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Entry: 79404 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	MASTER SERGEANT ROBERT R BOB FORAN - RIP
HAL BARKER wrote on June 23, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Robert Foran Robert R. "Bob" Foran, born Aug. 30, 1924, in Omaha, Neb., was called Home by his Heavenly Father on June 17, 2011, surrounded by his family. Bob was a retired master sergeant, enlisting in the Marine Corps prior to Pearl Harbor at the age of 17 in September 1941. He was cited for going ashore in the 5th wave at Guadalcanal and later transferred to the Marine Fighting Squadron 121. In 1945, he served with Marine Air Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at the Island of Peleliu. During the Korean Conflict, he served with the Marine Fighting Squadron 323 aboard the USS Badoeng Strait aircraft carrier. After Korea he was stationed at Millington Naval Air Station, Memphis, Tenn., Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, Marine Air Stations in Japan and Okinawa, and then the New River Marine Corps Air Station, Jacksonville. While serving as the provost sergeant at the New River Air Station, he started the Toastmaster International program there. He retired in 1961 to pursue a variety of careers. In the early 1960s, he ran for office as a Republican when being a Republican wasn't vogue. He was told to switch parties and he would get elected, but he had his principles. In his civilian career, he managed several service stations, a garage, and a social club. Bob was a member of the Infant of Prague Catholic Church since 1957. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Father William O'Byrne Council serving as the Grand Knight and the Senator Albert J. Ellis Assembly and was the Charter Navigator. He was the driving force for the establishment of the Albert J. Ellis Assembly, and from that beginning there are now eight more Fourth Degree Assemblies in Southeastern North Carolina. He was very active in programs to assist and help children and was active in the Knights of Columbus Operation Lamb Tootsie Roll Drive. Bob and his wife, June, were instrumental in reviving the March of Dimes Foundation in Onslow County. He was active in the Fleet Marine Reserve, the Marine Corps Aviation Association, the American Legion, and the Moose Lodge and was Past President of the Fleet Reserve Association. Bob was the treasurer of the U.S.O. Jacksonville Center for 27 years, helping to build it into one of the largest in the U.S. In the 1970s, he dabbled into the world of publishing and published "The Commonwealth of Onslow, A History" with author Joseph Parsons Brown. Bob's grandfather was from Ireland, and though he never visited the Emerald Isle, he was Irish through and through. He had a love for life and always had a story or joke to tell. Anyone who ever met him would definitely have a story to share. Bob was married to the former June E. Burkheimer, and they celebrated their 67th anniversary on May 20. Bob is survived by his wife, June, and five children, Michael Foran and his wife Carole, Peachtree City, Ga.; Kathleen Myers, Navarre, Fla.; Maryann Martinelli, Jacksonville; Stephanie Kenis and her husband Sean, Herndon, Va.; and Margaret Sanderson and her husband Michael, Piney Green. Son Robert R. Foran II preceded his father in death. He had 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will be having a memorial service at American Legion Post 256, 146 Broadhurst Rd., Jacksonville, on June 25 from noon to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in the name of Robert R. Foran to the Knights of Columbus Operation LAMB at Knights of Columbus, Father William O'Byrne Council #3574, ATTN: Operation LAMB, P.O. Box 7241, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Condolences may be made at jdnews.com. Arrangements by Kahlert Funerals and Cremations in Maysville. Keywords:

Entry: 76956 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	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 on any MC aricraft. Will share what info I have. Thanks Keywords: BuNo.

Entry: 76701 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY UNCLE
EFFIE SUMMERS wrote on November 11, 2010 City and State: SOUTHWEST HARBOR ME Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am seeking anyone who knew my uncle, my father's brother, Capt. Bigelow Watts Jr., who was killed on June 17, 1951. I'd just like to know more about him and what he dis as a Marine. His body was never recovered and he is deeply missed. Keywords: Bigelow, Watts, pilot, 323, USS Sicily, KIA, Korea

Entry: 65669 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	VMF-323
THOMAS CROUSON wrote on May 19, 2008 City and State: Unit: VMF-323 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I am the web guy for the all year 323 Death Rattlers web site at http://home.inreach.com/tc/ I am in contact with several that served in 323 during the Korean War. I have received hundreds of pictures and a few old movies and have put them all on a 323 history DVD set and can add more to it as I go. I am intersted in more pictures to add. If you or a relative served in 323 please contact me. My intent is to help preserve the history of 323 for future generations. If you would like a DVD set let me know. visit our web site. We have pictures, history and more on the site. Semper Fi, TC Crouson, the old tinbneder Keywords: 323 Death Rattlers

Entry: 62481 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	JOSEPH H. KUNEY JR
KATRINA VALMER wrote on October 2, 2007 City and State: BEACON NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I was hoping someone would have more information on my grandma's brother, 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Harold Kuney, Jr. He perished on March 26, 1952,while on a bomb mission near Sinwon, Korea the blast of the bombs caused structural failure and his aircraft to crash inverted. My grandma just wants to know how his last days were and the circumstances around his crash. Many thanks- her granddaughter- Katrina Keywords: Aircraft, personal friends. and Sinwon, Korea.

