Marine Knowledge Flashcards
(28 cards)
Birthday of the Marine Corps
10 Nov 1775
Birthplace of the Marine Corps
Tun’s Tavern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Marine Corps Colors
Scarlet (Blood) and Gold (Valor)
Date Marine Corps emblem was adopted
19 Nov 1868
First Commandant of the Marine Corps
Major Samuel Nicholas
Current Commandant of the Marine Corps
General Eric M. Smith
‘Grand Old Man’ of the Marine Corps
Archibald Henderson
Youngest man to become CMC
Lewis B. ‘Chesty’ Puller
Mascot of the Marine Corps
‘Chesty’ the English Bulldog
Marine Corps Motto
Semper Fidelis
Meaning of Marine Corps Motto
Always Faithful
Medal of Honor x2 Recipients
Dan Daly & Smedly Butler
Navy Cross x5 Recipient
Lewis B. ‘Chesty’ Puller
Location of Headquarters Marine Corps
Washington D.C
Location of Marine Corps Barracks
8th & I Streets Washington D.C
Sight of 1st amphibious assault
New Providence, Bahamas
Name of Symbol on top of officers cover
Quatrefoil
First Man to enlist in the USMC
Robert Mullin
First Woman to enlist in the USMC
Opha Mae Johnson, 1918 Washington D.C
First Marine to receive Mamaluke sword
Lt. Presley O’Bannon. Ivory Coast and location received
First Marine to command an Army Division in battle
Gen John Lejeune, 13th Commandant
First Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor
John F. Mackie On 10 July, 1863
Only man to receive Medal of Honor
John Quick
Meaning of MC Emblem Anchor
Sea Traditions