Originally Posted November 8, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 8th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1861, the Marines rescued from the Sabine form backbone of a landing force that occupies Fort Walker on Hilton Head, after Confederate troops abandoned the outpost guarding Port Royal, South Carolina.           In the Atlantic, the steam frigate San Jacinto’s Marines and sailors board the British

Originally Posted November 7, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 7th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, the Lee (Washington’s fleet) and her Marines recapture the sloop Ranger in Massachusetts Bay. In 1827, the Warren’s Marines and sailors go ashore at Andros, Greece, to capture pirate ships. In 1921, President Warren Harding directs the Marine Corps to provide personnel to guard the

Originally Posted November 6, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1827, Marines prepared to fight pirates at Andros, Greece. In 1854, the morning report showed the Marine Corps totaled 63 officers and 1,389 enlisted men. In 1932, Marine and Guardia forces oversee the free and fair election of a new Nicaraguan president. In 1942, the 2nd

Originally Posted November 5, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines in the Harrison (Washington’s fleet) participate in the capture of the British supply vessels Polly and Industry off Boston. In 1901, Marines participated in the Battle of Sohotan River, Samar, during the Philippine Insurrection. In 1903, Major John A. Lejeune’s Marine battalion goes ashore

Originally Posted November 4, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 4th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, Marines from the Baltimore, the Boston, and the cruiser Raleigh (C-8) land at Taku, China, and proceed to Peking to establish a guard at the U.S. legation. In 1903, a day after Panamanians revolted against Colombia, Marines and sailors from the Nashville land at Colon

Originally Posted November 1, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 3rd day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1918, the 1st Regiment departs Philadelphia for duty in Cuba to deal with revolutionary activity in that country. In 1942, during the period 3 November through 9 November, the battle of Koli Point opens with 2/7 skirmishing with Japanese reinforcements arriving by sea to the east

Originally Posted November 2, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1861, while in the Atlantic, during the 2nd and 3rd days of November, the transport Governor begins sinking in a gale, and the Marine battalion aboard it transfers to the frigate Sabine.           Only seven of 300 men are lost in this perilous operation. In 1870,

Originally Posted November 1, 2024 Good morning Leathernecks! Although I could not find a specific date, these actions happened during the month of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1781, Major Samuel Nicholas (de facto 1st Commandant) is placed in charge of safeguarding the delivery from Boston to Philadelphia of a million silver coins.           This is a loan from France to the Continental government. In 1868,