Entry: 100791
Subject: "DUSTY " RHODES
Subject: "DUSTY " RHODES
Joanne Carbone wrote on June 23, 2022
City and State: KINGSTON NH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend
Comments: I would like to know if he is alive and would like to say hi. He wS a transport pilot at NAS quonset point,RI. AROUND 1960 TO 1964.
Keywords: Pilot, korean war, Nas
Entry: 97490
Subject: SEARCHING: IDA MAE WILLIAMSON
Subject: SEARCHING: IDA MAE WILLIAMSON
Thomas Mccray JR wrote on March 3, 2019
City and State: EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Looking for information on my Mother Ida Mae Williamson stationed at El Toro 1953 ,
married a fellow marine Art Stewart, she had also been a WWII vet.
Keywords: Female Marine El Toro
Entry: 95954
Subject: (ROBERT) GERALD SCHELL
Subject: (ROBERT) GERALD SCHELL
Carol Loats wrote on July 4, 2018
City and State: PUEBLO CO
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: none
Comments: I am looking for information about (Robert Gerald ) Gerry Schell, 1st Lieutenant USMC, who was a pilot or on the flight crew during the Korean War. I am researching this as an extended family member. He was born on October 23, 1930. His date of death was June 30, 1954. As the story has come to me, he died some time after a tailhook landing crash on an aircraft carrier off the Korean peninsula. He may later have died in the US, of his injuries, like in a Texas base military hospital. He is buried at Arlington. I have not found much info at all about him and his unit, their location, the aircraft carrier, the crash, how long he survived, where he died, etc. Any info greatly appreciated.
Keywords: SCHELL USMC pilot
Entry: 94506
Subject: US MARINES WHO FIGHT AT CHOSIN
Subject: US MARINES WHO FIGHT AT CHOSIN
Roland Boteler JR. wrote on April 6, 2017
City and State: SAN MARCOS CA
Unit: US MARINE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for my (Step) Father who raised. He was a Us Marine at Chosin Res. I
think he was in the 1 st or 3 rd Marines.
Keywords: Jerry,Inchon, Pusan, Chosin
Entry: 84885
Subject: MAURICE CHARLES NEYMAN - MARINE IN KOREAN WAR
Subject: MAURICE CHARLES NEYMAN - MARINE IN KOREAN WAR
Tara Neyman wrote on December 3, 2012
City and State: RI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather, Maurice Charles Neyman was a marine in
the Korean War. My family and I would love information
about my grandfather or his unit. I was told after the
war he kept everything bottled up inside. No one knows
about his days in the Marines. I was told a story of his
carrying his deceased friend for miles just to make sure
his friend would have a proper burial. Any information
would be amazing! Thank you.
Keywords: 2nd Division, Staff Stg., 7th Battalion, CasCO,
HqBn, MCS, Aviation
Entry: 72889
Subject: GRANDFATHER - JAMES LEE BECKER
Subject: GRANDFATHER - JAMES LEE BECKER
Cara Becker-Huffman wrote on December 25, 2009
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I WISH I COULD HAVE MET MY GRANDFATHER JAMES LEE BECKER, HE SEEMED LIKE AN AMAZING MAN.
Keywords:
Entry: 72583
Subject: JOHN K LELAND
Subject: JOHN K LELAND
John K. Leland wrote on November 29, 2009
City and State: SANDWICH MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: UNITS
Entry: 71886
Subject: MARINE CORSAIR PILOTS
Subject: MARINE CORSAIR PILOTS
Steve Shi wrote on October 8, 2009
City and State: ATHENS GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I am trying to locate Marine Corsair pilots who flew close air support for allied units (especially UK forces) in Korea for interview by British historian for book.
Keywords: Corsair Pilots Allied Units
Entry: 68350
Subject: TRYING TO FIND MY UNIT
Subject: TRYING TO FIND MY UNIT
Richard Goode wrote on December 22, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: MC MINNVILLE OR
Unit: HMR-161
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I AM TRYING TO FIND THE UNIT THAT I WAS STATIONED WITH AFTER I ROTATED TO LTA IN TUSTIN, CA. FROM KOREA IN JULY 1953. I JUST CANNOT REMEMBER, OLD TIMERS DISEASE I GUESS.
