VMD-2 Photos



VMD-2 was formed on 1 Apr 1942 and eventually was numerically redesignated to VMD-254 and eventually to VMD-154. For a complete squadron history and explanation of the numeric squadron designation changes, please visit
Squadron History


The large photo above has been broken down into four sections for improved viewing. If you can assist with identification of these men, please contact the webmaster at vmd154.reunion.assn@insightbb.com

Special thanks to Emil F. Naschinski for contributing this photo.

Back Row, fourth from right: Vang
Middle Row, far left: Shewmaker; third from right: Hostetler
Front, seated with rifles, third from left: Willis
Back Row, beginning with fifth from left: Salaman, Mulvihill, Nielsen
Row 3, standing: Shane, 2 unidentified men, Schaub, DuPlain, 2 unidentified men, Basil?, unidentified
Row 2, seated with rifles, fifth from left: Wood, unidentified; standing, Bibee, Fry, Lumley
Row 1, legs crossed: Long, Capt.Stewart, unidentified, Ullman, Maj.Gabbert


Back Row: none identified
Row 3, unidentified, Brown, Lilley, 3 unidentified men, Naschinski, unidentified, Swanson
Row 2, seated with rifle far right: Murphy
Row 1, legs crossed: unidentified, Col. Bard, unidentified, Galvin, Ward, Barbee


Back Row: Smith, VanBeck, 4 unidentified men, Tavary, Rosen, unidentified
Row 3, second from right: Armonia
Row 2, seated with rifle, fourth from left: Weaver, Yates, Williams, 3 unidentified men


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