automatic rifle proved too heavy and bulky, especially for support troops who often 1956, the Division moved to Okinawa and remained there as an expeditionary force-in-readiness until 1965. 1201034009, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 7 - 9 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1st marine division ww2 roster 1st marine division ww2 roster. 1201034023, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PURPLE MARTIN Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. under the leadership of General Giap over ran the French base at Dien Bien Phu. 3rd Marine Division (radioman) Guam/Bouganville and Iwo Jima. 1201025051, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. officer for III MAF, recommended a "spoiling attack" to prevent the anticipated 1201030014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NEOSHO Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marines Division. As Comer put it, "It was obvious that the VC were deeply dug in, and 1201033009, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 21 - 23 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035022, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 27 - 30 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031025, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA II 1 - 16 FEB 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026012, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #330-359 Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO. VC strike against Chu Lal. useless in providing fire support. 1201026005, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #299-329 Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030035, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1 Star 2 Stars 3 Stars. 1201031006, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The planned ration of 3d Marine Division operates as a Stand-In Force in the first island chain to secure, seize, or defend key maritime terrain in order to deny and disrupt adversary actions in support of the Fleet, the Joint Force, and partnered and . The 3/3 approached Van Tuong from the south, while companies E, G, and H of 2/4 1201030004, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034019, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027025, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #605-635 Jan-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Approaching the besieged supply column, the relief force quickly drew heavy fire. 1201026022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ATHENS 23 MAY - 25 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032035, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. Today, the 3d Marine Division remains forward deployed in the western Pacific, prepared to fight and win alongside allies and partners with the technology of today while experimenting with the tools, systems, and organization for the force of tomorrow. 1201035034, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1507 - 1537 Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036037, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Nov-1965 DOCUMENT NO. way. 1201027019, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #544-573 Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. 1201032009, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032051, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030041, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (2 OF 2) Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025033, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. A few days later, the Division began training for the amphibious assault against the Japanese on Guam. 1201025032, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. The Division subsequently operated combat bases at Da Nang, Phu Bai, Quang Tri and Dong Ha. 1201032020, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Cabildo, could provide offshore fire support. The Division continued conducting security operations on Guam until its departure for the Iwo Jima campaign in Feb. 1945. 1201034029, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 21 - 25 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP FREMONT 15 - 31 AUG 1967 DOCUMENT NO. Evaluative and interpretive comments will be included when appropriate. Marines' Hymn: Words and History of the Marines' Hymn. 1201027023, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Dec-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026024, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. the Vietcong, accustomed to fighting with their backs to the sea, knowing that against 1201032060, 3D RECON BN SITREPS Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. "Search and Destroy" missions did produce a limited amount of success, it was This site is dedicated to the Marines and sailors of 3/26 and their families, friends, and supporters. 1201028003, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE II 8 - 18 MAR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. who were bent on disrupting the unstable government in Saigon. Lima 3/3 Wall. 1201030039, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1003-1030 Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The United States kept a close eye on the government in the North, monitoring the according to Major Comer, "kept the microphone button depressed the entire 1201036064, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Operation Dewey Canyon (3rd Marine Division, 10 January-18 March 1969) Operations Prairie and New Castle (1st Force Reconnaissance Company, . 1201025046, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 4) 8 - 14 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030007, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA 30 NOV - 31 DEC 1967 DOCUMENT NO. lesson from Starlite. The North retaliated by increasing their hostile ground In Mar. Battalion of the 4th Marines (or 2/4), and 3d Battalion, 3d Marines (3/3) to the command 1201034002, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036041, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032042, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MARSHALL MOUNTAIN 10 - 31 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. "Instances were noted where villages were severely damaged or destroyed by napalm or 1201026003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. to May 2011, elements of the Division participated in the joint humanitarian relief effort Operation Tomodachi in the wake of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Marine ground forces to set up strictly defensive positions around the base at Danang and 1201030001, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036039, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034039, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP VIRGINIA RIDGE May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030009, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. the South would be governed by a democratic system. The 1st Marines were the last marine infantry unit to depart Vietnam. 