Author: gyrenes

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 24th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1809, the Brig Vixen and her Marines are fired upon in the night by the British sloop Moselle.           The British captain claims he thought the American warship was a French privateer, and he apologizes. In 1847, Marines garrisoning Tabasco, Mexico, repel attacks on the town. In 1900, Waller and his […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 23rd day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1836, after a march of 224 miles in 14 days, Henderson’s outfit arrives at Columbus, Georgia.           The Creek Indians in that region also now are resisting relocation to the western United States. In 1918, the Marine Brigade resumes the attack and drives out the last Germans in Belleau Wood by […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 22nd day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, the cruiser Charleston (C-2) sends her Marines and some sailors ashore to occupy the town of Apra and claim the island of Guam for the U.S. In 1900, Seymour’s force falls back on a Chinese arsenal six miles from Tienstin. In 1917, the Marine Corps redesignates the base at Port […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 21st day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1900, in conjunction with 450 Russian troops, Waller’s force attempts to seize Tienstin, but they are driven back.           Chinese government forces join the Boxers in laying siege to the Legation Quarter in Peking.           Meyer’s Marine detachment defends the Tartar Wall overlooking the compound. In 1916, Colonel Pendleton and the […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 20th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1801, the government purchases land at the corner of 8th and I Streets in Washington, D.C., for $6,247.18 for a site for the Marine Barracks. In 1842, the Secretary of the Navy disbands the Florida Squadron and orders its Marines and sailors to Norfolk, Virginia. In 1866, Marines and sailors from […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 19th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1864, Marines under Orderly Sergeant Charles Young serve one of the main guns on the steamer Kearsarge, which sinks the Confederate raider Alabama off Cherbourg, France. In 1888, Marines and sailors from the steam bark Essex land at Chemulpo, Korea, and march to Seoul to protect the U.S. consulate during a […]