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Revision as of 01:25, 2 July 2024
Marine Observation Squadron 7 | |
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No known insignia | |
Active | 15 December 1944 – 16 November 1945 |
Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Type | Observation squadron |
Garrison/HQ | Inactive |
Engagements | World War II * Battle of Okinawa |
Marine Observation Squadron 7 (VMO-7) was an observation squadron of the United States Marine Corps during World War II. They were active for a year and a half during which time they saw action during the Battle of Okinawa. The squadron was quickly deactivated following the end of the war.[1]
History
VMO-7 was formed on 15 December 1944 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. After a short period of training they moved to Marine Corps Air Station Ewa on 27 February 1945 sailing on board the British escort carrier HMS Ranee (D03).[2] Another two months of training in Hawaii saw them depart Pearl Harbor on 17 April 1945 and sail for Okinawa. The squadron filtered onto the island from 7 – 11 May and quickly began flights spotting targets for III Amphibious Corps’ artillery. During the period between 11 June to 22 June the squadron made 271 CASEVAC flights from a dirt strip in Naha taking 369 casualties[3] back to hospitals in the rear areas.[4] They were engaged in combat operation on Okinawa until 21 June 1945. During the battle the squadron flew 300 combat hours without losing a pilot or plane.[5] They remained on the island for the rest of the war and were deactivated on 16 November 1945
Awards
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star
- World War II Victory Medal
See also
- United States Marine Corps Aviation
- List of United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
- List of decommissioned United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
Citations
- ^ Sherrod ‘’History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II.’’ p. 453.
- ^ Sherrod ‘’History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II.’’ p. 378.
- ^ Sherrod ‘’History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II.’’ p. 378.
- ^ De Chant, John Devilbirds p. 242.
- ^ Sherrod ‘’History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II.’’ p. 378.
==References]]
- Bibliography
- De Chant, John A. (1947). Devilbirds - The Story of United States Marine Aviation in World War II. New York: Harper & Brothers.
- Sherrod, Robert (1952). History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II. Washington, D.C.: Combat Forces Press.