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Entry: 81919 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	MARINE AVIATION'S 100TH BIRTHDAY
VAN MCCARTY wrote on January 30, 2012 CITY AND STATE: MERIDIAN MS UNIT: VMFA-115 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: This year the Marines celebrate the 100th anniversary of their own first taste of flight in May 22, 1912, less then 10 years after Orville and Wilbur Wrights historic first flight from Kitty Hawk. Almost to the day, only 30 years after the birth of Marine Corps aviation in 1912, Cunningham Field  MCAS Cherry Point  was formally commissioned on May 20, 1942, and named in honor of the Marines first aviator, Alfred A. Cunningham. Keywords:

Entry: 76962 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	DOING RESEARCH
JOE BAIRN wrote on November 27, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: I 3/9, L 3/7 '78-'82 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I'm interested in BuNo's., modex, side numbers, nose art and any other identifying markings or pictures of any MC aircraft. I'll share what info I have. Thanks. Keywords: BuNo's.

Entry: 73163 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF-115 1943-1946
PAUL JAMESON wrote on January 17, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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.

Entry: 72570 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF/VMF(AW)/VMFA-115 REUNION ASSOCIATION
VAN MCCARTY wrote on November 28, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MERIDIAN MS UNIT: VMFA-115 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN 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

Entry: 71209 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	LT COL LYNN STEWART VMF-115
LARRY STEWART wrote on August 9, 2009 CITY AND STATE: AUSTIN TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 70922 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	MAJOR JAMES
GREG SAWYER wrote on July 17, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SUPERIOR WI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 70766 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115
RICHARD COOVER SR. wrote on July 1, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SAN JOSE CA UNIT: VMF115,MAG33 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: friends of long ago how ofter i've thought of you,please call,write... Keywords:

Entry: 69755 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	LT COL LYNN H STEWART
LARRY STEWART wrote on April 4, 2009 CITY AND STATE: AUSTIN TX UNIT: VMF 115 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 69134 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGE
ROGER C. CLEMENTS SR. wrote on February 15, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ADVANCE NC UNIT: VMF 115 KOREAN WAR ERA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN 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

Entry: 69002 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF-115 ABLE EAGLE LOGO--PANTHER PRINT
ROCK ROSZAK wrote on February 6, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 68662 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	COSRAIR'S AT POHANG, EARLY 1951
ART BROTHERS wrote on January 13, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER 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

Entry: 68372 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	CHARLES WEBER \
CHARLES WEBER wrote on December 24, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MAGNOLIA TX UNIT: VMF-115, MAG-33, FMAW (K3) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN 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

Entry: 67466 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	CORRECTION OF ERRORS IN ENTRY
SHARON MACDONALD wrote on October 10, 2008 CITY AND STATE: CARLOCK IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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). Keywords:

Entry: 65324 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	FORMER SQUADRON MEMBER
ERNEST NEEDHAM wrote on April 20, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I joined VMF-115 on July 4, 1952 at K-3 Korea.

Entry: 64477 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	MAJ. MERLIN
MIKE DAKE wrote on February 26, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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 and 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

Entry: 64476 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	MAJ. MERLIN
MIKE DAKE wrote on February 26, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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 and 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

Entry: 64410 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	ABLE EAGLES 1952
JACLYN DONAHE wrote on February 21, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 64123 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115
JAMES CLINE SR. wrote on February 1, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BEVERLY OH UNIT: VMF 115 MAG 33 1ST MAW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: VMF 115 MAG 33 1stMAW Pohang K-3 1953-1954

Entry: 64122 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	K-3 KOREA FEB 1953 - APR 1954
JAMES CLINE SR. wrote on February 1, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BEVERLY OH UNIT: VMF 115 MAG 33 1ST MAW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN 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

Entry: 63793 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	ABLE EGALES
RICHARD COOVER SR. wrote on January 12, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SAN JOSE CA UNIT: VMF 115, MAG33,. U.S.M.C. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: uss Batan,po-hang --PANTHERS,========HOUSTON ,KEESUCKER,GARCIA,ROGOZINSKI, PATERSON,NELSON,UBANKS,GARDNER,BROWN AND MORE?

