Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 11th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1919, this is the final day of active service for women Marine reservists enlisted for the World War. A total of 305 women served in clerical billets. In 1923, the Marine Corps recruit depot at Mare Island, California, is transferred to its current location at San Diego. In 1945, a […]
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History of Our Corps – August 10
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1863, a Marine battalion under Major Jacob Zeilin goes ashore on Morris Island, near Charleston, to reinforce Army troops for a planned assault on Battery Wagner. Zeilin proves unaggressive and is eventually relieved of command when he falls ill. In 1940, Great Britain announces the withdrawal of all its forces […]
History of Our Corps – August 9
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 9th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1781, partially dismasted by a storm, the Trumbull and her Marines are defeated by the British frigate Iris off the Delaware Capes. In 1842, the United States and Great Britain sign a treaty requiring both nations to maintain warships off the coast of Africa to suppress the slave trade. In 1851, […]
History of Our Corps – August 8
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 8th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1899, Marines of the U.S.S. Yosemite start to form a garrison at Agana, Cuba. In 1918, by executive order, the President orders voluntary enlistments in the Marine Corps. However, the Corps is authorized to reject draftees that fail to meet its standards, while the inductees in turn are allowed to […]
History of Our Corps – August 7
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 7th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1778, Marines participate in the Providence’s attack on a 30-ship convoy off Nova Scotia. They inflict damage on an armed transport carrying Highland troops. In 1782, the Purple Heart (the first U.S. military decoration) instituted by General George Washington in 1782 and awarded for bravery in action. The records […]
History of Our Corps – August 6
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1847, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel E. Watson’s Marine battalion joins Scott’s army at Puebla, Mexico and commenced their march on “Halls of Montezuma”. In 1864, Captain Charles Heywood and 25 Marines from the Hartford and the Richmond occupy Fort Powell at the entrance to Mobile Bay, Alabama. In 1900, the 1st Regiment […]