1201025047, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 4) 15 - 21 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. . 1201033016, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201060197 1st bn 26th marines command chronology nov-1966 document no. In 1965, the Marines of 3rd Battalion were deployed to the Vietnam War and participated in Operation Starlite, the first major Marine engagement of that conflict. Major General Charles D. Barrett was the first Commanding General of the Division. 1201030036, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028034, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 13 - 17 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036012, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP GEORGIA TAR Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036060, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033020, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DEWEY CANYON Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027036, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026006, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 11 - 20 MAR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027026, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jan-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026021, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 22 - 31 MAY 1966 DOCUMENT NO. "3" Denotes Membership in Third Marine Division Association 2008. 3rd 8" Howitzer Btry. 1201026012, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #330-359 Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 13 - 14 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035005, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. (E-4), "B" Co., 3rd Shore Party Bn., 4th Marine Reg., 3rd Marine Division (May . 1201027029, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IDAHO CANYON 1 - 25 SEP 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035013, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1477-1506 Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032036, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES OPSUMS, UNIT LOCATIONS Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025042, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. The battle for Iwo Jima can be described in many ways. 1201032052, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035021, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 23 - 26 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028016, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034005, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 3 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035018, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 15 - 18 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036024, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 27 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034039, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP VIRGINIA RIDGE May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025006 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030044, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. By mid-1941, because of the growing threat of a German invasion to Iceland, the 6th Marine Regiment, a battalion from 10th Marines and other units were pulled from the division and sent to . 1201036046, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033003, 3D MARDIV OP DAWSON RIVER SOUTH / OP DEWEY CANYON 10 JAN - 18 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028021, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 13 MAY - 18 JUN 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034004, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Eight Marines from 3rd Battalion were awarded the Medal of Honor (1) or the Navy Cross (7) during World War II; six of these medals (Navy Crosses) were for actions during the Battle of Bougainville and the other two (the Medal of Honor and one Navy Cross) were for actions during the Battle of Guam . The Division subsequently operated combat bases at Da Nang, Phu Bai, Quang Tri and Dong Ha. 1201025012, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #19-51 Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027035, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE II 20 FEB - 8 MAR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034002, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025054, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #240-270 Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034032, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031009, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036069, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - KHE SANH 30 APR - 13 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO. An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Nicknamed "Thundering Third". 1201036063, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036036, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 17,046 pages of 1st Marine Division Command Chronologies, dating from January 1966 to April 1971. 3d Division War in Southern Quang Tri and Northern Thua Thien, Operations Osceola and Neosho Chapter 6 Heavy Fighting and Redeployment: The War in Central and Southern I Corps, January 1968 Chapter 7 The Enemy Offensive in the DMZ and Southern Quang Tri, 20 January-8 February Chapter 8 The Tet Offensive at Da Nang Chapter 9 On July 21, 1944, the Division landed on the western beaches of Guam near Asan Point. 1201032011, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1209-1238 Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Submitted by Chris Clarke Guam Chapter 1201029021, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025057, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS, WEEKLY 22 - 31 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034037, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 6 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036005, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 21 - 24 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Expert researcher and WWII historian Bill Beigel can conduct a thorough . 1201026015, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 21 - 30 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. The Division's first commander was the amphibious warrior, BrigGen Holland M. Smith. 1201030019, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026008, 3D MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT - OP ORANGE 18 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. If you served in 3rd Marine Division, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. 1201030028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II 21 - 31 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033024, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1360-1387 Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP RUSH 5 - 10 AUG 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marines Division. 1201033010, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DEWEY CANYON 23 - 31 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030035, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Shore Party Bn. BTW 1/9 was the only grunt battalion in Vietnam that had it's own NVA division atached to it. 1201035022, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 27 - 30 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025056, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS, WEEKLY 15 - 21 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036048, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028025, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CHINOOK II MAR - 4 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. Post Vietnam era. 1201032020, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP FREMONT Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025005 3D MARDIV ADMNPLAN 32-65 II (RVN) 5 FEB 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029019, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025018, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030003, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. The 2nd Marine Division was officially organized on February 1, 1941 at Camp Elliott, California by change of designation from the 2nd Marine Brigade. 