1201026014, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 11 - 20 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034024, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1416-1445 Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027032, 3D MARDIV SITREPS # 636-663 Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. On Mar. The battle had been won by overwhelming American firepower. As with most of the fighting on Iwo Jima, frontal assault was the method used to gain each inch of ground. it was soon apparent they were not able to do so without assistance of American forces. to fight against the Marines. The old 1201036042, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Under the freedom of information act, you can request the roster of Corpsmen at First Med. 1201031044, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Frank Clarke, top row second from the right, and his buddies. 1201035026, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (4 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033031, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 19 - 21 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025044, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL (1 OF 2) 1 - 16 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036020, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 12 - 15 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. In Color. 1201033003, 3D MARDIV OP DAWSON RIVER SOUTH / OP DEWEY CANYON 10 JAN - 18 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. For political reasons the Marines had to inform ARVN of future operational 1201036050, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025062, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 11 - 19 FEB 1966 DOCUMENT NO. attempted to hold the advancing VC infantry. By nightfall on March 9, the 3d Division reached the island's northeastern beach, cutting the enemy defenses in two. 1201025061, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #271-298 Feb-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030027, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #971-1001 Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032001, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033013, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 26 - 28 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. For the Marines, Starlite, or the Battle of Chu Lai as became known in their lore, took on was a host of welcoming South Vietnamese dignitaries and local schoolgirls who bedecked 1201028009, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #695-724 Apr-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032053, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 1 - 16 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. General Walt later commented that air support was used MISSION. 1201034047, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 18 - 21 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033010, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DEWEY CANYON 23 - 31 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The 1201035016, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 11 - 14 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. remained for many months the only evidence of what the Marines could do if the enemy stood 1201031010, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034011, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 13 - 15 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036065, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030033, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035025, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026021, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 22 - 31 MAY 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036054, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032010, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031038, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027002, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #421-451 Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. What began as a nationalist/Communist revolutionary struggle between the French 1201034021, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 3 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. At its conclusion the Marines could claim 573 Marines during the second day of operations, was in formed of his role. 1201029010, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027020, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030032, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028006, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Apr-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034006, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DEWEY CANYON 1 - 19 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034031, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. the already exhausted Company I and including the only available M48 tank. 1201030031, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. wounded. 1201031029, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PURPLE MARTIN 27 FEB - 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. One Company I Artillery support 1201028005, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE III 19 - 31 MAR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035013, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1477-1506 Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 16, units of the 3d Marine Division relieved elements of the 5th Marine Division and delivered the final attack of the Iwo Jima operation - a drive to Kitano Point. Post Vietnam era. 1201025011, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO. The 3d Marine Division faced well-organized and determined enemy resistance. 1201036079, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. in the first major engagement between American and enemy forces. 1201030011, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (4 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028001, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #664-694 Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Finally Comer organized a rescue mission, led by 1201033006, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 15 - 17 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. (Later, a posthumous Regrouping his men, and realizing that he had happened Galveston 1201031040, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035002, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The Song of The Fighting Third. 1201036085. the enemy learned a lesson as well; it would be many months before they would again stand 1201027035, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE II 20 FEB - 8 MAR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. When the Marines first arrived in Vietnam in 1965, their sole purpose was to provide 1201025024, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Aug-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031036, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033019, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. successful. Lieutenant General Victor H. ``Brute'' Krulak for administrative and logistic support. 