My father was a pilot and member of VMD 154. He never provided much information to us as the war was a very private part of his life. He loved the Marine Corps, so by extension so do I. Please provide me with any suggestions on how to research his life in the squadron. He was likely a 1st Lieutenant. His full name was Ernest Charles Stempel and his best friend and co-pilot was Harry Neudorfer.

Thank you so much for perserving the history of these great men and their memory.

My nephew, Jeff Wise found this site and passed it on. What a great site! My Dad was Donald S. Hansen. I have been looking for some of his military background info since his death in 2001. I have a bunch of pictures that were taken while he was stationed there (all on thick picture stock with the stamp on the back). Would you like me to scan and send? My brothers and sisters are interested in learning more about what he did, etc..
Thanks for all your hard work in keeping this going.
Roger

Hi all. What a great site. I just came across all of this morning. My grandfather is/was Sgt. Donald S. Hansen - Aerial Gunner. Unfortunately he passed May 31st, 2001. If any of you knew him, never hesitate to contact me.

I am the current president of the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association with our website at www.mcara.us I really enjoyed reading about one of our great WW II squadrons and appreciate the effort put into documenting its history. I posted a summary of the squadron's history and photos on our website with a link to this one for all to find and enjoy.
S/F Flash

I am a retired marine who was an ECMO/ EWO/RIO.I was in VMC-1/VMCJ-2/VMCVJ-3 in Electronic Warfare.You guys in VMD-154 were the first in the game and Id like to say how much I appreciate what you have passed down to those that followed you in that exciting field of Electronic Warfare and Photo. I belong to the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association (MCARA). We are on line at MCARA US. Come join us. Our Assn. includes all Units that were ever involved in Electronic Warfare and Photo from WW2 until the present.
SEMPER FI
DUKE STEINKEN Capt USMC (Ret)

Still "hanging in there"

koonie

My grndfather, Kenneth J. Coomer, served in this squardon but unfortunately passed away in 1969 well before I was born. I was wondering if anyone had any photos or information on him at all. If so, please email me with the heading "Kenneth J. Coomer". I will also ask my dad about any photos we may have and see if I can scan a few for the site.
Thanks,
Bobby

Just talked to "Doc" and keeping myself updated. Pappy
Caudle is in the hospital in Memphis and is being transferre to an assisted living quarters. As soon as they let
me know his address we plan on going an spending an evening with him. Talk to Susan some of the time when we go to Indiana and sometimes we stop and have coffee.
Daisy and I are doing well as far as health so we just keep
"HANGING IN THERE"

Just talked to "Doc" and keeping myself updated. Pappy
Caudle is in the hospital in Memphis and is being transferre to an assisted living quarters. As soon as they let
me know his address we plan on going an spending an evening with him. Talk to Susan some of the time when we go to Indiana and sometimes we stop and have coffee.
Daisy and I are doing well as far as health so we just keep
"HANGING IN THERE"

Just keeping up to date.

I am looking for any information or photos about my dad, George L. Michael who served in this squadron. He passed in 1984 and it is too late for me to ask any questions about his service in the war and I would love to hear about it. If anyone remembers him, I would be thrilled to hear from you. Thank you.

Welcome to the VMD-154 Association guestbook. Your comments about the squadron and its members are welcome.