1201029010, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025011, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO. Initially, the Division remained in reserve off the coast of Iwo Jima. 1201027013, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #483-512 Sep-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025062, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 11 - 19 FEB 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034033, 3D MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT - OP MAINE CRAG FEB - JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032010, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The Division landed at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville, Nov. 1, 1943. 1201032007, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035027, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (5 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Battalion/26th Marines - Vietnam - Kilo and H&S Companies for years 1968-1970 during the Vietnam War. 1201032044, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 16 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Marine Regiment deploys as the Ground Combat Element (GCE) for the 1st Marines Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) in support of . Marines - 1967, a Marine Corps produced documentary utilizing actual combat footage of operations in Vietnam. 1201035028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026020, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 11 - 21 MAY 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036080, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 01-30-10, 12:42 . 1201025029, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #113-142 Sep-1965 DOCUMENT NO. A few days later, the Division began training for the amphibious assault against the Japanese on Guam. 1201035010, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - MASSACHUSETTS BAY 1 - 18 JUN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036059, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034020, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 11 - 15 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025017, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028002, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO. About. 1201030037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA II 1 - 16 FEB 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036065, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036075, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025037, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Nov-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1945, the Division was back on Guam preparing for the next operation. 1201030008, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036008, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033006, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 15 - 17 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The 3rd Division moved its headquarters from Da Nang to Phu Bai in late 1966. 1201025025, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #83-112 Aug-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 4, the 3d Marine Division was relieved by U.S. Army units. 1201034022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MAINE CRAG APR - 2 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034024, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1416-1445 Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Recon Bn. Marine Corps Unit Rosters and Unit Photographs 1st Marine Division 2nd Marine Division 3rd Marines Division 4th Marines Division 5th Marine Division 6th Marines Division 1201032054, 3D MARDIV G2 & G3 JOURNAL Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. The Fighting Third. 1201036023, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 20 - 23 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Guam was declared secure Aug. 10, 1944. 1201026026, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #391-420 Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. On Monday, February 19, 1945 American Marines hit the sands of Iwo Jima. 1201025010, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025020, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #56-86 Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031042, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGE (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Search for: Follow Us. 3/26 Marines | Home of 3/26 Marine Corps (Vietnam) TAPS In remembrance of those who served, those who sacrificed, those left behind, and the ones who carry on. Most of the Division's first members were drawn from the 9th Marines, commanded by. 1201033027, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 11 - 12 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines (3/4) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. 1201030011, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (4 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036084, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY OCT - DEC 1969 DOCUMENT NO. On May 6, 1965, the 3d Marine Division opened the Marine compound at the Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam. 1201034014, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 19 - 22 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ELLIS RAVINE 8 - 15 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031018, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026023, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 3) 1 - 12 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines. 3rd MT Bn. Scott Shimabukuro, 21, L/Cpl. The Division subsequently operated combat bases at Da Nang, Phu Bai, Quang Tri and Dong Ha. 1201030048, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026014, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 11 - 20 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031015, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines ( 1/3) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. 1201025013, 3D MARDIV OPORDER 201-65 1 JUN 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035034, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1507 - 1537 Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ATHENS 23 MAY - 25 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034009, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 7 - 9 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025043, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026019, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #360-390 May-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029001, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 1 - 15 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Engineer Bn. The Division continued conducting security operations on Guam until its departure for the Iwo Jima campaign in Feb. 1945. 1201031036, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025021, 3D MARDIV COUNTER INSURGENCY LESSONS LEARNED Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. They were formally deactivated on 31 December 1945. 1201032057, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARLINGTON CANYON 1 - 21 SEP 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The Division landed on Feb. 24, and the next morning the 3d Marine Division launched an attack in its zone between the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions. The 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines (3/9) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. 1201026005, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #299-329 Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Immediately after its activation, the Division began intensive combat training. 1201030029, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA II 21 - 31 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. The Division slowly pushed the enemy back and, by Mar. 1201033023, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Email. 3rd Combined Action Group. The 27th Marines became the first Marine regiment to fly into a combat zone in Vietnam. 1201035025, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031008, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026018, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL May-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035019, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IROQUOIS GROVE 19 - 30 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036027, 3D MARDIV G2 & G3 JOURNAL Sep-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036026, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP HICKORY 17 - 29 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026004, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. The regiment was. From Mar. 1201029014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KINGFISHER Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. (E-4), "A" Bat., 1st Bn., . 