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Question 1

Who became Commandant of the Marine Corps in 1820?

Answer 1

Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson

Henderson held his command for 39 years until his death in 1859.

Question 2

What major conflicts did General Henderson lead the Marine Corps through?

Answer 2

• Indian Wars
• War with Mexico
• Opening of China
• Disorders in Central America

Henderson is often referred to as the ‘Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.’

Question 3

What standards did General Henderson introduce to the Marine Corps?

Answer 3

• Higher standards of personal appearance
• Training
• Discipline

He aimed to have the Marine Corps known as a professional military force.

Question 4

What operation is Sergeant Major John Quick remembered for?

Answer 4

Performance at Cuzco Well (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)

He participated in an operation to seize an advanced base for the Atlantic Fleet battalion of Marines.

Question 5

What award did Sergeant Major John Quick receive?

Answer 5

Medal of Honor

He was recognized for semaphoring for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment under fire.

Question 6

What did the landing at Guantanamo demonstrate about Marines?

Answer 6

Their usefulness as assault troops

Marines provided added strength for the capture and defense of advanced bases, becoming a primary mission of the Marine Corps in 1898.

Question 7

What notable achievement is Sergeant Major Dan Daly recognized for?

Answer 7

Being awarded two Medals of Honor

These were for the Chinese Boxer Rebellion and the First Caco War in Haiti.

Question 8

What famous quote did Gunnery Sergeant Daly yell during the Battle of Belleau Wood?

Answer 8

“Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?”

This was said when his unit was pinned down and their attack was stalled.

Question 9

What nickname was Lieutenant General Louis B. ‘Chesty’ Puller known by?

Answer 9

Tiger of the Mountains

This nickname was earned during his service in Nicaragua.

Question 10

What was Lieutenant General Puller’s role in Nicaragua?

Answer 10

Engaging rebel groups and bandits

He led about 32 Marines through political unrest and rebellious activity.

Question 11

What is the name of the Marine Corps’ mascot?

Answer 11

Chesty

The mascot is an English bulldog named after Lieutenant General Puller.

Question 12

Who is Gregory R. ‘Pappy’ Boyington?

Answer 12

Major Boyington is recognized for Marine prowess in aerial dogfights and commanded VMH-214, the ‘Black Sheep,’ during World War II.

Question 13

What was Major Boyington’s achievement by the end of World War II?

Answer 13

He was recognized as the Marine Corps’ top ranking flying ace with 28 victories (‘kills’).

Question 14

Who commanded the Fifth Amphibious Corps of Marines during the Iwo Jima campaign?

Answer 14

Major General Harry Schmidt.

Question 15

What significant event is Corporal Ira Hayes known for?

Answer 15

He was one of the Marines immortalized in the photograph taken of the second flag raising incident on Mount Suribachi on 23 Feb 1945.

Question 16

When did Opha Mae Johnson enlist in the Marine Corps?

Answer 16

13 August 1918.

Question 17

What title was given to the first enlisted women of the Marine Corps?

Answer 17

Marine Reserve (F).

Question 18

What were some nicknames for the first enlisted women in the Marine Corps?

Answer 18

• Skirt Marines
• Marinettes

Question 19

Who was Brigadier General Brewer?

Answer 19

She served as the Director of Women Marines (WM) from 1973-1977 and became the Marine Corps’ first woman general officer on 11 May 1978.

Question 20

What position did Margaret A. Brewer hold during her service?

Answer 20

She was the Director of Women Marines.

Question 21

What notable action did Hospital Apprentice First Class Robert E. Bush perform on 2 May 1945?

Answer 21

He attended to wounded Marines under enemy fire on Okinawa Jima.

Question 22

What was Robert E. Bush’s role in his battalion?

Answer 22

He served as a Rifle Company Medical Corpsman.

Question 23

True or False: Opha Mae Johnson was the first enlisted woman in the Marine Corps.

Answer 23

True.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Major Boyington commanded VMH-214, known as the _______.

Answer 24

Black Sheep.

Question 25

What is significant about the photograph of Ira Hayes?

Answer 25

It captured the moment of the second flag raising on Mount Suribachi.

Question 26

Who was the last director of Women Marines?

Answer 26

Margaret A. Brewer.

Question 27

What did Robert E. Bush do during a counterattack?

Answer 27

He advanced to administer blood plasma to a wounded Marine officer.

Question 28

What was the date of the second flag raising on Mount Suribachi?

