COL. PAUL H. KELLOGG, 85. Word has been received from friends in Florida regarding the passing of Col. Paul H. Kellogg, USMC retired, age 85 of Niceville, Fla. His death occurred on Friday, July 19, 2005. Col. Kellogg was born in Towanda on April 20, 1917, the second of three sons of James E. and Ethel A. Kellogg. Paul spent his formative years in the immediate area and graduated from New Albany High School in 1934. He then continued his education doing post graduate work at Towanda High School. Paul’s athletic ability enabled him to acquire a basketball scholarship at the University of Tennessee. Injuries eliminated his playing opportunities and he then transferred to Bloomsburg State Teachers College where he stayed until his final semester at which time he enrolled in the U.S. Naval Aviation Program. Upon completion of the naval aviation program requirements, Paul was selected to join the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Program. His first assignment as a dive bomber pilot was at Guadalcanal, where he completed many successful missions. Paul suffered serious body burns in a fiery crash and after a lengthy period of hospital treatment returned to Towanda for recuperation and recovery. He then married the former Mary Beahan, a long-time resident of Towanda. Following the convalescent period, Paul returned to active duty at Jacksonville Naval Air Station in Florida. Naval doctors advised Paul that he probably would not be able to continue combat flying, but his determination prevailed and he resumed combat duty during the invasion of the Philippines. Following his World War II duty, Paul next served in the Korean War and the Vietnam hostilities. He flew the F4-U Consair during each of these assignments. Paul also served as a flight instructor on carriers between the above listed tours. Paul flew many missions in SBDs (Douglas Dive Bombers) and F4-U Corsairs (fighters). He was quoted in an interview Oct. 18, 2000 as saying “The SBD was my favorite; a real warrior bird.” Throughout his career Col. Kellogg was awarded many medals. Among these awards were two Distinguished Flying Crosses and six Air Medals. Following his retirement from the USMC Paul moved to Salina, Kan., to undertake a second outstanding career as an instructor and subsequently became the commandant of cadets at St. John’s Military School. Col. Kellogg was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary B. Kellogg and his older brother, Harry H. Kellogg. Surviving are his sons, Paul H. Kellogg Jr., Peter J. Kellogg and Phillip A. Kellogg; a brother, Frederick Kellogg; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. –Towanda Daily Review
MAY HE BURN IN HELL!!!
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