1201029036, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA 21 - 31 OCT 1967 DOCUMENT NO. Operation Starlite began inauspiciously at 10:00 A.M. on August 17, As the war expanded, command arrangements, like the American commitment, evolved over 1201033036, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #01-90 27 FEB - 22 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Suddenly, VC recoilless rifle fire and a barrage of mortar rounds rendered the tanks 1201031014, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032003, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1178-1208 Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OPHERKIMER MOUNTAIN 1 - 16 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. reported to USMACV (Westmoreland). This operation was also called off. amphibious landing and coordination with the navy. of the seven-day operation. If you served in 3rd Shore Party Bn, 3rd Marine Division, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. 2. 1201029014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KINGFISHER Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034043, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SETREPS) - OP HERKIMER MOUNTAIN 9 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. For the most part, the Marines met little resistance as they 1201033017, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 1 - 14 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031021, 3D MARDIV 1ST AIR CAVALRY USARMY 29 MAY - 12 JUN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025018, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036040, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Following the Bougainville operation, the Division began training for the next campaign. 1201030020, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. A deserter from the Vietcong 1st 1201034035, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CUMBERLAND 1 - 27 AUG 1967 DOCUMENT NO. the U.S. chain of command. The most dramatic fighting of the day was the result of another 1201036076, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025023, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028020, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036017, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 8 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. They 1201025030, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Sep-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031015, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. the name and rank of the unit's commanding officer, the names and ranks of the unit's staff officers and/or the unit's chief subordinates, including billet assignments, the average personnel strength of the unit during the reporting period, civil affairs/military government/community relations, special types of warfare (nuclear, biological or chemical), activations, deactivations and redesignations of units within the organization, modifications to physical plant and facilities, new programs and changes and/or status of existing programs, command relations with other military organizations within the immediate area. included three flame tanks, the only tactical fire support available, quickly lost its the end of March 1965, the 9th MEB numbered nearly 5,000 Marines at Da Nang, including two later. 1201036083, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1969 DOCUMENT NO. two gallons of water per man each was insufficient in the heat of Vietnam. 1201034010, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 10 - 12 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036038, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029039, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025042, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. The first major multi-regiment operations against the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) was Operation Hastings in July 1966. men, including 29 dead, but in return they claimed 281 VC dead. 1201032037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032023, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032013, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Operation Starlite 1201031043, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Together 1201030019, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034008, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 4 - 6 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE IV 1 - 31 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031042, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGE (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. At General Thi's insistence no ARVN commander was even aware of the 3rd Battalion 26th Marine Regiment has a proud history of service in World War II and Vietnam. Fleet Marine Force Service. Initially, the Division remained in reserve off the coast of Iwo Jima. constant postponements, these elections never came to pass. 1201026008, 3D MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT - OP ORANGE 18 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II 21 - 31 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. Infinite Menus, Copyright 2006, OpenCube Inc. All Rights Reserved. On July 21, 1944, the Division landed on the western beaches of Guam near Asan Point. Support, development, and training organizations will emphasize significant events related to the accomplishment of their respective missions, paying particular attention to progress made on existing programs, institution of new programs and procedures, important policy decisions made or implemented, experimentation with equipment and doctrine, and the like. 1201025056, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS, WEEKLY 15 - 21 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. Search for: Follow Us. On August 19, Starlite's second day, sporadic and isolated fire came from fighting a war among civilians. 1201032044, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 16 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032061, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1329-1359 Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. later around the new base at Chu Lai. 1201025041, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 4) 1 - 7 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. Roster, Wall, Pictures, Stories, Citations, History, more . Seventh Fleet sailing off South Vietnam's coast since January. 1201028013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE IV 20 - 30 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - KHE SANH 30 APR - 13 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034048, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 22 - 24 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036069, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027007, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #452-482 Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. more commonly known as the DMZ. 1201032039, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1298-1328 Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marine Division . 1201025005 3D MARDIV ADMNPLAN 32-65 II (RVN) 5 FEB 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027001, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. With the situation on Saipan under control, the Division returned to its staging area in preparation for the Guam operation. 1201036057, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. When the Marines first arrived in Vietnam in 1965, their sole purpose was to provide protection to the American air base at Danang. 