VMA 121 - Marine Attack Squadron 121

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James Moore wrote on July 3, 2022

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City and State: FARMINGTON MO

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Comments: Would like to know of his missions, awards and activity in Korea during his time at K-6 with the Wolf Raiders--family History things for my 5 siblings
Dad later changed his last name back to Moore (his father) from Waterman ( his stepfather)

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Joe Donellan wrote on March 25, 2020

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City and State: NORMANDY PARK WA

Unit: VMA-121

Service or Relationship: Marines

Comments: I'm writing a history of VMA-121 in Iwakuni. There is nothing in Marine Corps history pubs about VMA-121 at Iwakuni from the end of the Korean War to the time spent at Iwakuni.
I'd like to hear from anyone stationed with the squadron during that period.

Keywords: Iwakuni, Navy/Marine Corps units stationed at Iwakuni from 1956-1957, VMA-251, MAG-12, 1st MAW, other USN/USMC units 5/56 - 5/57

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Aaron Clift wrote on April 26, 2016

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Lt. John Marcus Chamberlain, Pomona CA- AD-1 pilot USMC, Lost March 29 1953 North Korea. Korean War Project #4857

Any info from anyone who knew my relative would be appreciated. I am active in the war project and am a history teacher looking to research any info that can be provided.
Thank You!

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Marcus McAnally wrote on March 11, 2016

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City and State: PAHRUMP NV

Unit: VMA 121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: My first Marine Squadron was VMF 214, the Black Sheep outfit at MCAS El Toro, California, before I went to Kprea on the 21st Aviation Replacement Draft in 1952. I flew with the Wolfraiders in 1952 until May, 1953. Left an AD in the mud after a close air support mission when small arms fire hit an oil line. Went on the mission to Pyongyang in August, (I think). Came back to the U.S. and instructed at Kingsville, Texas. Graduated the last flight of F6F's then taught the F9F Panthers until I was sent back to El Toro from where I retired. The Marines do make one confident enough to tackle almost any job, so I did a career with the Veterans Administration, before it was a Cabinet post. Got a DFC and a Gold Star in lieu of another one along with a Marine Corps Commendation Medal. The DFCs are listed under Distinguished Flying Cross Society. com alphabetically. My Korean Service was recognized by the DFC Society at their reunion in Tampa Bay, Florida in 2014.

Keywords: I got aircraft carrier qualified on the USS Wright CVE, in 1949 in an SNJ and on the Monterey in the Skyraider in 1950. They didn't tell us what battle we were providing air support to and sometimes no unit was mentioned. If there is anyone left out there who remembers me flying with him, Courtney, Steele, anybody? you have my email.

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Otto Gruhn wrote on May 17, 2014

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City and State: MONTEBELLO CA

Unit: VMA 121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Left N.Y. By train to boot camp,my buddy John Goeller met his Uncle in Wash.and gave him a bottle of whiskey,it was uncovered,had to share with other recruits,I ended up barfing on my way to the head.Upon arrival at Pleasure Island,the friendly mood of the overseers quickly diminished to that of Nazi guards.....summer in Parrish Island , pure pleasure. ( beautiful Beaufort by the sea, 25 miles from Yamasee, ) After boot camp leave,Jacksonville,the troop train to Memphis,then 5 guys took a dealer car toward El-Toro,got screwed in Albuquerque (avoidance of dealer car tax)....who knew ? $ 150...a lot of money in 1952....like a Georgia speed trap....aimed at service personal....Oh we'll 62 years...who remembers ! On the ship towards Asia,on which I Hugged the Rail many days,many guys hammered silver half dollars into rings ,and leisurely enjoyed the Orient Cruise Line's tour...Kobe,train to Itami Air Base Many,many,many hours of train travel ( 25 miles...? ) then the bad news.. some of you guys are going to remain here in Japan .............please God,please please not me..That was the prayer of the the fighting VMA 121 ( what a load of poo ) Flew to K-6, informed that R & R was available in 6 weeks for the new guys...couldn't wait..then every 10 weeks...is life any better. Was in closest Q-hut to H/Q bldg.( where we were paid every two weeks) Let's see...Bush..Perez..Nick Zahartgiss.Rosenquest.Fox.Coggins..etc..etc.Took a group out one night to visit the Pyongtek beauties ( I knew 10 words in Korean ...a linguist..)....subsequently discovered Thanksgiving morning by the MP's.........Nick the Greek slipped past discovery....ultimately made Sgt.....who remembers ! 6413 MOS mechanic/ TDY/ driver / etc. Extended tour 6 month for Itami Air Base,great duty..Oh! Got stuck in Japan on 26 July 53, had to return to Korea for Armistice Head Count....ended up at K-3 for a few hours....So from Itami had to go back to Korea for final return to USA...Inchon..BX burned down on way in to base..big barracks too...so, tents again..so so so cold,didn't shower until I got on the ship..Meigs ? All in all it probably was the neatest timr in my life, if I could only remember so names?

