This Month in Marine Corps HistoryNOVEMBER1 November 1983:300
Marines of the 22d Marine Amphibious Unit staged an amphibious and
helicopter landing on the island of Carriacou, 15 miles northeast
of Grenada, in a search for Cuban military installations or
personnel. 17 Grenadian soldiers were captured, and arms,
ammunition, and training sites were found. The next day the 22d MAU
left the Caribbean area and proceeded to Beirut, Lebanon to replace
the 24th MAU.8 November 1990:President Bush announced that he
planned to add more than 200,000 U.S. troops to those already
deployed in Operation Desert Shield in the Persian Gulf area. The
number of Marines in the area would be doubled by the addition of
II MEF units from the Corps' east coast bases, and the 5th MEB from
California. Within the next two months, Marine strength in the
objective area would increase to nearly 90,000 Marines.10 November
1921:This date marked the first formal commemoration of the
birthday of the Marine Corps as 10 November. On 21 October 1921,
Maj Edwin McClellan, OIC of the Historical Section, HQMC, sent a
memo to MajGen Commandant John A. Lejeune, suggesting that the
original birthday of 10 November 1775 be declared a Marine Corps
holiday to be celebrated throughout the Corps. Accordingly, on 1
Nov 1921, Gen Lejeune issued Marine Corps Order No. 47 summarizing
the history, mission, and tradition of the Corps, and directed that
it be read to every command each 10 November.13 November 1982:The
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, containing the names of more than 13,000
Marines who lost their lives in Vietnam, was dedicated this date at
the Memorial site in Washington, D.C. The dedication and parade
that preceded it were part of a week-long National Salute to
Vietnam Veterans.17 November 1918:The 4th Marine Brigade, as part
of the 2d Division, American Expeditionary Force, began its march
to the Rhine River, passing through Belgium and Luxembourg, as part
of the American forces occupying a defeated Germany.20 November
1943:The 2d Marine Division, commanded by Major General Julian C.
Smith, landed on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands. After
seventy-six hours of bitter fighting during which almost 1,000
Marines died, and more than 2,000 were wounded, MajGen Smith
declared the island secure.24 November 1992:Marines lowered the
flag at Subic Bay, U.S. Naval Facility, Republic of the
Philippines, for the last time during ceremonies to turn over the
facility to the government of the Philippines. The withdrawal ended
almost a century of U.S. presence in that nation.25 November
1968:The conclusion of Operation Lancaster II ended 10 months of
action against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops in
the west-central sector of the demilitarized zone region. Over
1,800 enemy were killed, 42 captured, and 913 weapons seized during
the operation.27 November 1950:In a carefully planned assault,
eight Chinese Communist divisions in Korea launched a massive
attack which had as its expressed purpose, the destruction of the
1st Marine Division. This action led to the successful southward
Marine Corps attack out of the Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir to the
coastal port of Hungnam.DECEMBER4 December 1950:LtCol Raymond G.
Davis led his battalion into Hagaru-Ri, Korea after four days of
intense fighting in the mountain passes against a numerically
superior hostile force. His battalion, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines,
helped clear the way for the 5th and 7th Marines, and LtCol Davis
was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism.6 December 1928:A
small detail of Marines under Captain Maurice G. Holmes defeated
Nicaraguan bandits near Chuyelite. GySgt Charles Williams was
mortally wounded during the fighting. Capt Holmes was later awarded
the Navy Cross for gallantry, and a posthumous award was given to
GySgt Williams.8 December 1941:Japanese aircraft attacked Wake
Island within hours of the fateful attack on Pearl Harbor. Marines
of the 1st Defense Battalion and Marine Fighting Squadron 211
resisted Japanese invasion attempts for over two weeks before
finally succumbing to an overwhelming force.9 December 1992:Marines
of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations capable)
landed in Somalia kicking off Operation Restore Hope, the largest
humanitarian relief operation of its kind.10 December 1995:In
Bosnia, 22 Marines from Marine Corps Security Force Company,
Naples, Italy were among the first American troops to arrive. They
provided the security for Allied Forces Southern Europe
headquartered at Sarajevo. About 2,500 NATO troops would be in
place by 19 December taking on the task of peace enforcement in
former Yugoslavia from the U.N.15 December 1948:The Secretary of
the Navy signed a "Memorandum of Agreement" with the State
Department which laid the basis for the modern Marine Security
Guard program at U.S. embassies throughout the world.19 December
1972:The Marine detachment of the USS TICONDEROGA provided
shipboard security for three U.S. astronauts, Eugene Cernan, Ronald
Evans, Harrison Schmitt, and their Apollo-17 space capsule. The
astronauts had successfully completed a (then) record lunar stay of
more than 75 hours.20 December 1989:Operation Just Cause was
launched in Panama to protect American lives, restore the
democratic process, preserve the integrity of the Panama Canal
Treaty, and apprehend dictator General Manuel Antonio Noriega. One
Marine, Corporal Garreth C. Isaak, was killed and three other were
wounded during the operation.23 December 1941:Japanese forces
launched a predawn landing on Wake Island and Wilkes Island, while
their carriers launched air strikes against Wilkes, Wake, and Peale
islands in support of the landing force. After nearly 12 hours of
desperate fighting, the three islands were surrendered.26 December
1957:Twenty helicopters from Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 162,
were rushed to Ceylon onboard the USS PRINCETON where Marines
participated in the rescue and evacuation of flood victims.