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I WAS LINE CHIEF. THANKS DICK S/SGT
Keywords: DICK HR-14
Entry: 65242
Subject:
Subject:
Sean Rex wrote on April 14, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Hi, I'm doing some genealogical research on a US Navy airman whose military records indicate that his "specialty code" was #0021.
I've searched all over the Net and cannot find a list of specialty codes from this era.
Does anyone know what was the job description for specialty code #0021 during the Korean War era?
Thanks!
Keywords: Occupation codes, Occupation code, occupation numbers, occupation number, specailty number, specialty numbers, Navy, Naval Aviation
Entry: 59904
Subject: USMC 10/51 TO 10/53
Subject: USMC 10/51 TO 10/53
Warren Bellock wrote on February 3, 2007
City and State: BAYSIDE NY
Unit: MCAF NEW RIVER INLET PETERFIELD POINT NEW RIVER IN
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: ANYONE SERVE AT THE ABOVE LOCATION???
Keywords: STATIONED AT CAMP LEJUNNE NC, PETERFIELD POINT, NEW RIVER INLET FROM 9/52 TO 10/52
Entry: 56328
Subject: SGT. VERNON E. POORE
Subject: SGT. VERNON E. POORE
Colin Wilson wrote on March 22, 2006
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Looking for any information on a Sgt. Vernon E. Poore
Keywords: Sgt. V.E. Poore
Entry: 51352
Subject: JACK STRAYER 1ST MAW
Subject: JACK STRAYER 1ST MAW
Lynda Strayer wrote on June 4, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: ARCADIA FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: On search engine I read "Remembering my friend Jack Strayer, Korea MAW" I can't find this on your site. I would like to correspond with this person who served with my Dad. Thank You.
Lynda Strayer
PS...I will be out of town for the next 2 weeks, but will check E-mail after that.
Keywords: Korean MAW
Entry: 48458
Subject: INFORMATION REQUEST
Subject: INFORMATION REQUEST
Edd Smith wrote on January 28, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was a marine pilot in Korea his name was Charles Lloyd Smith from Fort Worth Texas. He was killed after he returned from Korea in Approx 1960 I was 6yo any information would be appreciated. My mother told me he was shot down and captured but I haven't found any information as to this. Thanks Edd Smith
Keywords:
Entry: 44579
Subject: DID HE MKE IT THROUGH THE KOREAN WAR?
Subject: DID HE MKE IT THROUGH THE KOREAN WAR?
Newell Dorsey wrote on July 17, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: TIFTON GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Being a rat pack that I am I saved this home town release about 2ndLt. Bean Macho, a Marine pilot who was shot down not once but twice in a matter of four days behind the enemy lines. The first time he was shot down was April 30, 1951, then four days later the same rescue unit picked him up again. Have often woundered if the Marine made it through the war.
Keywords: Rescued by 3rd Air Rescue Detachment in Korea
Entry: 42795
Subject: KPUC
Subject: KPUC
Donald Personette wrote on May 3, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman assigned to MAG 33 for duty from 1949 - 1951. I am putting a record of my Navy service together, from 1944-1964 and am trying to find out if MAG 33 was awarded the Korean Presidential Unit Citation for service from Sept 1951 to June 1952. Would appreciate any help.
Keywords: MAG 33 Inchon sept 15, 1950
Entry: 40714
Subject: JACK RITZ KIA 29 MAY 51
Subject: JACK RITZ KIA 29 MAY 51
James E. (Jim) Nicholson JR. wrote on February 9, 2004
City and State: ROCKWALL TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords: g-3-7th marines. mar.5, 1951-mar. 1952
Entry: 40294
Subject: LOOKING FOR PLATOON 538 4TH. BTLN.
Subject: LOOKING FOR PLATOON 538 4TH. BTLN.
