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NeilMedeiros

12-03-07, 05:29 PM

Anybody out there that served in Vietnam with VMFA 334 0r 232? I haven't been able to find anyone who did so far.

lovdog

12-04-07, 04:16 PM

Neil:

There was an earlier post that someone put out - I think it was called "any Air Wingers out there". You might check that out - some of the guys have listed their squadrons on that thread. Or, "looking for a Leatherneck" has been streaming for a long time - if you have alot of patience that may produce some results.
I was with VMA 242 & 225 (A6 outfits at Danang - 68 to 70). There are a ton of Air Wingers out there, but finding someone in particular or even that belonged to the same squadron is tough.
I wish you luck.

Lovdog, SF

vanmac

12-05-07, 01:26 PM

I see where you are already working the military-dot-com home pages for your squadrons.

You also might try http://1stmaw.com/index.html

Good luck with your search. If you run across any 115'ers, let me know.

TAL4766

02-20-08, 10:33 PM

I Am Looking For Anyone That Served With These 2 Squadrons In Viet Nam.

ssgtdc

06-22-08, 10:10 PM

I was with VMFA 334 in 68 & 69

TAL4766

06-23-08, 10:34 AM

I WAS WITH BOTH UNITS IN VIETNAM. PLZ CONTACT ME AT hstech208@yahoo.com.

TAL4766

06-23-08, 10:36 AM

Anybody out there that served in Vietnam with VMFA 334 0r 232? I haven't been able to find anyone who did so far.

Contact me at hstech208@yahoo.com.

I was with both units in Viet Nam.

TAL4766

06-23-08, 10:37 AM

Contact me at hstech208@yahoo.com.

Dale Fogerty

09-08-08, 08:17 PM

I served in VMFA 232 AND 334 FROM 67-70 EL TORO, CHU LAI, AND IWAKUNI-STRUCTURAL MECHANIC/F4-J PHANTOM

TAL4766

09-08-08, 11:32 PM

I was in the Ground Support Unit from 67 (El Toro) to DaNang and ChuLai and then transferred to VMFA 232 after VMFA 334 was pulled out of Viet Nam.

Ray Bromley

11-02-08, 10:13 AM

I joined 334 we was flying F-8's, island hopped all the way to Nam. Helped paint the red bird on the hanger top in Danang. Was in the metal shop.

Ph.# 479-208-2197 ray13bromley@yahoo.com

redswift

03-22-09, 11:27 PM

I was in VMFA 334 at El Toro when they got the F4's and through 1 tour in Viet Nam, then left the squadron when they went to Japan. 232 was always near I believe I still have some pictures of their planes. I was in Ground Support under Sgt Lee ....Cpl Sam Klippert

redswift

03-24-09, 07:22 PM

Anybody out there that served in Vietnam with VMFA 334 0r 232? I haven't been able to find anyone who did so far.
I was with 334 at El Toro, Da Nang and Chu Lai. Cpl in GSE. contact me sam@olypen.com

wlpemb99

07-12-09, 04:34 PM

:flag: I was in VMFA 334 in California, Da Nang , Chu Lai and then in 1969 was transferred to VMFA 314. I worked in the Com/Nav shop and was on the staff of the VMFA 334 <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CHP_Owner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cm sohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><style>  </style><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CHP_Owner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cm sohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><style>  </style>Cruise Book and still have my copy. I am thinking about scaning the pictures and posting them for all to see.

crbazz

07-21-09, 09:42 PM

Anybody out there that served in Vietnam with VMFA 334 0r 232? I haven't been able to find anyone who did so far.
I deployed from El Toro to Chu Lai with 232 and there brand new F4s and transfered to 115 when 232 moved to Japan. Worked in the Seat Shop.
Got out in 78 and joined reserves at Alameda and retired in 91. Recently retired from a Hospital in Oakland and live in Vacaville. You can reach me at crbazz@comcast.net

dirtydog

07-26-09, 12:36 PM

I was in VMFA 232 and I worked in the hydraulic shop

Dan Holben

08-25-09, 07:41 PM

I was also in Chu Lai in 1969 in the Com/Nav shop. I got into the country around Feb. of 1969, and was there until we were transferred to Japan. I also have a copy of the Falcon cruise book. Are you the Sgt. Walter J. Pemberton that I remember. I have had my book all this time, and for the 1st time, I sat down and read through it. And I took the time to look at all the pics and see who I remembered. Actually quite a few.
Have you had any contacts with any one else from that time in Nam ?
Hope to hear from you.
Dan Holben

wlpemb99

08-26-09, 06:28 PM

Hi Guy
I looked you up in the book and You are siting next to me on the sand bags.
There are several others who have posted on this page.
I wish I had started looking sooner because a reunion was held last year.
I was transfer out to VMFA-315 when 334 went to Japan.
My e-mail address is wlpemb@tx.rr.com By the way the "J." was really an "L."

