VMO-6 NIGHT EVACUATION SERVICE

Comments: VMO-6 PIONEERED "THE NIGHT CASUALTY EVACUATION SERVICE", DURING THE ACTIVE COMBAT IN THE KOREAN WAR. FLYING OUT MORE THAN 1,000 CASUALTIES IN NIGHT EVACUATION, FROM THE FRONT-LINE TO MEDICAL FACILITIES IN REAR AREAS. THESE FLIGHTS WERE MADE IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER, AND WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF ADEQUATE INSTRUMENTATION, OR A HOMING DEVICE. NO EIGHTH ARMY HELICOPTER UNIT MADE REGULARLY SCHEDULED "NIGHT" FRONT-LINE EVACUATIONS.-----THE COURAGE OF THESE VMO-6 PILOTS WAS RECALLED NEARLY 15 YEARS LATER, BY A FORMER EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE 1ST.MARINES: THE FLYING OF THE EVACUATION HELICOPTERS FROM JURY-RIGGED, AND INADEQUATE LANDING SITES, WAS NOTHING SHORT OF MIRACULOUS. I'VE ALWAYS CONTENDED THOSE PILOTS OF OBSERVATION SQUADRON SIX, RECEIVED FAR LESS CREDIT THAN THEY DESERVED. THEY USED TO FLY AT NIGHT TO FRONT-LINE LANDING STRIPS UNDER ENEMY FIRE, WHERE I HAD DIFFICULTY WALKING, WITHOUT BANGING MY SHINS.----

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VMO-6 KOREANWAR 50-51 READYTORE-UP?

Comments: Would like to know if there might be anyone still scampering around out there in this worldwide wilderness. I've been over here in the Land of Smiles abouy twenty plus years...don't know if I'll last much longer...there are so many beautiful young females chasing us handsome young guys around that it's downright almost dangerous! Since I havn't heard from Hassel(3rd),Henkel(OF),Bolan(P),Edlen(1st),Ford(SS) nor our manager Nelson in more than half a century I'm beging to wonder if we may no longer be able to field another championship softball team?

Keywords: Pusan Perimeter Inchon Landing & Capture of Seoul North Korean Invasion & Winter Withdrawal Springtime Central Korea CouterOffensive Osaka Night Expeditions: International&Kabuki Caberets

Korean War Project Announcement Of Loss

Comments: Lt. Col. Edward L. Barker, United States Marines, Retired, died August 4, 2009, after a prolonged illness in Temple, Texas. He was born on December 8, 1920, in Houston, Texas. He entered service from Crockett, Texas. He was 88 years old.

Barker was a veteran of the United States Marines and served in the South Pacific in WW II. In the Korean War in 1951-1952, he served with Marine Observation Squadron Six (VMO-6) and HMR-161.

In 1941, he left Texas A&M and volunteered for service in the Royal Canadian Air Force to become an enlisted flight instructor. Following Pearl Harbor, he was commissioned in the United States Marines after returning to the United States and trained as a Naval Aviator at Pensacola, Florida.

While in Canada, he met and later married Geraldine Beatrice Frances Brown of Regina, Saskatchewan, April 17, 1943, in Regina. They are survived by two sons, Edward L. Barker, Jr, and Harold R. Barker, of Dallas, Texas.

His last billet in the Marines was as Executive Officer of H&HS Squadron, MCAF, New River, North Carolina, in 1965.

In Korea, he was awarded the Silver Star for an attempted helicopter rescue of a downed Marine pilot on the Hill 851 - Hill 520 ridgeline at Heartbreak Ridge on October 7, 1951. He was also credited with the Air Medal w/8, Distinguished Flying Cross w/1, Navy Letter of Commendation w/V, Presidential Unit Citation, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with w/3, Victory Medal WW II, China Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal w/3, and Korean Presidential Unit Citation.

In 1980, after a lifetime of total silence about his career, Lt. Col. Barker consented to talk for one hour with his youngest son, Harold R. Barker, about his military career. After that one hour, he refused to talk more and until his death remained silent.

That one hour conversation later resulted in the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the Mall in Washington, D.C., and the founding of the Korean War Project on the Internet.

According to his wishes, his ashes will be released over the Pacific Ocean off California.

The story of Lt. Colonel Barkers heroism and influence in honoring all Korean War Veterans throughout the world can be found at:

www.koreanwar.org/html/chapter_one.html

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Anyone from VMO-6 years 49-51 hollar-up!

