Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 23rd day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, Continental Marines helped foil General William Howe’s plans to capture Philadelphia. In 1846, during these the 23rd through the 26th days of October, Commodore Matthew C. Perry uses Marines and sailors from his squadron to seize Frontera, Mexico. He then conducts a raid 70 miles up the Tabasco River […]
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History of Our Corps – October 22
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 22nd day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, Continental Marines helped foil General William Howe’s plans to capture Philadelphia. In 1917, during World War I, the 5th and 6th Marines and the 6th Machine Gun Battalion become part of the A.E.F. In 1918, German planes shoot down the bomber of Lieutenant Harvey G. Norman and his observer, Lieutenant […]
History of Our Corps – October 21
And on this the 21st through the 23rd days of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1966, on these the 21st through the 23rd days of October, Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines participate in OPERATION MADISON, a search and destroy mission in Quang Nam Province. Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas! Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever! -Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC And damn proud […]
History of Our Corps – October 20
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 20th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1847, Marines and sailors from the Portsmouth and Congress land and temporarily seize Guayamas, Mexico. In 1926, Marines are again assigned to guard the U.S. mail system during a period of increased armed robberies. In 1943, the 1st Joint Assault Signal Company (1st JASCO) is activated at Camp Pendleton. Its […]
History of Our Corps – October 19
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 19th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1799, Marines participate in the action between the revenue cutter Pickering and the French privateer L’Egypt Conquise off the island of Guadeloupe. In 1800, Marines participated in a tribute to the Dey of Algiers. In 1812, the 17 Marines on the sloop Wasp help defeat the British sloop Frolic southwest of […]
History of Our Corps – October 18
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 18th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1799, Marines participate in the action between the revenue cutter Pickering and the French privateer L’Egypt Conquise off the island of Guadeloupe. In 1800, the Marines paid a tribute to the Dey of Algiers. In 1812, the 17 Marines on the sloop Wasp help defeat the British sloop Frolic southwest of […]