Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 14th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1824, following the detention of a Navy officer in Puerto Rico, Commodore David Porter sends Marines ashore. They capture the local fort without a shot, spike the guns, and force an apology from the local officials. In 1846, Perry’s Marines and sailors capture Tampico, Mexico. In 1888, the steam bark […]
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History of Our Corps – November 13
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 13th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1942, Five brothers were lost at sea when the USS Juneau, a light cruiser, (CL-52) was sunk off the coast of Savo Island near Guadalcanal. They were the Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa. This tragedy is the reason why no family members are allowed to serve in combat together. In 1943, […]
History of Our Corps – November 12
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, President Theodore Roosevelt signs Executive […]
History of Our Corps – November 11
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 of force by 600 Marines […]
History of Our Corps – November 10
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: HAPPY 249TH 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 an equal number of privates […]
History of Our Corps – November 9
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 Tientsin. In 1942, the 6th […]