looking for info about Major James McGarvey VMA (AW)-242

[Dave 78-00]

I am looking for anyone who knew James McGarvey. He was the first Marine pilot who went down over North Vietnam in an A-6 in 1967. He was with VMA (AW)- 242 out of Cherry Point. He is my daughter-in-law's grandfather.

Thanks much and Semper Fi,
Dave Shaver
GySgt ret.

[xocheeta]

Contact Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation in Havelock, NC. There is going to be a special presentation on January 28, 2011 to honor Major Jim McGarvey. 252-444-7260.

[Eprice]

My name is Eric Price and I have Major James McGarvey's POW Bracelet dated 4.17.1967. I have been looking to return it to the family for some time and this is the closest I've come so far after a lot of years. I see that your daughter in law is his grand daughter. Please let me know how I may return it to her as it would be my honor to do this.

Regards,
Eric Price

[FoxtrotOscar]

This sounds Awesome.... Let us know how this turns out Price...

[Dave 78-00]

Eric,
Wow! I have not checked this site for quite a while. I got goose bumps and watery eyes reading your message. Yes my daughter-in-law is James's granddaughter. I live at 146 Bryan Boulevard, Havelock, NC 28532. If you send me a price for mailing the bracelet here, I will pay you in advance. Call if you'd like, 910-750-2717. Sepmer Fi!

[Mongoose]

Great story!

[Dave 78-00]

Eric,
My information is: Dave Shaver, 146 Bryan Boulevard, Havelock, NC 28532. My phone number is 910-750-2717. I will send a post paid box to you if you would like. Thank you for your time.

Best Regards,
Dave Shaver

[Dave 78-00]

Eric,
I hate to ask this way but are we moving on this at all? I was pumped when I read your post and I told Jame's Grand daughter. She is extremely excited. Let me know if this is for real or should I drop it.

Regards,
Dave Shaver

[USMC 2571]

Keep this thread alive, given what's going on and the circumstances etc...Good luck.