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Nov. 10th, 1775

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!

JOURNAL OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

(Philadelphia) Friday, November 10, 1775

Resolved, That two Battalions of marines be raised, consisting of one Colonel, two Lieutenant Colonels, two Majors, and other officers as usual in other regiments; and that they consist of an equal number of privates with other battalions; that particular care be taken, that no persons be appointed to office, or enlisted into said Battalions, but such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to be able to serve to advantage by sea when required; that they be enlisted and commissioned to serve for and during the present war between Great Britain and the colonies, unless dismissed by order of Congress: that they be distinguished by the names of the first and second battalions of American Marines, and that they be considered as part of the number which the continental Army before Boston is ordered to consist of.

Ordered, That a copy of the above be transmitted to the General.

The painting above represents Lt. General Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller.

1955: LtGen Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller.

They can’t get away this time.

"Fourteen personal decorations in combat, five Navy Crosses, a Purple Heart, and a long list of campaign medals, unit citation ribbons and other awards: Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller's heroics earned him more military decorations than any Marine who served before or since. . “Chesty” Puller

His service in the Marine Corps spanned four decades. He led Marines in 19 campaigns and some of the most critical battles of the 20th century, including the Battle of Inchon and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

LtGen Puller is best remembered by fellow Marines for his quick-witted encouragement in the midst of combat, including "They're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time."

IWO JIMA TODAY

A View of what Iwo Jima looks like today.


Semper Fi and Thanks.

Published Wednesday, November 10 2010 at 10:31am by admin in General

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