Category: History

In 1813, Marines aboard the USS President helped capture the HMS brig Shannon. In 1820, Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Gale is arrested for trial by court-martial, and Brevet Major Samuel Miller becomes acting Commandant.           More about our 4th Commandant is found below. In 1911, the Navy establishes a disciplinary barracks at Port Royal, South Carolina.           To make room for it, the Marine Officers School is moved to Norfolk, Virginia, […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 29th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1916, the National Defense Act authorizes an increase in the Marine Corps to 597 officers and 14,981 enlisted and allows the President to expand it further to 693 officers and 17,400 enlisted in case of a national emergency. The United States Marine Corps Reserve was established when Congress passed the Naval […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 28th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1855, the sloop Germantown sends her Marines into Montevideo, Uruguay, to protect American lives and property when a revolution appears imminent. In 1861, Marines from the frigates Minnesota and Wabash and the sloops Cumberland and Susquehanna assist soldiers in capturing Fort Clark off Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina, after a landing and […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 27th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1780, Marines guarding workmen cutting masts for the Navy pursued Indians near Reading, Pennsylvania. In 1790, Major Samuel Nicholas, the senior Marine to serve during the Revolutionary War and considered the first Commandant of the Corps, dies in Philadelphia. In 1893, personnel of the Marine Barracks, Port Royal, South Carolina, assist […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 26th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, the 1st Marine Expeditionary Battalion arrives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 1937, a second company of Marines reaches Shanghai to reinforce the 4th Marines. In 1942, the first African American recruits arrive at Montford Point to begin training. In 1943, the 2nd Airdrome Bn. Prepared to land at the Gilbert […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 25th day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1942, the dive bombers of VMSB-232 assist in sinking a Japanese destroyer and a transport in the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, which turns back an enemy effort to land troops on Guadalcanal. In 1943, Major General H.M. (Howling Mad) Smith’s Amphibious Corps, Pacific Fleet, at Camp Elliott, is redesignated V […]