HONORED ON PANEL 29W, LINE 15 OF THE WALL
ALAN CRAIG MARTIN
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ALAN C MARTIN
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LEFT FOR ALAN CRAIG MARTIN
POSTED ON 8.3.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you.....
Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.
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POSTED ON 6.23.2020
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Sgt Alan Martin, Thank you for your service served as a 50th Tactical Aircraft Squadron. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Father’s Day just passed, and it’s summer. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 12.24.2019
POSTED BY: [email protected]
Final Mission of SGT Alan C. Martin Jr.
On March 8, 1969, a United States Air Force Lockheed C-130E Hercules (#64-0545) from the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing crashed in poor weather at Ching Chuan Kang Airbase in Taichung, Taiwan, following a flight from Vietnam. The pilot reportedly was ordered to divert to Kadena Air Base in Japan; however, the Hercules orbited the airfield for an hour before attempting a landing. While on final approach, the aircraft experienced fuel starvation. The Hercules came in to the right of the runway, its right wing tip making contact and shearing off the wing. The aircraft flipped onto its back and came to a rest inverted. A fire burned through the cabin of the aircraft. Nine personnel were killed in the post-crash fire. Three survivors were medivacked but died on the 14th, 15th and 16th of March. The lost personnel were COL Ralph A. Cone, LTC Paul E. Garrett, MAJ William J. Griffin (died 03/14/1969), TSGT John W. Israel, MAJ Warren L. Long, SGT Alan C. Martin Jr., SSGT Barry W. Murtaugh, SGT Eugene Pizzino II (died 03/16/1969), MAJ Raymond L. Tacke, MSGT William B. Terry, SSGT Gordon L. Wheeler, and SSGT Robert L. Wilson (died 03/15/1969). The twelve airmen had their names added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. in May 1986. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org, aviation-safety.net, baaa-acro.com, and information provided by Allen R. Wood (March 2010) at c-130hercules.net]
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POSTED ON 1.28.2019
POSTED BY: Chuck Gill
rememberance of Alan
Very good friends with Alan when station at CCK Air Force Base Taiwan China 1968-1969 I was at the site of the crash on March 8 1969 a day I will never forget.R.I.P. my friend until we meet again.
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POSTED ON 1.28.2019
POSTED BY: Joyce Young
For his family and friends
"I am from Sable River so I am familiar with some of the Martin family story. Alan had a sister, Barbara (Martin) Dittler, who passed away a few years ago, and her husband David Dittler Sr. just recently passed away. Their son, Dave Dittler Jr.m still lives in Sable River and I understand that he is currently clearing up personal items from the family home, so I’m sure he will have pictures of Alan. I believe Alan’s brother, Herbert Martin, is still living in Port Coquitland, British Columbia.
I wish my Mom was still with us because she was certainly familiar with the entire story about Alan. My Mom and Alan’s sister Barbara were best friends. Alan’s Dad, Alan Craig Martin, Sr., was known to all of us kids growing up as 'Mr. Marty'. I did not know Alan’s mother Bonnie but I do know that her maiden name was Huskilson from here in Lockeport. Alan (attended) the Lockeport Regional High School
I wish my Mom was still with us because she was certainly familiar with the entire story about Alan. My Mom and Alan’s sister Barbara were best friends. Alan’s Dad, Alan Craig Martin, Sr., was known to all of us kids growing up as 'Mr. Marty'. I did not know Alan’s mother Bonnie but I do know that her maiden name was Huskilson from here in Lockeport. Alan (attended) the Lockeport Regional High School
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