Entry: 58118 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	KOREAN WAR VMF-323
ERIC NOLLMANN wrote on July 17, 2006 City and State: Unit: HQ USPACOM Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers PFC ,CPL, or SSG Irwin F. Nollmann Jr. He was my father. Died 20 Aug 03. I was stationed in South Korea 50 Years after he was and was hoping to hear anything his shipmates could offer. Very Respectfully, Eric M. Nollmann, MSgt, USAF Keywords:

Entry: 54608 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	HUNGNAM HARBOR DEC 1950
JOSEPH D. UZZI wrote on December 13, 2005 City and State: DAYTONA BEACH SHORES FL Unit: CREWMEMBER US MERCHANT MARIN Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Keywords: I was crew member on the Gen Stuart Heintzelman C-4 troop transport with the MSTS (Military Sea Transportation Service). It was Dec. 24 1950. We were in Hungnam harbor North Korea taking on troops that were evacuating North korea. We took on US Army I think they were engineers. We also took on many wonded as the Heintzelman had a hospital on board. We were close enough to the shore to receive small arms fire. I do not know the Marine Air wing that provided air support for the ground and the ships in the harbor, but F4U's were dropping napalm and straffing the North Koreans. I always wondered which VMF they were attached to. We and the Battleship (Mighty Mo) were the last ships out of the harbor. Since this was a somewhat hasty depature, all our equipment could not be loaded on ships. So they put all the equipment into the dockside buildings and as we sailed out of the harbor, the Mighty Mo lowered its guns and blasted the buildins to kingdon come. If anyone is knowledge of this operation I'd like to know the VMF airwing and the ship they came from.

Entry: 50693 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	323 DEATH RATTLERS
THOMAS C. CROUSON wrote on May 9, 2005 City and State: ACAMPO CA Unit: VMF(AW)-323 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I am looking for any Death Rattlers that served in 323. We have an all year web site 323 Death Rattlers at http://home.inreach.com/tc/ You might want to view Joe wosser's Korean War diary. Semper Fi, TC Crouson, the old tinbender Keywords: VMF-323 and VMA-323 Korean War history

Entry: 47077 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	52-53 VMF 323
PATRICK (BUDDY) LYNCH wrote on November 25, 2004 City and State: SUFFERN NY Unit: VMF 323 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: like to hear from anyone who was there with me Nov 52 July 53belive Lt Col Moore ran it then Keywords: Korea, vmf 323

Entry: 44059 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	UNIT BUDDIES
JAMES HOLIDAY wrote on June 26, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Just read Unit Buddies.My grandfather was Capt. Holiday. Your site inspires me. Thanks, James Holiday Keywords:

Entry: 23231 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	1995 DELACY ARTICLE 1995
SCOTT BALTIC wrote on February 17, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: As a writer, I sometimes do a Web search on my name, which is how I found my 1995 Chicago Tribune article on Art DeLacy posted on this site. It's good to know that the Korean War Project is still going strong! Keywords:

Entry: 19064 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	MAJ. EAR WINDELL LANGSTON A.K.A. 'PREACHER'
ROB MEARS wrote on August 30, 2001 City and State: DOWNSVILLE LA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Comments: Maj. Earl Windell "Preacher" Langston was my uncle. He flew active combat sorties with VMF-323 and VMF-312 from June thru September of 1952. He was from the Monroe, Louisiana area He flew cobat with VMF-323 on Jume 5th, 6th, and 11th of 1952, flying F4U-4B's against places like Soksadong, and Kwangtam-Ri. Following that he was transferred to VMF-312. His log books describe two of the strikes as "rail cut" which I'm supposing was the bombing of railroads. During WWII he was assigned to VMF-221 aboard the USS Bunker Hill flying F4U-1D's during the 1945 cruise to Okinawa. He had three recorded kills/assists prior to being shot down in late April, 1945. He was returned aboard the USS Bunker Hill just prior to her being struck by two Kamikazes (which put the ship out of the war). He survived to fly helicopters until the late 1960's when he lost his like if a helicopter accident in New Zealand. I'd like to hear from anyone who was flying for VMF-323 during June of 1952, and definately anyone who had contact with my uncle during the Korean War. Thanks, Rob Mears Keywords: Keywords: VMF-323, VMF-312, Sokasong, Kwangtam-Ri, F4U-4B, USS Bunker Hill, Preacher, Death Rattlers, Checkerboarders, VMF-221

