Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 12th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1846, the United States formally declares war on Mexico. In 1864, Colonel John Harris, the sixth Commandant of the Marine Corps, dies in office. In 1898, Marines man some of the secondary batteries of the North Atlantic Squadron when it bombards San Juan de Puerto Rico. In 1927, Lieutenant Colonel Robert […]
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History of Our Corps – May 11
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1800, at Puerto Plaza, Santo Domingo, Captain Daniel Carmick and Marines and sailors from the frigate Constitution use the sloop Sally to capture the Sandwich from the French. The Marines then land and spike the guns of a shore battery to permit a clean escape. In 1898, Marines and sailors […]
History of Our Corps – May 10
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, on Lake Champlain, Liberty participates in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga from the British. In 1940, Germany invades France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. A key element of the offensive is a glider-borne attack that seizes the important Belgian fortress of Eben Emael. Other airborne assaults aid in […]
History of Our Corps – May 9
Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 9th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Soldiers from Brigadier General Benedict Arnold’s Massachusetts force capture a British sloop at Skenesborough on Lake Champlain and rename her Liberty. Massachusetts soldiers, turned sailors and Marines, man her. In 1803, Marines participate in the action between the frigate John Adams and seven gunboats off Tripoli. In 1862, Orderly […]
History of Our Corps – May 8
Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 8th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Marines of the Pennsylvania Navy employ row galleys to drive off two British warships in the Delaware River. In 1808, a Marine Barracks is established at Charleston, South Carolina. In 1846, Marines and sailors from the Home Squadron occupy Port Isabel, Texas, to defend it against a possible Mexican invasion. […]
History of Our Corps – May 7
Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 7th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1779, the sloop Providence and her Marines defeat the British brig Diligent off Sandy Hook, New Jersey. In 1846, Lieutenant Gillespie completes a hazardous journey through dangerous country and contacts army Captain John C. Fremont and his expedition near Klamath Lake, Oregon. In 1873, Marines and sailors from the steamers Pensacola […]