thedrifter
05-22-09, 07:14 AM
Kaneohe Marines to rename airfield for World War II ace
Advertiser Staff
The Marine Corps air facility and field at Kaneohe Bay will be renamed during ceremonies tomorrow.
The Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay will be designated Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay.
The airfield will be named for the late Marine Maj. Gen. Marion Carl, a World War II ace who shot down 10 Japanese planes during the battle for Guadalcanal in 1942.
He was awarded the Navy Cross twice, for action at the Battle of Midway and Guadalcanal.
He finished World War II with 18 kills.
http://cmsimg.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=M1&Date=20090521&Category=BREAKING01&ArtNo=90521065&Ref=AR&MaxW=100&Q=90&NoBorder
Ellie
Advertiser Staff
The Marine Corps air facility and field at Kaneohe Bay will be renamed during ceremonies tomorrow.
The Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay will be designated Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay.
The airfield will be named for the late Marine Maj. Gen. Marion Carl, a World War II ace who shot down 10 Japanese planes during the battle for Guadalcanal in 1942.
He was awarded the Navy Cross twice, for action at the Battle of Midway and Guadalcanal.
He finished World War II with 18 kills.
http://cmsimg.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=M1&Date=20090521&Category=BREAKING01&ArtNo=90521065&Ref=AR&MaxW=100&Q=90&NoBorder
Ellie