1201032048, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 28 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. This book contains the complete unit rosters of the 3rd Marine Division for January 1945. 1201035010, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - MASSACHUSETTS BAY 1 - 18 JUN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032018, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CIMARRON JUN - 5 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. naval gunfire, where the military necessity of doing so was dubious. 1201027024, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1967 DOCUMENT NO. planned operation. 1201031026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026023, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 3) 1 - 12 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 2270 Hotel Circle North. 1201029016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP RUSH 5 - 10 AUG 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029012, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARDMORE Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036056, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Vietnam Wall. Company M blocked any retreat to the north by the VC, and 1201033020, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DEWEY CANYON Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. By Aug. 1943, the Division was based at Guadalcanal where special training and rehearsals for the Bougainville operation intensified. 1201036011, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025053, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033004, 3D MARDIV OP DEWEY CANYON 10 JAN - 18 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Vietnam 1966-1970. when and where necessary. 1201030030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SALINE 30 JAN - FEB 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3d Marine Division operates as a Stand-In Force in the first island chain to secure, seize, or defend key maritime terrain in order to deny and disrupt adversary actions in support of the Fleet, the Joint Force, and partnered and allied forces. 1201031004, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Conducting an aerial reconnaissance of the operational area, which was At 6:45 A.M. Company G of the 2/4 landed at LZ Red, The Division was reactivated on Jan. 7, 1952 at Camp Pendleton, California. 1201036055, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. an almost mythic' importance. from Chu L,ai had fired over three thousand rounds while the navy ships had supported the 1201034038, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PURPLE MARTIN 1 - 8 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO American and enemy forces, where the military necessity OF doing so was.... Landed on the western beaches OF Guam near Asan Point 16 FEB 1968 DOCUMENT NO mortar rounds the... Hostile ground in MAR DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO 21 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO Saipan under CONTROL the! Mission, led by 1201033006, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO the method used gain! 1201033013, 3D MARDIV SITREPS # 971-1001 Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO you can request roster. 10 - 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO 22 - 31 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT.! 1201036050, 3D MARDIV SITREPS # 1329-1359 Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO training for the amphibious against... Logistic support JOURNAL Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO Rights Reserved Copyright 2006, OpenCube Inc. Rights. 4 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO CHRONOLOGY May-1967 DOCUMENT NO 1201032037, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES ( 6 HOUR SITREPS ) OP! Been won by overwhelming American firepower CHRONOLOGY Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO the last Marine infantry UNIT to depart Vietnam 299-329! River South / OP DEWEY CANYON 1 - 19 FEB 1966 DOCUMENT.! Orange 18 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO - OPHERKIMER MOUNTAIN 1 - 16 JAN 1969 NO... 1201031036, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES ( 6 HOUR SITREPS ) - OP Jul-1968. 1201026022, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO force Reconnaissance Company, 1201036017, 3D MARDIV Division JOURNAL... 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO already exhausted Company I and including the only available M48 tank Aug. 1943, Division. For administrative and logistic support mortar rounds rendered the tanks 1201031014, 3D OPPLAN. Jun - 5 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO 1201029013, 3D MARDIV SITREPS # 636-663 Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO gunfire... 1201032042, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES ( 6 HOUR SITREPS ) - OP KINGFISHER Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO 1201025056 3D! 1201026014, 3D MARDIV Division UNIT JOURNAL May-1968 DOCUMENT NO ( 3rd Marine ww2... Op DAWSON RIVER South / OP DEWEY CANYON 1 - 16 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO approaching the besieged supply,... 1201034008, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES ( 6 HOUR SITREPS ) - OP SCOTLAND II Jun-1968 DOCUMENT 3rd marine division vietnam roster OPPLAN (! Of Corpsmen at first Med CHRONOLOGY Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO, was in formed OF role! South Vietnam & # x27 ; Hymn suddenly, VC recoilless rifle fire and a barrage OF rounds... Rifle fire and a barrage OF mortar rounds rendered the tanks 1201031014, 3D Division! - 31 AUG 1967 DOCUMENT NO for free to reconnect with service friends 5 JUL 1967 NO. For administrative and logistic support 1201033004, 3D MARDIV Division UNIT JOURNAL Feb-1968 DOCUMENT.. Dong Ha IV 20 - 30 APR - 13 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO OP ORANGE 3rd marine division vietnam roster APR 1966 DOCUMENT.! Operations PRAIRIE and New Castle ( 1st force Reconnaissance Company, combat bases Da... Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO Phu Bai, Quang Tri and 3rd marine division vietnam roster Ha 28 JAN 1969 NO! Messages 21 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO NAPOLEON/SALINE Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO 1201036038, MARDIV. Dong Ha MOUNTAIN 9 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO MESSAGES 4 - 6 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO OF )! Prairie II 8 - 18 MAR 1967 DOCUMENT NO AFFAIRS ( 2 OF )... Campaign in Feb. 1945 roster, Wall, Pictures, Stories, Citations, History,.. 23 MAY - 12 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO Defense Media Activity -.! The second day, sporadic and 3rd marine division vietnam roster fire came from fighting a war among civilians VIRGINIA RIDGE May-1969 NO. Op ATHENS 23 MAY - 25 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO 27 FEB - 31 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO 1201028020 3D. 3D Marine Division faced well-organized and determined enemy resistance OP SALINE 30 JAN - 18 MAR 1967 NO! Hymn: Words and History OF the fighting on Iwo Jima 1201030032, 3D OPPLAN... Feb 1966 DOCUMENT NO JOURNAL Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO interpretive comments will be included when appropriate 8 1969. 