Anyone have any info on John

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Ted Williams and his boss, my dad

Comments: When I was a young boy, my father introduced me to Capt Ted Williams before they deployed to Korea. At that time I did not realize what an honor it was to be introduced to one of baseball's best players. In any event, this took place at El Toro MCAS, CA. I don't remember if this was before they went to Korea, or after they returned.

What I want to know is, does anyone remember my father, Joseph Arnaud? He went by the nick name of "Russ". If so, could you let me know? My dad died 20 years ago, however as his son, I feel like it is my duty to get all the information I can on my father's activities in Korea.

Thank you Joe Arnaud, Jr.

Keywords: Ted Williams and his boss, my father, Major Joseph R. Arnaud

any info on john m. verdi sn#051620

Comments: To any one that has any information on john m. Verdi 1st.Ltvmf-311 korea Commander 2nd ltvmfa-122 Please. Some one knows something about my grandfather

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P 80 TV-1 color photo

Comments: SOON I AM GOING TO PAINT OUR TV-1 AND CAN NOT FIND A PICTUR OF WHAT A MARIME P-80 LOOKED LIKE. ANY HELP I GET WILL KEEP IT FROM BEING PAINTED AIR FORCE COLORES THANK YOU CYRUS SUMNER

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Ted Williams F-9F emergency

Comments: This refers to an email entry 5818 posted by Nicholas de mien [9 years ago!] on 1999-12-24, re: Ted Williams F9F aircraft hit by ground fire in early 1953.

I served with MTACS-2 for 13 months as an ET from '52 to '53. In early '53, during a close air support mission,

I happened to witness an F9F suddenly take an erratic low altitude flight path after apparently being hit by ground fire while trying to pull up from an air strike on NK positions just east of Panmunjom.

At the time I had no idea who it was or how serious the hit was but we did see some shiny liquid leakage aft on the fuselage.

We learned soon afterward from intelligence reports [bad news travels fast] that it was Captain Ted Williams but that he fortunately had made it back to base [K-3] and survived.

That happened, about this same time of year [early spring], some 56 years ago, when I was just a 22 year old [kid] Marine Corporal. BTW...I revisited South Korea 28 years later in 1980 [at age 50] and was completely amazed to see how the country had rebuilt and prospered.

All that I could recall, from when I left in May 1953, was South Korea's devastation, casualties and poverty from the Korean War, especially after suffering for so many years under Japanese domination before and during WWII.

In 1980, when I witnessed the rebuilding, prosperity and happiness of the people [especially the children] it was a convincing lesson to me that freedom and democracy works every time and that our country's sacrifice of blood and resources makes the world a better place. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who recalls this event, served with MTACS during the war and/or revisited South Korea. Semper Fi. Gordon Turnbull.

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Marine Fighter Squadron 311 Jim Sloat

Comments: Hello My Dad James Sloat was a Mechanic in Squadron 311 and worked on Ted Williamss plane. He was a Brick mason and while in Korea, he built a church at the request of the USMC. I have many great pictures of a lot of different Marines and such that I would be happy to share.

God Bless America!

Xoxo Jill Sloat-Ferris

Keywords: USMC, Fighter Squadron 311, Korea, James Sloat Chicago

K-3 1953-54

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FRIENDS IN VMF-311, MAG-33 1STMAW THAT I SERVED WITH BETWEEN MAY 3, 1953 TO SEPT 15, 1954. Also VMA-311 Chulai RVN Sept1969-Sept1970 http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/townsley/index.html

Keywords: F9F-5 Panther Jet

CAPT JAMES G. MURDOCK JR

Comments: I WAS IN VMF311 SUPPLY FROM APR 1953 TO DEC 1953. MY BOSS WAS CAPT JAMES G. MURDOCK JR. A WWII VETERAN. IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME LOCATE HIM I WOULD APPRECIATE THEIR HELP. WHILE SERVING THERE I REMEMBER MAJ. TED WILLIAMS. HE GOT MAIL FROM A LOT OF HOLLYWOOD STARS AND OTHER CELEBRATES. HE WAS A GOOD MARINE. MAJ JOHN GLEEN VISITED VMF311 AFTER THE ARMISTICE, FLYING AN AF 101 JIGHTER. CAPT MURDOCK WAS A FINE MARINE WHO FLEW IN WWI. I THINK HE WAS FROM LOVELACE NC. YOUR INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I HAD LOTS OF PICTURES FROM VMF311 WILL TRY TO FIND. THANKS

Keywords: VMF 311 MAG 3 SGT PAUL CRUMP 1176301

John Strickland

Comments: I started this to attempt to reply to an old question regarding the death of Captain John Strickland.

We had just arrived in Japan in VMF-311. Corsairs were desperately needed in Korea, and several of were flown to Tokyo to ferry 12 Corsairs to Itami. The brefing for the flight home was so confused, that on takeoff I said to myself that tonight I would make my second bailout. I immediately went into manual lean.

The flight was indeed screwed up. I'll skip all of the mess and get to our approach to Itami.

Our flight had become separated and lost. John and I ended up as a section and finally got a DF steer. We were sucking fumes when I called the base out at our two o'clock. Instead of turning directly toward the airfield, John did a 270 left. As he leveled out he called, "My engne is cutting out." I replied "Good luck, John. I landed with 10 gallons of fuel left.

John didn't make it. He landed short of the runway with his seat belt unfastened. The crash ruptured his heart.

Apparentely. he had begun preparations to bail out and then changed his mind.