Comments: Glad to hear from any of our hard core crew from back in Pendleton...and of course...our buddies from the Coptihoppers who always made life so interesting

Keywords: Pusan Perimeter Inchon Landing and capture of Seoul North Korean Invasion and Winter Withdrawal Spring Central Korean Counter Offensive

VMO 6-Patch

Comments: Hello: Can any USMC Korean Vets-(VMO 6) help with a jacket round patch of a black and white cat, carrying a stretcher, holding binoculars- has a green background, with a "tab" 1st MAR DIV, with VMO 6, and MAW, that I can't make out what is sewn over the insignia. Was this a patch made in Korea, or Japan??? Was this a "official" sqd patch/insignia? Also did anyone know a Sgt. James Roger Gertschen-Pilot?-( now deceased). Was this unit a Medivac, obsrvation unit? Were there USMC NCO-(Sgt), who flew the aircraft? Any infor. would be appreciated. A military historian Thank you. Dave

Keywords: VMO 6 Sqd Patch??

Looking for a Helicopter Pilot

Comments: I am trying to track down the pilot who flew my dad off of Turkey Hill on November 28th, 1950. He would have been contacted by and requested to do the mission specifically by Father Griffin, a chaplin with C company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine division. I understand that this pilot was likely from VMO-6. Dad was wounded severly on Turkey hill. He had a headwound, stomach and lower leg wounds. He eventually lost his leg. But for the heroic flight of this Pilot, my father and therefore I would not be here today. If anyone knows of this pilot please contact us. There is one piece of information that only this pilot and my father, Cpl Norm Melchior, will know. My father would like to thank him. Any assistance you could give us in finding this pilot would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Tim Melchior

Keywords: Chosen Res.; Turkey Hill; Father Griffin; Nov. 28, 1950; Cpl Melchior

Looking for VMO-6 friends.

Comments: I remember you well Mr. Cropley. Also some of the other names mentioned. I would appreciate getting in touch with any and all.

Keywords: Tsingtao,China 1946 CAMP PENDELTON 1947-48

Observed Lt. Marino's crash in July 1953

Comments: I observed the shoot down of the single engine observation a/c that Mr. Marino was flying. I was with Item or George Company, 3/5/1st MarDiv. I was part of a recovery unit to go forward of the MLR to retrieve the remains. The recovery movement was cancelled when the opposition shelled the A/C as is lay in the crash location. This was only a few days before the Truce was signed.

Keywords: G/3/5, I/|3/5, 1st MarDiv, July 1953. Marino, VMO 6.

VMO-6 photos link update

Comments: See http://luckydawg.home.bresnan.net/vmo6_korea.htm for images of VMO-6 in Korea, early 1950's. 9 images, mostly flight line shots.

Keywords: VMO-6, Korea, 1950

Looking for VMO-6 photos of OY-1 / OY-2 (Stinson L-5) Sentinels

Comments: I'm writing a book on the Stinson L-5 and am looking for WWII or Korean War photos of L-5's (Navy / Marine designation OY-1 and OY-2)operated by VMO-6 or any of the other Marine Observation Squadrons. I would also like to hear from pilots who flew them in either conflict. Thanks, JG.

Keywords: VMO-6, Stinson L-5, Vultee OY-1, Convair OY-2

Photo wanted

Comments: Looking for photo of Charles.B.Marino as Bird-dog pilot KIA July 1953 serving with VMO-6

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VMO-6 KOREA 1952

Comments: I was a TAO at VMO-6 from Sept-Dec 1952... Have some photos.......Looking for others.......Will share.

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VMO-6 Incident, Dec., 1950, N. Korea

Comments: In early Dec., 1950, as the 1st, 5th and 7th Marines were advancing toward Hungnam, in the vicinity of Sudong-ni, I observed a very low flying observation plane, spotting for us at about 100 feet altitude. Suddenly I heard a very loud, distinct, desperate screeching noise. I looked up and saw the plane had flown into a power line and one end of the cut line was being wrapped up around the prop hub as the engined labored to provide power and flight attitude, while the entangled line drug the plane down. Ed Moynaugh reports there were 2 Marine Officers in the plane: Pilot Adelorde G. Morency, later died of wounds and LT R. Sheil, who survived the crash.

Keywords: Grasshoppers, OY-2, VMO-6, Dec., 1950 in North Korea, between Chinhung-ni and Hungnam, advancing to the sea.

VMO-6 Incident, Dec., 1950

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Does anyone know if the pilot made it?

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CAPT. LOREN W. WOOLEVER MIA 07031952

Comments: My name is Bill and I am the sole surviving son of Capt. Woolever. I am looking for family of Sergeant Langtry, and anyone with info of the crash or who was stationed with Dad in Korea. Also have flight log and would love to have some of the codes translated. Hate to ask for more but does anyone have a map of North Korea showing the village of Kuhwa-ri. Thank you Semper Fis'. Lets all work to bring every man home!