Entry: 63398 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF 115 ABLE EAGLES 1953-54
JIM DOTY wrote on December 14, 2007 CITY AND STATE: MONTEZUMA UNIT: VMF 115 MACG 33 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN 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

Entry: 58905 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF 115 1955 TO 1956
OSCAR PAEZ wrote on September 15, 2006 CITY AND STATE: LOS ANGELES CA UNIT: VMF 115 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 58176 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115
OSCAR PAEZ wrote on July 22, 2006 CITY AND STATE: MONTEREY PARK CA UNIT: VMF 115 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: date of service: USMC 1954 to 1958 El Toro CA USA Iwahuni Japan Keywords: f9f fighter

Entry: 56832 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	SEEKING MATERIAL
NEIL BAXLEY wrote on April 25, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMFA 115 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN 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

Entry: 56557 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	MPHILIPS
PHILIPS MARC wrote on April 6, 2006 CITY AND STATE: BRUSSEL UNIT: 15 TPT WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 55528 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	I HAVE LOST CONTACT WITH GROUP
MARION CAMPBELL wrote on February 3, 2006 CITY AND STATE: NASHVILLE TN UNIT: VMF 115 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: soupy. would like to get in touch with someone

Entry: 53535 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	SQUADRON HISTORY HELP
HARRY FOWLER wrote on October 10, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMFA-115 SILVER EAGLES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I found this site browsing the web and would like to offer any assistance I can from the ready room of the Silver Eagles. I'm a Silver Eagle currently and I have access to old cruise books, pictures, and HQMC squadron history articles if it would help any of you in your endeavors. Please be advised you are welcome to call the ready room at 843 228 7733 and ask for Capt Jindrich "Stich" or Capt Fowler "Clifford" Also, due to limited coffee mess sales and aggressive deployment schedules we've had to resort to an ebay store. You can see it here http://stores.ebay.com/Silver-Eagle-12s-dump_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm I also noticed that Capt Franklin Hooks posted here back in 2003 to organize the 60th aniv. reunion. I thought I'd pass the word that Capt "Puj" Hooks was killed during a deployment aboard the USS Harry S. Truman Last year. You can read the full story here http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/0/593F0DACFB89D67C85256FEA005FDECC?opendocument He is dearly missed, Semper Fi Keywords: VMF-115 VMFA(AW)-115 VMFA-115 Joe's Jokers Able Eagles Silver Eagles

Entry: 49465 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF-115 KOREA 1952
WALLACE SMITH wrote on March 9, 2005 CITY AND STATE: GILFORD NH UNIT: VMF-115 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Change of address and email. Still looking for fellow pilots, VMF-115, K-3 Korea, 1952. Keywords: VMF-115

Entry: 48479 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	FOSS, NOT 'DOSS'
ROB MEARS wrote on January 29, 2005 CITY AND STATE: DOWNSVILLE UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: In the post below I made a typo. The squadron was led by ace Joe Foss ("Joe's Jokers") and the name listed is Foss, with one bombing mission logged in this plane. Keywords:

Entry: 41419 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	1954-60
WILLIAM L. (BUDDY) SMITH wrote on March 1, 2004 CITY AND STATE: TAYLOR LAKE VILLAGE TX UNIT: VMF 115 VMF 311 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 1954 1960 Keywords:

Entry: 38875 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	EMAIL ADDRESS CORRECTION
ROGER C. CLEMENTS wrote on December 1, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: USMC RETIRED SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: The email address in my VMF 115 website entry of 2-12-02 is incorrect. The correct address is as indicated herein Keywords:

Entry: 36743 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
ROBERTA LEPPER wrote on September 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have just gotten my father's flight jacket out of lost storage and I am seeking as much information on his military service as possible. There are 2 patches on the jacket, one is Joe's Jokers, VMF 115 and the other is the Fighting Bulldog's VMF 223. If you have any information you can share with me on "Bill Lepper" I would be very happy. He passed away in 1989 shortly after attending one of his unit's reunions and we are now trying to piece together his pilot history for his grandchildren to remember. Thank you. Keywords: William Bloor Lepper (Bill Lepper) VMF 115 - Joe's Jokers VMF 223 Fighting Bulldogs

Entry: 36458 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	CAPTAIN KELLY FLEW FOR THE EAGLES
BOB KELLY wrote on August 24, 2003 CITY AND STATE: OMAHA NE UNIT: ABLE EAGLES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Just found the web site. I wanted to pass on a great resource who has an extensive collection of photos and slides. Captain Thomas R. Kelly a/k/a Russ Kelly flew with the eagles in WW ll and Korea. He is my uncle and is 83 living just outside of Chicago. He has been a model role model for all of us. He doesn't talk much about his service but I read in some old newspaper articles that he received the medal of honor for being the only pilot in his squad to sucessfully bomb their target. The other pilots didn't make it. I'm not clear if they aborted or crashed. Anyway, he served the entire time in Korea and has an extensive collection of photos and slides of fellow marines, planes and other base activities. He told me Ted Williams tried to fly for the able eagles in Korea but Ted had alot of ear pressure problems.He is doing OK now but his health is up and down. Sufered a stroke in early 2001 but he's a marine so he battled back. If you're interested he probably can tell you alot and the conversation would be good for him. His phone phone number is 708-442-9194. I'm his nephew Bob Kelly. Good look with your efforts and thank you for all the sacrifices you all made for my generation. Keywords:

