Author: Jo Zurwell

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 help capture numerous British ships […]

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 Regiment departed Shanghai, China to strengthen forces at Olongapo, Philippines. In 1944, the 81st Infantry Division reports the end of organized Japanese resistance in the Umurbrogol Pocket on Peleliu. […]

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 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 […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 25th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1855, the Germantown’s Marine detachment goes ashore in Uruguay to guard the U.S. consulate during a revolution.           The Marines spend a week there and prevent a massacre of insurgents who surrender to the Uruguayan army. In 1917, Marine detachments sail from Chesapeake Bay on board the battleships sent to reinforce […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 24th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines join in the raid by Hancock and Franklin on Canso Harbor, Nova Scotia.           Marines in the Harrison participate in her fight with three British warships in Boston Bay. In 1798, the French frigates L’Insurgente and Volontaire force the outgunned Navy schooner Retaliation and her Marines to surrender.           […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 23rd day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines join in the raid by Hancock and Franklin on Canso Harbor, Nova Scotia. In 1798, the French frigates L’Insurgente and Volontaire force the outgunned Navy schooner Retaliation and her Marines to surrender.           She is the only ship lost by the United States in the Quasi-War. In 1856, a […]