Warren Bellock wrote on January 26, 2004
City and State: BAYSIDE NY
Unit: MCAF NEW RIVER, CAMP LEJUNNE N.C.
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Recall....Lt. Anderson..... Sgt Hagler, Sgt. Cargile, Cpl.Daly..... all D.I.s...
Keywords: Platoon 538 4th. Btln. Co, L, Parris Island S.C. Oct."51 to Jan"52" Stationed at Peterfield Point, MCAF. New River, Camp Lejunne, N.C. "52" to "53"....... Any one out there?????
Entry: 36999
Subject: FLEET INDOCTRANATION PROGRAM FJ4 FURY PAX RIVER NAS
Subject: FLEET INDOCTRANATION PROGRAM FJ4 FURY PAX RIVER NAS
Roy Edwards wrote on September 18, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 3RD. MARINE AIR WING
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: LOOKING FOR PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE FLEET INTRODUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE FJ4 FURY AT PAX RIVER NAS. THIS WAS A MARINE GROUP AND WE WENT TO HAWAII IN 54 OR 55 WE ARE COMING UP ON 50 YEARS FOR THIS NEED INFO FOR POSSIBLE REUNION
REDW658591@AOL.COM
Keywords: FJ4 FURY
Entry: 36107
Subject: FINDING A FRIEND
Subject: FINDING A FRIEND
Jack Woodruff wrote on August 7, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: im looking for an old friend of mine who was in th ewas with me and his name is john vandenberg (im not sure how to spell his last name) ANY information about him please please email me. hes about 5'3 and after the war he lived in ajewish synagoge. if any info please email and subject it to i found ur friend thank you and god bless
Keywords:
Entry: 35338
Subject: VMA-212 RAY HEIPLE
Subject: VMA-212 RAY HEIPLE
Gary Wilkes wrote on July 7, 2003
City and State: MESA AZ
Unit: US ARMY AVIATION
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew Ray Heiple. He was shot down while serving with VMA-212, flying an AU Corsair. The MIA report says he was seen alive on the ground. Any details would be greatly appreciated. I am a good friend of his daughter - who never met him. Her children would be very grateful for any info. Thanks and God Bless to all of you for your service.
Regards,
Gary Wilkes
Mesa, Arizona
Keywords: VMA-212 Corsair AU-1
Entry: 34925
Subject: VMF 214 MAG 12
Subject: VMF 214 MAG 12
Clyde Fannon wrote on June 17, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: FIREBAUGH CA
Unit: VMF 214 MAG 12 KOREA
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for William Gasko , Pete Alaco, Alvin Loco
John Sanchez all in Korea 1950-1951 Black Sheep
Squardon VMF 214
Keywords:
Entry: 32073
Subject: K-3 POHANG DONG
Subject: K-3 POHANG DONG
Dan Lorenzo wrote on February 16, 2003
City and State:
Unit: BASE OPS. K-3
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 32016
Subject: JOHN RIGDON WIA INCHON
Subject: JOHN RIGDON WIA INCHON
John Ernster wrote on February 14, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: OREGON CITY OR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: any info on 6012 combat enginersunit 6012 th combat enginers sm john rigdon wounded inchon also at served chosan res
Keywords: inchon , chosin res
Entry: 31978
Subject: RICHARD A. CARLSON
Subject: RICHARD A. CARLSON
Malia Nelson wrote on February 12, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, My name is Malia Nelson and I'm looking for any info on my grandfather. His approx. birth is 1916 or 17. He was stationed in San Diego around 1940-43. He was an Aircraft Mechanic. His name is Richard A. Carlson. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you, Malia
Keywords: Red Devil Squadron 232- Marine Torpedo Bombing- Combat Engineer
Entry: 31635
Subject: MAG 33 OKINAWA
Subject: MAG 33 OKINAWA
Keithel Reynolds wrote on February 1, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: HAZARD KY
Unit: MAG 33
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: marine vet. okinawa, unit mag 33
Keywords:
Entry: 30640
Subject: FEDRO HICKS
Subject: FEDRO HICKS
Kathy Hicks wrote on December 25, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: MERRILLVILLE IN
Unit: MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: My dad is trying to get medical benefits from the VA. However he has none of his paperwork from the Marines anymore and the VA says they need a serial Number. He served 1952-1955. he worked on airplanes in the Korean War, he was also in Japan.
