Looking for information on my dad!

Comments: My dad was James W. Hernden, MIA 6/29/51. He was a member of 513 VMF (N) Sqdn 1MAW. Have very little info other than he was shot down over water in Korea. Looking for friends of his to give me some information. THank you!

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Night Ordnance VMFn513; 1952-53

Comments: I served with the Flying Nightmares from April 1952 until April(?) 1953. I was a member of the night ordnance crew, and designed the "Night Ordnance" patch that we wore at the time. It had the same background as the regular squadron patch, but the figure was one of the cartoon crows popular at the time, Jeckell, diving down with a cigar in his beak, and carrying two bombs in his claws. I still have mine. I have a few photos of the night crew and of the aircraft. We were in Kunsan, K8, with MAG-33. I never knew it was transfered to MAG-12. I remember the flare planes, we called them Fat Face, and we appropriated a few of their flare chutes to have "silk sheets" on our bunks! It was the best chow I ever had while in the Corps! Our Mess Sgt. made deals with the Air Force cooks, they loved anything Marine, and we had steak so often we began complaining! You walked in the mess hall, picked your raw steak, (huge!) and walked to the cook at the gridle you chose, Rare, Medium or Well done! The SOS was ground steak! I should have extended my tour, but my Dad was too worried and I didn't want to make him suffer any more. I'd love to hear from any of my old buddies.

Keywords: Sgt. K.G. Brown; TSgt. Price; MSgt. Farmer Ordnance NCOIC); Sgt. Dewey; Sgt. "Shortman"; Capt. Freeman, are all I remember at this time.

Marine M.I.A. Sergeant James V. Harrell

Comments: Ted - went bck and got the entire info on this, which may make it to your list too late to be an alert to anyone in terms of letting those who may have known this gentleman make arrangements to be at his furneral on 2/1/02. In any event, here is the entire posting from Sgt. Grit's Newsletter --

BODY OF MARINE FOUND.........................................

The body of Marine M.I.A. Sergeant James V. Harrell has recently been found in South Korea and identified using dental records, his dog tags,and a map.

"Red"Harrell and I were students together at Airborne Intercept Operator school at MCAS Cherry Point,North Carolina in 1952.

We went to Korea together in 1953 to serve as radar operators on Douglas F3D-2 "Skynight" night fighters as members of Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron 513 the "Flying Nightmares".

Red and his pilot,Captain Brown,disappeared while returning to their base at K-8 (Kunsan,South Korea) and were declared missing in action May 30,1953.

As you and your members might expect,our inability to recover the remains of our fellow Marines so that proper burial honors could be rendered has grated on all of us who served with these two fine men.

Now,the remains of Sergeant James V. "Red" Harrell will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery on February 1, 2002 at 1500 hours.

I urge all Marines and former Marines who live in the Washington, D.C. area to attend the burial ceremony for this fallen warrior out of respect to his family.

I'd appreciate it if you choose to spread the word to those on your mailing list.

Ron Stout Former S/Sgt USMC VMF(N) 513 Mag 33 & Burien,WA.

MAG 12 1st MAW 1953-54"

It almost is hard to imagine that we would still be having remains found and recovered this many years later, but even those of us who never knew "Red" Harrell are relieve dthat he's finally home.

Martha

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MAXE AND HALFORD

Comments: my father A.F.Benkendorfer is in search of members from vmf513 when he was aboard the uss saidor in 1946 two of the crew he recalls bobby p. maxe and bobby d. halford anyone with information please e-mail thank you in advance

Keywords: A.F.Benkendorfer marines aboard uss saidor 1946

Son of VMF53 SSgt

Comments: My father, who passed away in 1964 when I was ten, was a crew chief in Korea with the Flying Nightmares. As might be imagined, I never got a chance to hear about his war experiences in Korea.

If anyoine reading this post recalls Ted D. Wells frokm Tullahome, TN, I would relish a chance to communicate with you about the unit's activities during the Korean conflict.

TIA to all respondents

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Update

Comments: It is with great sadness that I have to notify everyone that my father, Sstg. Lloyd H. Lewis, passed away on 8-18-01. He was a RO in VMF(N)-513 from 1950-1953. He flew in the F7F3N Tigercat and the F3D Skynight. Dad was 70 years old. He was married to my mom for 39 years. I have 3 brothers and 1 sister. Lloyd had 6 grand childern. He retierd from Delco Electronics in 1998 after 33 years of service. Dad went to his Marine Corp reunions every year. He will be greatly missed.

