VMR-152
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Marine Transport Squadron 152 (VMR-152) was an air transport squadron of the United States Marine Corps that was responsible for the movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies. The squadron flew fixed-wing cargo aircraft to include the R4D Skytrain and the R4Q Flying Boxcar. The squadron saw combat during World War II and the Korean War with their most notable contributions coming during the Battle of Guadalcanal and during the Marine breakout during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. The squadron was decommissioned in the late 1950s.
Quick Facts Marine Transport Squadron 152, Active ...
Marine Transport Squadron 152 | |
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Active | 1922[1] - 31 Jan 1959[2] |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Utility/Transport |
Role | Assault support |
Part of | Inactive |
Tail Code | WC |
Engagements | World War II * Battle of Guadalcanal * New Georgia Campaign * Battle of Vella Lavella * Bougainville Campaign * Philippines Campaign (1944-1945) * Operation Beleaguer Korean War * Battle of Chosin Reservoir |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Navy Unit Commendation |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | John P. Coursey |
Aircraft flown | |
Transport | R4D R5D Skymaster R4Q Flying Boxcar |
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