Keywords: No battles,just a few air-raids, May to July seems like a short war,unless your'e injured,Too many good Marines never made it back,my light-hearted ness doesn't reflect on the highest duty they paid for my country.

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Marvin Bush wrote on January 12, 2014

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City and State: ABILENE TX

Unit: VMA-121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I served with VMA-121 at K-6 in 51 & 52. Was with the ordnance Department. Our OIC was Gunner Norris.

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Thomas (Tom) Miller SR. wrote on April 25, 2013

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City and State: LACOMBE LA

Unit: VMA 121 MAG 12 1ST MARINE AIR WING

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I went to Korea on the 29th draft.

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Albert (Al) Pule SR. wrote on February 11, 2013

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City and State: GRANTS PASS OR

Unit: VMA 121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I haven't found one member from VMA 121 cence
leaving the Sqd. back in 1953 heading home. It has been 63 years cence we left Korea and there may not be too many of us left.

My wife and I went back to Korea on their 60th anniversary and what a different country.

SSGT Fiveash was a close friend of mine, does
any one know or his wereabouts?

Keywords: SGT. PULE from the Motor Pool

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Albert (Al) Pule SR. wrote on February 4, 2013

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City and State: GRANTS PASS OR

Unit: VMA-121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: When not toling A/C, I would help load bombs for the
next mission.

Keywords: SGT . PULE from the MOTOR POOL

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Sharon Pierce wrote on November 11, 2012

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City and State: FRISCO TX

Unit: VMA-121, MAG-12, IST MAW

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Bill Howell, was a sergeant and aircraft mechanic in Korea
on the dates listed. He named two AD-4 Skyraider aircraft. One he
named 'HELEN for my mother. The other was named BABY
SHARON for me. I was
8 months old when he left for Korea. Our family's collective memory
is that one of the planes was shot down. But we don't know which
one. Is there a way to research this?

My father died in September 1973.

On this Veterans' Day, I want to say a personal and heartfelt thank
you to all veterans for your service to our country.

A Marine Brat,
Sharon Howell Pierce

Keywords: VMA-121, MAG-12, 1st MAW
Sgt. William J. (Bill) Howell, USMC
Korean Defense Summer-Fall 1952 3May52-30!Nov52
Third Korean Winter 1Dec52-9Mar53

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Doug Drury wrote on July 3, 2012

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City and State:

Unit: 119TH ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY, 52ND BATTALION,

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My uncle, Lt. Perry Jensen flew with VMA-121 while
they were in Korea. I am trying to locate information
on his award of the DFC while serving with the unit.
Anyone that remembers Lt Jensen I would be glad to
hear from them. I served as a CW2 Army helicopter
pilot in Vietnam 1967-68. Uncle Perry was always my
idol because he flew combat which I was able to do
also some 18 years later and was also awarded a DFC
for Hill 875 during the Battle of Dakto 1967. I am
trying to obtain a copy of his citation so it can be
entered in the historical records of the DFC society.

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Tom Ashby wrote on May 15, 2012

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City and State: ABBEVILLE SC

Unit: VMA - 121 !ST MARINE AIT WING K - 6

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Names hard to remember, but what ever happened to Joe
(we used to call him MATRESS) cause all he had to do
was drive the chow truck back and forth and then lay
around between runs Then there was Sproat The artist
who coffee cup art was what you had to have.There
were lots of others, but who can remember???

Keywords: Hand-me-down ADs from the Navy still flew the heavest
bomb loads of any single engine fighter bombers.Small
arms damage to props was the bigest problem I had as
the prop mech.

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Earle F. (Bruce) Stone wrote on April 26, 2012

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City and State: FITCHBURG MA

Unit: VMA-121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Is anyone left out there who might have served with
me at K-6,1954-1955, in VMA-121. I sure would like to
hear from you. I was in Hut 12.

Keywords: MAG-12, Heavy Haulers Group

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Pat Suddarth wrote on March 7, 2011

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City and State: GOLD CANYON AZ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father then a Capt. was a pilot with VMA-121 in 52-53 Korea. Retired 1966 Marine Corps Reserve. Always one proud Marine til the end. He passed away Xmas Day 2009. Anyone with VMA-121 who flew with him still out there?

Keywords: VMA-121 K-6 Korea AD Skyraider pilot 52-53

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Angelo Marcheschi SR. wrote on October 29, 2010

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City and State: MONEE IL

Unit: VMA 121 IST MARINE CORPS

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: AD Skyraider K-6 Korea, 1953-1954

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Thomas (Tom) Miller SR. wrote on July 9, 2010

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City and State: LACOMBE LA

Unit: VMA 121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: WHEN I ENLISTED IN THE MARINES, I LIVED IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. AT NINTHTEEN, I LEFT NEW ORLEANS FOR MCRD IN SAN DIEGO, CALIF. FROM THERE , I WENT TO JACKSONVILLE, FLA. FOR AVIATION PREPARATORY SCHOOL. THEN I PROCEDED TO EL TORO IN SANTA ANNA CALIF.AWAITING DEPLOYMENT TO KOREA. I FINISHED MY LAST TEN MONTHS IN MIAMI, FLA. I WENT TO KOREA WITH THE 29TH DRAFT...........

Keywords: IT'S HARD TO REMEMBER NAMES AFTER 57 YEARS.I DO REMEMBER ONLY A FEW.PHIL GREEN ,JAMES STAGG, THE MITCHELL BROTHERS, LIKE I SAID...........

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Cory Hill wrote on September 29, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: k-6 flight surgeon. My Dads name was Richard Sylvester Campion, M.D. I have some pictures when Dad was in Korea that I would love to share. Also, I would love to learn about his unit and what he did. I am his daughter doing family research. My dad died in 1983.

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David Sotelo SR. wrote on August 20, 2009

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City and State: COLUMBIA SC

Unit: VMA-121 3RDMAW MCAS EL TORO

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I was SSgt E-5 and was Operations Chief at NZJ. I recall our deployments to Mojave, China Lake,(Fallon) Reno, Nv.carqualing on three carriers, maybe more. Lost two pilots and a/c at NZJ. another at China Lake HAVAR rocket range and a pilot at sea. Good times and sad times LtGen Traynor died, no one lives forever but we sure as hell had a good squadron and won the CNO Aviation Saftey Award.

Keywords: CVA-43 USS Coral Sea, Kau Shung, Tiwian, Formosa CO W. L. Traynor A4D-C Skyhawk

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Camnria Edwards wrote on April 17, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I was wondering if anyone has any information or knew Dean Moser Barnett. My grandmother knew him well and he was shot down January 1953 over North Korea. She would love any information about him.

Thank you

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Scott Berry wrote on January 19, 2009

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City and State: WATKINSVILLE GA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was an AD driver with VMA 121 "Bitch on a Bomb" in 53-54
Korea. He has his logbooks and many photos, and a few old 8mm movies
we had converted to VHS years ago. Anyone remember him, hit me with
an email. Thank you in advance.

Keywords: VMA 121, Dick Berry

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Ralph Campo wrote on April 25, 2008

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City and State: MULLICA HILL NJ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father,then a 2Lt, Guy Campo (now deceased) flew a strike from K-6 against an enemy strongpoint at Pyongyang, Korea on August 29th, 1952 as a pilot of VMA-121 where he was recommended for but never received the Silver Star.

His C.O. at that time was Phil Crawford (now deceased)and I am seeking any and all information about this sortie.

Any direction in this endeavor would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: 2Lt.Guy Campo now deceased. He retired as Col. Guy R. Campo USMC.

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Robert Senner wrote on March 11, 2008

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Unit: VMA 121 WOLFRAIDERS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father, Dick Senner served at K6 as a Skyraider mechanic all of 53 thru June of 54. He is dong well.

Looking to hear from anyone who may have served with him at that time. Just to share a story or 2 from the time of service.

Keywords: Hydraulics Mechanic
Skyraiders

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Dan Dain SR. wrote on February 29, 2008

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City and State: TX

Unit: VMA 121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I was a member of the metal shop during 55/56 at I believe K9 near Pohang. I was with the last group to leave Korea when the squadron went to Iwakuni. We made the trip on an LST. Looking for any pictures or correspondence from anyone from this time. One name I remember is Elmer Cagey.

Keywords: Viet Nam 66-68, HMM362

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Robert (Mark) Marcantelli wrote on December 30, 2004

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City and State: BUTTE NV

Unit: VMA-121

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: VMA 121 eltoro july 1965 jan 1966 avionics
S/SGT Mark Marcantelli usmc disability retired APR 1966

Keywords: A4E sky hawk

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Robert (Mark) Marcantelli wrote on December 30, 2004

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City and State: BUTTE NV

Unit: VMA 311

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: looking for anyone who served in vma 311 from jan. 1962 thru sept.1964 L/COL B.J,STENDER COMMANDING S/SGT MARK MARCANTELLI AVIONICS RETIRED

Keywords: VMA311 mag 33 mcas el toro

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William L. (Bill) Eck wrote on November 27, 2004

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City and State: BEACH PARK IL

Unit: VMF-121

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:

Keywords: Reunion

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William L. (Bill) Eck wrote on November 27, 2004

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City and State: BEACH PARK IL

Unit: VMF-121

Service or Relationship: -

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Douglas Wesley Partin wrote on June 21, 2004

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City and State: CROSBY MS

Unit: 772 MP PATALLION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I AM INTERESTED IN FINDING FAMILY OR FRIENDS OF THE KIA - LTC-05 ALFRED NELSON GORDON - 121 VMA SQDN 1 MAW - MARINES. KIA - 18 NOV 1951. I AM THE PERSON THAT PULLED THE LTC FROM HIS CRASHED/BURNING PLANE. I HAVE THE FLAG-K 09381 - WITH HIS NAME ON THE BACK THAT HE CARRIED IN HIS FLIGHT JACKET POCKET. I HAVE HAD THE FLAG SINCE THAT DAY AND WOULD LIKE TO GIVE IT TO A SON OR DAUGHTER OF THE LTC. ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION ON THE FAMILY PLEASE CONTACT ME.

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Tony Marengo wrote on May 22, 2004

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City and State:

Unit: VMA 212 ORDANCE

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:

Keywords: NAMES REMEMBERED DAVE ALEXANDER,DAN GILES,LARRY COMBS,

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Francis Rozinski wrote on May 22, 2004

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City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

Unit: VMA-121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a second lieutenant pilot and flew missions from late March to August 1952.
After my squadron tour I was a de-briefer in the air group until November.
Flew jet fighters after that and etired in 1965.
Flew as corporate pilot for 26 years and stopped flying in 1992 when I was 66.
Had a wonderful and exciting life.

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David Jury wrote on April 17, 2004

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City and State: YUMA AZ

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: anyone who served with my father who was a usmc skyraider pilot, please let me know, he is fine and doing good in nogales az, i will pass any info i get to him, semper fi, dave.

Keywords: my father was a usmc skyraider pilot in korea, if anyone knows/remembers him please let me know. vma 121 i believe,

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Colleen Murray-Heffner wrote on April 10, 2004

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City and State: BARSTOW CA

Unit: A COMPANY OPERATIONS GROUP, FORT IRWIN, CA

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Addition to my previous message: I have a coffee cup that was his. White with a green chess(?) knight encircled with green and gold with VMA-121 etched below and his name in gold lettering. Look familiar?

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Colleen Murray-Heffner wrote on April 10, 2004

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City and State: BARSTOW CA

Unit: A COMPANY OPERATIONS GROUP, FORT IRWIN, CA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm searching for information about my father Frank Murray. He was with VMA 121 from 1959-1961. Your assistance in this endeavor is appreciated.

Sergeant First Class
Colleen M.(Murray) Heffner
United States Army

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Jeff Cooper wrote on March 5, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Anybody out there remember a Gordon Johnson, pilot VMA-121? Think he was an AD driver in Korea. Any info is appreciated.

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Richard Ford wrote on November 10, 2003

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City and State: COLUMBUS OH

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father,David L. Ford, was a pilot with VMA-121 from 1950-1952(?).He flew the AD skyraider from a converted Zero base.He died in 1997, and I would like to here from anyone who knew him.I know his story's by heart and I have his flight jacket, log books, and a copy of VMA-121 SINGS, a collection of bar songs from the squadren. If you or your family member has any info, please contact me.

Keywords: Dadford ,VMA-121, USS Guadalcanal

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Larry Alley wrote on April 16, 2003

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City and State: DOULGASS KS

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father, Lawrence G. Alley, flew AD Skyraider in Korea (100 missions) in 1952. He will be 80 years old on May 2, 2003 and would appreciate hearing from anyone who served in Korea during that time with VMA 121. He still flys his Piper Cub and is very proud of his Marine background. If you could drop him a birthday card he would appreciate it.

Lawrence G. Alley
1220 E. Eighth
Douglass, Kansas 67039
316 747-2510

Thanks Larry Alley

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Efren Perez wrote on February 5, 2003

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City and State: ELSA TX

Unit: 57-59 VMA212 AIRWING STATIONED HAWAII, AND JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I AM WRITING THIS FOR MY DAD(EFREN) SINCE HE DON'T HAVE A PC AND I LIVE IN MI. HE TOLD ME THIS OVER THE PHONE. THE EMAIL IS MINE. PAM

Keywords: EFREN 57-59 WAS STATIONED IN HAWAII AND ALSO JAPAN
VMA212 AIRWING. THESE ARE SOME NAMES I REMEMBER
AGUILAR, TAPIA, LUGO....

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Dick Senner wrote on February 1, 2003

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City and State:

Unit: VMA 121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I'd like to hear from some of my old Korean Buddy's. I was a hydraulics Mechanic from January 1953 thru May of 1954. Raymond Burr and Terry Moore visited from USO.

Keywords: Skyraiders. Friends Tom O'Brian, CA. -
Jerry Smith, IA.

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Ken Hamill wrote on December 11, 2002

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City and State: COLUMBUS GA

Unit: VMA 121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: Arrived VMA 121 early 1953. Departed January 1954. Was aviation metalsmith. Our most daring pilots were M/Sgt Evans and a Lieutenant?. They bought our tinsmith shop a case of Asahi when they dropped their loads too low and received battle damage that we tinbenders had to fix. A great softball athlete "Timmer"? took VMA 121 to Fifth Air Force Championships. Forget most names but Nye was NCOIC of metalshop. For some reason food rations changed from USMC to Army and food became more scarce. It had been eat all you want and changed to two slices of bread etc. We had cold storage eggs dating back to the mid 1940's. The messduty people would break an egg into a bowl and if it was green, it was discarded. Good looking eggs were put in the good egg pot to be cooked for breakfast. I attended a NCO school at K-3 for three or four weeks but forget all the names. VMA 121 had a Personel Sergeant called Ski. I remember Bobo Phalen, a mechanic who had been in my unit at Cherry Point. A Red Fallon from Ohio, was the brother of a Cherry Point friend and became a member of VMA 121. Jesse Rocket was NCOIC of the metalshop for awhile. Two friends were members of a sister squadron of AD's in our MAG. Bud Hamilton and Red Kineary and myself had 27 great days at Treasure Island. Make the 0800 formation, then sleep, then make the 1600 formation and head for San Francisco again. The Marine Memorial Club on Sutter and Mason was our starting point usually. A very nice Chinese girl tended bar. I think Lucky Lager cost a quarter at the time. Great memories.

Keywords: Single hitch USMC spanned Parris Island, El Toro, USNATTC Memphis, Cherry Point, USNS Leyte, USNS Midway, VMA 121 at K-6 final year, then 27 days at Treasure Island, CA.

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Anthony J. Swiatowy wrote on October 24, 2002

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City and State: WILLIAMSVILLE NY

Unit: VMAT-20, VMA-212, VMA-121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: AD's. K-3, K-6. Cherry Pt. Edenton.

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Gerry Goehring wrote on June 27, 2002

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City and State: SAN JOSE CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a Plane Captain at K6 and K3. I am terrible on remembering names of the guys there.

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Aaron Clift wrote on June 24, 2002

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City and State: TUSTIN CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My great uncle John Chamberlain was reported missing in action over Korea 3/29/1953. It was reported that his ordanance would not drop, and he was never heard from again. I believe he flew the Corsair. Any info that can be provided about the unit or John would be highly appreciated. We will be attending the Marine MIA conference July 25th 2002.

Keywords: 1st LT.John M. Chamberlain MIA 3/29/1953. USMC Aviator. Unit 121 VMA SQDN 1 MAW

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Charles Baker wrote on April 20, 2002

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City and State: STEWARTVILLE MN

Unit: 1ST MAW VMA121 MAG12

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I hope this message doesn't bore anybody. this is a great site to visit for history, and friendship at arms.

looking for sgt. Mc Elfrish "MAC" in Korea 1955
served with Jim Root would like reply if anyone has info on he hailed from Zanesville, Ohio can't find his name in the phone book in that area. even a legion number around there might help, mail can be sent to Jim Root Spring Valley, mn. 55975 thank you from a Viet Nam vet.

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Charles Baker wrote on April 20, 2002

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City and State: STEWARTVILLE MN

Unit: 1ST MAR DIV 1ST MP BATT

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: great web site we need more of them and more people to sign up

Keywords: Mc Elfrish, he was a e-5 with vma 121 his nickname was mac, he came from zanesville,oh. my friend jim root is trying to locate him he was there in 1955 vma 121 mag 12 any info please forward to me i'm a nam vet trying to help a korean vet thank you

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Richard L. Buechler wrote on March 28, 2002

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City and State: HINCKLEY OH

Unit: VMA212

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: Brunnsworth and Norlin were members of 121 June 52 to Sept 52 when they went to 3rd Batt 1st Marines as Forward Air Controllers.Anyone know anything of them? Iwas in VMA212 at the time.

Keywords: Bill Brunnsworth

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John Haynie wrote on June 11, 2001

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City and State: EVANS GA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Robert S. Haynie, Augusta, GA. died on June 2, 2001. I thought if any of his buddies were still out there they may want to know. His best stories were the ones of his Marine Corps carreer and it was more important to him that just about anything else.

John Haynie

Keywords: Korea

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William (Rav) Ravgiala JR. wrote on January 12, 2001

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City and State: MANCHESTER NH

Unit: VMA 121

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Miss the Corps and Marine Aviation and would like to communicate with former members of VMA 121. Our early missions late 50s early 60s with LABS delivery methods was an exciteing period for me and I am grateful for the association and honor to have served.
Semper Fi, William D. (RAV) Ravgiala, Jr. GYSgt. USMC (Ret.)

Keywords: VMA 121 (A4D2 Sky Hawks aboard the carriers, Ticonderoga, Ranger, and Coral Sea 1958-1961

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William L. (Bill) Eck wrote on September 20, 2000

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City and State: BEACH PARK IL

Unit: VMF-121 NAS GLENVIEW 1947-1950

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: i was discharged from 121 before outbreak and reported to nas pensacola for pilot training. would like to hear from any 121 personnel that went to el toro when activated for korea. thanks, bill eck usmcr s/n1029245

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Leo N. Nagrodsky wrote on May 8, 2000

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City and State: SUNNYVALE CA

Unit: MGCIS-3

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Some Video available, Korean Vacation,-- Any other Marines with interest contact me.

Keywords: Nick Nagrodsky, Weapons Platoon,18th Aussie Brg.

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Earle F. (Bruce) Stone wrote on March 16, 2000

Send Email To EARLE F. (BRUCE) STONE

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City and State: FITCHBURG MA

Unit: VMA-121

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to anybody who was st K-6 during that time frame.

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: Wolfraiders, MAG-12 "Heavy Hauler Group", K-6

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