VMF 311 - Served with Ted Williams?

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.

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Ted Williams Service Number?

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

INFO ABOUT A UNIT

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

Sikorsky HO5S Information

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.

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Looking for col. phillp May naval air

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

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HQ Squadron MAG 33

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

MATCU-65

Comments: MATCU-65,MAG-33 First Marine Air Wing at K-3 Korea

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B 29 crash Landing, Kimpo, Sept. 50

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

Info about Master Sargent Doc Neil Grime

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

VMR 352 - KOREAN AREA 1950-?

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

3271 Cargo Handler

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

Marine Corp Birthday l951

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?

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Comments: VMF 216

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WTD: Info on William C. Black Jr.

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

Looking for info:MIA Maurice McBride

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.

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martin mattia

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,

Airplanes without landing gear and rice paddies

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.

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HO3S-1 in Korea

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"

Marine Aviation

Comments: I WAS VERY PLEASED TO FIND YOUR WEB SITE, AS FINDING OLD JARHEADS HAS PROVEN TO BE A REAL CHORE.THANK YOU FOR HELPING.

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