Originally Posted September 19, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 19th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, the Lexington and her Marine detachment are defeated by the British cutter Alert near France. Captain Henry Johnson and Sergeant John Barry would eventually escape from an English prison. In 1912, While opening the rail lines, Butler’s force is ambushed at night on board its […]
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History of Our Corps – September 18
Originally Posted September 18, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 18th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1906, another battalion sails from Philadelphia for service in Cuba. The Marines on board the Dixie land at Cienfuegos to reinforce the ships detachment there. In 1927, on the 18th and 19th of September Sandino’s forces attack the Marine and Guardia garrison at Telpaneca at night, […]
History of Our Corps – September 17
Originally Posted September 17, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 17th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1852, the sloop Jamestown sends her Marines ashore to protect the American consulate in Buenos Aires. In 1902, Marines and seamen from the cruiser Cincinnati (C-7) land at Colon to guard Americans during a rebellion against Colombian rule. U.S. interest in the Isthmus of Panama is […]
History of Our Corps – September 16
Originally Posted September 16, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 16th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1814, Marines and soldiers form the landing party that wipes out the pirate stronghold on Grand Terre Island at the mouth of the Mississippi River. In 1816, Brevet Major Archibald Henderson takes over as acting Commandant. In 1906, a battalion of 400 Marines sails from Norfolk […]
History of Our Corps – September 15
Originally Posted September 15, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 15th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1915, the 1 Marine Division landed at Inchon, Korea, and moved on to capture Seoul. In 1942, VMO-151 is redesignated VMSB-151. VMD-1 and 2 become respectively VMD-154 and 254 (and soon after swap designations with each other). The new VMSB-242 becomes VMF-215. In 1943, Major General […]
History of Our Corps – September 14
Originally Posted September 14, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 14th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1861, Marines and sailors from the frigate Colorado row into the harbor of Pensacola and board and burn the Confederate privateer Judah. In 1892, During an outbreak of Cholera among immigrants, a Marine battalion formed from navy yards and ships detachments guards a quarantine camp at […]
History of Our Corps – September 13
Originally Posted September 13, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 13th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1847, Watson’s Marines and sailors drive Mexican forces out of Muleje, Mexico. In 1946,. Commandant Vandegrift directs the formation of the Special Board, charged with developing “broad concepts and principles” for adapting amphibious assault tactics to the nuclear battlefield. The senior members of the board are […]
History of Our Corps – September 12
Originally Posted September 12, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 12th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1812, while escorting a wagon convoy in Florida, Marines drive off an ambushing Indian force at a cost of two dead and six wounded. In 1855, Marines from the sloop John Adams make a show of force ashore, to prevent depredation’s against American trading ships. In […]