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Taipei, Taiwan MSG Detachment Alpha Roster                                         
A
Aitken, Richard, Sgt. (58-59)
Alonzo, Sgt. (76-78)

B
Bailey, Thomas C., Sgt. (77-79)
Baines, Sgt. (76-78)
Baker, Wilson, Sgt. (59-60)
Bates, Leo, SSgt. (57-59)
Bennett, Benjamin (61-63)
Berger, J. A. (60-61)
Braziel, John A., Cpl. (77-79)
Brown, Henry, TSgt. (53-55) NCOIC
Buchanan, D. J., Sgt. (78-79)
Bussey, Roger E. (71-72)

C
Campos, Pascual R., Cpl. (77-79)
Cann, Sgt. (76-78)
Castle Jr., John H. (70-71)
Convis, M. S., Sgt. (78-79)

D
Dams, William, Sgt. (58-59)
Derrah, Lawrence, Cpl. (53-55)
Dillard, D. G., Sgt. (78-79)

E

F
Fischer, LCpl. (62-64)

G
Gamble, LCpl. (64-66)
Garris, Berle, GySgt. (59-60) NCOIC
Genovese, Gerald, Cpl. (53-55)
Grove, Billy K., SSgt. (57-58)

H
Hughes, Mark A., SSgt. (78-79) NCOIC

I

J
Johnson, John H., Cpl. (59-60)
Johnson, Virgil, Cpl. (57-59)

K
Kuskowski, W. E., Sgt. (78-79)

L
Langlois, William, Sgt. (56-57)
Littlefield, J. B., Sgt. (78-79)
Love, J. D., Sgt. (78-79)

M
Marburger, Howard J. (53-55)
McCown, Kenneth W., SSgt. (76-78)
McDonald, Robert, Cpl. (53-55)
McNutt, Richard, SSgt. (56-57)
Metzger III, W. J., Sgt. (78-79)
Moore, Sgt. (76-78)
Mullins, Edward L. (60-61)


 		N

O

P
Perez, Manual C. (61-62) - Deceased, Lest We Forget

Q

R
Rackovan, John, Sgt. (59-60)
Randles, D. D., Sgt. (78-79)
Range, Hiram S., MSgt. (58-59) NCOIC
Rigsby, Sgt. (76-78)

S
Shandraw, M. P., Sgt. (78-79)
Saxton, R. B., Cpl. (77-79)
Schultz, Thomas F., Cpl. (57-59)
Siverly, Fred, Sgt. (56-57)
Stowell Jr., R. A., Cpl. (78-79)
Swinson, Kenneth J., Cpl. (57-59) - Deceased, Lest We Forget

T
Tuttle, Ronald, Sgt. (59-60) - Deceased, Lest We Forget.  Ron was commissioned a
      Radar Intercepter Officer (RIO) and was killed in a non-combat related crash.

U

V
Vachowiak, Norman, Sgt. (59-60)
W
Wallace, Cpl. (65-66)
Whitlock, Ray E. (53-55)
Winters, Gerald, Sgt. (56-57)

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THThe names of current Detachment Members are not to be displayed without authorization from the Detachment Commander


Welcome, former AmConGen and AIT, Taipei, Taiwan MSGs, their families, visitors and future MSGs. 


2011
Director:  William A. Stanton
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In 1979 the U.S. Government withdrew its official recognition of the Republic of China and acknowledged it considers the PRC to be the official government of China and Taiwan is part of the PRC.  The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) was founded in 1979 by a U.S. Government Official Harvey Feldman to serve the interests of the U.S. Government in Taiwan.  AIT Directors are considered, compensated and accorded diplomatic privileges at the same level as Ambassadors.
2010
Director:  William A. Stanton
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2009
Director:  Stephen Young
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2008
Director:  Stephen Young
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2007
Director:  Stephen Young
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Command change MSGBn / Company C to MCESG / Region 3.
2006
Director:  Douglas H. Paal  /  Stephen Young
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22AUG06 SECNAV Inst. 1650.1H MSG Ribbon award established retroactive to 28JAN49.
2005
Director:  Douglas H. Paal
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2004
Director:  Douglas H. Paal
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2003
Director:  Douglas H. Paal
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2002
Director:  Douglas H. Paal
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2001
Director:  Raymond Burghardt
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2000
Director:  Raymond Burghardt
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US Government passes Taiwan Security Enhancement Act providing for more direct military communications between America and Taiwan.  Clinton Administration  disapproves bill.

