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| Current Message 1 - May 19, 2008 |
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Entry: 65669
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
VMF-323 |
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Thomas Crouson wrote on 2008-05-19 11:30:07.0
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
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| Current Message 2 - October 2, 2007 |
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Entry: 62481
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
Joseph H. Kuney Jr |
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Katrina Valmer wrote on 2007-10-02 15:24:04.0
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.
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| Current Message 3 - July 17, 2006 |
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Entry: 58118
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
Korean War VMF-323 |
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Eric Nollmann wrote on 2006-07-17 02:15:14.0
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
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| Current Message 4 - December 13, 2005 |
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Entry: 54608
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
Hungnam Harbor Dec 1950 |
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JOSEPH D. Uzzi wrote on 2005-12-13 13:54:56.0
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.
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| Current Message 5 - May 9, 2005 |
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Entry: 50693
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
323 Death Rattlers |
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Thomas C. Crouson wrote on 2005-05-09 00:00:00.0
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 & VMA-323 Korean War history
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| Current Message 6 - November 25, 2004 |
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Entry: 47077
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
52-53 VMF 323 |
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Patrick (Buddy) Lynch wrote on 2004-11-25 03:29:09.0
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
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| Current Message 7 - June 26, 2004 |
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Entry: 44059
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
Unit Buddies |
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James Holiday wrote on 2004-06-26 04:52:35.0
Comments: Just read Unit Buddies.My grandfather was Capt. Holiday. Your site inspires me. Thanks, James Holiday
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| Current Message 8 - August 30, 2001 |
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Entry: 19064
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
Maj. Ear Windell Langston a.k.a. "Preacher" |
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Rob Mears wrote on 2001-08-30 09:40:26.0
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
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| Current Message 9 - July 23, 2001 |
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Entry: 18188
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
mar-dec 1951 - RIP 2005 |
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alexander seward wrote on 2001-07-23 14:13:53.0
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
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| Current Message 10 - May 3, 2001 |
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Entry: 16277
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
Korea, Veteran, VMF 232, 323 |
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Carl Moore wrote on 2001-05-03 13:47:35.0
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
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| Current Message 11 - February 10, 2001 |
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Entry: 14881
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
Seeking Information re: Capt C.K. Currens KIA 07-03-51 |
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Bruce Dunlap wrote on 2001-02-10 03:29:28.0
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
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| Current Message 12 - January 2, 2001 |
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Entry: 14010
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
ATTN: VMF-323 DEATH RATTLERS |
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Lisa Larsen wrote on 2001-01-02 14:54:02.0
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....
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| Current Message 13 - December 6, 2000 |
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Entry: 13485
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
Bill Ness-KIA 04-03-52 |
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Liese Ness wrote on 2000-12-06 15:17:25.0
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
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| Current Message 14 - August 10, 2000 |
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Entry: 10953
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
Info on unit 323 MAR VERT ATK SQ 12 MAR AIR GP on 510430 |
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Eugene Bullard wrote on 2000-08-10 20:58:28.0
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| Current Message 15 - August 9, 2000 |
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Entry: 10924
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
1LT James Lowman Frazier |
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Eugene Bullard wrote on 2000-08-09 13:32:59.0
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
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| Current Message 16 - January 7, 2000 |
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Entry: 6061
VMF 323 Marine Fighter Sqdn 323 |
Questions... |
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Tom Minton wrote on 2000-01-07 09:47:50.0
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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VMF-323
On the USS Sicily (CVE-118)
On Wed, 6 Aug 1997
Allison E. March a499march@aol.com wrote:
Desire to contact any of the following officers from VMF-323, "DEATH
RATTLERS", assigned to USS Sicily (CVE-118) on July 29, 1951:
Major C. M. Kunz, serial # 07470;
Captain D.R. Dempster, serial # 037930;
Captain D. W. Smith, serial # 020307.
These three officers led Pre-Briefed Strikes off the USS Sicily
CVE-118) on July 29, 1951.
My mailing address is: A. E. March
12710 Old Fort Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744-2859
Phone Number: 301-292-2763
E-Mail: a499march@aol.com
History of Unit
On Sun, 22 Feb 1998
"Capt. Chad R. Conner" Email address wrote:
phone: (619) 295-5756
Gentlemen,
I am currently a pilot with VMFA-323 Death Rattlers. We are very
interested in the history of our squadron and I have been assigned to
research the involvement of our squadron in the Korean War flying F-4U's.
I will greatly appreciate any information and/or references you can
provide pertaining to this subject.
Thank you Chad R. Conner
Captain, USMC
Finding pilots
On Wed, 3 Feb 1999
Kent Ewing Email addresswrote:
FIRST NAME: Kent
LAST NAME: Ewing
STREET: 7352 Kilborn Drive
CITY: Fair Oaks
STATE: California
ZIP: 95628
COUNTRY: U.S.
TELEPHONE: (916) 967-7471
FAX:
YOUR UNIT:
I am Kent Richard Ewing, only son of Neal Richard Ewing. I am looking
for pilots who served with my father, especially Phillip Degroot and
Lt. Clingan. VMF323,"Death Rattlers", Squadron,Pusan Korea.
Info needed
On Fri, 23 Apr 1999
"Edmonds Library Reference Dept." Email address wrote:
I am a librarian at Edmonds Public Library in Edmonds, Washington.
We are trying to help a patron find the following information:
Daily combat records for USMC VMF-323 from August 1950-October 1950,
plus names of pilot roster and target assignments plus maps if
available.
If you have any information may direct us toward this information,
please email us at edmref@sno-isle.org.
Thank you kindly for your help.
Ginny Rollett
Reference Librarian
Unit buddies
On Tue, 23 Dec 1997
David S. Bernas Email addresswrote:
Dear Sirs,
My father flew for VMF 323 in Korea from Sept 51 - Feb 52.
He recently asked if I could acquire any info via the Internet regarding
this. Any direction or information would be greatly appreciated
Sincerely,
David S. Bernas
From KWP: I know I've seen your fathers' name. somewhere.
Dear Mr. Bernas,
I believe your father was involved in close air support of my fathers'
helicopter rescue attempt at Heartbreak Ridge on October 7, 1951.
The young pilot my dad was trying to rescue was Lt. Arthur Donald DeLacy,
of VMF 323, hit by friendly fire over Heartbreak Ridge.
I've spoken with Lt. Col. George Vaughn, CO of VMF 323, and researched
Captain Matney, Howard, Abner, Ciampa of VMF 312 and Samuel Martin of
VMO-6.
On the day DeLacy was hit, Col. Vaughn, Captain Holiday, and Sgt. Coady
made up the four plane flight with DeLacy.
The incident and loss of Lt. DeLacy compelled me to found the Korean War
Veterans Memorial in Washington.
My dad was with VMO-6.
Hal Barker
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