Keywords: Capt. "Wooly" Woolever VMO-6,FMAW piolet Cessna OE-1 #133788 MIA with Tech. Sergeant Charles S. Langtry Jr. on July 3,1952 over Kuhwa-ri, North Korea while on leaflet drop mission.

LCOL EDWARD R. POLGREAN USMC VMO-6

Comments: My father, LCOL Edward R Polgrean was the CO of VMO-6 for a short time, I have a report of Pilot Time form that shows him there from 1/1/52 to 3/31/52 during which time he put in 18.4 flight hours which brought his total flight time up to 2403.8 hrs. I have his logs before and after that time that indicates he was flying several types of aircraft such as F4U-4, SNB-5, R5C-1F, 6F-SN, JRB-4, F4U5N, TBM3Q, SNB, C47, OE-1, R4D-5, R4D-6, JRB-6 and B-25

Keywords: VMO-6 Korea F4U-4, SNB-5, R5C-1F, 6F-SN, JRB-4, F4U5N, TBM3Q, SNB, C47, OE-1, R4D-5, R4D-6, JRB-6 and B-25

flight log

Comments: My friend H.R. Anker was a 2 lt. - A.O. he had 38 missions from July to August 1952.. He is looking for a flight log/book.

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Korea Sept. 1951

Comments: While in the battle for Hill 749 in the middle of Sept 1951 we had a seriously wounded Marine that would not survive until morning. Our Bn CO Col F. Brooke Nihart requested a night evacuation. Maj. Mcfarland of VMO-6 volunteered to fly an unarmed helicopter, without lights, thru about 7 miles of mountaineous terraign, land on the reverse slope of a contested hill during a fierse counterattack and evacuate the Marine. This may have been the 1st night medivac in history. Seek more info.

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VMO-6 Photos

Comments: See http://users.rural-com.com/luckydawg/vmo6_korea.htm for images of VMO-6 in Korea, early 1950's. 9 images, mostly flight line shots.

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Bob Stoffey

Comments: Looking for Mr Bob Stoffey ex VMO-1 early 1960's Please contact me.

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54-56

Comments: looking for any marines that was with vmo6 in korea from 1954 to april 1955 We brought vmo6 back to camp penelton in april 55.vmo6 was up next to the dmz

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My CO was Lt.Col Dew

Comments: My memory of those days is very poor(79 and pushing 80 is my excuse).It was cold and there was snow dusting the hills.The 38th parallel had been established;however fire-fights were going on pretty continuously.We(OY pilots) flew tactical air control missions and artillery spotting missions.The chopper pilots flew Bell(bubble)helicopters.They would evacuate the wounded.Our Bell chopper Pilots flew night time evacuations as well as daytime.

Keywords: Our tour of duty was 100 missions (red hops) prior to being reassigned to the States-the squadron was located close to Munsani(sp?).My very dim recollection was that I flew OY's not OE's-A tentmate that I remember well was Captain Charles Manley( Chuck died in helicopter crash after he got a job(as a civilian) flying for an oil company in Texas. Lt. Col. Dew was the CO of the squadron during the time I was in Korea.

lt. Col Dew was my commanding Officer in Korea

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VMO-6 January 18,1953

Comments: I am trying to determine what location VMO-6 was operating from on January 18, 1953. I am working on a project for the relatives of Major Ardell "Ebe" Ebel who was awarded a silver star for his actions on this day. I would appreciate any information, year books, photos, ect.

Regards,

John Willson

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Kunsan and Cheju Do pictures available!

Comments: This is to advise that I also served in VMO-6 during the period that Walt Scheeser, Bob Blount and John Dixon were there as well..Many of the others that were listed here are also familiar but time has erased much of my memory. It was at this stage that I had an opportunity to take over command at the early warning radar detachment at Cheju-Do Korea next door to 6,500 Chinese prisoners of war. I left for the states in early October 1953..I was recalled to active duty early 1952, received refresher flight training at Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Pennsylvania attended cold weather school in Pickle Meadows, Nevada shipped out to Korea January 1953 via El Toro Calif. My MOS was 7301 and 6710. Thats about all I can come up with at this point..I do recall, however that I had heard through the grape vine that Bob Blount had been shot down and was repatriated during the peace program.. I have about 179 slides that I took at Kunsan and Chej Do. You can view them at; http://holidayhello.com/korea.htm Did anyone ever hear of a Catholic Missionary named Father Thomas D. Ryan from Cheju Do?? Best wishes and I hope that this will find you all in good health..I will be 86 if I make it to April 17th 2004..I am in relatively good health but also smart enough to realize that I am on borrowed time as my comrades in arms..Semper Fi..Harry Proudman, Reserve Captain USMC..WW2 and Korea.

