US Marine LCPL Carl Edward McBee, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Asheville, NC.
US Marine Lance Corporal Carl Edward McBee was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the US Marine Corps, LCPL McBee served our country until June 6th, 1965 in South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It is reported that Carl died when his helicopter was involved in a mid-air crash with another helicopter. His body was recovered. Carl was born on March 10th, 1942 in Asheville, North Carolina. LCPL Mc Bee is on panel 01E, line 132 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Carl Edward McBee was my third cousin. He was the son of Ulysses Simpson (Buster)McBee & Mae Bell Davis McBee. He was killed in a mid air crash between two helicopters and was one of eight Marines killed on June 6, 1965 at the age of 23. Carl, you and I never met. We shared Mitchell County, North Carolina Mountain heritage. I will remember you in all I do so your death and Sacrifice will be remembered and honored. Your cousin, Danny A. McBee, Sergeant, USAF 1967-1971,
On 07 May 1965, US Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade began landing near Chu Lai. HMM-161 was one of the helicopter squadrons which supported the initial landings. Initially embarked in USS PRINCETON (LPH-5), HMM-161 shifted to USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) which remained offshore Chu Lai until 07 June 1965 in order to support the Regimental Landing Team ashore. On 06 June 1965, two HMM-161 UH-34 helicopters launched from the USS IWO JIMA for a pre-dawn search and rescue mission, but the two helicopters apparently collided in mid-air at 0510 and both fell into the sea. Eight Marines were killed in the accident: Lcpl Carl Edward McBee was one of them.
Many may not believe me when I say this. But, I have been named after Carl Edward McBee. I am his great nephew born March of 1991. I am the grandchild of his brother Melvin McBee. All I have to say, is that he will live on, not just on this website, but through my name. Carl Edward McBee. Semper Fi!.
Below article taken from The Asheville Citizen of June 7, 1965. LOCAL MAN IS KILLED IN VIETNAM:
The family of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edward McBee of Asheville were notified Sunday that he had been killed in a helicopter accident off of South VietNam. According to the Defense Department telegram received by his wife, Mrs. Dianne Rhoades McBee of Pisgah Highway, Candler, his helicopter crashed into the sea shortly after take-off from the USS Iwo Jima. The 23-year-old Marine was a native of Asheville, a son of the late U.S. McBee Jr, and Mrs. McBee. He had made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. U.S. McBee of 335 Hillside St. since early childhood. He was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School. McBee had enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1959, and spent much of his career at the U.S. Marine Corps Station at Camp Lejeune. He had been trained at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Fla., as an aviation electrician. Since June, 1964, he had been attached to the 161st Medium Helicopter Squadron, 13th Marine Air Group, 1st Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force. He was sent to VietNam March 16, this year. Surviving in addition to the widow are the grandfather: a four-year-old son, Jeffrey: two brothers, Melvin and Robert: two uncles, Kermit K. McBee of 335 Hillside Street and Ted R. McBee of Arden; and two aunts, Mrs. Edwin Cowley of Hershey, Mich. and Mrs. Pete Yazako of Flint, Mich., with whom he had grown up. The body is expected to be brought to Asheville for services and Burial. Semper Fidelis, Marine! Thanks to the Research Department of the Asheville-Buncombe Library System for their help. Jim McIlhenney.
He served with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron HMM-161, Marine Air Group-16, 1st Marine Air Wing, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters(s).
US Marine Lance Corporal Carl Edward McBee was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the US Marine Corps, LCPL McBee served our country until June 6th, 1965 in South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It is reported that Carl died when his helicopter was involved in a mid-air crash with another helicopter. His body was recovered. Carl was born on March 10th, 1942 in Asheville, North Carolina. LCPL Mc Bee is on panel 01E, line 132 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Carl Edward McBee was my third cousin. He was the son of Ulysses Simpson (Buster)McBee & Mae Bell Davis McBee. He was killed in a mid air crash between two helicopters and was one of eight Marines killed on June 6, 1965 at the age of 23. Carl, you and I never met. We shared Mitchell County, North Carolina Mountain heritage. I will remember you in all I do so your death and Sacrifice will be remembered and honored. Your cousin, Danny A. McBee, Sergeant, USAF 1967-1971,
On 07 May 1965, US Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade began landing near Chu Lai. HMM-161 was one of the helicopter squadrons which supported the initial landings. Initially embarked in USS PRINCETON (LPH-5), HMM-161 shifted to USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) which remained offshore Chu Lai until 07 June 1965 in order to support the Regimental Landing Team ashore. On 06 June 1965, two HMM-161 UH-34 helicopters launched from the USS IWO JIMA for a pre-dawn search and rescue mission, but the two helicopters apparently collided in mid-air at 0510 and both fell into the sea. Eight Marines were killed in the accident: Lcpl Carl Edward McBee was one of them.