2nd "free" presidential election: pro-independence candidate - Chen Shui-bian elected. 
President Bush approves largest arms sales to Taiwan in decade in response to Chinese military buildup. China files protest.
1999
Director:  Darryl Norman Johnson  /  Raymond Burghardt
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1998
Director:  Darryl Norman Johnson
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1997
Director:  Darryl Norman Johnson
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1996
Director:  B. Lynn Pascoe  /  Darryl Norman Johnson
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China launches military exercises near Taiwan before first free presidential elections. U.S. considers an act of intimidation and sends fleet.  Incumbent President Lee wins the election.
1995
Director:  B. Lynn Pascoe
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1994
Director:  B. Lynn Pascoe 
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1993
Director:  Thomas Brooks  /  B. Lynn Pascoe 
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1992
Director:  Thomas Brooks 
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1991
Director:  Thomas Brooks
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1990
Director:  Thomas Brooks
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1989
Director:  David Dean
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1988
Director:  David Dean 
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President Chaing Ching-kuo, the eldest son of Chiang kai-shek and former defense minister and premier, dies and is succeeded by Lee Teng-hui.
1987
Director:  David Dean
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End of Martial Law.
1986
Director:  Harry E. T. Thayer
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NCOICs of MSG Detachments now titled MSG Detachment Commanders.
1985
Director:  Harry E. T. Thayer
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1984
Director:  James R. Lilley  /  Harry E. T. Thayer
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1983
Director:  James R. Lilley
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1982
Director:  James R. Lilley 
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1981
Director:  Director:  Charles T. Cross  /  James R. Lilley
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1980
Director:  Director:  Charles T. Cross
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1979
Ambassador:  Leonard J. Unger  /  Director:  Charles T. Cross
Company Commander: 
NCOIC:  SSgt. Mark A. Hughes
Watchstanders:  Sgt. Thomas C. Bailey, Sgt. D. J. Buchanan, Sgt. Pascual R. Campos, Sgt. M. S. Convis, Sgt. D. G. Dillard, Sgt. W. E. Kuskowski, Sgt. J. B. Littlefield, Sgt. J. D. Love, Sgt. W. J. Metzger III, Sgt. D. D. Randles,  Sgt. R. B. Saxton, Sgt. M. P. Shandraw, Sgt. R. A. Stowell and Cpl. John A. Braziel.
U.S. Severs Diplomatic Relations with Taiwan through Taiwan Relations Act.   12JAN79: DOS directs deactivation of MSG Detachment Taipei on 28FEB79 and the U.S. Embassy transfers to non-governmental American Institute in Taiwan.

27FEB79 - last official MSG watch on Posts One and Two, American Embassy, Taipei, Taiwan.  SSgt. Hughes reassigned as A/ to Brussels, Belgium, Sgts. Buchanan, Saxton and Campos returned to MSGBn for reassignment, Sgt. Randles reassigned to Wellington, New Zealand, Sgt. Kuskowski to Kuala Lumpur and Sgt. Stowell to Bangkok.

Women Marines first accepted for training and assignment as Marine Security Guards.
1978
Ambassador:  Leonard J. Unger
Company Commander: 
NCOIC:  SSgt. Mark A. Hughes
Watchstanders:  Sgt. Alonzo, Sgt. Thomas C. Bailey, Sgt. Baines, Sgt. D. J. Buchanan, Sgt. Pascual R. Campos, Sgt. Cann, Sgt. M. S. Convis, Sgt. D. G. Dillard, Sgt. W. E. Kuskowski, Sgt. J. B. Littlefield, Sgt. J. D. Love, Sgt. W. J. Metzger III, Sgt. Moore, Sgt. D. D. Randles, Sgt. Rigsby, Sgt. R. B. Saxton, Sgt. M. P. Shandraw, Sgt. R. A. Stowell,  Cpl. John A. Braziel and Cpl. R. B. Saxton.
16DEC78: President Carter announces intent to establish diplomatic relations with the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Demonstrators attack embassy when President Carter announces normalization of relations with the Peoples Republic of China 16DEC78.  The MSG Detachment begins personal security protection for Ambassador Leonard J. Unger and his family.

31DEC78 Colors lowered for the last time at the American Embassy Taiwan by Sgt. D. J. Buchanan, Cpl. W. E. Kuskowski and Cpl. R.A. Stowell Jr.
1977
Ambassador: 
Company Commander: 
NCOIC:  SSgt. Kenneth W. McCown
Watchstanders:  Sgt. Alonzo, Sgt. Thomas C. Bailey, Sgt. Baines, Sgt. Cann, Sgt. Moore, Sgt. Rigsby, Cpl. John A. Braziel, Cpl. Pasqual R. Campos and Cpl. R. B. Saxton.

1976
Ambassador: 
Company Commander: 
NCOIC:  SSgt. Kenneth W. McCown
Watchstanders:   Sgt. Alonzo, Sgt. Baines, Sgt. Cann, Sgt. Moore and Sgt. Rigsby.

1975
Ambassador: 
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1974
Ambassador: Leonard Unger
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1973
Ambassador: 
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1972
Ambassador: 
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1971
Ambassador: 
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Watchstanders:  Roger E. Bussey and John H. Castle Jr.
Command change Fox Co., HQMC / RMO Region 3 to MSGBn / RMO Region 3.

Taiwan is "expelled" from the United Nations.
1970
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
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Watchstanders:  John H. Castle Jr. 

1969
Ambassador: 
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1968
Ambassador: 
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1967
Ambassador: 
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1966
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Cpl. Wallace and LCpl. Gamble

1965
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Cpl. Wallace and LCpl. Gamble 

1964
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:  LCpl. Fischer and LCpl. Gamble 

1963
Ambassador: Jerauld Wright
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:  LCpl. Fischer

1962
Ambassador: Alan G. Kirk
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:  LCpl. Fischer, Benjamin Berger and Manual C. Perez. 