Any info on how to proceed will be greatly appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 30639
Subject: FEDRO HICKS
Subject: FEDRO HICKS
Kathy Hicks wrote on December 25, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: MERRILLVILLE IN
Unit: MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: My dad is trying to get medical benefits from the VA. However he has none of his paperwork from the Marines anymore and the VA says they need a serial Number. He served 1952-1955. he worked on airplanes in the Korean War, he was also in Japan.
Any info on how to proceed will be greatly appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 30142
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS WILLING TO TALK ABOUT KOREAN WAR!
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS WILLING TO TALK ABOUT KOREAN WAR!
Ashley Curran wrote on December 4, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: EASTLIVERPOOL OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am 15 years old and i have to do an 8 page research for An English 10 college Prep class.I was wondering if someone would please email me and tell me about it and i will email you back and ask you questions.
Thank You for all your help!
Keywords:
Entry: 29980
Subject: VMR 352 1946-48
Subject: VMR 352 1946-48
Steve Mallard wrote on November 28, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: My father Herb Mallard served in VMR 352 from 46-48. He likes to read and am looking for more info on unit history or others who were in same unit from 46 to 48. Gonna give as a Christmas book in I can find enough info.
Keywords: VMR 352 from 1946-1948
Entry: 29484
Subject: TERRA NAN
Subject: TERRA NAN
Jim Kimbrell wrote on November 11, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather was a pilot in the Korean War. His name is Doc Neil Grimes...DOes anyont know him? Does anyone know what Terra Nan is?
Keywords:
Entry: 28383
Subject: VMF 311 - SERVED WITH TED WILLIAMS?
Subject: VMF 311 - SERVED WITH TED WILLIAMS?
Brian Barasch wrote on September 20, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would like to interview anyone who served with Ted Williams in the Korean War. Ted was in VMF 311 squadron lead by Major John Glenn. I am interested to discuss any personal contact, military records, information, photos, etc on Captain Williams. Thank you, Brian.
Keywords:
Entry: 27655
Subject: TED WILLIAMS SERVICE NUMBER?
Subject: TED WILLIAMS SERVICE NUMBER?
Richard Hamilton wrote on August 18, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I have a footlocker with Ted Williams' name and service number on it and am trying to verify the service number. This was found in a basement of a house in San Diego, where Ted was born and grew up, so I am quite certain it is authentic, would appreciate any info. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Keywords: USS Kermit Roosevelt ARG16,
FPO San Francisco,
Kwajalein
Entry: 27603
Subject: INFO ABOUT A UNIT
Subject: INFO ABOUT A UNIT
George Kennett wrote on August 15, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I recently got to see my Dad's DD214 which caused me to question a few things that I would appreciate any help in answering. Here goes:
My dad served from 10/51 - 10/53 with the above mentioned USMC unit then was transferred to the USMCR with obligated service until 10/59.
He was released from active duty as a Sargeant. He served as an aircraft engine mechanic and was assigned to Special Services as a boxer.
His DD214 authorized him the National Defense Service Medal which he never received.
In a jewelry box of his, I found a Presidential Unit Citation, but no indication on the DD214 showing this award. Can anyone out there tell me if his unit earned this award during the enlistment period stated? Also, would his unit be entitled to the Korean War Service Medal or the Republic of Korea Liberation Medal that I recently heard about?
Any info would be greatly appreciated. My father is still living, and if he is due any awards for his faithful service, I would like him to receive them while he is still alive to enjoy them.