Many may not believe me when I say this. But, I have been named after Carl Edward McBee. I am his great nephew born March of 1991. I am the grandchild of his brother Melvin McBee. All I have to say, is that he will live on, not just on this website, but through my name. Carl Edward McBee. Semper Fi!.
Below article taken from The Asheville Citizen of June 7, 1965. LOCAL MAN IS KILLED IN VIETNAM:
The family of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edward McBee of Asheville were notified Sunday that he had been killed in a helicopter accident off of South VietNam. According to the Defense Department telegram received by his wife, Mrs. Dianne Rhoades McBee of Pisgah Highway, Candler, his helicopter crashed into the sea shortly after take-off from the USS Iwo Jima. The 23-year-old Marine was a native of Asheville, a son of the late U.S. McBee Jr, and Mrs. McBee. He had made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. U.S. McBee of 335 Hillside St. since early childhood. He was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School. McBee had enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1959, and spent much of his career at the U.S. Marine Corps Station at Camp Lejeune. He had been trained at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Fla., as an aviation electrician. Since June, 1964, he had been attached to the 161st Medium Helicopter Squadron, 13th Marine Air Group, 1st Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force. He was sent to VietNam March 16, this year. Surviving in addition to the widow are the grandfather: a four-year-old son, Jeffrey: two brothers, Melvin and Robert: two uncles, Kermit K. McBee of 335 Hillside Street and Ted R. McBee of Arden; and two aunts, Mrs. Edwin Cowley of Hershey, Mich. and Mrs. Pete Yazako of Flint, Mich., with whom he had grown up. The body is expected to be brought to Asheville for services and Burial. Semper Fidelis, Marine! Thanks to the Research Department of the Asheville-Buncombe Library System for their help. Jim McIlhenney.
He served with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron HMM-161, Marine Air Group-16, 1st Marine Air Wing, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters(s).
US Marine LCPL Carl Edward McBee, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Asheville, NC.
US Marine Lance Corporal Carl Edward McBee was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the US Marine Corps, LCPL McBee served our country until June 6th, 1965 in South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It is reported that Carl died when his helicopter was involved in a mid-air crash with another helicopter. His body was recovered. Carl was born on March 10th, 1942 in Asheville, North Carolina. LCPL Mc Bee is on panel 01E, line 132 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Carl Edward McBee was my third cousin. He was the son of Ulysses Simpson (Buster)McBee & Mae Bell Davis McBee. He was killed in a mid air crash between two helicopters and was one of eight Marines killed on June 6, 1965 at the age of 23. Carl, you and I never met. We shared Mitchell County, North Carolina Mountain heritage. I will remember you in all I do so your death and Sacrifice will be remembered and honored. Your cousin, Danny A. McBee, Sergeant, USAF 1967-1971,
On 07 May 1965, US Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade began landing near Chu Lai. HMM-161 was one of the helicopter squadrons which supported the initial landings. Initially embarked in USS PRINCETON (LPH-5), HMM-161 shifted to USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) which remained offshore Chu Lai until 07 June 1965 in order to support the Regimental Landing Team ashore. On 06 June 1965, two HMM-161 UH-34 helicopters launched from the USS IWO JIMA for a pre-dawn search and rescue mission, but the two helicopters apparently collided in mid-air at 0510 and both fell into the sea. Eight Marines were killed in the accident: Lcpl Carl Edward McBee was one of them.
Many may not believe me when I say this. But, I have been named after Carl Edward McBee. I am his great nephew born March of 1991. I am the grandchild of his brother Melvin McBee. All I have to say, is that he will live on, not just on this website, but through my name. Carl Edward McBee. Semper Fi!.