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Jim Westendorf

Comments: Robert A.Longstaff, 1st.Lt. USMC, VMO-1 Aug 1950, KIA Dec 03 1950

Arthur R. Bancroft, Capt. USMC VMO-6 Aug 1950 Oct. 1950 KIA / MIA

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OE 1 133812

Comments: I am restoring OE 1 133812 it was in Korea 52-55 and am looking for any pictures or information. Mike Hofstetter 573 265 3452

Keywords: OE 1 L19 birddog

VMO-6 ,1st Provisional Marine Brigade

Comments: While at Seoul, and prior to relocating back aboard another LST for a ride to Wonsan. I had taken a ride out to one of the Navy ships (Cruiser Rochester)with a Navy pilot while his crewchief stayed with our unit. While on the flight, we were diverted to a rescue of a Navy pilot shot down behind the lines North of Seoul up near a town called Sorwon. We found the pilot but in turn, we were shot down. We never got the guy on the ground, but we were able to make it out of the valley before we made a night "crash" in the Han river. Later rescued by Maj. Victor A. Armstrong (C.O. along with Maj. Vince Gottschalk)

Keywords: In 1950, I was stationed at El Toro with VMIT-2, and F4U and JRB squadron. When the request for volunteers to go to Korea and join with HMX-1 (a helicopter unit) I joined. We joined the unit at Camp Pendelton before shipping to Korea on 14 July 1950. We convoyed to Japan,Our unit was on the Badoeng Straits (CVE114). Landed in Japan, moved to Chinhae, Korea and waited. Later loaded on LST at Pusan for landing at Inchon. Went through the Inchon campaign and moved to Kimpo airdrome at Seoul.

CAPT DANNY MUSSELMAN

Comments: My Grandfather, Capt Danny Musselman, served in VMO-6. Any info about him would be greatly appreciated. He passed away Feb 1977. His wife, my grandmother, Gloria, passed away in Oct 1997. Feel free to contact me via phone, email or us mail. respectfully, Andrew Musselman

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HO5S-1 Restoration

Comments: Update of my prior posting. We have indeed purchased a 1952 HO5S-1 helicopter (#130122) and are currently restoring it to flight status. We are planning on it flying again this summer. We are still looking to communicate with anyone having any info, stories, pictures, etc, related to the Sikorsky HO5S-1. We have made contact (and have films courtesy of) Harry Asbury (was VMO-6 Sikorsky Rep)and Glen Furgeson.

Thank you all for any help you can provide.

James Sleigh Alex Anduze

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WILEY MUISE - PILOT VMO 6 KOREA

Comments: JUST A POSTSCRIPT TO MY EARLIER NOTE: WILEY MUISE DIED APRIL 8, 2003 AT HIS HOME IN ST. JOHN'S NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA. HE WAS A RETIRED COLLEGE PRESIDENT AND IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE ELEANOR. I AM HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW. HE LAST VISITED US IN SAN DIEGO LAST NOVEMBER.

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Need Help Finding Photos

Comments: We are looking for a photo or two of a double rotor helicopter made and testedd in the Korean War. We believe that it was made by Sikorsky and had a twin tail. If you could help us look in any way please e-mail.

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Change to my earlier entry

Comments: The MSgts (Whooley, Sullivan, Conroy, and Smith) were all Enlisted PILOTS. Smith was the Photographer. I believe Major Barker was a short, stocky, blond haired officer. I remember making the move from the Punchbowl(X-83) to an area about 40 miles North of Seoul in March 1952.

Keywords: Change to my earlier entry about VMO-6

Comments: I am looking for any information, photos, comments by friends or anyone who know or served with my dad. I was 4 years old when he died.

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VMO 6 REUNION 2004

Comments: Any one interested in attending reunion spring 2004 in Branson, Mo. Get in touch with Bob Blackwell Semper Fi

