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 […]
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History of Our Corps – May 6
Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1864, Marines aboard Union gunboats in Albermarle Sound, North Carolina, participate in the battle with the CSS Albermarle. In 1893, a Marine detachment assumes guard duties for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In 1914, the 44th Company (three officers and 125 enlisted men) arrives off Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, and […]
History of Our Corps – May 5
Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1916, two companies of Marines from Haiti on board the Prairie and the detachment of the Castine (Gunboat No. 6) go ashore at Santo Domingo City to protect the U.S. Legation during a revolt. Additional Marines follow during the month. Their ultimate mission is to support the U.S. policy […]
History of Our Corps – May 4
Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 4th day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, Congress increases the permanent strength of the Marine Corps by 473 men and provides for an additional 43 officers and 1,580 men for temporary service during the war. With Spain. The Commandant is elevated again to the rank of brigadier general. In 1927, former U.S. Secretary of War Henry […]
History of Our Corps – May 3
Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 3rd day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1896, in response to continuing problems in Nicaragua, Marines from the Alert move ashore at Corinto. In 1927, Brigadier General Smedley Butler, his 3rd Brigade headquarters, the recently organized 6th Regiment, and VMF-3M arrive at Shanghai to reinforce the 4th Regiment. In 1944, VMF-115 is the first flight element of MAG-12 […]
History of Our Corps – May 2
Good morning, Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of May in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1896, in response to continuing problems in Nicaragua, Marines from the Alert move ashore at Corinto. In 1927, Brigadier General Smedley Butler, his 3rd Brigade headquarters, the recently organized 6th Regiment, and VMF-3M arrive at Shanghai to reinforce the 4th Regiment. In 1944, VMF-115 is the first flight element of MAG-12 […]