Last WWII Marine Ace Passes
Col. Dean Caswell USMC (Ret.)
Jeff LPH 3 sends us the sad news of the passing of last living American Marine Corps fighter ace of World War II. Dean Caswell (1922-2022) fought in World War II, the Korean and the Vietnam wars. He retired from the Corps in 1968 at the rank of Colonel.
Col. Dean was awarded a Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses with three gold stars, an Air Medal with four gold stars and a Congressional Gold Medal. He flew over 10,000 hours and served in 110 combat missions.
Fair winds and following seas, Marine.
Thanks, Jeff.
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Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth……
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
High Flight, Col, High Flight.
(damned dusty in here all of a sudden)
COL Caswell also flew with the Blue Angels.
Rest In Peace, Sir.
Salute.
Never Forget.
Thank You, Jeff and Ed for sharing this.
RIP Col. Caswell
The pattern is clear, and you are number one on the runway; safe flying, sir.
Fair winds and following seas, Sir.
We’ve got the watch, Dear Sir.
Thank you and Rest Easy.
From the linked Marine Corps Times article:
“No bullet holes had ever been found in Caswell’s aircraft, suggesting he never had been hit by enemy fire, according to his obituary.
[…]
The local Austin American-Statesman reported that he loved Grey Goose vodka martinis full of olives.”
An outstanding Marine Aviator in all respects.
Semper Fi, Colonel.
Wow! An amazing life/career!
I’m sure Col. Dean was disgusted with what his Corps has become at the hands of the Woketards and this Clown College administration.
Semper Fi
Bio says he had 7 kills and no bullet holes in any of his planes.