Of the twelve corsairs that left Tokyo only nine made it. Our commanding officer, who was on the flight, was relieved of command

Keywords: VMF-311 VMF 241 VMF-461

Finding Buddies

Comments: Radio Repair Shop

Keywords: Looking for buddies Mainly George Connelly formally from New Jersey

Ted Williams/John Glenn photo

Comments: I once saw a photo of Ted Williams and John Glenn in the ready room in Korea. You could clearly see a big 311 tom cat patch on one (or both) of their leather flight jackets. Does anyone know where I could get a copy of that photo (or am I hallucinating)?

Keywords: VMA-311, Danang, Iwakuni, 8/70-7/71. MSG Bn. Munich W. Germany, 11/71-2/74.

MAG -33, VMF- 311

Comments: I was one of the last people to come in to VMF - 311 and was transferred to VMA - 251 when VMF - 311 rotated home. Served at K -3 and Atsugi with VMA- 251. I arrived on the January 1955 draft, aboard the luxury liner USS General Brewster. Left Atsugi in April 1956.

I was at K-3 in November for the Marine Corps 180th Birthday and have a copy of the menu for our meal.

I have a few pictures. I probably served for a time with Donald Phillips, but don't remember him. I'll donate some pictures if someone will tell me where to e-mail.

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Looking for Information on My Father

Comments: I an looking for any information, remembrances anyone has about my father. I was 5yrs old when he died and would like information about who he was and what he was like.

Keywords: Major George Major, 311 VMF SQDN 1 MAW MAG33, Marines KIA 12-18-1953

Historical Photos

Comments: The squadron is working on adding historical photo's ect to our conference room and ready room. If anyone is interested in donating copies of pictures or artifacts please email. Thanks, Capt Havener

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Captian John Strickland, VMF-311

Comments: Looking for information on Captain John Strickland, specifically the aircraft he flew and the circumstances of his death.

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Photo F9F-5 VMF-311

Comments: Anyone have a photo of F9F-5 tail # 126002? Not that one then a photo of an F9F-5 with VFM 311 markings?

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VMF-311 Air Combat

Comments: I am researching air combat operations of USMC squadrons in Korea with aim of writing about it. VMF-311 had encounters with MiG’s on at least 5 occasions: 21 July 1951, 25 Sep ’51, 25 Oct ’51, 30 Apr ’52 and 26 Mar ’53. I believe I can identify the MiG units in most or all of the encounters and more details from the VMF-311 side would help me present the complete picture of these actions. Does anyone know more about these or other air combat incidents first hand or otherwise?

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Pusan Naval Air Station

Comments: I was a USAF control tower operator at a Naval Air Station located near Pusan (probably 25 to 30 miles), Korea in 1951. I do not recall the location, but the Marine or Navy pilots flew F4U and F9F missions from this base. Any information?

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Info: on Terranan Squadron out of Cherry Point and El Toro

Comments: Terranan Squadron, Joe Bore, Jack Crossley, Major Mann, Doc Grimes

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Request for Information

Comments: I am the son of Col. R.J. Fagot, who flew F9's out of 'Pohang by the Sea' for VMF-311 in 1954. I am interested in hearing from anyone who flew with or knew of my father.

Keywords: VMF-311, Pohang, F9-F5 Panther, Col. Robert J. Fagot, USMCR

5/53-9/54

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FRIENDS IN VMF-311, MAG-33 1STMAW THAT I SERVED WITH BETWEEN MAY 3, 1953 TO SEPT 15, 1954.

Keywords: MAY 3, 1953 TO SEPT 15, 1954

Anyone Remember

Comments: Going to Tomcat reunion in Sept in Missouri

Keywords: Looking for Buck Arbuckle T/Sgt Ran Electric Shop Johnson-Metal Shop also in VMF-314 Anyone else with whom I served

Looking for info on Brother

Comments: Anyone who served with my Brother, Capt (?) Robert Wayne McPherson somrtime in 1952-953 VMF 311. Would like to know more about his actions in Korea.

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K 3

Comments: i WAS IN k-3 kOREA mAY 1952 TILL jUNE 1953

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Pictures ?

Comments: I have some pictures that I took while at K-3. I came into the squadron on Christmas Eve of 1954, I think. I was assigned as a plane captain (crew chief) on an F-9 and tried keep it flying. I was transferred to Atsugi by spring because as a new guy I couldn't return to the States with the squadron when it rotated back. I don't remember many names but I have a few pictures.

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Ted Williams F9 Phantom Photos?

Comments: have recently acquired photos taken by korean war veteran of the above stated aircraft....photos were taken sometime between feb-jul 1953....aircraft had hydralic problems....no brakes on landing......trying to find out if this was really ted's aircraft or not...any information about the aircraft in question would be a great help....thank you nick

Keywords: Ted Williams, pilot, marine captain, f9 Phantom #23 po hong dong airstrip ?

Son of John T. Thompson

Comments: I am the son of John T. Thompson

Mag 33 VMF 311 Korean 1953/1954?

I am looking for Maj Black.

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Henry Louis Dean

Comments: This site is the best site I have found for any information needed on troops that served in Korea. I was easily able to obtain useful information that will lead me to the where-a-bouts of Henry Louis Dean.(VMF-311, MAG-33, 1MAW) Thanks so much for all the info about Korea as well as I was unsure of what some of the abbreviations were about and they were easily cleared up thru my visit to this site. This site is now bookmarked and I am sure I will visit on a regular basis!!! Keep up the wonderful Project!!!

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Looking for anyone with any information or a picture of Henry Louis Dean. Served in VMF-33, MAG-33, 1 MAW from Jan, 1953- August 0f 53....Service number 312855...anyone with any stories they would like to share, I am interested in any or all

MAY 3, 1953 TO SEPT 15, 1954

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FRIENDS IN VMF-311, MAG-33 1STMAW THAT I SERVED WITH BETWEEN MAY 3, 1953 TO SEPT 15, 1954.

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