Entry: 18188 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	MAR-DEC 1951 - RIP 2005
ALEXANDER SEWARD wrote on July 23, 2001 City and State: TAMPA BAY FL Unit: MARINES Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: mar-dec 1951; VMF 323 Keywords: Per Ann, Mr. Seward passed away in 2005. The email address currently displayed is for her. Many former 323rd members have paid respects. RIP - editor

Entry: 16277 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	KOREA, VETERAN, VMF 232, 323
CARL MOORE wrote on May 3, 2001 City and State: WOLCOTT IN Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: HELLO, Am an old Dog-Face doing a USMC buddy a favior. Trying to find info(REUNION...etc.) He is William (Bill) Dowell and was in; VMF 232 MAG 15 MAY1952-SEP53 VMF 323 MAG 15 SEP1953-OCT53 Would like to hear from anyone that Knows him, or anyone that has info on Reunions that he would be intrested in....or web sites. ...and Hello to any Marines that were in Lerather-neck-square(Viet Nam) I'm just an old...ugly Doge-face that was Target Acquisition there 02AP69-20OC70...on the Z(mostly A-2 at Gio Linh, and A-4 at Con Thien...and a few other places...Vandergriff, Sarge, ...etc.....I might be an ole Dog-Face...But Marines are good-people....Regardless of what others say.(ha ha ha) THANKS FOR ANY INF THAT ANYONE MAY GIVE Carl at southern_national@military.com and also at; southern_national@yahoo.com Keywords: VMF 232 MAG 15 VMF 323 MAG 15

Entry: 14881 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	SEEKING INFORMATION RE: CAPT C.K. CURRENS KIA 07-03-51
BRUCE DUNLAP wrote on February 10, 2001 City and State: WEST COLUMBIA SC Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am seeking information regarding my uncle, Captain C.K. Currens. I would especially love to hear from anyone who knew my uncle during the war and/or served with him, especially anyone from his unit who knew him or knew of him. He is my maternal uncle. I never knew him, but honor his memory and wish to learn as much as I can. He loved life, he loved his country, and the family has always noted how he loved the US Marines. Thank You to all who serve and have served our country. Semper Fi Keywords: CURRENS, CALVIN KENNETH, M, 0-025062, 03, CAPT, KIA, VMF 323 MAG 12 07/03/51, F4U-4, VERSAILLES, KENTUCKY, 05-27-1920

Entry: 14010 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	ATTN: VMF-323 DEATH RATTLERS
LISA LARSEN wrote on January 2, 2001 City and State: NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather Arnold "Whitie" Larsen (who was there) is looking for info. related to the USS Sea Pike (there is NOTHING on the web!). Please email me!!! edd2b@worldnet.att.net Keywords: VMF-323 Death Rattlers...those of you who were on the USS SEA PIKE....

Entry: 13485 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	BILL NESS-KIA 04-03-52
LIESE NESS wrote on December 6, 2000 City and State: HOLLAND NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Captain Ness was a pilot of a F4U Corsair fighter with the Marine Fighter Squadron 323, Marine Air Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing. He was Killed in Action while participating in aerial support over Korea on April 3, 1952. Captain Ness was awarded the Air Medal with Gold Star and the Purple Heart. Keywords: Bill Ness-Killed in action 04-03-52

Entry: 10953 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	INFO ON UNIT 323 MAR VERT ATK SQ 12 MAR AIR GP ON 510430
EUGENE BULLARD wrote on August 10, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 10924 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	1LT JAMES LOWMAN FRAZIER
EUGENE BULLARD wrote on August 9, 2000 City and State: CARTERVILLE IL Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Do you have any information on: JAMES L FRAZIER 323 VMF SQDN 1 MAW Marines 1LT - O2 SERVICE NUMBER: 047425 MOS: ----- Hostile, Died (KIA)    04/30/1951 Information: VMF 323 MAG 12 1STMAW Keywords:

Entry: 6061 VMF 323 MARINE FIGHTER SQDN 323	QUESTIONS...
TOM MINTON wrote on January 7, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Hello. My name is Tom Minton, and I'm from the Jersy Shore. Two years ago, I bought an F4U Corsair model at my local hobby shop. The kit contained decals for VMF 323. I was intrigued, as I had never heard of this unit before. I would like to learn of VMF 323's history. If possible, could someone please e-mail me with this information? Marine Air has always been one of my favorites. Thanks very much. Semper Fi! Tom Keywords: VMF 323

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