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| Name: Errin M. Henry From: St. Louis MO. E-mail: Contact |
My Grandfather was T. SGT John G. Holm Navigator/ Bombradier. I grew up with stories upon stories about the war, I loved those stories. Many years have gone by, and a few years back he passed away. Now I am trying to find out every little detail, before that becomes entirely impossible. I am trying to document as much as possible, so if anyone has anything they could add please drop me a letter @ Ezdelaft@gmail.com
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| Name: Michael Rennels Thompson From: Cincinnati, Ohio |
Mary, my father was trained by your father at Zamboanga. I am so happy to find your note about your father. For over a year, after learning about the significance of James Murphy in my fathers work in the Marine Corps, I have been proud and thankful my father knew your father, and wondered how to get in touch with any of his relatives. My father, M/T Sgt Francis Eugene Thompson transferred to VMB 611 on May 25, 1945 as a radio-gunner. He had "washed out" of enlisted pilot school, but did have some basic navigation training. Within a few days, after the terrible additional squadron losses of Lt. Col Sarles, Lt. Doit Fish and most of their aircrews, my father was taken under wing by James Murphy (and possibly others?) and right there in Zamboanga taught the basics of Navigation in the first weeks of June, 1945. Mary, your father accompanied and instructed my father on several flights. Dad quickly became by their kindness and diligence, and by the seat of his pants a Navigator Bombardier for the remaining time the unit was active. My father thought highly of James Murphy and others he worked with. It was their training that made it possible for him after the war to earn Navigator wings, and then fly as a Marine Navigator during the Korean war. During part of that time, in about 1952, in Japan my father "roomed" with James Murphy and they flew probably in the same transport squadron (I have a photograph to share of your father, Mary!). My father passed on 20 years ago, and very little was passed down to myself or my sister. But in the last year, starting with finding Dave Fishs' moving tribute to his father on the web, and from a photograph inscribed VMB-611, and "our crew at Zamboanga", I have learned so much. I've learned about the members and work of this squadron from Dave, from Ray Perrys wonderful book, and most wonderfully from letters and conversations with a number of living squadron members too. I feel I have just scratched the surface but now have a very clear sense of the magnitude and importance of the work and sacrifices of all these men. This web site and this Squadron Log Book are so very important. Especially for those of us children and grandchildren of VMB611 veterans. Most of us grew up with little or no discussion of these events or of these men. Those of us whose fathers passed years ago or before we were born have often not even known about reunions until it has become almost too late. Some of us intend to remind others for the rest of our lives of the sacrifices so many of you squadron members made more than sixty years ago so that we and all future generations could live free. Meeting and sharing with other children of the squadron can only increase our appreciation of what you -our parents- have done for us. And veterans, I hope every living member of VMB611 will check into this ready room, and contribute. My everlasting thanks to Dave Fish and all who have contributed to the creation of this wonderful, important living history site.
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| Name: Mary Moon E-mail: Contact |
To All who've taken time to set up this site in honor of the men of VMB-611, I Thank You for your kindness, dedication & respect to all these men! My father was James A Murphy, a navigator/bombardier/nose gunner with VMB-611. I too, as Debra Yancey was born at Cherry Point, NC, 1 of 5 children. Dad began with the Army Air Corps in 1941 and after 1 year switched over to the Marine Corps, retiring in 1971. Sadly, we lost dad to cancer in 1979 at age, 58. Dad's entire time was served as a navigator in the Corps. He too, was a quiet man & spoke little of his service duties. He loved his country, and served it with dignity & honor. This site has given me insight into what they did & the dangers they faced for us. May God Bless Them All for their unselfish sacrifices. For without these men, as well as all other servicemen, our Freedom would not exist. My gratitude to these men and all of our soldiers, past & present, will never fade, nor be forgotten. You're in my prayers now & always. Semper Fi. Thank You Robert Yanacek & David Fish! In Loving Memory of James A Murphy - Your daughter, Mary
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| Name: Thomas M.Birney From: Clinton Township, MI E-mail: Contact |
Thank You for bringing to life the service of my Father(CPL.Thomas J. Birney). The stories now come to a reality of what brave men and women like my Father and now my Nephew,Lance Cpl.Ryan J. Birney are doing and have done for this great country of ours.May all that have fallen in battle be given a special place in Heaven.
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| Name: Dennis K. Dienst From: Minnesota E-mail: Contact |
I am the son of SGT George A. Dienst, Jr. Thank you for putting together a great website that helps us understand a bit of what happened in the Pacific. Lots of great information. Also, a big thank you to all the marines that served and serve our country.
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| Name: Russell Ashbaugh E-mail: Contact |
My father First Lt.John I. Ashbaugh pictured on page 2 is still alive at 87. He stayed in the Marine Corps Reserves flying Corsairs and AD Sky Raiders and became CO of VMF-351 in Atlanta. I told him about the site two days ago and it brought back many memories. Thanks so much for all the hard work that went into this VMB-611 site.
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| Name: Johnny Signor From: Florida E-mail: Contact |
Hello and Thank you all veterans of WW2 for what you did for us,It is much appreciated and you are the "Greatest Generation!!!! Leather unit patch maker,Johnny Signor WeBeEmblems@aol.com
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| Name: Dave Klockzien From: La Palma, CA E-mail: Contact |
I have been searching for information on my Dad’s WWII service and that has led me to this outstanding website. Thank you to all that have worked to put it together and support it. Over the years Dad spoke little of his war experiences. Sadly, he died in 1980 at the much too young age of 61. That left the family with knowing not much more about his war service other than he flew with VMB 611 and was wounded. Thanks to the internet and records from the Navy Dept. we have been able to put together a good picture of what he did as a part of this outstanding group of men during that time. To all of the men of VMB 611 you are true American heroes and I sincerely thank you for your service and sacrifice. Dave Klockzien Son of 2nd Lt. Vince Klockzien
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| Name: Jay Jackson From: Centerville, MA E-mail: Contact |
This a wonderful place to lay down some thoughts and memories. My brother Edward Harris Jackson, was with Lt. Lawrence's crew that paid the price. Semper Fi, to all who flew, and made it safer for those of us to grow up free. Never Forget! Jay Jackson
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| Name: R. Craig DeBlois From: Hickory, NC E-mail: Contact |
Gilbert E. DeBlois passed away January 6, 2009 in his sleep after a period of declining health in Hohenwald, TN.
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