Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 19th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, The first discord between the Army and the Marines occurs when General Washington takes issue with orders from Congress to supply personnel from his force for the Marine battalions authorized on 10 November. The general noted that since the men “must be acquainted with maritime affairs, “ he would […]
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History of Our Corps – November 18
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 18th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1903, a detachment of 20 Marines lands at Djibouti, French Somaliland, to escort a U.S. diplomatic mission to Addis Ababa for negotiations with the Emperor of Ethiopia. They return to the coast on 15 January 1904. In 1915, during the Battle of Fort Riviere, Marines under Butler seize the fort, […]
History of Our Corps – November 17
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 17th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines from the Hancock (Washington’s fleet) make an unopposed landing at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. In 1847, a Marine and Navy landing force of 65 men from the Dale drives 300 Mexican soldiers out of Guaymas. In 1854, the sloop Vincennes sends Marines and seamen ashore on Okinawa to enforce […]
History of Our Corps – November 16
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 16th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1856, the landing force in Canton, China begins to return to its ships. Upriver from the city, a ship’s boat is fired upon from one of the Barrier Forts. The Portsmouth engages the forts with cannon fire, and a Marine is wounded. In 1899, Marines from the USS Castine and […]
History of Our Corps – November 15
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 15th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1923, a detachment of Marines goes ashore at Tunghan, China, to safeguard American missionaries in the aftermath of factional fighting. In 1934, VO-8M is reactivated by combining the personnel and planes remaining at the deactivation of VS-14M and VS-15M. In 1946, VMSB-235 is reestablished as VMF-235, a Reserve squadron at Squantum, […]
History of Our Corps – November 14
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 […]