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John F. Carey
Col · USMC
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John F. Carey
Col · USMC
06/01/1937 – 06/01/1965
Service Details
School / Education
Macalester College
Pilot Designation
Command pilot
Highest Designation
Navy Cross
Service Years
06/01/1937 – 06/01/1965
Theaters of Service
Midway,Korea,Viet
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VMF-221, 1st MAW, 01/01/42
HMR-161, CO, 01/01/52
HMX-1, CO
Service Organizations
Golden Eagles
Marine Corps Av Assn
Ret. Officers Assn
Achievements & Story
Led 1st emplacement & recovery of artillery (rocket launchers) in combat by helicopter - Korea 1952. Commanded 1st USMC unit to enter combat in S Vietnam 1962 TU 79.3.5