Keywords: VMF(N)-513,F7f,F3d,Lloyd,Lewis

PHOTO'S FOR F4U-5N RESTORATION

Comments: Looking for help with photos or contacts with a Corsair Restoration project, F4U-5N. We're wanting to place this aircraft in the markings reflecting VMF(N)513 "Flying Nightmares" during Korea, based out of Wonsan/Kimpo, with the # 14 which we know would have flown with the squadron. The customer wants to use #14 on his A/C, so we were looking for photos, pilots, crews of this numbered A/C during this period. Please contact me at any time. Thank You! Respectfully, John Lane (Airpower Unlimited)

Keywords: VMF(N)513, F4U-5N, Restoration, Aircraft #14 from the "Flying Nightmares" Korea, Wonsan/Kimpo

APQ-35 radar system

Comments: I work for the Historical Electronics Museum and am currently doing research on the APQ-35 radar system, which was used in the F3D Skyknights during the Korean War. Any information about the radar would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Keywords: APQ-35, F3D Skyknight, radar

Flying Nightmares

Comments: It was explained to me why we were fighting in Korea before I was sent there. I think it was one of the most important thing this country ever did during the post WW11 Period. If we had not of gone there, I think the communists would have taken over the entire area. I blieved in what I was doing and am glad and proud to have served.

Keywords: RO in VMF(N)-513 from Sept. 1952 until June 1953.

VMF(N)513 Nightfighter Squadron

Comments: The best Fighter Squadron and pilots in the Corps! An honor to have served with the best! "SEMPER FI"

Keywords: Stanley Wojcieski (SKI) Milwaukee, Wi. Best friend in Korea.

Re John Flynn and Irving Shaknov

Comments: I am trying to track down information on the civilian analyst who was shot down with John P. Flynn on 14 May 1952. Any help is sorely appreciated. I also have info on this incident and would be happy to provide what i can to anyone who needs it.

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Re John Flynn and Irving Shaknov

Comments: I am trying to track down information on the civilian analyst who was shot down with John P. Flynn on 14 May 1952. Any help is sorely appreciated. I also have info on this incident and would be happy to provide what i can to anyone who needs it.

Keywords: Flynn, Shaknov

NEW WEB SITE POSTED

Comments: I have co-designed a Web site describing my research project on Marine Corps POWs in the Korean War. I am especially interested in hearing from ex-Korean War POWs. Please visit my site at http://www.dwu.edu/programs/His/korea/index.htm

Sean Flynn, Ph. D.

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Looking for information on Heyliger

Comments: Howard flew the F7F, 513 VMF, 1 MAW, KIA 12/15/1953, VMF (N) 513 Mas 12, 1stmaw, if you knew or know him, please contact me at any time.

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ANYONE WITH INFORMATION/STORIES ABOUT JOHN P. FLYNN, JR., AKA 'CHIEF' FLYNN AND PAT FLYNN, VMF 513N

Comments: I am researching the life of my father, J. P. Flynn, who was shot down on May 14, 1952, while serving with 513. He spent sixteen months in POW camp. Served in the Corps until 1966. I am particularly interested in those who remember my father, who might describe the experience of night flying the F7, as well as anyone who might have experienced POW camp with my father. Thank you.

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Sorry Mistake

Comments: Sorry. I was in VMF(N) 513 in 1952-53 and not 1951-52

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VMF(N)513

Comments: Would like to find out if you can still get the Flying Nightmare shoulder patches we had in Korea. I would like to hear from some wh were there when I was. 1951-1952. Col. Lambrecht was my C.O. when I checked in. Homer G. Hutchinson and half of the guys from Vero Beach of WWII were there also by the time I Left.

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Looking For anyone who knew Bernie Stadler

Comments: Vmf 513 N K-1 korea F-7f and f4u radar technitician

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VP-28 Lamplighters

Comments: Would like to contact any one from VMF-513 from that period. We were home based at Itami Air Base, Itami, Japan, but kept a detachment of three (3) planes at K-1, Pusan for flare dropping missions. We are planniong a squadron reunion this Oct in Las Vegas, Nv., & would be interested in having members of VMF-513 attend. Our CO, CDR C. S. Minter, Jr., retired as a VADM & has attended squadron reunions in 1995 & 1997, & we are hopeful that he will attend this year.

Keywords: Navy Patrol Squadron VP-28 PRIVATWEERS, flew flare dropping missions from K-1 for VMF-513 from Jul to Dec 1951. We were known as the "LAMPLIGHTERS"

Old friends.

Comments: I was with VMF-513 from 7/51 to 7/52 and did radar maintenance of the F4U5N's in VMF-513. Would like to hear from any Marines of that frame that I knew.