Answer 28

23 Feb 1945.

Question 29

Who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II and was the youngest Navy man to receive it?

Answer 29

Hospital Apprentice Bush ## Footnote Bush drew his pistol and fired into enemy ranks while seriously wounded

Question 30

During which battle did John H. Bradley perform his heroic actions?

Answer 30

Battle of Iwo Jima ## Footnote The battle involved raising the American Flag on Mt. Suribachi on Feb. 23, 1945

Question 31

What actions did John H. Bradley take to save a wounded Marine?

Answer 31

He shielded the wounded man and pulled him thirty yards through intense enemy fire ## Footnote He tied a plasma unit to a rifle planted in the sand

Question 32

What honors did John H. Bradley receive for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima?

Answer 32

Navy Cross and Purple Heart ## Footnote Bradley acted with complete disregard for his own safety

Question 33

What was Robert R. Ingram's rank and role during the Vietnam War?

Answer 33

Hospital Corpsman Third Class ## Footnote He served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division

Question 34

What did Robert R. Ingram do under enemy fire during the battle on 28 March 1966?

Answer 34

Crawled across the battlefield to reach a downed Marine and administered aid ## Footnote He was wounded multiple times while performing his duties

Question 35

How many wounds did Robert R. Ingram sustain while helping his fellow Marines?

Answer 35

Four bullet wounds ## Footnote His actions saved many lives during the engagement

Question 36

On what date did Corporal Jason L. Dunham perform the actions that earned him the Medal of Honor?

Answer 36

14 April 2004 ## Footnote He was serving as Rifle Squad Leader in Iraq

Question 37

What was the situation that Corporal Jason L. Dunham responded to during his reconnaissance mission?

Answer 37

He heard rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire erupt approximately two kilometers to the west ## Footnote Dunham led his squad towards the engagement to provide fire support

Question 38

What was the main objective of Corporal Dunham's squad during the mission in Karabilah, Iraq?

Answer 38

To provide fire support to their Battalion Commander’s convoy ## Footnote The convoy had been ambushed

Question 39

What action did Corporal Dunham take to protect his fellow Marines during an ambush?

Answer 39

He covered a grenade with his helmet and body, bearing the brunt of the explosion. ## Footnote This act saved the lives of at least two fellow Marines.

Question 40

What was the location of the ambush involving Corporal Dunham's convoy?

Answer 40

Camp Husaybah ## Footnote The convoy was traveling to Camp Husaybah when it was ambushed.

Question 41

How many Iraqi vehicles did Corporal Dunham discover while searching for weapons?

Answer 41

Seven Iraqi vehicles ## Footnote These vehicles were in a column attempting to depart.

Question 42

What was Corporal Dakota Meyer awarded for his actions?

Answer 42

The Medal of Honor ## Footnote He received this for his actions while serving with the Embedded Training Team 2-8.

Question 43

What was the initial task of Corporal Meyer and his team in the village of Ganjgal?

Answer 43

To meet with village elders ## Footnote They were to conduct a pre-dawn meeting with village elders.

Question 44

How many enemy fighters ambushed Corporal Meyer and his team?

Answer 44

More than 50 enemy fighters ## Footnote They were firing rocket propelled grenades, mortars, and machine guns.

Question 45

What position did Corporal Meyer take to help his team during the ambush?

Answer 45

Exposed gunners position in a gun-truck ## Footnote He took this position while driving down steep terrain.

Question 46

What did Corporal Meyer do during his trips into the ambush area?

Answer 46

Killed enemy fighters and evacuated wounded Afghan soldiers ## Footnote He made three trips into the ambush area.

Question 47

What was Corporal Meyer’s response when a machine gun became inoperable?

Answer 47

He directed a return to switch to another gun-truck ## Footnote This allowed him to continue supporting his team.

Question 48

How did Corporal Meyer inspire the members of the combined force?

Answer 48

Through his daring initiative and bold fighting spirit ## Footnote His actions significantly disrupted the enemy's attack.

Question 49

What injury did Corporal Meyer sustain during the battle?

Answer 49

A shrapnel wound to his arm ## Footnote Despite this injury, he continued to make trips into the ambush area.

Question 50

Fill in the blank: Corporal Dunham was mortally wounded while _______ his Marines from a grenade explosion.

Answer 50

shielding

Question 51

True or False: Corporal Meyer made a total of five trips into the ambush area.

Answer 51

True ## Footnote He made five trips, with the last trip being on foot to locate and recover bodies.