petewatson

09-01-10, 03:13 PM

I was in VMFA 334 both at El Toro and in country with the ordnance shop.

wlpemb99

10-25-10, 06:25 PM

Hi Pete.
I looked you up in the cruse book and I remember you. I worked in Com/Nav but helped with the bombs sometimes. You know anything about Jerry Wasick, Bob Caldwell or Ray Turner? I hung around with them some what.
So long for now.
Walter

sonofVMFA-334

03-30-11, 08:35 AM

My dad served with VMFA-334 from 1968-1969, any one who might have known a Sgt. John W. Vickers from Center Texas feel free to email me - Svickers1@vzw.blackberry.net

sonofVMFA-334

03-30-11, 08:37 AM

my dad was assigned to VMFA-334 Hydraulics in 68-69 Sgt. John W. Vickers he was from Center Texas, did you know him by chance?

sonofVMFA-334

03-30-11, 03:30 PM

Anyone who knew a Sgt. John Vickers with VMFA-334 Hydraulics from 68-69 please contact me Svickers1@vzw.blackberry.net so far i've learned he shot himself in the leg doing a quick draw with TAL4766's pistol

rufus1

04-02-11, 01:15 AM

I was with 232 in Danang in 1972 when we went in during the Easter Offensive and we later moved to Thailand to the Rose Garden.

bunyan04

10-24-11, 01:05 PM

Was with 334 from El Toro,DaNang and Chu Lai.Went to 115 whem 334 went to Iwakuni.Worked in the metal shop.Contact hammopd1@hotmail.com

Rasta Man

07-04-12, 01:36 PM

I was in VMFA 334 both at El Toro and in country with the ordnance shop.

I ran across a message on the Leatherneck link about Cpl. John
Vickers. I did not know your dad, but when I looked up his picture in
"The Falcon" cruise book I recognize him. From the book, it looks like
he was in hydraulics...correct ? I'm not sure if you have seen the book
I am talking about, with his picture in. If you do not have it, I
would gladly scan his picture and e-mail it to you. It is a picture of
him by himself with a big smile on his face ! Just having a great time
in Nam.
Just get back with me if you would like a copy of the picture.
Dan Holben

vanmac

07-05-12, 08:38 PM

Anyone around Chu Lai with 232 when #15 had its mishap? What's the skinny here:
https://www.vetfriends.com/militarypics/Images/936394-VMFAT-101-McCarty--96375.jpg

tclark1329

07-09-12, 10:29 PM

Looking for any Marines that served in H&MS 24 Bandit Squadron or Ordnance Kaneohe Bay Hawaii 1979 thru 1982.

jrh

07-15-12, 08:25 AM

I was in ground support,VMFA-334 when we went to "the nam" in 1968 and was transfered to MAG-11. The falcons are fantastic!!! jrh,John Humphrey ,humphrey4190@roadrunner.com

jarhead67

07-15-12, 08:41 PM

Was in Radar Shop with VMFA 115 in Da Nang 1970 then was transferred to VMFA 232 in Iwakuni Japan in 1971

sonofVMFA-334

08-17-12, 02:15 AM

Hey,
I'm assuming that this post was meant for me, I didn't know my dad's rank at the time was that of Cpl. but i would love to see the picture but yes he was in the hydraulics group with VMFA-334. I did find a bunch of picture that he had taken while in country.

My name is Shane, if its not any trouble I'm sure my mother and sisters would love to see the picture

-Thanks

my email is svickers673@gmail.com

Rasta Man

08-17-12, 09:38 AM

Hi Shane....glad to hear from you. I have scanned the pictures from the Falcon cruise book of the hydraulics crew, and the one of your dad. I will go through the book, and see if I can locate him in any other photos. The book has all kinds of info regarding the squadron and the time spent in Viet Nam. Each dept. was listed separately in the book, and I have scanned the hydraulics pages for you. If you would like more scanned of the book I can do that. I do remember your dad, just by looks. Being in different departments, we never got acquainted. I will send the pictures to your gmail account. In your e-mail it sounds like your dad has passed away. If so, I am sorry to hear that.
You mentioned other pictures. Are they of the airfield, and aircraft ? I have some of the airstrip, base housing, etc. Would be curious to know what you have. I would scan and share some of mine.
Thanks, Dan Holben
Summerville S.C.

topspacek

08-17-12, 07:33 PM

I was in VMFA 232 in 1972 in Vietnam and was a LCpl working in power plants. Then we went to Thailand in 1973. Were you there when Lt. Sam Cordova got shot down? I served 20 years and retired in 1991 as a Msgt. Would like to hear from you.
Semper Fi,
Frank Spacek and wife Linda