2012Here are the needs we have for volunteers:
Friday 30 November ( 5-9PM ) at Toys R Us
Saturday 1 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R Us
Sunday 2 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R UsSunday 2
December at Chiefs game.
Friday 7 December ( 5-9PM ) at Toys R Us
Saturday 8 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R Us
Sunday 9 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R UsFriday 14
December ( 5-9PM ) 1100 at Toys R Us
Saturday 15 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R Us
Sunday 16 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R UsPlease
let me know as quickly as possible if you are available.
Semper Fi MarinesBill Clinton: [email protected] (913)
484-3078DROP DEAD DATE: All Toys have to be at VFW morning of
Monday Dec 17.Lenexa Police Department Marine Corps Breakfast
Old Corps Heros
Lenexa Police Department Marine Corps BreakfastMax DeWeese
(Guadalcanal), Jerry Ingram (Iwo Jima), Dale Kuhn (Corpman, Chosin
Reservoir)Marine Corps League Birthday Dinner
Bob Allen Ford
9239 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 381-3000
Toys for Tots Sponsor
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERSAs we go into the holiday
season, lets all look around and count our blessings. If you are
feeling down, see if there is some way that you can help others,
and you will likely feel better yourself. One way to help is with
the Toys for Tots campaign that is now in full swing. We still need
people to greet customers at Toys R Us, reminding them to Remember
Toys for Tots! Read further in this Mail Call for info.
Our Marine Corps Birthday Dinner was a wonderful success! Thanks
to all of you who were on the planning committee and did all the
work! Special thanks to Bill and Bridget Burgett, who took care of
the decorations, and to Bridget, who prepared all the wonderful
appetizers! We had a record turnout. If you have any ideas for
improvement, please be sure to be on next years planning
committee.
Our Marine Corps League hand gun drawing was a success,
approximately $2,800 raised. The winner was Denise Kifer with the
winning ticket sold by Karl Kifer.
Hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving, and will have
a Merry Christmas, and a very happy New Year! See you at our next
meeting on January 23, 2013.
Semper Fi ,
Marcia Sands, Commandant
Marine Corps League Mission Statement:
Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie
and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and
promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding
together those who are now serving in the United States Marine
Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that
service that they may effectively promote the ideals of American
freedom and democracy, voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance
to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans;
and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and
by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical
occasions of particular interest to Marines.
Nov / Dec 2012 Vol. 11
Editor Joe Hughes
Meetings:
4th Wed. of the Month
VFW Post 7397
9550 Pflumm in
Lenexa, KS 66215
HYPERLINK "http://www.mclopks.org" http://www.mclopks.org
Officers:
Commandant:
Marcia Sands
HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]
Senior Vice:
Jim Denton
HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]"
[email protected]
Junior Vice:
John Byrnes
HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]"
[email protected]
J.A.G.:
Rick Hinrichs
HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]
PAY./ADJ.:
Bill Clinton HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]"
[email protected]
Chaplain:
Joe Hughes
HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]"
[email protected]
SGT. at Arms:
Dave Wood
HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]
Detachment Commandants Message
Mail Call
Unit: HYPERLINK "http://www.ncymks.com/" www.ncymks.com/
National: HYPERLINK "http://www.youngmarines.com"
www.youngmarines.com
MCL Contacts:
Jim Welchert
Marcia Sands
VA Volunteer Services
Help in Clinics, Escort Patients, Bingo & Activities,
Shuttle Drivers, etc.
