1201034016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MONTANA MAULER 23 MAR - 3 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034009, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 7 - 9 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CHINOOK II 17 - 28 FEB 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036025, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 28 - 31 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The 3d Marine Division secured its zone of action Mar. 1201029029, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027018, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. During December 1917 they were deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and attached to the 3rd Provisional Brigade. 1201031035, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029033, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #878-908 Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 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 . Menu. 1201031037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025018, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. Following the Bougainville operation, the Division began training for the next campaign. History - 1st Marine Division 1201025025, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #83-112 Aug-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029018, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032059, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DAWSON RIVER Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033030, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 15 - 18 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026030, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032047, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 21 - 23 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030040, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (1 OF 2) Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036007, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Base-type organizations shall include data on changes in plants and facilities. Marine Corps Unit Names List - VetFriends 1201030045, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030004, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. 1201034034, 3D MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT - 1ST INFBDE 5TH INFDIV (3RD MARDIV) MAR - APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027001, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033008, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 18 - 20 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Vietnam | 2nd Battalion 9th Marines . USMC Vietnam Veteran's Duty Roster Registration - 3rd Marines 1201030032, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036080, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032056, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MARSHALL MOUNTAIN Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029030, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029036, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA 21 - 31 OCT 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 25 - 28 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031040, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036075, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034001, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032022, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035010, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - MASSACHUSETTS BAY 1 - 18 JUN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 547 SILVER CITY DR. 1611 JAMES ST. 2102 PLEASANT CREEK DR. 521 Meade ST. EDWARD JR. 1201025041, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 4) 1 - 7 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031013, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (2 OF 2) May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd marine division: 0804: 1965 1966 : Caldwell: Robert . 3rd Marine Division - US Marines - Vietnam 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 1201034014, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 19 - 22 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032054, 3D MARDIV G2 & G3 JOURNAL Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. On May 6, 1965, the 3d Marine Division opened the Marine compound at the Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam. 1201033028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 13 - 14 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. After approximately 90 days after posting, notices will be moved to the TAPS (Archives) pages. 1201033032, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 22 - 24 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. USA.gov, The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Find 3rd Marine Division unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines (3/4) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. 1201028020, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL May-1967 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. There was no record of an activation ceremony since the division was deep in the preparations . Delta Company - 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines 1201033016, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marine Division > Units > 4th Marine Regiment > History 3rd Shore Party Bn. Upon landing the Marines immediately took up the mission of providing security for the Da Nang Air Base and . 1201028034, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036064, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-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. 1201034044, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP APACHE SNOW 10 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Amtrac Bn 1201027016, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #513-543 Oct-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Marine units in Vietnam did not carry their colors into the field like in the Civil War days. 1201025042, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035026, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (4 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OPHERKIMER MOUNTAIN 1 - 16 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036024, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 27 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MARSHALL MOUNTAIN Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Nicknamed the "Lava Dogs", the battalion consists of approximately 800 Marines and sailors and falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division . 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Photo Gallery - vietvet.org This web site does not generate any funds by sales or charging for access. 1201032006, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030025, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NEOSHO 1 - 20 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026025, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 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. Marine Corps Records | National Archives 1201035036, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 8 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029008, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARDMORE 17 - 31 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027012, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Sep-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030023, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II 1 - 20 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035013, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1477-1506 Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027010, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034007, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1388-1410 Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Second Lieutenant Heinz Ahlmeyer 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Missing: 05/10/1967, Recovered: 5/27/2003 Private First Class Daniel A. Benedett 9th Marines Missing: 05/15/1975, Recovered: 8/25/1991 1201034012, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MAINE CRAG 15 - 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030011, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (4 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036056, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027036, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO. The First Marine Division was one of the first two division-sized unit ever formed by the Corps. 1201031042, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGE (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. From 2004 to 2011, elements of the 3d Marine Division participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom. worldwartwoveterans@gmail.com. 1201036009, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025051, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Instructions received in Feb. 1944 led to planning for an operation against the Japanese on Emirau Island. In Mar. Delta Company. 1201032028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Nov-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 . 1201027029, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Vietnam War: 1st Marine Division Command Chronologies - PaperlessArchives 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines - 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines gathering space 1201029013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CUMBERLAND 1 - 27 AUG 1967 DOCUMENT NO. Veterans of Mike and H&S Companies, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Vietnam War, 1966-1971. 