Originally Posted December 3, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 3rd day of December in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1853, the Constitution and her Marines capture a slave ship off the Congo River in Africa. In 1943, the 1st Marine Parachute Regiment headquarters and weapons company and its 3rd Battalion arrive at Cape Torokina, Bougainville. In 1944, VMF(N)-541 moves from Peleliu to Tacloban Airfield on […]
Author: Jo Zurwell
History of Our Corps – December 2
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of December in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Major Samuel Nicholas and three companies of Marines are dispatched from Philadelphia to reinforce Washington’s army as it retreats from New York through New Jersey. In 1918, the Marine Corps resumes reliance on voluntary enlistments for manpower. In 1942, Carlson’s Raiders neared the end of an epic 26-day patrol on […]
History of Our Corps – December 1
Originally Posted December 1, 2024 I want to see the ‘real Marines.” – Chesty Puller I see that when the Continental Marines got their first duty station, it was in a Brig. That figures. After all it was Chesty himself who is quoted as saying “take me to the Brig. I want to see the real Marines”. Good morning Leathernecks! Although I could not find a specific date, these actions […]
History of Our Corps – November 30
Originally Posted November 30, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 30th and final day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1845, Marines on the sloop Yorktown help capture a slave ship off Africa. In 1864, the blockading squadron furnishes a naval brigade, including a battalion of Marines, for a joint expedition with army troops to link up with General Sherman’s army during its march […]
History of Our Corps – November 29
Originally Posted November 29, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 29th and penultimate day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1804, Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon and seven Marines landed in Alexandria, Egypt. In 1843, Commodore Matthew Perry lands with 75 Marines and sailors in Liberia, to root out the slave trade and piracy in the area. In 1911, the cruiser Saratoga (ACR-2) departs Shanghai for […]
History of Our Corps – November 28
Originally Posted November 28, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 28th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Samuel Nicholas of Philadelphia is commissioned a captain of Marines by the Continental Congress. The senior Marine throughout the Revolutionary War, he is regarded as the first Commandant of the Marine Corps. Over the next several weeks, Marines aboard ships of Washington’s fleet […]
History of Our Corps – November 27
Originally Posted November 27, 2024 From the Pettengill household, Anne and I are wishing you and yours a harvest of blessings, good health and good times. Happy Thanksgiving Day! Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 27th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, the Lee’s Marines play their part in capturing the sloop Polly off the New England coast. In 1941, the 4th Marine […]
History of Our Corps – November 26
Originally Posted November 26, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 26th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1899, Major Littleton W. T. Waller’s Third Marine Battalion to occupy Vigan on the northwest coast of Luzon, in support of an Army offensive. In 1901, Marines and sailors from the gunboat Machias (PG-5) and Marietta land at Colon to assist in restoring rail transportation. […]