"THE PURPLE FOXES"
(HMM-364 in VIETNAM)

UH-34 Dog; by Mike Leahy
1962 - 1966
Squadron Patch
Swifty
CH-46 Phrog, by Mike Leahy
1967 - 1971

Last Revised: 6 July 2008

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Pop A Smoke 2008 Reunion

Latest update from POPASMOKE, 6 July 2008

An Invite From Col Gene "Papafox" Brady

Taps

Franklin "Uncle Frank" Gulledge Jr.

Uncle Frank is remembered by us all to have many times said to  many, many of us, first slowly repeating the name of the person to whom he was speaking, while looking them straight in the eye, smiling and saying:

            "Life has been good to me. I just want to give back. You have to  
              understand that this is a labor of love for me. It is as simple as that! 
              Now what can I do to help you?" 
              Franklin A. "Uncle Frank" Gulledge, Jr.  Major, USMC(Ret)

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Headlines and New Historical Narratives
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Gail wants to say "Thank You"

Former Purple Fox Continues to Serve Others

A Desert Fox Visits the Purple Foxes

Swifty Scoop from Iraq for July 2008

Swifty Scoop from Iraq for June 2008


A Four Year Journey Has Been Completed

Cpl. James L. Buckland's Navy Commendation Medal

My Marine, John Henry Harris, Jr.

L-19 Bird Dog Crew is Rescued

HMM-364 Reunion, Branson, Mo., Oct. 2009
(A list of those 146 interested in attending.  More to follow.)

HMM-364 Collective Brick Order Has Been Placed
in the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park

1stLt. Maurice J. Quinlan's Distinguished Flying Cross

1stLt. Maurice J. Quinlan's Silver Star Medal

Active Duty Squadron doing #4

Table of Contents

The month of July in your Squadron's History
Squadron History (1), As 
Published by HQMC
Squadron History (2) Told
by the "Purple Foxes."
All Gave Some  . . 
. . . . . . . . .Some Gave All
Memorial Monument and
Bricks

Purple Fox Section
Taps, Deceased Since 
Returning From Vietnam
The "Purple Foxes"
 A  Squadron Roster
Recent  Roster Revisions
(Revised 05-26-08)
The Warriors of Hill 881S
Awards For Valor
I Remember, Short Vivid 
Memories of Vietnam
Cruise Books, Extracts
Photo Album
Squadron Lineage
Squadron Honors
Comments, From 
Those We Supported
"Foxes" Today,
Items of Interest.
Recorded  CH-46 Ditties:
The Phrog Song
I Got No Friends
Man in the Doorway
Foxy Ladies-
Our Magnificent Crew Chiefs
Request Copies of
Your Military Records

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Dedication

Dedicated to those Marines, and others, who served with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 during the Vietnam era.   This site represents the collective efforts of former "PURPLE FOXES" who believe their history, and the part they played in conducting aerial support missions in the Republic of Vietnam should be recorded.  In some cases the "PURPLE FOXES" relate, with appropriate reverence and respect, incidents relative to their counterparts who did not "come home alive".  All who view this historical account of HMM-364 should appreciate that a complete history of our squadron must contain information relative to all of our former Marines and Navy Corpsman.

Further, it should be noted that HMM-364's illustrious legacy should not appear to diminish the contributions of our other 'Marine Brothers,' be they aviation, ground or support units.  There existed at these times in our Marine Corps a great deal of mutual respect among all Marines who endured the experience of war.  Therefore, where possible, credit will be given to individuals and units which were associated with developing this  historical account of the "Purple Foxes" to cultivate and promote the same Esprit De Corps which existed then.

Contributions to this site are respectfully requested which might cover, but not limited to, subjects such as those listed in the 'Table of Contents' above and, we encourage submissions from those Marines we supported.

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