Ch, ch, ch, ch, changes (a Strange fascination, fascinating me) Ah, changes are taking the pace I’m going through. David Bowie Good morning, Leathernecks! Although I could not find a specific date, this is what happened during the month of September in the history of our beloved Corps: For whatever reason the first day of a month is an extremely busy one, or at least it seems that way. […]
Category: History
History of Our Corps – August 31
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 31st and final day of August in the history of our beloved Corps: Hey, ya ever wonder why they call us antiques “Baby Boomers”? In 1970, the 11th Marines fired 13,488 rounds from 10 batteries for more than six hours. Now you know. In 1942, the 3rd Marines leave San Diego bound for American Samoa. In 1944, the Commandant directs that FMFPAC will […]
History of Our Corps – August 30
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, […]
History of Our Corps – August 29
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 […]
History of Our Corps – August 28
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 […]
History of Our Corps – August 27
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 […]