1961
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:  Benjamin Berger, J. A. Berger, Edward L. Mullins and Manual C. Perez.

1960
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC: GySgt. Berle Garris
Watchstanders:  Sgt. Wilson Baker, Sgt. John Rackovan, Sgt. Ronald Tuttle, Sgt. Norman Vachowiak, Cpl. John H. Johnson, J. A. Berger and Edward L. Mullins.

1959
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC:  MSgt. Hiram S. (Steve) Range  /  GySgt. Berle Garris
Watchstanders: SSgt Leo Bates, Sgt. Richard Aitken, Sgt. Wilson Baker, Sgt. William Dams, Sgt. Virgil M. Johnson, Sgt. John Rackovan, Sgt. Thomas F. Schultz, Sgt. Ronald Tuttle, Sgt. Norman Vachowiak, Cpl. John H. Johnson and Cpl. Kenneth J. Swinson (deceased)

1958
Ambassador :Karl L. Rankin (1953-1958) &  Everett F. Drumright
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC: MSgt. Hiram S. (Steve) Range
Watchstanders: SSgt. Leo Bates, SSgt. Billy K. Grove, Sgt. Richard Aitken, Sgt. William Dams, Sgt. Virgil M. Johnson, Sgt. Thomas F. Schultz and Cpl. Kenneth J. Swinson (deceased)

1957
Ambassador: Karl L. Rankin 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC: MSgt. Hiram S. (Steve) Range
Watchstanders: SSgt. Billy K. Grove, SSgt. Richard McNutt, Sgt. Leo Bates, Sgt. William Langlois, Sgt. Fred Siverly, Sgt. Gerald Winters, Cpl. Virgil M.Johnson, Cpl. Thomas F. Schultz and Cpl. Kenneth J. Swinson (deceased).
Sgt. William Langlois, after leaving the Marine Corps, became the San Francisco Police Department's most decorated officer (ref:  Leatherneck Magazine).
1956
Ambassador: Karl L. Rankin 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC: Howard J. Marburger
Watchstanders:  SSgt. Richard McNutt, Sgt. William Langlois, Sgt. Fred Siverly and Sgt. Gerald Winters.

1955
Ambassador: Karl L. Rankin 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC: TSgt. Henry Brown
Watchstanders:  Cpl. Lawrence Derrah, Cpl. Gerald Genovese, Cpl. Robert McDonald, Cpl. Ray E. Whitlock and Howard J. Marburger. 

1954
Ambassador: Karl L. Rankin 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC: TSgt. Henry Brown
Watchstanders:  Cpl. Lawrence Derrah, Cpl. Gerald Genovese, Cpl. Robert McDonald, Cpl. Ray E. Whitlock and Howard J. Marburger.
The first formal Marine Corps MSG Training Program established in November, 1954.

Command change HQBn, HQMC / RMO Region 3 to Fox Co., HQMC / RMO Region 3.

P.R.C.  attacks Quemoy and Matsu, the two largest island groups along the mainland coast held by the ROC.

 President Eisenhower signs a Mutual Defense Treaty with the ROC.
1953
Ambassador: Karl L. Rankin 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
NCOIC:  TSgt. Henry Brown
Watchstanders:  Cpl. Lawrence Derrah, Cpl. Gerald Genovese, Cpl. Robert McDonald, Cpl. Ray E. Whitlock and Howard J. Marburger. 

1952
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
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1951
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
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1950
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO): 
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President Truman agrees to protect Taiwan against China. Seventh Fleet sent in.
1949
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  Although the MSG Program was initiated in 1949, my research has not established when the first MSG Detachment was activated at the American Embassy in Taipei, Taiwan.
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: 
In 1949, Marine Security Guards began to be assigned to U.S. Diplomatic Missions worldwide.  The first MSG Detachments, consisting of six MSGs reported on-post at the American Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand and nine MSGs activated the American Embassy, Tangiers, Morocco MSG Detachment.

MSGs who successfully complete 24 months in the MSG Program are retroactively eligible for the MSG Ribbon (SECNAV Inst. 1650.1H dtd 22AUG06).

Chinese Communists, led by Mao Tse-tung, drive Chiang Kai-shek and Nationalist forces from the mainland to the island of Taiwan.
The United States stops military aid to Taiwan.  U.S. and United Nations do not recognize P.R.C.
1948
Ambassador: 
Regional Marine Officer (RMO)r:  The Marine Security Guard Program was not implemented until 1949.
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: 
In 1948, the Department of State (DOS) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement whereby the Marine Corps would supply active duty Marine Corps personnel to protect classified materials, American lives and property in U.S. Diplomatic Missions worldwide.  These USMC personnel, to be designated as Marine Security Guards, would report directly to a DOS Foreign Service Officer at each mission.  Command structure was HQBn, HQMC / RMO Region 3.  A Regional Marine Officer (RMO) would be responsible for several posts within each of the then four designated RMO regions.  



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