Keywords: HqSq -27, 2dMAW, FMF, MCAS, Cherry Point
Entry: 26798
Subject: SIKORSKY HO5S INFORMATION
Subject: SIKORSKY HO5S INFORMATION
James Sleigh wrote on July 7, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: PALM CITY FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
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 honor of all Korean War Vets. Please contact me if you have ANY information or contacts related to the HO5S aircraft. Thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 26552
Subject: LOOKING FOR COL. PHILLP MAY NAVAL AIR
Subject: LOOKING FOR COL. PHILLP MAY NAVAL AIR
Edward L. Stephenson wrote on June 26, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: AUSTINTOWN OH
Unit: MAR. DET NAS BRITISH GUINIE
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for Col.Phillip B.May, shot down over Korea 50 or51..Was my Co. in 1943 in British Giinea. Went to flight school as a Maj. Hear from anyone please
Keywords:
Entry: 25825
Subject: HQ SQUADRON MAG 33
Subject: HQ SQUADRON MAG 33
Judy West wrote on May 28, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Rad was killed either in a plane or chopper crash. He graduated from the Naval Academy in the late 30's. served with the Marines in WWII and the korean War. If possible would like to find out more about his service. I am a relative but not a primary kin doing family history research and not able to get his military records Gov't channels. Just trying to piece together his life after the Academy. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Keywords: Lt. Col. Radford Carter West killed Feb. 8, 1951
Entry: 25056
Subject: MATCU-65
Subject: MATCU-65
Hugh Morrison wrote on April 28, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: FIRST MARINE AIR WING GCA CONTROLLER,MAG-33
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: MATCU-65,MAG-33 First Marine Air Wing at K-3 Korea
Keywords:
Entry: 24572
Subject: B 29 CRASH LANDING, KIMPO, SEPT. 50
Subject: B 29 CRASH LANDING, KIMPO, SEPT. 50
William Brennen wrote on April 6, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: LARKSPUR CA
Unit: HQ. SQ. M.A.G. 33, 1ST M.A.W.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: In late Sept. or early Oct. 1950, a shot up USAF B29 crash landed at Kimpo Air Base, So. Korea. A wing knocked the tails off of 3 or 4 Marine F7F aircraft. I would like to locate a photo of the crashed B29, and, or, the Marine aircrft .
Keywords: Served at Kimpo, Yonpo, Chosin Reservoir, and Pohang dong
Entry: 23286
Subject: INFO ABOUT MASTER SARGENT DOC NEIL GRIME
Subject: INFO ABOUT MASTER SARGENT DOC NEIL GRIME
Robert Grimes wrote on February 19, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: FULLERTON CA
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Doc Grimes served in korea in 1951. He never said a word about what he did or where he was. He is buried at Riverside National Cemetary and I would like to know anything he did during the war.
Keywords: Terranan Squadran, El Toro, Cherry Point, Major Mann, Joe Boar, Jack Crossley, Doc Neil Grimes
Entry: 22345
Subject: VMR 352 - KOREAN AREA 1950-?
Subject: VMR 352 - KOREAN AREA 1950-?
Neil (Whitey) Poole wrote on January 16, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: ESCONDIDO CA
Unit: 1ST MARINE AIR WING
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served in VMR 352 from 1950 until discharged in 1952. (Got an extra year courtesy Harry Truman)Anybody out there that remembers the above duty stations?
Keywords: VMR 352-- Itami Air Base, Korea:Kimpo air Field,Aguana,Guam. Barbers Point, Hawaii
Entry: 17247
Subject: 3271 CARGO HANDLER
Subject: 3271 CARGO HANDLER
Richard (Rick) Van Horn wrote on June 11, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad served between Nov,1951-Feb,1952.
I know he was a helicoper cargo handler for the
Marines but don't know what UNIT he was in.
Can anyone help me?
