Derickson, Mark, Capt

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Last Rank
Captain
Last Primary MOS
7562-Pilot HMM Ch-46 Qualified
Last MOSGroup
Pilots/Naval Flight Officers
Primary Unit
1990-1992, 7562, HMM-166
Service Years
1985 - 1992
Officer Collar Insignia
Captain

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Home State
California
California
Year of Birth
1963
 
This Military Service Page was created/owned by LtCol Stephen Eastham ("Shifty") to remember Marine Capt Mark Derickson ("Teddy").

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Home Town
Northern CA
Last Address
Tustin, CA
Date of Passing
Mar 29, 1992
 

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NOTE: Thanks go out to LtCol Carl "Mooch" Reynoso USMC Ret. who helped ensure the accuracy of this site. LtCol Reynoso (then Capt), was instrumental in ensuring that Capt Derickson was properly recognized for his heroic final actions on 29 MAR 1992. SEE ATTACHED DFC AWARD CITATION IN CURRENT /LATEST PHOTOS SECTION. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


On 29 Mar 1992, Capt Mark Derickson, was the Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC) piloting a CH-46E helicopter with second pilot (H2P) 1stLt Walt Audsley, practicing fast roping exercises with 1/1 between the USS Okinawa and USS Duluth, approx. 60 NM off of the coast of Somalia. During takeoff, his helicopter lost both engines. According to LtCol Reynoso, "the first one exploded, spraying shredded turbine blades and other engine parts which caused the other engine to explode as well. This also forced a huge amount of flames and smoke to rush through the cabin and into the cockpit. This explains why all survivors, including Walt Audsley, who was in the cockpit right seat, suffered burns. This explosion and total engine power loss occurred at an altitude of approx 100 ft. in the climb, the shaded portion of the 'power curve' in the helicopter flight manual where pilots are unable to execute successful autorotations. This is what is known as 'behind the power curve.' That Capt Derickson was able to skillfully maneuver and land the plane in the water from only 100 ft. was the only reason why the 14 Marines survived. The 3 Marines who died were the rope masters on gunners belts standing on the ramp. They were killed by the engine explosions/fire right above of them." 4 Marines perished that day, including "Teddy." The three other missing Marines in the fiery crash were from the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton. They were identified as Sgt. James L. Hagger, 29, of Spartanburg, S.C.; Cpl. Clarence E. Jenkins Jr., 26, of Greenville, N.C.; and Lance Cpl. Rodney N. Hudson, 22, of Garden City, Mich. Capt Derickson's remains were recovered approx. one year later and he was laid to rest at the Presidio, San Francisco, CA. Note: 1stLt Audsley was awarded the Navy & Marine Corps Medal for swimming back into the sinking helicopter to rescue a trapped Marine.

articles.latimes.com/1992-03-30/news/mn-202_1_marine-corps http://articles.latimes.com/1992-03-31/news/mn-341_1_camp-pendleton


   
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Many of us attended his funeral at the Presidio, San Francisco, CA in 1993 with other Marines from HMM-166. Capt Derickson was one of the last service members to be buried there if my memory serves me. His father is a retired USMC colonel and was the manager of the Marines Memorial Club (MMC) at the time. Teddy's memorial plaque can be found in the entrance of the MMC, not far from the elevator.  Derickson, Mark D, b. 09/19/1963, d. 03/29/1992, CAPT USMC, Plot: WS 1379-A, bur. 05/31/1993, *
www.interment.net/data/us/ca/sanfran/sfnat/san_fran_deldom.htm

   

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HMM-161
Activated on Jan 15, 1951 as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 161 (HMR-161)
Redesignated on Dec 31, 1956 as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron (Light) 161 (HMR(L)-161)
Redesignated  on Feb 1, 1962, as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 (HMM-161)
Redesignated on December 2009, as Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161)
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Aviation
 
Parent Unit
Helicopter Units
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USMC Squadron
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TWS, Chief Admin, PO1 900 
   

