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MARINE BOMBING SQUADRON SIX-TWELVE

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Name: John Winchester
From: Savage, MN
E-mail: Contact 		Hello, and God bless to all veterans, especially those who flew with my father Eugene Winchester in the VMB-612. Dad passed away a few years ago, and I so miss the stories he would tell of his adventures flying those night missons 200 feet off the water. I had searched for information on the USMC B25 squadrons in the South Pacific....without luck. I never actually knew the name of his squadron, but, I just found a photo of dad and Ted Boutwell at the 1992 reunion......which led me to this site. I noticed the log entries start at July 15, 2008, is this a new site? I am so glad I found it....

John Winchester
 
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Name: George Crispin Jr.
From: Glendora, NJ
E-mail: Contact 		I always look forward to the scuttlebutt and hearing the latest about you all. You guys do a fine job. Chics stories are great. My best to Bettilou. Trust she is doing well.
 
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Name: Michael T. Yacavone
From: Connecticut
E-mail: Contact 		My father is Thomas M. Yacavone of the squadron six-twelve. He is still alive and well and living in Hartford CT, 85 years old and still working part time. Came across this site and what a great find. Thanks to all the vets,.. and from my Dad.

Semper Fi
Mike Yacavone
Connecticut
 
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Name: Sgt. John S. Rizzo, Ret.
From: Bernalillo, NM
E-mail: Contact 		Joined Squadron @ Iwo, then on to Chimu Field, Okinawa. Crash-landed on Okinawa, Pilot: Lt. Kenyon. All survived, thank God. Discharged 4/46. Pls. feel free to contact me.

Semper Fi.
John
 
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Name: David Fish
From: Camarillo, CA
E-mail: Contact 		I am David Fish, son of VMB 611 pilot First Lieutenant Doit L. Fish, who with his crew went MIA on May 30, 1945 during a combat strike on Mindanao, Philippine Islands. In my research of my father and VMB 611, I have also learned more about the Marine Bombing “sister” Squadrons.

In so doing, I was able to make contact with VMB 612’s Navigator-Bombardier M/Sgt Robert F. Reed (MD), obtaining his book A DROP IN THE BUCKET of WORLD WAR II. His book is very interesting reading and provided me a history and insight to the service of VMB 612 and the men who served in the squadron.

As the son of a sister squadron member, may your contributions and sacrifice never go dark in our memory.

In Their Honor, Semper Fi.

Dave Fish
 
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Name: Col Darrell L. Thacker, Jr.
From: MCAS New River, NC
E-mail: Contact 		VMB-612 veterans and friends. Currently I am the CO of MCAS New River. This air station has changed dramically since its early days in WW II. MCASNR is now home to all rotary wing and V-22 tilt rotor aircraft that support II MEF. Over 50% of the 2d MAW flying aircraft are based at this station. Your service and sacrifice has not been forgotten.
 
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Name: Sarah Powell Singer
From: Jacksonville,FL
E-mail: Contact 		My Father was James H. Powell (l to r seated 4th on the 1st row) in the Photo on the website. I have that same picture which I found in going through photos as well as many others I had never seen until after his death. Dad died March 20, 2004.
 
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Name: Harry Lee
From: Washington, Pa.
E-mail: Contact 		I'm the ROSTER GUY. We have an up to date roster of all the living members of VMB-612. We also maintain a deceased roster since 1995. If you want a copy of either or both just email me.Send me any additions or corrections and I will update my records.
 
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Name: Tom Bottalico
From: Moorestown, NJ
E-mail: Contact 		My brother 1st Lt. Joseph Bottalico flew with VMB612 in the Pacific before his crash on Iwo. Members of his outfit have made my wife and I Honorary members and you could not find a better bunch of men to be associated with. God bless them all.
 
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Name: Eric Sperger
From: Upstate New York
E-mail: Contact 		Great to see that the Marines of VMB-612 have finally gotten a well deserved web-site.Looks great!God Bless you all and thank you for your faithful service to Corps and Country!
 
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