From the Pettengill household, Anne and I are
wishing you and yours a harvest of blessings,
good health and good times.
Happy Thanksgiving Day!
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 26th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1899, Major Littleton W. T. Waller’s Third Marine Battalion to occupy Vigan on the northwest coast of Luzon, in support of an Army offensive.
In 1901, Marines and sailors from the gunboat Machias (PG-5) and Marietta land at Colon to assist in restoring rail transportation.
Both elements remain ashore until 4 December.
In 1918, 14th and 15th Marines are formed at Quantico.
In 1944, Marines participated in the Marshall Island Operations.
In 1950, the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine (3/1 (less G Company) becomes the defensive force for Hagaru-ri, site of the forward division command post, supply dumps, and an airfield under construction.
The Chinese attack extends all along the front of the Eighth Army, which begins to retreat in the face of overwhelming numbers and an open right flank.
The U.S. Army 2nd Division is ambushed on the road as it withdraws in a massive convoy and suffers grievous losses in men and equipment.
In 1964, in Egypt, a mob protesting U.S. policies in the Congo attacked the U.S. Embassy compound, burning portions of it, including the Marine Guard facility.
In 1960, the headquarters of the 5th Marine Division is deactivated and is replaced by the 5thMAB, which will command the remaining ground units at Camp Pendleton.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!