VMO-6, KOREA 52-53

Comments: VMO-6 was located in the Ton-ga-ri valley about 5 miles from 1st Div Headquarters. We were involved in Artillery air observation with the L-10's and later with OE's. Helicopters were: HO3s, then HOK's and finally HTL-4's. Been looking for Jim Tomlinson, Spook Bjorkman, Al Moeller, Gunner Bill Lane, Leon Strahan. Can anyone tell me the name of the Gunny who was shot down on a leaflet run? Did he make it out of the POW camps? Semper Fi..... I'm 72 now and it is all like yesterday in my mind.

Keywords: Saddleback, Imjin River, Tongari, Munsan-ni L10's, 0E-1's, HOK, HTL-4's

HMX- TO VMO-6 JULY 1950

Comments: I have a list of thoes that wentom HMX-1 to VMO-6 July 1950

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VMO-6

Comments: Looking for information on my uncle: Theodore Moore DOB 18 Feb 1917 Capt. Service #036127/7335 Died: Crash Yaku Shmna Island, Japan 9 June 1954 Any and all info would be greatly appreciated.

Semper FI

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Looking for photograph of helicopter

Comments: Hi All, My dear dad, Bob Engesser, served in VMO-6 from May 1951 till December 1951. He was a medevac pilot.

My dad passed away April 27, 2000. We are in the process of selecting a marker for his grave site and our hope is to have an etching of the helicopter he flew on the marker. We need to submit a detailed photograph to the artist at the monument company. Can anyone suggest where we might find such a photograph?

Thank you for your time.

Take Good Care, Cathy A. Engesser

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Looking for information on my grandfather

Comments: MY grandfather served in Korea up till his k.i.a date of 8/6/52. his name was Msgt E-8 William E. Zbella ''6 VMO SQDN1 MAW-VMO61STMAW''. MY FATHER WAS VERY YOUNG WHEN HE WAS SHOT DOWN AND REALLY DOESNT KNOW TO MUCH ABOUT HIS FATHER AND I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM MYSELF.

IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME @ allnoir420@hotmail.com

Thank you for your time and God bless, William E. Zbella III

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Aviation Supply Chief update

Comments: I relieved M/Sgt smith March 1954, as the aviation Supply Chief. Capt Dany Musselman was the Supply Officer. We brought VMO-6 back to Camp Pendleton w/the 1st MAR Div in 1955. Some one must remember me. M/Sgt Ben Harris was the A/C MaintChief. In 1956 was ordered to Group Supply MAG-36. at LTA Santa Ana.

Keywords: (doc)James Ripley, I remember you.

China VMO'ers

Comments: Have lots of picts of both places. Tonight will meet with Ed Weise & Doc Peguise? both pilots at Camp Pen flying OY's. Also in contact with Curt Benton. Remember Hammerhead and Davey Booker, also Kieth Nolan? Supply Chief Pfc Zaremba, para loft M/Sgt Thomas. Any and all contact me.

Keywords: Tsingtao,China 1946 CAMP PENDELTON 1947-48

Stationed at VMO6 in1954

Comments: I was a hospital corpsman attached to the FMF and stationed at VMO6 betweenmarch 1954 and march 1955. I only remember a couple of names like M/Sgt Green, JJ hill and another M/Sgt Helocpter pilot. I worked in the sickbay and also the pest control where we sprayed the areas where our troops were located with a Mosquito killer to keep down malaria using the Marine observation planes and helocopters. Sorry I can,t be of more help. Sincerely, Jim(doc)Ripley

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Supply Chief (avation)

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Comments: VMO-6

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VMO-6 Aviation Su;;ly Chief

Comments: I was the Supply Chief for VMO-6 from May 1954 to July 1956. Returned to Camp Pendleton form A-9 Korea. Capt Danual H Musselman was the suply Officer.

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VMO-6 Supply Chief

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Thomas Gabud

Comments: My father Thomas Gabud was a s/sgt. from March 1952- March 1953. He was also a crew cheif on the Bell Helicopter. These are some of his persons he served with John Marker, Harry Washabugh, Donald Pepen. If anyone has any information on these people or has served in VMO 6, or has any information about the people who have served during that time would you please contact us. My dad is still living. Thank you.

Keywords: My father Thomas Gabud was a s/sgt. from March 1952- March 1953. He was also a crew cheif on the Bell Helicopter. These are some of his parties he served with John Marker, Harry Washabugh, Donald Pepen. If anyone has any information on these people or has served in VMO 6 during that time would you please contact us. My dad is still living. Thank you.

Captain O D Higgins

Comments: My Dad, Captain OD Higgins, served with VMO6 from April to November of 1952. Is there anybody that remembers serving with him? Thank you.

