Originally Posted November 12, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 12th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1824, Marines landed at Fajardo, Puerto Rico to protect Americans. In 1898, additional Marines from the Baltimore, Boston, and the cruiser Raleigh (C-8) go ashore at Taku and move overland to Tientsin to guard the U.S. consulate. Both outfits remain until 15 March 1899. In 1908, […]
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History of Our Corps – November 11
Originally Posted November 11, 2024 Armistice Day World War I ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year. Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 11th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines in Defense (South Carolina Navy) participate in the action against British ships Tamar and Cherokee at Charleston, South Carolina. In 1847, a show […]
History of Our Corps – November 10
Originally Posted November 10, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY, MARINES!!! In 1775, The Continental Congress formally establishes an organization of Marines with the following resolution: “Resolved, That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors, and other officers, as usual in other regiments; that they consist of […]
History of Our Corps – November 9
Originally Posted November 9, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 9th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1822, Marines participate in the fight between the schooner Alligator and several pirate schooners in the harbor of Matanzas, Cuba. In 1915, Most of the 4th Regiment deploys at sea off the west coast of Mexico. In 1925, Marines from the Asiatic Fleet go ashore at […]
History of Our Corps – November 8
Originally Posted November 8, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 8th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1861, the Marines rescued from the Sabine form backbone of a landing force that occupies Fort Walker on Hilton Head, after Confederate troops abandoned the outpost guarding Port Royal, South Carolina. In the Atlantic, the steam frigate San Jacinto’s Marines and sailors board the British […]
History of Our Corps – November 7
Originally Posted November 7, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 7th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, the Lee (Washington’s fleet) and her Marines recapture the sloop Ranger in Massachusetts Bay. In 1827, the Warren’s Marines and sailors go ashore at Andros, Greece, to capture pirate ships. In 1921, President Warren Harding directs the Marine Corps to provide personnel to guard the […]
History of Our Corps – November 6
Originally Posted November 6, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1827, Marines prepared to fight pirates at Andros, Greece. In 1854, the morning report showed the Marine Corps totaled 63 officers and 1,389 enlisted men. In 1932, Marine and Guardia forces oversee the free and fair election of a new Nicaraguan president. In 1942, the 2nd […]
History of Our Corps – November 5
Originally Posted November 5, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines in the Harrison (Washington’s fleet) participate in the capture of the British supply vessels Polly and Industry off Boston. In 1901, Marines participated in the Battle of Sohotan River, Samar, during the Philippine Insurrection. In 1903, Major John A. Lejeune’s Marine battalion goes ashore […]