Keywords: Helicopters,3271,Cargo Handler
Entry: 13643
Subject: MARINE CORP BIRTHDAY L951
Subject: MARINE CORP BIRTHDAY L951
William T. (Bill) Dunn wrote on December 15, 2000
City and State: REEDVILLE VA
Unit: MARINES C-1-7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Do you remember? Marine Corp Birthday l951, I was
serving as a squad leader in C-1-7 and our outfit
was on the lines. Late afternoon a marine observation plane with a long streamer reading
'Happy Birthday Marines' flew over at a very low
altitude. The passinger side door was open and a
marine was hanging out and yelling to us 'happy
birthday'. The plane took a wrong turn over
Chinese lines and was shot down by small arms
fire. Never heard any comments about this since.
Anyone remember this?
Keywords: Marine observation plane
Entry: 11304
Subject:
Subject:
Marvin Paffenroth wrote on August 27, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit: VMF 216
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: VMF 216
Keywords:
Entry: 8927
Subject: WTD: INFO ON WILLIAM C. BLACK JR.
Subject: WTD: INFO ON WILLIAM C. BLACK JR.
Michael Black wrote on May 26, 2000
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello!
Im looking for any information on my late fater; USMC Lt. Col. William C. Black Jr. I know he joined the Marines around 1950; and flew helicopters in the Korean War. I have two patches of his; one has the Squad/Unit designation HMM-776, the other, HMR(L)362. Any info about him and/or anywhere I can conduct searches is greatly appreciated!
THANX!
Mike
Keywords: Korea Helicopter HMM-776 HMR(L)362
Entry: 7551
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO:MIA MAURICE MCBRIDE
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO:MIA MAURICE MCBRIDE
Walton Parker SR. wrote on March 19, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Anyone having knowledge of Maurice McBride USMC, MIA; Last knowledge concernedthe bail out of a plane while coming home on leave from Korea. Some passengers parachuted safely and survived. Any info. will be appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 6497
Subject: MARTIN MATTIA
Subject: MARTIN MATTIA
Melanie Mattia wrote on January 28, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: EASTLAKE OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: hi my name is melanie mattia and my fathers name is martin mattia i am looking for more information about his millitary standing the only information that i have about his careare is he served in the korean war i also know that he didnt die in the war but went on to lead a verry productive and loving life with my mother margaret weightman i hope to find some one who can tell me more about my father or where i can recive more information about him my email adress is mattia@prodigy.net thank you for all your help:)
Keywords: martin,mattia,korean war,
Entry: 4971
Subject: AIRPLANES WITHOUT LANDING GEAR AND RICE PADDIES
Subject: AIRPLANES WITHOUT LANDING GEAR AND RICE PADDIES
Lisa Peppan wrote on November 15, 1999
City and State: EDMONDS WA
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: For years I heard the story of how my Uncle had landed an airplane in a rice paddy without benefit of landing gear -- and walked away from it -- during the Korean War; the story was given as the explination as to why Uncle had grey hair and my father didn't (they were one year apart in age).
Uncle's name was Donald William "Bud" Peppan, and he was a Marine. He died earlier this year and I'm looking for anyone who may know of this story -- it would be WONDERFUL to find someone who was actually there -- for the purpose of adding the story to the family research I'm compiling. I've spoken with my aunt but she's not been able to go through his papers yet, and I don't want to push her.
He was born 17 June 1927, in Seattle Washington. He died 27 March 1999.
Keywords:
Entry: 4268
Subject: HO3S-1 IN KOREA
Subject: HO3S-1 IN KOREA
Lisa Baugh wrote on November 6, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: NASHVILLE TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: 0
Comments: I doing research on the above topics. First, I need to know how and when the HO3S-1 helicopter was used in the Korean War. Second, I need to know more on the Operation Orphan Annie- that was lead by Air Force Chaplain Lt Col Russell Blaisdell-I have more info if you want to call, I need to know how successful it was. Third if I could find out the date in which a typhoon struck the air base in Yakota where the B-29's were sand bagged and the crew rode out the storm. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Lisa
Keywords: HO3S-1 helicopter
Typhoon at Yakota
"Operation Orphan Annie"
Entry: 1009
Subject: 1ST MARINE AVIATION POW
Subject: 1ST MARINE AVIATION POW