E. Givens Email address wrote:
73 Anderson Hill Road
Enfield, NH 03748
Telephone: 603-632-9880
Maj Donald F. Givens, 014677, USMCR, KIA Sep 10, 1952. Assigned to
Marine Vertical Fighter Squadron 115, Marine Air Group 33, 1st Marine
Air Wing.
I am looking for some specifics about the death of my father. He is
listed in the archives but I have been unable to get specifics. I
believe he commanded "Able Eagles", 1st Marine Air, Sep 10,1952 when he
and four or five others were killed returning from a strike.
He was flying a Panther jet at the time and I believe he was stationed
at Po Hang (spelling optinal). Would really appreciate any additional
info. I believe he was at Po Hang from July 1952 unil his death Sep 10,
1952. I don't know how many units had P9F Panthers at the time but he
was assigned to a USMCR unit in Providence, RI; activated and went to
Florida prior to going overseas.
Thanks.
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