Keywords: OE 1 HO5 S SKIP - TEX - BULL - LAWS - HANNA - COCHRAND

VMO-6 ADMINCHF 1951-1952

Comments: Whem I arrived, Major Smedley was the CO, he was relieved by Major E.R. Polgrean. We had about six enlisted MSgt (E7's, the military didnt have E8 or E9's until Oct59)Their names were Sid Whooley, JJ Sullivan, Conroy, and Smith. Our Parachute rigger was SSgt Art Kent, On Dec 31st, 1951, Capt Gooden of Lumberton, NC, had his Bell chopper shot down while trying to extract some KIA Recon men. MSgt Whooley was the senior enlisted pilot in the Marine Corps, they had about 500 on active duty during Korea. TSgt Schmidt was the supply chief. Our Adjutant was 2ndLt C. C. Reid, who I served with in Okinawa 8 years later. Our lstSgt was Pinky Powell who was relieved by lstSgt Doug McClarney. I remember Cpl Tomlinson, a tall blond haired guy. Cpl Burns and Charlie Fant worked with me in the office. I relieved SSgt Myers. One of the men who served in HMR-161(next to us in Korea) during my time is currently my neighbor right now. I dont remember a lot of names I have read at this web site. I have a squadron patch. I stayed in the Corps for over 30 years, was Adjutant of 2dAmtracBn, lstBn, 12th Marines in Vietnam (At Camp Carroll), and 2dReconBn. Capt Chuck Langin USMC (Ret).

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OY-1 Paint Schemes

Comments: My name is LTCOL Phil Hein. I'm a former USMC F-18 pilot who happens to have a Stinson L-5 aircraft. (Observation model, not ambulance) and I want to paint it as a Marine OY-1 from WWII or Korea as a tribute to the brave men who flew and maintained these aircraft. Does anyone out there have any pictures I can copy and return to help me paint my airplane? Please Help!

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Squadron Adjuant 53/54

Comments: I just wanted to add that my dad CWO-4 Ernest W. Needham was the VMO-6 Adjuant during 1953 and part of 1954. I returned in May 1953 (VMF-115) from Korea and my dad departed on the outbound draft that same month. His twin brother also a CWO and had served in Korea in 1951 S/F Ernest L. Needham MSGT USMC Retired

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Comments: Seeking anyone connected with the HO5S-1 helicopter for an article in Marine Corps Times newspaper. Ring me at (703) 264-895

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VMO-6 ROSTER JULY 1950

Comments: I have a list of the enlisted members that joined VMO-6 from HMX-1 but would like to make cotact with others that went over to Korea with the Sqd. that went into Puson then to chinhae and Inchon.

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Sikorsky Tech rep

Comments: I was the Sikorsky Tech Rep. with VMO-6, from May 1952 to July 1953, working with the HO5S-1 Sikorsky Helicopters. Major Roy Anderson was the maintenance officer during this time. I still have some sixteen mill. movies of the area and some of the helos flying in the valley at that time. I can be contacted at gypsyone@tds.net. Harry Asbury

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Sikorsky HO5S Crewmembers/Mechanics

Comments: We are researching the history of the Sikorsky HO5S (S-52) aircraft. We hopefully will soon be acquiring BuNo 130122 for restoration to flying status. Our organization's goal is to fly this aircraft in airshows in honor of all Korean War Vets. Please contact me if you have ANY information or contacts related to the HO5S aircraft. Thank you.

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VMO-6 1953-1954

Comments: Have pictures of aircraft, USO shows. I was in VMO-6 1953-1954-Crew Chief L19-L20. Colonel King and Ober were C.O.'s. Have been trying to find Jack Cochrand. I was in VMO-2 prior to Korea @LTA Santa Ana. Also would like to contact anyone in Korea at that time. Robert Blackwell.

Keywords: L19, L20, HO5S, Jack Cochrand, COL.King/COL. Ober, CWO Needham, Bob Laws, George Loesch (Spelling), Hannah from Pennsylvania

Korea, Feb.1954/Feb.1955

Comments: Semper Fi to all VMO-6 members past and present. Including but not only Bob Steele, Tony Irida, Vern Holbrooke, Tom Gabud, Joe Walton, Dick Reiger, Sorry if I mispelled your name, I to am getting old.

Keywords: VMO-6,Feb.1954/Feb.1955 Korea,

Comments: We are searching for any information about personal contact.

Keywords: John Tevlin(Jack) second divisionUSMC 8th artillary 1942-1945(Tarawa,Saipan,Tinian)

VMO-6 1954-1955

Comments: I was in country one year and followed VMO-6 to 24 area at Pendelton until 1961 then to HML 163 at LTA Tustin where we took our HOK-1's with us and formed a composite sqaudron. I was with VMO for 6yrs.

Keywords: Was at Tonga-re,helo Mech on H05S,HTL's1@2's Art Himmelburger M/C. Smiley Burnett L/C Enlested Pilot Jack Pittmen,George Horseford L-19 section leader Col.Rathburn CO i Harris

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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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

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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.

Keywords: VMA-121 AND VMO-6

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.

Keywords: From editors: photos to be displayed from Paul