The Flintlock Disaster: a Virtual Cemetery - Find a Grave

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The Flintlock Disaster

Marine Fighting Squadron 422 (VMF-422) was an F4U Corsair squadron in the United States Marine Corps. The squadron, also known as the "Flying Buccaneers", fought in World War II but is perhaps best known for its role in the worst accident in naval aviation history when they lost 22 of 23 aircraft flying through a storm on January 25, 1944.

5 memorials

Chris Lawson Veteran

unknown – 25 Jan 1944

Buried or Lost at Sea

LtCol John S. MacLaughlin Jr. Veteran Flowers have been left.

8 Apr 1915 – 25 Jan 1944

Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA

Plot info: Courts of the Missing

Gen Lewie Griffith “Griff” MerrittFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

26 Jun 1897 – 24 Mar 1974

US Marine Corps Major General. Merritt's early...

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA

Plot info: Section 11, Site 133-2

Royce Weldon Watson Veteran Flowers have been left.

13 Aug 1921 – 27 Jan 2011

Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA

Plot info: 35 0 2289

Royce Hudson Wilson Veteran Flowers have been left.

25 Nov 1920 – 12 Apr 1992

Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA

Plot info: 14-A, 527

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