STANLEY "JEEP" JANIK

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father-in-law, stanley janik (jeep) who was a marine during the Korean war 1948 to 1951.

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2nd Air Delivery Platoon

Comments: Looking for anyone that can provide info on the 2nd Air Delivery Platoon in Korea. My dad, Robert (Bob) Graham served there when they operted with HMM-161.

Keywords: 2nd Air Delivery Platoon. Robert (Bob) Graham. HMM-161.

VMF-311 Capt. M.T. Schuermann

Comments: As a member of VMF-311, my father was awarded a DFC for extraordinary achievement against the enemy in KOREA.

On 24 January 1953, Captain Schuermann led a flight of Marine jet fighter bombers against a heavily defended battery of enemy automatic weapons and the caves sheltering their ammunition supply. Quickly locating the obscure objective in mountainous terrain, he initiated an individual dive bombing assault to mark the target for the remainder of the flight. Exercising extreme caution because of friendly troops only fifty yards from the enemy position, he scored a direct hit on the hostile battery and then led a high speed bombing attack that silenced two automatic weapons , sealed five supply caves and inflicted numerous casualties on the enemy. Captain Schuermann's exceptional accuracy in delivering his own attacks and his exemplary leadership in organizing and directing the assault were largely responsible for the success of a mission that substantially relieved enemy pressure on front line elements of the 1st Marine Division. His courageous conduct, outstanding professional skill and steadfast devotion to duty throughout reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

V.E. Megee Major General U.S. Marine Corps

A GOLD STAR in lieu of the second DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS TO CAPTAIN MERVY T. SCHUERMANN

For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy as a member of a Marine fighter squadron in KOREA from 10 January 1953 to 15 January 1953, during a series of massed aerial assualts on a heavily defended bridge complex in the vicinity of SINANJU. Confronted by intest automatic weapons fire and under constant threat of attack by superior jet interceptors, Captain Schuermann participated in three successive bombinb missions to suppress hostile antiaircraft fire directed at the main striking force. On one of these strikes, he was directed to engage a camoflaged position consisting of four heavy antiaircraft guns that had previously inflicted serious damage on attacking aircraft. Successfully locating the concealed target, Captain SCHUERMANN dived through a barrage of hostile fire to score direct bomb hits that silenced the enemy weapons and clearly defined the objective for the remainder of the flight. Captain SCHUERMANN's aggressive initiative and exceptional bombinb accuracy were largely responsible for the success of a mission that substantially reduced enemy opposition during succeeding attacks on the vital target. His courageous conduct, superb airmanship and steadfast devotion to duty throughout reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

V.E. Megee Major General U.S. Marine Corps

Keywords: M.T. Schuermann (Cotton) Captain, USMCR Veteran of World War II & Korea Squadron: VMF-311 Awarded 2 Distinguished Flying Cross & 2 Air Medals

1st air delivery Photos/Korea

Comments: See above comment.

Keywords: I believe i have the only extensive negs of this unit in Korea. Mostly personel, mixed with air operations. Frank

Air wing at ULSAN Korea June 1952

Comments: LOOKING FOR NAME AND UNIT OF AIR WING AT ULSAN KOREA, JUNE 1952 WHEN OUR BARGES BLEW UP ON SUNDAY, WE HAVE A PHOTO OF ONE OF THE BLAST. ASSAILORS.COM , AT THE BOTTOM ON PAGE USS VESUVIUS AE-15 CLICK ON KOREA, AND SANPHILIPO BIO, AND PHOTOS, THANKS FOR ANY INFO YOU CAN PROVIDE. BMC SANPHILIPO

Keywords: USS VESUVIUS AE-15 KOREA 1952-53-54

Comments: Byron James Costello: Major (United States Marine Corp) Served 21 years-----World War II (Japan) and in Korea. Honorable Discharged 30 June 1964

Awarded;

The Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Three Gold Stars PUC American Defense Asiatic-Pacific WWII Victory Nat. Def. Service Medal Korean Service United Nation Koran President Unit Citation Letter of Appreciation Navy Unit Commend Deceased: August 7, 2001 I am his brother in-law. Looking for any one that knew him.

Keywords: First Marine Aircraft Wing

Looking for 1st Marine Air Delivery Plt Photo's

Comments: I'm looking for any photo's of the 1st Marine Air Delivery Plt during 1951-1953.I would also like any photo's of a Marine Sikorsky HRS-1. Maybe somebody that has a scanner can scan them and send them by e-mail. I need this for a history project honoring my dad who served his country proudly in Korea with the Marine's 1st Air Delivery Plt.

My e-mail address is rickvan@ev1.net

Keywords: Photo's,Sikorsky HRS-1,1952-1953

Need History on the 1st Air Delivery Plt.

Comments: I'm a proud son of a Korea Vet.

SGT. Richard Wayne Van Horn M.O.S-3071 Cargo Handler 1st Marine Air Delivery Plt. Korea 52-53

Started Training at Pentalton with C119's but end up with the Air Delivery Plt. I would like some History and understanding of this unit.Was this Plt.attached to the HMM-161? Was this Plt. a part of the 1st Air Wing? What Awards did this unit get while service in Korea?

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Air Delivery Platoon 3rd Marine Division

Comments: Looking for Virgle Neff, Cut Bank Montana.

Keywords: Iwakuni, Japan 1955

PRISONER EXCHANGE - KOREAN WAR

Comments: I would like to hear from someone who served in these platoon or know of someone who served during 1951 to 1953.

Keywords: 1st Air Delivery Platoon, 2nd Air Delivery Platoon, Platoon 110-Parris Island

Looking for Fellow crew members

Comments: I want to hear from all!

Keywords: looking for yrs of 1951

Finding unit members

Comments: I would like to obtain a set of the special wings which my unit wore in Korea. The wings were silver with parachute lines connected toa cargo net. I would also like to contact any former members of my unit who were under the comand of Cpt H. Blazingame. Inchon, Kimpo,Chosin,Hungnam,Seoul and many other points were my areas of involvement. I would love to hear from any Marines who served in korea during that time. Thank you, Semper Fi Sgt. Gerald E. Flint

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Sgt Matt McAllister

Comments: I am looking for Sgt. Matt. Mc allister and Cpl. Benny (Benjeman) Valintine 1951-1952 From the 1st air Delivery Plt. and from Comp Pentalton California 1953-1954. Semper Fi Alfred M. Cook Jr.(USMC, Cpl.)

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