Below article taken from The Asheville Citizen of June 7, 1965. LOCAL MAN IS KILLED IN VIETNAM:
The family of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edward McBee of Asheville were notified Sunday that he had been killed in a helicopter accident off of South VietNam. According to the Defense Department telegram received by his wife, Mrs. Dianne Rhoades McBee of Pisgah Highway, Candler, his helicopter crashed into the sea shortly after take-off from the USS Iwo Jima. The 23-year-old Marine was a native of Asheville, a son of the late U.S. McBee Jr, and Mrs. McBee. He had made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. U.S. McBee of 335 Hillside St. since early childhood. He was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School. McBee had enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1959, and spent much of his career at the U.S. Marine Corps Station at Camp Lejeune. He had been trained at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Fla., as an aviation electrician. Since June, 1964, he had been attached to the 161st Medium Helicopter Squadron, 13th Marine Air Group, 1st Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force. He was sent to VietNam March 16, this year. Surviving in addition to the widow are the grandfather: a four-year-old son, Jeffrey: two brothers, Melvin and Robert: two uncles, Kermit K. McBee of 335 Hillside Street and Ted R. McBee of Arden; and two aunts, Mrs. Edwin Cowley of Hershey, Mich. and Mrs. Pete Yazako of Flint, Mich., with whom he had grown up. The body is expected to be brought to Asheville for services and Burial. Semper Fidelis, Marine! Thanks to the Research Department of the Asheville-Buncombe Library System for their help. Jim McIlhenney.
He served with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron HMM-161, Marine Air Group-16, 1st Marine Air Wing, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters(s).
US Marine Lance Corporal Carl Edward McBee was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the US Marine Corps, LCPL McBee served our country until June 6th, 1965 in South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It is reported that Carl died when his helicopter was involved in a mid-air crash with another helicopter. His body was recovered. Carl was born on March 10th, 1942 in Asheville, North Carolina. LCPL Mc Bee is on panel 01E, line 132 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Carl Edward McBee was my third cousin. He was the son of Ulysses Simpson (Buster)McBee & Mae Bell Davis McBee. He was killed in a mid air crash between two helicopters and was one of eight Marines killed on June 6, 1965 at the age of 23. Carl, you and I never met. We shared Mitchell County, North Carolina Mountain heritage. I will remember you in all I do so your death and Sacrifice will be remembered and honored. Your cousin, Danny A. McBee, Sergeant, USAF 1967-1971,
On 07 May 1965, US Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade began landing near Chu Lai. HMM-161 was one of the helicopter squadrons which supported the initial landings. Initially embarked in USS PRINCETON (LPH-5), HMM-161 shifted to USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) which remained offshore Chu Lai until 07 June 1965 in order to support the Regimental Landing Team ashore. On 06 June 1965, two HMM-161 UH-34 helicopters launched from the USS IWO JIMA for a pre-dawn search and rescue mission, but the two helicopters apparently collided in mid-air at 0510 and both fell into the sea. Eight Marines were killed in the accident: Lcpl Carl Edward McBee was one of them.
Many may not believe me when I say this. But, I have been named after Carl Edward McBee. I am his great nephew born March of 1991. I am the grandchild of his brother Melvin McBee. All I have to say, is that he will live on, not just on this website, but through my name. Carl Edward McBee. Semper Fi!.
Below article taken from The Asheville Citizen of June 7, 1965. LOCAL MAN IS KILLED IN VIETNAM:
The family of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edward McBee of Asheville were notified Sunday that he had been killed in a helicopter accident off of South VietNam. According to the Defense Department telegram received by his wife, Mrs. Dianne Rhoades McBee of Pisgah Highway, Candler, his helicopter crashed into the sea shortly after take-off from the USS Iwo Jima. The 23-year-old Marine was a native of Asheville, a son of the late U.S. McBee Jr, and Mrs. McBee. He had made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. U.S. McBee of 335 Hillside St. since early childhood. He was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School. McBee had enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1959, and spent much of his career at the U.S. Marine Corps Station at Camp Lejeune. He had been trained at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Fla., as an aviation electrician. Since June, 1964, he had been attached to the 161st Medium Helicopter Squadron, 13th Marine Air Group, 1st Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force. He was sent to VietNam March 16, this year. Surviving in addition to the widow are the grandfather: a four-year-old son, Jeffrey: two brothers, Melvin and Robert: two uncles, Kermit K. McBee of 335 Hillside Street and Ted R. McBee of Arden; and two aunts, Mrs. Edwin Cowley of Hershey, Mich. and Mrs. Pete Yazako of Flint, Mich., with whom he had grown up. The body is expected to be brought to Asheville for services and Burial. Semper Fidelis, Marine! Thanks to the Research Department of the Asheville-Buncombe Library System for their help. Jim McIlhenney.
He served with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron HMM-161, Marine Air Group-16, 1st Marine Air Wing, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters(s).
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