Volunteer Orientation:
Every Wed 9a.m-11a.m. RM M1-271
816-922-2025 ext 135
HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]"
[email protected]
Or: Mr. Art Peter at 816- 331-4622 (MCL Deputy VS at KC VA
Med)
New Century Young Marines
Please convey information on sick and distressed to Chaplain Joe
Hughes at 913/ 894-2006 or email: HYPERLINK
"mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]
January 06, 2012 - Richard Karl DavisJanuary 20, 2012 - Maurice
L. GilchristFebruary 12, 2012 - Chancey V. MeeksFebruary 27, 2012 -
Dwayne L. BoiceFebruary 29, 2012 - Orson R. RauMarch 01, 2012 -
William T. Moore Jr.March 03 2012 - William E. Studyvin April
25,2012 - Fred E. Miller (a member of our detachment)May 1, 2012 -
Robert R. FriedmanMay 3, 2012 - James S. PipeMay 6, 2012 - George
Walker (a member of our detachment)June 6, 2012 - Paul R.
SaylorJune 15, 2012 - John H. Knapp
June 20, 2012 - James H. Hendricks
June 25, 2012 - Donald L. Hoefer
June 26, 2012 - Chester D. Vance
August 6, 2012 - William R. Roth (a member of VFW 846)
August 8, 2012 - Earl J. Burriss
August 16, 2012 - Curtis B. Stokes
August 28, 2012 - Damion G. Freeman
Sept 6, 2012 - William R. Roth
Sept 8, 2012 - Earl J. Burriss
Sept 17, 2012 Jim Scott (a member of our detachment)
Sept 30, 2012 - Francis R. Hollis
October 14, 2012 - Remy Maes (a member of our detachment)
November 19, 2012 - Lee Atkeson (a member of our detachment)
Fallen Marine (Reported by Marcia Sands)
Sick & Distressed
There's no such thing as a former Marine. You're a Marine, just
in a different uniform and you're in a different phase of your
life. But you'll always be a Marine because you went to Parris
Island, San Diego, or the hills of Quantico. So there's no such
thing as a former Marine."
413 Delaware
Calling:Rick Hinrichs
Ceremonial:Marcia Sands (pro tem)
Community Affairs:Gonzalo Reyes
Donations:Bill Clinton
Facilities:Jim Denton
Fallen Marines:Ken Fain
Fundraising:Lee Nelson HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]"
[email protected](913) 217-7147
Historian:Lee Reynolds
Marines In Need:Bill Clinton
Mail Call:Joe Hughes
Supply:John Byrnes
Toys for TotsBill Clinton
Veterans Affairs (VA):Gonzalo Reyes
Young Marines:Jim Welchert / Marcia Sands
Youth:Mike Swearingen
I encourage submissions of any announcements, pictures, stories,
to the editor from detachment members. Deadline for all submissions
by the 10th of every month.
Remember, if you are involved in any community service work on
behalf of our beloved Marine Corps, please send me a photo and some
information for the Mail Call.
Email: Joe Hughes HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]"
[email protected], Phone: 913-894-2006
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SHIRTS ON SALE AT MEETINGS
T-Shirts: $12.00 (S XL), $16 (XXL XXXL)
Sweat Shirts: $22.00 (S XL), $24 (XXL XXXL)
Detachment Calendar ******* PLEASE READ***********
CHECK Toys for Tots page for dates volunteers are needed
for.
December 12, 2012 MCL Officers Meeting @ VFW 07:00PM
January 9, 2012 MCL Officers Meeting @ VFW 07:00PM
January 23, 2012 MCL Meeting @ VFW 07:00PM
January 27, 2012 MCL Breakfast (Fundraiser) VFW Post 09:30AM
12:00PM Cost $6.00 / person
Volunteers needed to serve & clean-up contact Lee Nelson
Per Voluntary Services, the VA now needs women's hair products,
disposable men's razors, and coffee along with the usual men's
underwear & socks needs. Note, this is an ongoing need.
PLEASE BRING SOME ITEMS TO OUR MCL MEETING.
Thank you,
Contact: Gonzalo Reyes
From the Desk of the Editor
Standing Committees Volunteers Needed
Veterans Affairs KC VA Hospital
Marine Corps League - Gen. Larry Oppenheimer Detachment
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