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VMF(N)542/513 KOREA FROM 9/50-7/51

Comments: VMF(N)542/513 IN KOREA FROM 9/50-7/51

FLEW F7F NIGHT FIGHTERS, IN THE BACK SEAT WAS SGT BYRON HALL OR SGT MARTY LACHOW, WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR ME GETTING BACK IN ONE PIECE.

lOOKING FOR CURRENT ADDRESS ON jOHN nELSON sCHWAB, son of Jim Nelson, 542 Korea F7F pilot--he is looking for info on his dad and I have some, but his email has gone away.

Just a note to let you know I have moved to a ranch in So. CO. and have new email address. Still interested in hearing from you 542/513 Korea '50-'51 guys

Keywords: F7F Chosin Nightmares

My Father

Comments: My dad is Lloyd Lewis and he served in Korea as a radar operator in VMF(N)-513, flying in F7F Tigercats and F3D jets (I don't know the nickname). My dad is still alive and lives in Indiana. He dosen't have a computer though. I am sure he would be interested in comunicating with any members of the Marine Corp Night Fighters. I am going to show him how to use E-mail on my computer, so E-mail me if you want to write him.

Keywords: Lloyd Lewis, F7F Tigercat, F3d

Looking for Capt. Gillette

Comments: I would like to locate Capt. Robert Gillette USMCR or anyone who may have known my father. They where shot down on 12Oct1951.Somewhere in North Korea. Capt. Gillette was captured and held as a POW until the end of the war. He returned to his home in Springfield, MA and shared his home coming with the family of his Radar operator.Any information would be apprecated.

Bob If you are out there please call me. I have some news for you.Thank you all for making me proude to say that I to was a Marine. Semper Fi

Keywords: I am looking for anyone who may have known my Father, M/Sgt Julius Gene Harrington USMC 3838339 VFM 513, MAG 33 KIA 12 Oct 1951

1950-1951

Comments: Was a an electronics repairman on the Corairs, F4U5NLs, and F7 Tigercats in Korea. Have been contacted to attend VMF(N)513 50th reunion in San Diego CA prior to the Chosin Few reunion this Dec 2000

Keywords: NATTC, Memphis,TN, Electronics school 1948-49 Hq FMAW, ElToro, MCAS !949-50 VMF(N)513, Korea 1950-51 VMF 232, El Toro MCAS 1951-52

Harold Dudugjian

Comments: lOOKING FOR VETS WHO KNEW MY FATHER "DUD" . HE FLEW WITH CAPT. PHILLIPS AND CAPTAIN RUSSELL STONEMAN IN F7F TIGERCATS KOREA . KILLED SEPT 29,1955 ATSUGI JAPAN WITH CAPTAIN ORAL REED IN F3D SKYNIGHT

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VMF(N)-513

Comments: My father is Ben Paxton, who was a radar technician with VMF(N)-513 near the end of the Korean War. I suspect he'd be pleased to hear from any of his friends of that time, so any vets of the Flying Nightmares who knew my dad please e-mail me and we'll surprise him.

Keywords: VMF(N)-513, Flying Nightmares, K-8

Captain Donald W. Dorn - KIA - Son Seeks info

Comments: I am searching for anyone who knew or knew of my Dad. Capt. Donald W. Dorn. He was KIA 29 Oct 1951. He recieved his Captain's bars and a DFC posthumously. We have never learned the circumstances surrounding his death or the reason for the promotion and DFC.

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Looking for Anthony Palladino

Comments: Lived in the San Francisco area in 1951

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Daughter of Col. Peter Lambrecht - MIA

Comments: My father was Col. Peter Lambrecht USMC. I am looking for any info or contacts that can help me in my investigation into my fathers KIA/MIA status.

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ABIESON@AOL.COM

Comments: I'd like to contact anyone who knew my father, Captain Lote Thistlethwaite and/or has information concerning his death.

Thanks.

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Father KIA - William R. Goodall

Comments: TRYING TO FIND INFO ABOUT MY FATHERS UNIT. HE WAS MIA/KIA MARINE AIR. WOULD LIKE TO TRY AND LOCATE INFO ON TYPE OF AIRCRAFT HE WAS ON AND POSSABLE LINKS TO OTHERS HE KNEW. ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED. IM VIET VET AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPS AIR CREW. THANKS

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513 MAG 12 1ST MAW - Father - KIA

Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN CONTACT WITH ANY ONE WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN MY FATHER, MSGT WILLIAM R. GOODALL LLL. LAST UNIT ASSIGNMENT VMF 513 MAG 12 1ST MAW.

MY EMAIL IS BGOODALL@THERIVER.COM

THANKS

BILL GOODALL

USAF VIETNAM VET 66-70

Keywords: William R. Goodall MSG USMC