Entry: 35503 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	LOOKING FOR ABLE EAGLES PATCH
JAMES LAUBACH wrote on July 14, 2003 CITY AND STATE: OCEAN PINES MD UNIT: VMF115 1953 - 1954 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Still have flight jacket, looking for patch. Keywords:

Entry: 33818 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF (AW) 115 REUNION
TOM FLANIK wrote on April 25, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MT. VERNON WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: ichi-ichi-go is having (59-61)their reunion in Pensacola, FL October 8-11, 2003. e-mail gunny@sos.net for details. Keywords:

Entry: 33131 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	YEARS 56 TO 59
WILLIAM (BILL) BRUNNEMER wrote on March 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMF (AW) 115 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 30867 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMFA-115 60TH REUNION
FRANKLIN HOOKS wrote on January 1, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Please contact me for information concerning the Silver Eagles 60th Reunion in Beaufort, SC in July 2003. Respectfully, Capt Frank Hooks Keywords: VMFA-115 Joe's Jokers

Entry: 29326 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	INFORMATION ON COL. HOMER L. DANIEL
CHARLES DANIEL wrote on November 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: DALLAS TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grand father recently passed away and I am looking for pictures, or names of publications he would have been in, any info on this matter will be greatly appreciated. He flew with VMF 115/113, I'm not positive which. Thank you very much, Charles Daniel. Keywords: Homer Lee Daniel, VMF 115/113

Entry: 28831 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT VMF-115 AT MCAS MOJAVE
ALAN RADECKI wrote on October 14, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LANCASTER CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am a historian working with a local group here in Mojave CA to document the history of the town and of the adjacent MCAS Mojave, now the Mojave Airport. We are putting together a "Virtual Museum" on the town's web site at http://www.mojave.ca.us . There's a small-but-growing section on MCAS. A contact wrote the following to me: "One other thing that you might be interested in is VMF(AW) 115. I remembert that when they deployed to MCAF Mojave in the late 50's. They had recently received the new F4D Skyray which was the first Marine Corps aircraft to be equipped with an afterburner. While they were deployed they were required to install a great number of services changes to the aircraft which took over 6 months. This earned them the nickname of 'The Desert Rats'." I am looking for any further info on this, and would especially love to get scanned photos from anyone who might have them. Thanks! Alan Radecki akradecki@yahoo.com Keywords: MCAS Mojave

Entry: 28819 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	FLT. LINE SECTION LEADER
ERNIE NEEDHAM wrote on October 13, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Just Checking in. Was a member of VMF-115 from July 4,1952 till May 1953. Spent my tour assigned to the flight Line as section leader of the 4th section, AE-18 through AE-24. My rank was SSgt (E-5). Afterwards, I was an R4-D Crew Chief. Went to helicopters in 1957, where I remained till retirement in 1970 from HMX-1 Quantico. S/F Ernie Needham MSGT USMC Ret. Keywords:

Entry: 28669 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	INFORMATION SOUGHT
JOHN TOLER wrote on October 5, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BROAD RUN VA UNIT: KOREN WAR NAVY BRAT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: As part of the 50th Anniversary Commemoration, I am working on a newspaper article about the loss of six pilots of VMF-115, who crashed into a mountain SE of Taegu (K-2) on the evening of 10 Sept. 1952, while returning from a mission. Their names were Maj. Donald F. GIVENS, Maj. R. Earl DEMERS, 1LT Alvin R. BOURGEOIS, 2LT John W. HILL, 2LT Carl R. LAFLEUR, and 2LT Richard L. ROTH. Any information/recollections would be appreciated. J. T. Toler, jtoler@timespapers.com, jtt@marinecorps.com, (540) 347-4222 (days). Keywords: VMF-115, Sept. 10, 1952, Pohang, K-3

Entry: 27075 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	DAVID GIVENS
GEORGE S. BANKS wrote on July 20, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PORT ST. LUCIE FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Hello, I knew your father, Don Givens. Send an e mail so that I can tell about him. George Banks, Capt (ret.) Keywords: Donald Givens, VMF-115