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George Van Hoomissen

Comments: VMO-6

Keywords: Joined VMO-6 as a TAO l5 October l952. Flew in L-l9s and OE-ls. Pilots were Coles, McCann, Sharbrough, McDonald, Church, Manninger, Bonstead, Currie, O'Toole, Ausen, Madigan, McNeal, Falkner, Bolton, Bixby, De Vries, De Camp, Gerken, Brimberry, Scheeser, Tevlin, Spence, Marlin, Wallace, Fournier, Dixon, Lowe, Shaw, Blount, Leonards, Midkiff, and Murray. The TAO's CO was Major Abel, a great guy we all admired. I believe the XO of VMO-6 at the time (l952-53)was Major R. Leu. I wonder what Tae Dok San looks like today!

Semper Fi.

Fellow Marines of the VMO Communities!

Comments: I am a retired Marine who served in the VMO Community 72-92 and retired in 98. I new many NCOs and Officers who were Korean Vets. I always enjoyed their presence. Thanks for the legacy I tried my best to live up to the standards you left behind.

I am also a member of the OV-10 Bronco Association. This Org has a museum in Texas which is devoted to preserving the history of the aircraft and our people of the OV-10 era, VMO units, FAC, CAS and Observation missions.

Their site is http://www.OV-10Bronco.net

Semper Fidelis!!

Eric Raymond

Keywords: VMO-2, VMO-6

'53-'55

Comments: Have tried to contact C. J. Smith and his VMO-6 page, no luck, can anybody help?

Keywords: Would like to hear from anyone in VMO-6 during this period.

Wiley Muise

Comments: Wiley Muise is my brother-in-law and was a pilot with VMO-6 in Korea. If any of his friends read this and would like to contact him they are welcome to contact me and I'll forward addresses to him. He would probably like to hear from anyone who served with him. He is a retired college president living in Newfoundland, Canada.

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VMO-6 '54/'55

Comments: Worked as crew chief on OE-1s on the flight line. Have squadron history and can make copies for any former VMO-6ers or HMR-163ers--if interested. Last duty station was in Edenton, NC with VMA-211. Left active duty Mar. '56. Any old friends out ther

Keywords: Good friend-Rick Carrera-stationed at Quantico AES-12 together--then VMO-6--thenHMR-163 Lost contact when shipped stateside Sept.'55. Would like to re-conne

Cpl William (Bill) Bledsoe

Comments: Any one out there from VMO-6 1951-52 who remembers Bill Bledsoe? Would be hard to forget all around BS kinda guy. Ws US Army 46-49. could be beligerent at times. I only say this cause he was my Uncle. Would like to know what he was like in Korea Bill Parker Sgt USMC MAG-12 K-6 Korea email bparker@eaznet.com

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VMO-6 FROM JUL 53- JUL 54

Comments: I served in VMO-6 as a L-19 mechanic, Metalsmith, and crash truck driver. From July53-July 54 In VMO-2 from July 54 to Feb 55, worked in supply.

Keywords: A.J.(Skip) Nelson,A.J. Scanlon, any other friends from either VMO-6 or 2

Student seeking USMC FACs for book

Comments: Dear Marines- My name is Joe Copalman and I am a graduating senior at Arizona State University. I am currently researching for a book I am writing on the coordination of supporting arms in the Marine Corps and am short on contacts within the community of Korean War veterans. I know from Bernard Petersen's book "Short Straw" that VMO-6 was heavily involved in forward air control and artillery spotting in Korea but would like to learn more about the men of VMO-6 and their mission. Anyone interested in assisting me in my research can reach me by mail, phone, or e-mail. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Sincerely,

Joe Copalman

Keywords: VMO-6 forward air control FAC aerial observer visual reconnaissance OE-1 L-19 Grasshopper Mosquito ANGLICO artillery spotter

Capt. John W. Sharbrough, Jr.

Comments: My father, John W. Sharbrough, III, served with VMO-6 in Korea. He was a pilot. I have his log book and his first combat mission was on September 8, 1952. He flew his 101st combat mission on January 19, 1953.

A World War II veteran he had flown F4-U Corsairs with VMF-224 in the Pacific.

I have a few pictures including one of a nine person tent with a Confederate Battle Flag flying atop it and a sign saying "Southern Delegates to the United Nations." I would like to hear from anyone who served with my father. He died on April 26, 1982.

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VMA-121 AND VMO-6

Comments: I SERVED WITH VMA-121 FROM FEBRUARY 1954 TO FEBRUARY 1955 AND VMO-6 FROM FEBRUARY 1955 TO JANUARY 1956. I WAS STATIONED AT K-6 WHILE WITH VMA-121 AND A-9 WHILE WITH VMO-6.

I RETURNED TO THE STATES WITH VMO-6 IN MAY 1955 (I BELIEVE).

I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY WHO SERVED WITH THESE SQUADRONS DURING THAT TIME.

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1951-53

Comments: SERVED KOREA 1951-1953 K3,VMO-6 (OBSERVATION & RESCUE).BOOT IN DIEGO WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED IN THAT TIME FRAME.GIVE ME A HOLLER.SEMPER FI TO ALL.......PAUL

More: To the best of my knowledge Vmo6 was near where I have indicated on the map.We could see the lights from Panmunjon from the base, also we went swimming in a river north of camp.

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