1201032027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II 1 - 23 NOV 1968 DOCUMENT NO. Hill 327 - Photo taken shortley after Marines Landed in March 1965.Camp Reasoner and 3rd Marine Division. 1201032025, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES OPSUMS, UNIT LOCATIONS Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032024, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. From 2004 to 2014, elements of the 3d Marine Division participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. 1201031006, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032040, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 7 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Sep-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1ST BN./ 3RD MARINES "HOME OF THE BRAVE" OPERATIONS and INFORMATION Republic of VIETNAM 1965 thru 1969 1965 (Over-view) Elevated to the presidency after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in November 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson fought a bitter campaign during the summer and fall of 1964 to be 1201036082, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028001, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #664-694 Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027033, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Unit Menu. 3rd 175mm Gun Btry. 1201025044, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL (1 OF 2) 1 - 16 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035031, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IROQUOIS GROVE Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1ST BATTALION, 3RD MARINES OPERATIONS and INFORMATION (Compiled by Ron Asher and Don Bumgarner C/1/3 1967-1968) Republic of Vietnam 1965 thru 1969 1965 Overview: Elevated to the presidency after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in November 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson fought a bitter campaign during the summer and fall of 1964 1201033001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 8 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030001, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034017, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 26 - 28 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027027, 3D MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT - OP MALLARD 10 - 17 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. USA.gov, The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration 1201035009, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP HERKIMER MOUNTAIN Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031029, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028012, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SHAWNEE 13 - 20 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025045, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #209-239 Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028020, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. The regiment, sometimes known as "Inchon", falls under the command of the 1st Marine Division and the I Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Amtrack Bn. 1201027019, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #544-573 Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028033, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033025, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 7 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029041, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031010, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. For approximately two months, the Division participated in its first fight against heavy enemy resistance. 1201029029, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Medical Bn. 1201029004, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034046, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 17 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Ninth Marines in Vietnam. 1201025006, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1965 DOCUMENT NO. From 2004 to 2011, elements of the 3d Marine Division participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom. 1201034026, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 7 - 10 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036020, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 12 - 15 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. On Mar. Men in a U.S. 3rd Marine Division contingent fire howitzers near the Laotian border as a massive offensive is launched by some 5,000 U.S. and South Vietnamese troops. Upon landing the Marines immediately took up the mission of providing security for the Da Nang Air Base and . 1201030026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA 1 - 20 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033017, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 1 - 14 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. There are 33 soldiers of the 3rd Marine Division Vietnam that have been identified and recovered. The 1st Marines were the last marine infantry unit to depart Vietnam. 1201036042, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Vietnam War During the Vietnam War, the unit earned the name "The Walking Dead" for its high casualty rate. 3rd FSR . 1201025015, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS LESSONS LEARNED JUN - DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. Base-type organizations shall include data on changes in plants and facilities. 1201032018, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. In Mar. 1201032047, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 21 - 23 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027010, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1966 DOCUMENT NO. They moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during April 1919 and deactivated 25 April 1919. 1201031026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. In Aug. 1953, the 3d Marine Division arrived in Japan to support the 1st Marine Division in the defense of the region. Medal of Honor Gurke Henry PFC Nov. 9, 1943 KIA Leims John H. 2nd Lt. March 7, 1945 . 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment [12 November and 18-30 November 1965], 1st Civil Affairs Group III Marine Amphibious Force (Marine Amphibious Force) Civic Action Summary, 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, Operation Prairie and New Castle, 1st Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion, 1st Marine Brigade, Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron, 1st Marine Brigade, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Marine Brigade, Provisional Service Battalion, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Chu Lai/Da Nang, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Da Nang/Company A, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Battalion Landing Team 2/1), 2nd Combined Action Group/2nd Field Artillery Group, 2nd Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion, 3rd Battalion 9th Marine Regiment [January, February, and July 1975], 3rd Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion, 4th Force Service Regiment (Truck Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion-Detachment, Motor Transport Maintenance Company, Maintenance Battalion), 4th Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion, 4th Marine Division (Exercise Bell Banger), 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Landing Team-4, 5th Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion, 5th Reconnaissance Battalion & Headquarters, 7th Communication Battalion/Communication Support Company, 26th Marine Regiment Regimental Landing Team-26, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion 9th Marine Regiment, Battery K 4th Battalion 13th Marine Regiment, Communication Support Company, Fleet Marine Force, Company A Marine Security Guard Battalion (State), Company A Marine Security Guard Battalion Henderson Hall (State) Germany, Company B Marine Security Guard Battalion (State), Company B Marine Security Guard Battalion Henderson Hall (State) Beirut, Lebanon, Company B Marine Security Guard Battalion Henderson Hall (State) Karachi, Pakistan, Company B Marine Security Guard Battalion Henderson Hall (State) Lebanon, Company C Marine 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