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HMM-161

McDaniel, Edward, LtCol, (1982-2005) 75 7562 Lieutenant Colonel
Buczynski, Donald, Maj, (1986-1995) 75 7562 Captain
Jackson, Russ, Maj, (1986-1997) 75 7562 Captain
Kachelein, Steve, LtCol, (1983-2006) 75 7562 Captain
Kachelein, Steve, LtCol, (1983-2006) 75 7562 Captain
De Bree, Brian, CWO4, (1988-2009) 61 6104 Chief Warrant Officer 4
Logan, Jim, LtCol, (1974-2005) 60 6004 Chief Warrant Officer 2
Kirby, Edward, MGySgt, (1968-1998) 61 6119 Master Gunnery Sergeant
Atwell, Robert, SgtMaj, (1965-1993) 99 9999 Sergeant Major
Johnson, Donald, SgtMaj, (1970-2000) 99 9999 Sergeant Major
Hullinger, Gene, SSgt, (1985-1997) 61 6112 Staff Sergeant
Baugh, William, SSgt, (1983-2003) 61 6112 Sergeant
Caires, Leonard, MSgt, (1985-2009) 61 6112 Sergeant
Clewis, John, Sgt, (1986-1992) 61 6172 Sergeant
Connors, Anthony, Sgt, (1984-1997) 60 6072 Sergeant
Cueva, Manuel, SSgt, (1986-1995) 61 6172 Sergeant
Duane, Erik, CWO4, (1990-2020) 63 6322 Sergeant
Farrow, Steven, Sgt, (1986-1992) 61 6142 Sergeant
Gray, David, SSgt, (1987-1996) 63 6322 Sergeant
Hooker, Darryl, Sgt, (1986-1992) 63 6322 Sergeant
Hooker, Darryl, Sgt, (1986-1992) 63 6322 Sergeant
Hulme, Allen, Sgt, (1985-1992) 4 0431 Sergeant
Iniguez, David, SSgt, (1986-1996) 61 6172 Sergeant
Kelly, Joe, SSgt, (1984-1995) 61 6172 Sergeant
Koch, Karl, Sgt, (1987-1993) 61 6112 Sergeant
Koch, Karl, Sgt, (1987-1993) 61 6112 Sergeant
Monceaux, Scott, Sgt, (1987-1993) 61 6112 Sergeant
Oakley, Jeff, GySgt, (1987-2007) 61 6172 Sergeant
Schultz, Tim, Sgt, (1986-1992) 61 6172 Sergeant
Sossong, Paul, GySgt, (1983-2004) 61 6173 Sergeant
Wilhelm, James, Sgt, (1987-1993) 61 6172 Sergeant
Arnold, Michael, Cpl, (1988-1993) 61 6172 Corporal
Ashbaugh, Aaron, Sgt, (1987-1997) 61 6112 Corporal
Bertrand, Paul, GySgt, (1985-2008) 63 6324 Corporal
Burk, Bart, Sgt, (1987-1995) 60 6046 Corporal
Clancy, Brian, Cpl, (1976-2001) 61 6132 Corporal
Collins, Gary, Sgt, (1988-2000) 61 6142 Corporal
Finley, Michael, Cpl, (1989-1994) 61 6142 Corporal
Fisher, David, Cpl, (1988-1993) 61 6152 Corporal
Fonville, JD, Cpl, (1988-1993) 61 6152 Corporal
Frye, Michael, MSgt, (1989-Present) 61 6152 Corporal
Hamilton, Darren, Cpl, (1984-1992) 60 6047 Corporal
Hanna, Kevin, GySgt, (1984-2004) 63 6322 Corporal
Jones, Brandon, Cpl, (1989-1995) 61 6172 Corporal
Jones, Brandon, Cpl, (1989-1995) 61 6172 Corporal
Joseph, Timothy, Cpl, (1984-1992) 60 6047 Corporal
Kluver, Michael, Cpl, (1986-1991) 63 6342 Corporal
Koch, Karl, Sgt, (1987-1993) 61 6112 Corporal
Raabe, David, Cpl, (1986-1990) 61 6142 Corporal
Rowe, Eddie, SSgt, (1984-2005) 60 6060 Corporal
Ruse, Steven, Cpl, (1988-1994) 61 6172 Corporal
Schultz, Dan, GySgt, (1988-2010) 61 6172 Corporal
Smith, Michael, MSgt, (1988-2008) 61 6112 Corporal
Suarez, Jose, Cpl, (1990-1995) 61 6172 Corporal
Wills, Jesse, GySgt, (1989-2009) 61 6172 Corporal
Bergren, Ken, LCpl, (1988-1992) 61 6172 Lance Corporal
Chamrad, Craig, LCpl, (1985-1991) 63 6322 Lance Corporal
Fraley, Darryl, Cpl, (1986-1991) 63 6322 Lance Corporal
Gaetano, Chuck, Sgt, (1990-1995) 61 6112 Lance Corporal

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