Entry: 24126 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	LT JOHN MORGAN VMF-115, K-3, POHANG, 1952
ANN HERTLE wrote on March 21, 2002 CITY AND STATE: MINNEAPOLIS MN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to find anyone that may have known my father, Lt. John Morgan. He flew an F9F-4 out of K-3 from January 1952 until he was shot down April 20, 1952.I know he went to flight school in Pensacola and was also at Cherry Point before he left for Korea. Keywords:

Entry: 23356 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	SERVED 81-85
WADE GERVING wrote on February 21, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PINE CITY MN UNIT: VMFA 115, HYDRAULIC SHOP F-4 J/S SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Served from 1981 to 1985 as an E-4 I would be interested in purchasing the video when you get through with it. I was not able to take to many pictures and no video.. Wade Keywords: VMFA 115 Hydraulics shop

Entry: 23114 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF 115
ROGER C. CLEMENTS wrote on February 12, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Transferred into VMF 115 Dec.'49 @ Edenton, NC and transferred out August,'52 @ Pohang Dong (K3). Was MOS 6412 and worked in engine shop for entire tour of duty with sqd. Sqd. received the first F9F-2's in the Corps in 1949. At that time we used 115/145 aviation gasoline with a 10% addition of 1100 weight avition oil to lubricate the Vickers designed high pressure fuel pumps on the J42 engine. I don't think jet fuel had been invented at time. In 1951, I believe, jet fuel (JP) became available. We went over to Korea with F9F-4's, J33A-16 engine, switched to used Navy -2's, J42-P6 for interium period, then back to -4's after Allision fixed an impeller problem with the J33. Went into sqd. as corporal (E3) and transferred out a Tsgt.(E6). Promotions were usually fast if you kept your nose clean. Anybody out there that remembers me,"Clem",would like to hear from you. I've still got a squadron patch from that era if anyone wants an email copy, plus possibly some photos if I can find them, and a "Portrex" postcard from Puerto Rico (NAS Roosevelt Roads)1950 vintage. Semper Fi, Msgt Roger (Clem) Clements USMC retired. Keywords: Nickname: "Clem". Friends:Tsgt Don Shoemaker,Msgt.M.N."Mush"Newell,Msgt Jack Stafford, 2nd Lt. Lacy Allen, 2nd Lt.R.A. Peterson, Msgt Ed Sanchez, Msgt Joe Urban, Tsgt. Kitchens, etc.etc. Aircraft: F9F-2/-4.

Entry: 23045 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF-115, K-3, POHANG DONG, KOREA, 51-53
LADISLAW (LADDI) MIHAL wrote on February 10, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BRUNSWICK GA UNIT: VMF-115 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I worked on the flight line at the end of the runway as an aircraft mechanic. Later moved to the engine shop. Lt Bob White was the Aircraft Maintenance Officer at the time. Any buddies still breathing, please feel free to contact me. Laddi Keywords:

Entry: 21643 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF,VMF(AW)VMFA 115 REUNION ASSN
LYNN HAGEN wrote on December 19, 2001 CITY AND STATE: WATSON MN UNIT: CHAIRMAN (VIETNAM 1966-67) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Reunions held every year. Sept 2002 in Dearborn/Detroit area. We are incorporated in the state of Oregon and include every who was in the squadran from the start in Santa Barbara 1943 to present day. Keywords:

Entry: 19775 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF 115 MAG15 1945-1949
ED MCDERMOTT wrote on October 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: RENO NV UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I wonder if any of old unit of 1945-1949 still around? It was "Joe's Jokers" then after Joe Foss.Would like to hear from any "old" members. Ed Mc Dermott Keywords:

Entry: 18930 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	HI FROM BILL PENNINGTON
WILLIAM PENNINGTON wrote on August 24, 2001 CITY AND STATE: WAPPINGERS FALLS NY UNIT: VMF 115 USMC SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Worked in the Elctrical Shop in VMF 115 from July 1953 until Oct 1954. Keywords:

Entry: 18183 VMF 115 - MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 115	VMF115 PHOT
JILL SIMPSON wrote on July 23, 2001 CITY AND STATE: MOUNTAIN HOME AR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad was a Marine in World War II and the Korean War. He did not fly aircraft but I have run across an 8x10 glossy of a VMF115 with the number 6 on the nose. It was behind another picture in an album and therefore is in excellent shape. I have no idea why he had this picture or what I should do with the picture. His name was John Ferguson if any of you know him I would love to hear from you. If there are any suggestions on what to do with the photo, those suggestions are welcome as well. There is a pilot in the picture and the aircraft is in flight. Keywords: aircraft

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