1201030003, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034033, 3D MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT - OP MAINE CRAG FEB - JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The regiment was. 1201030041, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (2 OF 2) Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Amtrack Bn. 1201036079, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027027, 3D MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT - OP MALLARD 10 - 17 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Battalion/26th Marines - Vietnam - Kilo and H&S Companies for years 1968-1970 during the Vietnam War. 1201032055, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033014, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034019, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035035, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARLINGTON CANYON 3 - 31 JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036078, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032012, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028029, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jun-1967 DOCUMENT NO. The 3rd Division moved its headquarters from Da Nang to Phu Bai in late 1966. 1201034048, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 22 - 24 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marine Division celebrates 80 years of fidelity, honor, valor 1201028028, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #756-784 Jun-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IROQUOIS GROVE Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032058, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027033, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032041, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 8 - 10 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030009, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025039, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Nov-1965 DOCUMENT NO. By mid Apr. The 3d Marine Division faced well-organized and determined enemy resistance. 3rd Marines,3rd Marines in Vietnam, USMC Vietnam Veterans, Vietnam Vets,USMC Award Certificates,Replacement award certificates Happy Birthday Marines - 10 November 1775 242 Years & Still Kicking Ass We Are Marines - We Follow Orders We Go Where We're Told - and We Win When We Get There USMC Ribbon Chart Vietnam Issued Certificates 1201025038, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Nov-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036048, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marine Division - Marine Unit Directory - Together We Served 1201025006 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1965 DOCUMENT NO. Evaluative and interpretive comments will be included when appropriate. They moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during April 1919 and deactivated 25 April 1919. 1201028016, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Medal of Honor Gurke Henry PFC Nov. 9, 1943 KIA Leims John H. 2nd Lt. March 7, 1945 . 3rd Mar Div Assn - 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines 1945, the Division was back on Guam preparing for the next operation. 1201034022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MAINE CRAG APR - 2 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The Division subsequently operated combat bases at Da Nang, Phu Bai, Quang Tri and Dong Ha. Photo of Iwo vets gathered around the 3rd and 4th Marine Division Cemetary Monument on Iwo during the 60th Anniversary Reunion. Vietnam," and from March 1966 they were titled "Operations of US Marine Forces, Vietnam." There are also two unit histories among the command chronologies: 2nd Armored Amphibian Company, covering the . 1201030022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. A brief look at the 1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion from its activation on 16 February 1942 as a unit of the 1st Marine Division through today and its current designation of Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. TCCOR Information. 1201025010, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035007, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 3 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028002, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032031, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035005, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036083, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1969 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. Federal Records Guide: Alphabetical Index - National Archives 1201030035, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Battalion 9th Marines question - Leatherneck During the remaining part of 1952, elements of the Division participated in numerous exercises and experimentation with new concepts, including vertical envelopment, airborne operations and attack, and defense against atomic weapons and missiles. 1201035009, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP HERKIMER MOUNTAIN Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029023, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP FREMONT Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036074, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Nov 5 - Feb 29 68. 1201060195 1st bn 26th marines command chronology (blt 1/26) 1 - 26 sep 1966 document no. 3rd 8" Howitzer Btry. Designated the division main effort, RCT-1 (3rd Battalion 1st Marines) crossed the line of departure on 7 . 1201025052, 3D MARDIV DAILY HISTORICAL REPORT Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA 1 - 20 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025012, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #19-51 Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 11, and then initiated intensive patrolling and security operations. Third Marine Division Association - Photos 1201027028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE II 31 JAN - 19 FEB 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036021, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 16 - 18 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025008, 3D MARDIV SITREPS INTSUMS #1-18 14 - 31 MAY 1965 DOCUMENT NO. The Division's first commander was the amphibious warrior, BrigGen Holland M. Smith. 1201031026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II 21 - 31 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. About - Lima Company 3/5 Vietnam 1966-1971 1201026014, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 11 - 20 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036057, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Following graduation from The Basic School at Quantico I was designated an Amphibian Vehicle Officer, and assigned to 1 st Marine Division, Vietnam, with Amphibious Vehicle School, Camp Pendleton in route. Find 3rd Bn, 9th Marine Regiment (3/9) unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines gathering space. 1201032007, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The Division continued conducting security operations on Guam until its departure for the Iwo Jima campaign in Feb. 1945. 1201027023, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Dec-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036042, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO. The 1st Marines were the last marine infantry unit to depart Vietnam. 1201036003, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IDAHO CANYON 16 - 31 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) -OP KENTUCKY Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025007 Family Housing Resolution Process. 1201035002, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033021, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. The 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam - 101 Vietnam Veterans 1201034045, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 11 - 13 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036059, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. The projected Emirau operation was subsequently cancelled and instructions were received to instead plan an operation against enemy forces at Kavieng, New Ireland. 1201030018, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #940-970 Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Most of the Divisions first members were drawn from the 9th Marines, commanded by Colonel Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr., who later became the 20th Commandant of the Marine Corps. In Aug. 1953, the 3d Marine Division arrived in Japan to support the 1st Marine Division in the defense of the region. 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 . 1201029009, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034037, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 6 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. About 3d Marine Division - United States Marine Corps 1201032044, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 16 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025030, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Sep-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036033, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY OCT - DEC 1969 DOCUMENT NO. VIETNAM The 3rd Brigade was the first 25th Division element alerted for Vietnam service. 1201034010, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 10 - 12 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 9th MEB 3rd Marine Amphibious Force : 0369: 65-66-67: Hanover Township: PA: dinothundercloud@earthlink.net : Tischue: Gary: D : H&S Co 3rd Mortars: 3531 3532: 01/68 . 1201029039, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. USMC NAM VETS Master Duty Roster Registration Form Check one Box New Addition Roster Update Rank in Nam Highest Attained Rank First Name Last Name Middle Initial Unit (s) in Nam MOS Date (s) in Nam City State E-mail Address web site/URL Check the boxes below that correspond to the Awards & Citations you received Medal of Honor [ edit] 01-30-10, 12:42 . 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines - