VMF 212 - Marine Fighter Squadron 212

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Jim Deatherage wrote on November 19, 2023

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City and State: BANDON OR

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John Rubin wrote on August 29, 2019

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City and State: NEW ORLEANS LA

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Comments: My uncle, John Yankus (now deceased) had a photo album from his time in the VMF 212 “Devil Cats” during the Korean War

I am in the process of digitizing. It may be of interest to any Veterans or their families, or anyone compiling a unit history

Keywords: VMF212 Photographs

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James Connolly JR wrote on January 31, 2019

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City and State: ENGLEWOOD FL

Unit: VMF 212 AND VMF214 AND INSTRUCTOR MEMPHIS TENN

Service or Relationship: USMC 1949-1952

Comments: I was a plane captain of a, Corsair fighter plane #10 in VMF 212. At the outbreak of the Korean War we were in Cherry Point N.C. preparing to join the 6th fleet in the Med for a 6 month cruise aboard a carrier. Instead, because of our readiness we got on a troop train to San Diego, onto the Cape Esperance landing at Yokusks. onto Kobe and on a troop ship heading for Inchon. VMF212 set up camp at Kimpo. Throughout our service in Korea we provided close air support for the Ist Division in the battle for Seoul, Wonsan, North Korea, flying out of Yon Po, North Korea in support of Marines at the reservoir, onto the carrier USS Bataan, back in Korea at Pusan and Pohang, Vmf 212 squadron split up some joining 214. Anyway are there any of us left ? Would to hear from them. JJ

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Bree Caddell wrote on May 3, 2016

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City and State: ARLINGTON TX

Unit: UNKOWN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather, Floyd B Farrington, passed away on April 28th 2016. I am trying to find out what unit he was with in Korea. Please contact me as soon as possible with any information. Thank you.

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Mary Prewitt wrote on September 10, 2015

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City and State: TX

Unit: VMF 212

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Lt Col. Frank W. Daugherty, Sr. (1922 - 2009) has since passed away in 2009.

I have a photo Itami, Japan. Aug 1950. with the names
Limbach, Frank W Daugherty, Oliver-Spider Edwards, Maj. Armstrong.
assuming they are all from the same squadron, VMF-212 Devil Cats

(Wish we could post pictures here.)

Regards
Mary Prewitt

Keywords: Limbach, Daugherty, Oliver Spider Edwards, Maj Armstrong, VMF212, Korea, WWII, f4u Corsair, USMC, fighter pilot,

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James (Jim) Tobin wrote on January 6, 2013

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City and State: ANAHEIM CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I know this forum is VMF 212, but my father was

believed to be in the 1st MAW VMF 212, and 214. He

worked on Hellcats, and maybe a few more, like F6F,

F4F-4, or P-40 fighters.



Does anyone know if there is a VMF -221 anywhere on

this site?



In all the 22-1/2 years of my father, VINCENT JOHN

TOBIN, proudly serving in the USMC, during WWII,

Korean, and Vietnam conflicts, in researching his VMF-

221 Squadron, I can not see it anywhere on this site.

Does this list exist, or has it not been created yet?

If it does exist, can you please directly me to that

link? I'm trying to find possible survivors of my

Father's units. Thank you! Sincerely, Jim Tobin



He also was in WWII, Korea, and

Vietnam, with the 1st Marine MAG-21,VMF 212,and 214.

Later he worked on C-130 transport division. VMR

152,252,253, and VMGR 352 Iwakuni, Japan.

Keywords: 1st Marine MAG-21,VMF 212,and 214. Later he worked on

C-130 Transport division. VMR 152,252,253, and VMGR

352 Iwakuni, Japan. MCAS El Toro, and Camp Pendelton,

CA. MSGT VINCENT J. TOBIN

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Sally Jaundrell wrote on January 24, 2012

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City and State:

Unit: 41 IND COMMANDO

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: looking for information concerning Sargent Thomas J.
Feeley who served in Korean theater circa 1951-1953.
I came across his name and contact details amongst my
father's memorabilia (Jaundrell, J.D. 41 Ind
Commando)

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Howard Huber wrote on November 23, 2011

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City and State: SOUTH RANGE WI

Unit: VMF 212 USS RENDOVA 1951

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Grandfather, Capt. William Strickland McCarson
USMC, a Corsair pilot with VMF 212, was KIA on 06 DEC
1951. We are seeking any, and all, information about
him and his service. If you knew him, or of him,
please share.

Keywords: VMF 212, MAG 33, Corsair, KIA, MIA, Rendova, F-4U, Mac

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Kate Schaefers wrote on September 5, 2011

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City and State: SHOREVIEW MN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Capt. Perry Porter has one daughter - Pamela Porter
Schaefers Cole. She is planning a memorial service for
her father in recognition of the 60th anniversary of
his being missing in action in Korea.

Capt. Porter's Corsair was shot down in North Korea on
May 2, 1952. His remains still have not been located
and returned.

If you knew him, and have any stories to share about
him for his memorial service, please let us know.

Thank you,
Pamela Cole and Kate Schaefers

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William R.(Bob) Livesay wrote on August 20, 2011

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City and State: JACKSONVILLE FL

Unit: VMA-212,MAG-13

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from guys who served with me at Kaneohe and Atsugi to recall old times, friends, exchange old photos,etc. I was a plane captain and took care of FJ-4 #2, which was flown by Maj.Fegley. One of my best friends was Walter Gregory who took care of #1 flown by our C.O. Lt.Col. Clarence Moore. Walter and I were both from Memphis.

Keywords: FJ-4,Kaneohe Bay,Hawaii 1957-60 

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Joe Bairn wrote on November 27, 2010

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City and State:

Unit: I 3/9, L 3/7 '78-'82

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I'm interested in BuNo's., modex, side numbers, nose art or any other identifying markings or pictures of any MC aircraft. I'll share what info I have.
Thanks.

Keywords: BuNo's.

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Charlie Rice wrote on September 1, 2010

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City and State: SCOTTS VALLEY CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: To All Korean War Families,

My family is actively looking for any information regarding our relative,
Major Charles Irwin Rice Jr., Marine Fighter Squadron 212. Please view the
above information.

Sincerely,
Charlie Rice

Keywords: MAJ CHARLES IRWIN RICE JR
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS

VMF 212 - MARINE FIGHTER SQUADRON 212


1ST MARINE AIR WING


AIRCRAFT TYPE: F4U-4

AIRCRAFT NUMBER: 97029

MARINES

HOSTILE, DIED (KIA)

DATE OF LOSS: APRIL 22, 1951

SERVICE NUMBER: 035580

BORN: OCTOBER 4, 1922

HOME OR PLACE OF ENLISTMENT
RIVER EDGE, NJ

LOCATION OR BATTLE ZONE: NORTH KOREA

Comments: Major Rice was the pilot of a F4U-4 Corsair fighter with the
Marine Fighter Squadron 212, Marine Air Group 33, 1st Marine Air
Wing. On April 22, 1951, while on a combat mission of attacking
enemy troop positions, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft
fire, it burst into flames, its wing folded over and it crashed. His
remains were not recovered. His family knew him as "Charlie."

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Doug Francis wrote on April 19, 2009

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City and State: BAXTER MN

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: My dad flew in Korea in 1950,51,52?
Awarded the DFC
He was practicing dog-fights and almost crashed in the ocean while his team followed him down
His plane went down in the South China sea and he was picked up by a British Ship.
Is there any information on him and his unit anywhere?
Does anyone remember Frank Francis?

Keywords: Hell's Bell's, Patch w/Lady riding bomb

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John Clay wrote on October 17, 2008

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City and State: TALLAHASSEE FL

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Comments: My father, Maj. Robert Brannon Clay, was a pilot in VMF 212 in/around 1950. I remember his description of a Corsair that was attacked by a MIG. He said the MIG made a high side run on the Corsair, but at the last moment the Corsair driver broke to one side and up, and that as the MIG slid by a little below and to the other side, the Corsair was able to roll back over/down and line up the MIG. He triggered a salvo of rockets (all of them according to the story) and apparently at least one struck. Guns weren't mentioned. The sense I got was that the MIG had to reduce speed to a range where it's handling wasn't crisp, but the Corsair's was, and that the Corsair driver was able to take advantage of it, snap out of the way and then roll back to fire on the MIG as it plowed by in a mushy turn.

Unrelated to this story, but part of VMA 212 I think, a name I remember: "Moose" Trainer
Perhaps it will ring a bell with someone.

Keywords: VMF 212, MIG Encounters

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Charlene McClaran wrote on May 31, 2008

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City and State: GRANBURY TX

Unit: VMF 212

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was
TSGT.Charley "L" Radford. He was a Marine fighter pilot. The second week
of September 1950, he left my mother and I in Waco, Texas with my grandparents and went to Korea.

All I have of his military record is his flight log. The last entry in his flight log is December 3, 1950. The previous entries indicate that he was flying an
F4U-5 for "strike", "recon.", "escort", and "close air support".

I would really like to know more about what he did and how he died. I would also like to get in touch with anyone who knew him.

I appreciate your attention to this and any help you can offer. You can
reach me by phone at home 817-279-0631 or 817-313-1775.
My mailing address is
2616 Spanish Ave.
Granbury, TX,76048
or you can reach me at my e-mail address
mcclaran1@yahoo.com
Thanks
Charlene McClaran

(from the KWP)

RADFORD CHARLEY L
303246
Marine Corps Regular
GSGT E7
WACO TX
19501203
Killed, hostile
1920 11 19 1920
Caucasian 3569

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Rudy Lara wrote on November 21, 2007

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

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Keywords: VMF 212 F4U'S CORSAIRS

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Shellie Kowalke wrote on January 5, 2007

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Any one remember James (Jim) Collier..... he flew Later part of WWII with VMF 212 or 214.... Later in Korea he was with the Air Wing as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was an enlisted Pilot and flew with Jack Pittman..... With the Silver Eagles from 1942- 1945. They flew the Hell cats or Corsair. Tech Sgt at 19 Master Sgt. at 20 .

Any info welcomed. Thankyou for your Service.

Daughter to James Collier Shellie

Keywords: South Pacific Silver Eagles 1942-1945 VMF 212 or 214

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Preston Foster wrote on October 7, 2005

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City and State: METROPOLIS IL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father served/flew with the Devil Cats from March, 1952 until he was KIA 21 June 1952. I have inherited a set of 35 mm slides from that tour and am digitizing those. I will gladly forward digital copies if requested.

Any who knew my Dad in Korea 1952 or before (Okinama, 1945 VMF 223) I would appreciate any personal or professional comments or memories. Thank you.

Keywords: VMF 212 Devil Cats 1952 Capt. Bobbie Foster

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Roger Irwin wrote on May 30, 2005

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City and State: DALLAS TX

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Sue Simmons wrote on December 27, 2004

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City and State: OROVILLE CA

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Keywords: ace in WWII, born in Oregon, grew up in California flew a corsair that went down just after WWII, in the mediteredian Sea

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Frank W. Daugherty wrote on August 18, 2004

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City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit: VMF-212

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: My father, Lt. Col. Frank W. Daugherty Sr, Retired USMC, is looking for those who served with him in VMF-212 "Devil Cats" in Korea (or previsously in WW II in the NAVY SINPAC 3 Mar Airwing VMF in missions to Guam, Okinawa, Kwajawline, and others.) He says "There aren't many of us left".

In August 1950, Frank was again called to war to fight for our country in Korea, Squadron VMF-212 (known as the “Devil Cats“). Frank was heard broadcasting on the broad air channel that his plane had been hit. His F4U Corsair was shot in the gas tank by the enemy and had to glide in for landing on a strip in the mountains of Korea.

The word got out that Frank was a casualty of war. The word also got back to his wife in Texas that he had been shot down. His commanding officer had made contact with him on a private air channel, but because communication was shut down, couldnt relay that Frank was OK. They had to send a rescue squadron to pick him up and he wasn’t able to get back to his squadron in North Korea for 2 more days. Needless to say his wife was overjoyed when she heard he was OK. He returned from Korea in the Fall of 1951 where he served at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was discharged in March 1952 and remained in active reserves completing a 28 year military career.

You may e-mail me or contact him directly.

Thanks,
Mary Prewitt

Keywords: USMC VMF212 "DEVIL CATS" KOREA 1950 1951 CORSAIR

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Richard Smith wrote on January 17, 2004

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City and State: CARMEL CA

Unit: VMF 212

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am trying to locate others who served in this squadron.Thanks,Dick Smith

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Maurizio Bressan wrote on June 6, 2003

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Comments: Recently I bought a flight helmet since I'm a serious flighgear collector. The person who sold me the helmet explained to me that the owner was Capt. Hugh West from VMA-212 AD-1 skyraiders. since I would give an "history" to the helmet, could you please give to me more infos about this pilot? photos or stories are welcome.
many thanks in advance
Maurizio Bressan
www.ma-files.it /military aviation photos

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Deb Smith wrote on April 15, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: My son's grandfather served in the marines in the Korean was and in WWII. He was Major General Allan Thomas Wood. He was Baa Baa Blacksheep 214, VMF Devil CAts 212 and CVE 116. He went to Al weather Naval Flight School. Did anyone know of him. Please email me. I am trying to get some information for my son. Thanks, Deb Smith

Keywords: Devil Cats, Marines, Corsair,Wood, Black sheep, CVE, Flight school

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Joe Brennan wrote on February 12, 2003

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Comments: I am researching air combat operations of USMC squadrons in Korea with aim of writing about it. VMF-212 had two encounters with MiG’s which I can find in records, 25 and 26 May 1952. I believe I know the MiG unit involved and their claim 25 May. Does anyone know more about these or other air combat incidents first hand or otherwise?

Keywords: aircraft, units

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A.R. (Rudy) Cueto wrote on January 29, 2003

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City and State: TULSA OK

Unit: HQ MAG 33

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: In Oct. I became General Cushman's temp driver. I flew into Wonsan on the 15th of Oct. Would like to hear from anyone who was on that flight or was there. There was a unit of UDT. My mine gets foggy after that. I am trying to remember!

Keywords: Landed at Inchon Sept. 16, 50 on LST QO 83. Wento Kimpo AB. On Oct. 15, 50 flew in to Wonsan.

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Thomas Candy wrote on December 14, 2002

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City and State: KEARNEY NE

Unit: VMA212

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

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Paul Mullens wrote on October 24, 2002

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City and State: PORT CHARLOTTE FL

Unit: CVE-116, VMF-212

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Paul Mullens, served as an enlisted man with the Marines in Korea. I have patches for VMF-212 "Devil Dogs" and CVE-116. My research shows that this means he went to Korea on the Badoeng Strait and then served in country with VMF-212. I have a photograph of him working on a Corsair with the VMA-212 on the fuselage and "LD" on the fantail. Anyone remember my dad?

Keywords: CVE-116 Badoeng Strait, VMF-212 "Devil Dogs".

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Richard H. (Dick) Willard wrote on September 14, 2002

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City and State: COVINGTON WA

Unit: GUNNERY DEPT

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I reported aboard the Bing Ding in San Diego in March 1951. The Bing Ding had just returned from her first mission to Korea and was headed for overhall in Bremerton Dry Dock. In July we headed back to San Diego and shake down. Then picked up some Squadrons and headed back for another mission off Korea. Enroute we stopped at Pearl Harbor, Subic Bay (PI), and Buckner Bay--Okinawa. From Buckner Bay we sailed thru the Formosa Straits to show the FLAG to RED China, then proceeded to Youkuska, Japan. Enroute to Youkuska we were hit by a typhoon and had to remain in Youkuska for some time for repair to the flight deck, cat walks and hangar doors. From Youkuska we proceeded to Sasebo, Japan for final preparations before heading to Korea. We spent Christmas 1951 off the West Coast of Korea and I participated in a Chorus on the Hangar Deck Christmas Eve--I remember singing "Sweet Adeline" and others that night. We put back in to Sasebo at the end of 1951 and during the first or second week of Janyary 1952 I was transfeered off the Bing Ding and reassigned to the USS Essex CV-9 off the East Coast of Korea. I have recently met one member of VMF-212 now living in Auburn, Washington.

Keywords: Bing Ding

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Frances Glosser wrote on March 21, 2002

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City and State: CLIFTON AZ

Unit: KOREA ( MY UNCLE WAS THERE)

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I do know that my uncle "Weaver" as we knew him was in an Infantry Battalion in Korea, but which one? His living brothers are trying to get his (Carmel G, Tellez's) DD 214 and Medals from that war, please help.

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Ted Darcy wrote on November 5, 2001

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City and State: FALL RIVER MA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I have his date of death, but do not know the circumstances surrounding it. Probably lost in an F4U. Any help out there?

Keywords: VMF-212

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George F. Kremer wrote on October 6, 2001

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City and State: ASPEN CO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my step-father, then First Lt. Gus Limbach who flew with VMF 212, later a Forward Observer and Forward Air Controler. Chosin Reservoir survivor and Chosin Few member. He flew out of NAS Dallas and El Torro, CA. He flew with a Lt. Ochoa and while on the ground his good friend was Charlie Cunningham. Gus was later the director of the EAA.

Keywords: VMF 212, FAC, FO, Chosin Few, 1st Lt. Ochoa, Charilie Cuningham

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Bruce Agan wrote on July 25, 2001

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City and State: BONDURANT IA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Wanted any information on this squadron or anone who knew CAPT. Agan. Would also like to be in touch with anyone who could help me with patches or stickers or flags of this squad.
I have a M38 i wanted to honor my cousin on,
Thanks and God Bless

I am researching my uncle's time in Korea in the 51st FIW. He was the 51st Communications officer and flew with the Base Ops. Group and 26th Sq. before the war on Okinawa. When the group transferred to Japan in Sept. 1950, he was transferred to the 16th Sq. to fly combat. He did this until wounded in April, 1951 on a ground attack mission. I am interested in anyone who remembers him or just recalls what it was like to fly with the 16th Sq. in Korea at that time. I have photos and info to share and am in touch with several other pilots and family members from that time. Thanks, Roy.

Keywords: Alfred Hiram Agan 212 VMF SQDN 1 MAW KIA 1/20/51

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Terrie Winkler wrote on June 29, 2001

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City and State: STREAMWOOD IL

Unit: L/CPL 1686984

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My father asked me to put this in for him. If anyone does know mine and my father's uncle, please contact me and I will pass the message(s) along to my father. Thank you. And to all who responded to my message about finding the VMF-212 "Devil Cats" patch for me, thank you because I found it and my father really appreciates it.


I'd like to know if anyone out there knew Stanley "Jeep" Janik. He was with the VMF-212 "Devil Cats" from Cherry Point. I don't remember the ship he went to Korea on. I know he was at Kimpo Airfield for a short period of time after the Inchon Landing. He came back stateside on the USS Rendova.

"Semper Fi" from his nephew, Tom Winkler
L/CPL 1686984

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Pamela Danette Jenks (Pass) wrote on February 25, 2001

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City and State: MO

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Capt. Bruce Pass was my father. I never had the pleasure of knowing him, but I'm hoping to hear from anyone who may have been acquainted with him either in the Marine Reserves stationed in California or with the fighter squadron VMA 212 in Korea. A Mr. Aram Kellam has contacted me via e-mail and shared his memories of my father. He also provided some names he remembered from that time: Capt. Sam Bass, Capt. Francisco, 1st Lt. Rosinski, Major Weir, and Capt. Higgins. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the above persons, I would appreciate hearing from you. I think this website is great. I've heard from several people who have been very helpful in my beginning search for my father, via Marine Records in Quantico, VA. It's been an unbelievable experience just learning what I have so far. Thank you, Pam Jenks

Keywords: Capt. Bruce Pass was KIA on Oct. 22, 1952 while on a mission in his F4U Corsair at Paekt'o-dong. He served with VMA 212, MAG 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, FMF.

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Terrie Winkler wrote on April 26, 2000

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City and State: ST. PETERSBURG FL

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I'm looking for a VMF 212 "Devil Cats" patch for my father. If anyone can please e-mail me and let me know where I may be able to find one. Thank you.

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Bob Daly wrote on March 26, 2000

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City and State: NORWOOD MA

Unit: PLAT00N 25-P.I.-1950

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: AND OTHERS 1950-51 1951-1954 BASE MOTOR POOL- DRIVER AND DIPATCHER CAMP PENDLETON CALIF

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Richard L. Buechler wrote on November 6, 1999

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City and State: HINCKLEY OH

Unit: VMA212 2ND BATT 1ST MARINES

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: VMA212 2ND BATT 1ST MARINES

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Adrienne Peers Nater wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: SOMIS CA

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Comments: I am hoping to find the burial site of Maj. John William Johnson USMC KIA 04/23/52.

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