Originally Posted September 22, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 22nd day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, the Providence and her Marines raid Canso Harbor, Nova Scotia, then strike at Isle Madame the next day, destroying fishing boats. In 1855, a landing party of Marines and sailors from the John Adams seizes the king on Viti Levu Island and convinces him to […]
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History of Our Corps – September 21
Originally Posted September 21, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 21st day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, the Providence and her Marines raid Canso Harbor, Nova Scotia, then strike at Isle Madame the next day, destroying fishing boats. In 1899, a second battalion of 16 officers and 362 enlisted Marines reinforces Cavite in the Philippines. In 1944, the 7th Marines assume responsibility […]
History of Our Corps – September 20
Originally Posted September 20, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 20th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Marines participate in the action between the sloop Providence and the British frigate Milford. Although surprised while the crew is fishing, the smaller American ship is able to escape in a day of expert sailing. In 1856, Marines and seamen from the St. Mary and […]
History of Our Corps – September 19
Originally Posted September 19, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 19th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, the Lexington and her Marine detachment are defeated by the British cutter Alert near France. Captain Henry Johnson and Sergeant John Barry would eventually escape from an English prison. In 1912, While opening the rail lines, Butler’s force is ambushed at night on board its […]
History of Our Corps – September 18
Originally Posted September 18, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 18th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1906, another battalion sails from Philadelphia for service in Cuba. The Marines on board the Dixie land at Cienfuegos to reinforce the ships detachment there. In 1927, on the 18th and 19th of September Sandino’s forces attack the Marine and Guardia garrison at Telpaneca at night, […]
History of Our Corps – September 17
Originally Posted September 17, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 17th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1852, the sloop Jamestown sends her Marines ashore to protect the American consulate in Buenos Aires. In 1902, Marines and seamen from the cruiser Cincinnati (C-7) land at Colon to guard Americans during a rebellion against Colombian rule. U.S. interest in the Isthmus of Panama is […]
History of Our Corps – September 16
Originally Posted September 16, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 16th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1814, Marines and soldiers form the landing party that wipes out the pirate stronghold on Grand Terre Island at the mouth of the Mississippi River. In 1816, Brevet Major Archibald Henderson takes over as acting Commandant. In 1906, a battalion of 400 Marines sails from Norfolk […]
History of Our Corps – September 15
Originally Posted September 15, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 15th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1915, the 1 Marine Division landed at Inchon, Korea, and moved on to capture Seoul. In 1942, VMO-151 is redesignated VMSB-151. VMD-1 and 2 become respectively VMD-154 and 254 (and soon after swap designations with each other). The new VMSB-242 becomes VMF-215. In 1943, Major General […]