VMB-433 Insignia

MARINE BOMBING SQUADRON FOUR THIRTY-THREE

SQUADRON LOG BOOK

Submitted by
Name: Dawn M.
From: Indiana
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Hello all, I'm trying to find some information on my grandfather, Warren Battram, and his time in the service. He passed back in 1989. He never talked about the war and basically all he told my dad was that he was an aviation mechanic in the Pacific. I used ancestory to trace him back to this squadron as of July 1945.
From what I can find, he would have been a technical Sargent. On the Muster from July 1945, there's a note saying 687H, but I'm not sure what that means.

If anyone has any information to pass on, we would appreciate anything!
Thanks, Dawn
Added: July 19, 2026
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Submitted by
Name: Jane Parks-mckay
From: Santa cruz ca
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I notice some family members post from time to time about items from
Vmb 433 service members they would like to donate.

Dad served with the squadron and was very active in its formation along with others. Dad was Bill Parks. You are more than welcome to send to me. Contact me at 831 475 0588 or email janerparksmckay@gmail.com i can add to all the files Dad left from helping to organize the reunions.

i am missing any rosters. Does anyone have any they would like to send? They may have called it the Muster List. It has names and addresses of the Vets. Their families and Honorary members and other information.
Thanks and Semper Fi!
Added: May 3, 2026
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Submitted by
Name: Tim Dumas
From: Connecticut
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My father served in this unit and is listed in the hardcover book produced for the squadron. He was not a pilot and I just had a question as I try and research his background. Did anyone from the squadron get reassigned to the island of Peleliu during the war?
Added: December 19, 2025
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Submitted by
Name: Larry Egan
From: Idaho
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Found my dad in the Roster Larenzo R. Egan, PFC, Truck Driver, Heavy. I think he stated he flew a few times. I don't know if that's so, being a truck driver. I may have misunderstood. Passed away Nov. 1982, cancer.
Added: June 14, 2025
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Submitted by
Name: Anthony Gross
From: Oregon City, Oregon
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My father was Earl T. Gross. Very happy to have this old photo of him and learn more about his role in WW2. Thank you! Anthony Gross
Added: December 2, 2024
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Submitted by
Name: Charles R Seifert
From: Cape Coral Florida
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I was a radio gunner in Lt. Parks crew in 1945.I guess there are a few of us left.
Added: October 15, 2024
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Submitted by
Name: Jane Parks-McKay
From: Santa Cruz CA
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Hello all: I am back on the logbook after some absence and just wanted to say that I am here in case you may have questions. I can't promise I have answers but I can try. My Dad was Bill (William Parks) and he was in the squadron. I know family members are finding this site and that is wonderful. They were a great group of guys and over the years, we got to enjoy at least 4 generations of family members at reunions. Semper Fi.
Added: June 23, 2024
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Submitted by
Name: Jennifer Anderson
From: Decorah, Iowa
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To John Dillon Chloe, WV,

I don't know if you will get this but your father was part of the Ground Defense Squadron VMB-433. I have my grandfather's Squadron Book, which has pictures and names of who is in each department.
Added: June 12, 2023
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Submitted by
Name: Jennifer Anderson
From: Decorah, Iowa
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My Grandfather Corporal Richard Meyer worked in Ordinace Squadron VMB-433. He said his job was "to blow s*** up." Eventhough he served during WW2 he was a proud Marine. Once a Marine, always a Marine! He passed away October 11, 2004.
Added: June 12, 2023
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Submitted by
Name: Sarah Hawley
From: Copley Ohio
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Hello, My grandfather was part of Marine Bombing Squadron 433 but I do not see him listed on your roster. I am trying to see if anyone remembers him or has old photos of him during this time. Can anyone help me get him on the roster or possibly know anyone who remembers him?

James M. Hawley was his name.

Thank you!
Added: June 13, 2022
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