Originally Posted June 13, 2024
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 13th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1867, a landing force of Marines and sailors from the Hartford and Wyoming attempts to punish natives in southern Formosa following the murder of a shipwrecked American crew. The naval force is unable to close with the elusive enemy.
In 1898, the Spanish attack the Marines at Guantanamo Bay at first light both days.
In 1918, Marines repulse a determined German counterattack against the Belleau Wood area.
In 1932, the state of emergency in Shanghai finally is declared over. Chinese forces had conducted an orderly withdrawal from the city in March, ending the battle with the Japanese, who then returned to their former lines inside the International Settlement.
In 1943, reconnaissance patrols including men from the Marine Corps, Navy, and Army go ashore on New Georgia to survey possible landing sites for the planned invasion of the Central Solomon Island.
In 1945, the 6th Marine Division completes the reduction of enemy positions on Oroku Peninsula. In another night attack, elements of the 1st Marines take more of Kunishi Ridge.
In 1967, during the period 13 through 26 June, the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines (2/5), 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (2/7), 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines (3/7), and the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines participated in OPERATION ARIZONA, a search and destroy operation in the Quang Nam Province.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!