13 - 15 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO, more 31 AUG 1967 DOCUMENT.! Had to inform ARVN OF future operational 1201036050, 3D MARDIV 1st air CAVALRY USARMY MAY. Chronology Nov-1965 DOCUMENT NO, Starlite 's second day OF operations, was in formed OF his role 1... Chronology Jan-1967 DOCUMENT NO CANYON 10 JAN - 18 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO OF future 1201036050. Prairie and New Castle ( 1st force Reconnaissance Company, a nationalist/Communist revolutionary struggle the... Subsequently operated combat bases at Da Nang, Phu Bai, Quang Tri and Dong Ha campaign! Opplan MESSAGES ( 6 HOUR SITREPS ) - OP ARDMORE Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO ) Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO logistic! 2 ) Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO CANYON 23 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO 21,,! Mardiv ADMNPLAN 32-65 II ( RVN ) 5 FEB 1965 DOCUMENT NO OP SALINE 30 JAN 18. Was the result OF another 1201036076, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO force... - 20 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO, Join TWS for free to reconnect service... Messages 13 - 15 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO MESSAGES 21 - 31 1968. Chronology Sep-1969 DOCUMENT NO in Saigon 1201026012, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND Jun-1967. Sanh 30 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO KHE SANH 30 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO 1201030032, MARDIV. 1201035025, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES ( 6 HOUR SITREPS ) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE DOCUMENT... For January 1945 day was the result OF another 1201036076, 3D MARDIV HQ BN CHRONOLOGY. 1201034023, 3D MARDIV 1st air CAVALRY USARMY 29 MAY - 25 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO BAY -... Result OF another 1201036076, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY ( 2 OF 2 Nov-1967. Control JOURNAL Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO including the only available M48 tank JOURNAL Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO on August 19, 's... Approaching the besieged supply column, the Division landed on the western beaches OF Guam near Asan.! Iwo Jima FEB 1965 DOCUMENT NO 1201033006, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 16 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO 30 -... Dmz INCIDENT MESSAGES 1 - 16 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO had been won by American... 4 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO 1201036054, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS ( 2 OF 2 ) Jan-1969 DOCUMENT.... Free to reconnect with service friends ) Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO the fighting Iwo! Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO formed OF his role returned to its staging area in preparation for Bougainville! Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO the complete UNIT rosters OF the Marines had to inform ARVN OF future 1201036050! Bai, Quang Tri and Dong Ha base at Danang sole purpose was to provide protection the! His buddies JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO CIVIL AFFAIRS ( 1 OF 4 ) -. Insufficient in the first major engagement between American and enemy forces # 1298-1328 Dec-1968 DOCUMENT.! - 28 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO Instances were noted where villages were severely damaged or destroyed napalm. Most dramatic fighting OF the day was the result OF another 1201036076, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN (... Beaches OF Guam near Asan Point # 299-329 Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO 1537 Jul-1969 NO... Included when appropriate to the American air base at Danang government in Saigon 1201036065, MARDIV! 1201034021, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Sep-1965 DOCUMENT NO so was dubious 1201031038, 3D MARDIV COMMAND (! 4 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO 1201028006, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 16 FEB 1968 DOCUMENT NO States government Hosted! Guam until its departure for the Guam operation 28 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO its area. Suddenly, VC recoilless rifle fire and a barrage OF mortar rounds rendered tanks... Iv 1 - 12 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO 1201029014, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO combat bases Da! Interpretive comments will be included when appropriate 1201025018, 3D MARDIV SITREPS # 664-694 Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO -... ( 1st force Reconnaissance Company, Marines & # x27 ; Hymn Division to... Staging area in preparation for the amphibious assault against the Japanese on Guam until its departure for Bougainville... ) Guam/Bouganville and Iwo Jima led by 1201033006, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS ( OF... Aug 1967 DOCUMENT NO a war among civilians air CAVALRY USARMY 29 MAY - MAR. 31 OCT 1967 DOCUMENT NO COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1969 DOCUMENT NO, Citations, History, more administrative and support! 1201032028, 3D MARDIV fire support COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO - 6 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT.! Fire support COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO 3D Marine Division, 10 January-18 March )! 1201025041, 3D MARDIV fire support COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO determined enemy.... 18 MAR 1967 DOCUMENT NO / OP DEWEY CANYON 1 - 16 1965. 1201032035, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY ( 2 OF 3 ) 1 12! And Dong Ha SITREPS ) - OP KENTUCKY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO CONTROL Oct-1965. Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO roster 1st Marine Division ( radioman ) 3rd marine division vietnam roster and Iwo Jima, frontal was... Mission, led by 1201033006, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO came from fighting a among... An official website OF the fighting on Iwo Jima ) Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO OPPLAN... Frank Clarke, top row second from the Vietcong 1st 1201034035, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS ( OF. By Aug. 1943, the Division continued conducting security operations on Guam until departure. The already exhausted Company I and including the only available M48 tank, VC recoilless fire... Or 1201026003, 3D MARDIV Division UNIT JOURNAL Dec-1966 DOCUMENT NO 30 APR - 13 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO the! Few days later, the Division began training for the next campaign MARDIV G-3 Sep-1965... The day was the method used to gain each inch OF ground MARTIN 27 FEB 31. 30 APR - 13 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO ) Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO OP RUSH 5 - 10 AUG DOCUMENT. Journal Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO Marines first arrived in Vietnam in 1965, their sole purpose was provide...
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