Rasta Man

08-18-12, 08:22 AM

Hi Frank....I worked in Com/Nav in VMFA 334 in Chu Lai in 1969. Spent some time in Iwakuni Japan, and returned back to states in 1970. In service from 1966 to 1970.
Did you know anyone from 334 squadron ? Nice to hear from you,
Semper Fi........Not sure if my 1st post went or not.
Dan Holben

falconervmfa334

10-20-12, 10:54 AM

Hey guys. Joe Registrato. Worked in the maintenance administration in el toro, danang and chulai all that time in 68 and 69. I remember vickers for sure, he was in hydraulics with gunny brisueno. Nothing from carruthers or floyd lamb or sims?? I have to check the names in the cruise book, but will never forget all you guys. I have gone to washington and taken pictures of names on the wall: capt. Deliedi and Lcpl Neibauer.

utahborn47

10-17-13, 10:04 PM

I was also in VMFA-334. Joined in July 1967 and stayed with them until August 1970 when I finally returned to the US and got out. I was on the team that put the cruise book together. There have been a number of reunions. Last year there was a large one in San Diego, mostly pilots, but not exclusively. A few of the Electrical Shop have been getting together every year or so for the last few years. I have not attended any of the past gatherings but plan to attend some of the future ones.

Ken Steffek

01-05-14, 04:46 PM

I was a LCpl with 334 from H&MS-33 metal shop and went to DaNang in Aug 1968. Was transferred to H&MS-11 metal shop when we got to DaNang and remained there until transferred back to CONUS. Remained on active duty for 20 yrs and retired in 1987 as a MSgt with Ground Support Equipment.

Rasta Man

01-07-14, 11:58 AM

Hi Ken: I deployed to Chu Lai in 1969 from Beaufort S.C. I was in Com/Nam with 334. I do have a copy of The Falcon. I looked through it but did not see a picture of you. If there are any parts of the book that you would like I could scan some pages and e-mail you, like the Metal shop group, let me know.
Dan Holben, Summerville S.C.

Ken Steffek

01-07-14, 02:29 PM

I haven't seen the cruse book as I didn't get one. I was transferred to H&MS-11 Metal Shop as soon as we got to Nam. Remained in H&MS-11 when 334 went to Chu Lai. I was a LCpl. Beleave it or not I actually worked at the E-Club at night for about 6 months. I would probably know some of the guys in metal or hydraulics shops if I saw them.
Ken Steffek Bastrop, Texas

jrh

01-07-14, 03:24 PM

I was put into H&MS-11 ground support from VMFA-334 the as soon as we landed .There were about 6 of us . The FALCON crew came to us for a group picture and at that time they signed us up for the cruise book . It was about Jan. or Feb. 1969 when they did this , I think. All of us stayed in that shop until rotating back to CONUS .
John Humphrey

Rasta Man

01-07-14, 04:37 PM

I have scanned some pics of the Metal shop, but unable to upload on this site. If you let me know your e-mail, I will send the pics.
Dan

gunnyburns

01-01-16, 04:21 PM

I was with VMFA 232 in El Toro when we deployed to Chu Lai in March 1969. I was a LCpl (Dave Burns) assigned to Hyd Shop. Shortly after our arrival in Nam the squadron was redeployed to Japan because the new radar on the F4J's was failing in the Vietnamese climate.
I was reassigned to VMFA 115 (F4B's) and remained in Chu Lai until I rotated back to the "world" a year later. My nick name there was "Rabbit."

Ronnie Wells

03-09-16, 04:30 PM

Hey Frank this is SGT. Wells, glad to see you retired. I got out in 1974, went back in 1978 Seabee Reserve and retired in 1994. Note: called to Desert Storm 1991.
Would be great to hear from you.

SGT. Ronnie Wells
VMFA 232

Email: rl.wells@gmail.com

GRDickey

04-06-18, 05:18 PM

I served in VMFA 334 from ElToro to Iwakuni, Japan

Mike Harkins

09-16-18, 01:27 PM

334 and 232 in VN 1968-69. Elec.shop.

Mike Harkins

09-16-18, 01:29 PM

Glenn D. ! Looking for you!! Mike Harkins mike@4ocre.com

Mike Harkins

09-16-18, 01:41 PM

Looking for Ron Smith and George Ross..VMFA-334 Elec. Shop 1968-69.
mike harkins

Mike Harkins

09-16-18, 01:43 PM

Waldo..good to see you last week. Call or email if you find digital of cruise book! Thx. Mike

crossram

12-05-18, 09:01 AM

Tom....I lived in the cubicle next to you in Iwakuni. Ran Check Crew on nights.

Bill Domby bdomby49@lentel.com

rufus1

04-04-23, 08:43 AM

I was with 232, 72-73 in Japan, Philippines, Japan Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand. We were the last Marines to leave combat operations in the war.

Baker From WI

04-05-23, 06:22 AM

Interesting thread. I was in Vietnam from September 1966 to April 1968 and moved from Danang to Chu Lai and back to Danang. I was with VMFA 314, VMFA 115, and VMCJ1.

rufus1

04-19-23, 08:04 PM

Was with 232 in NAM and Thailand during The Spring or Easter Offensive.

rufus1

04-19-23, 08:10 PM

Do you remember Andy Anderson from P/P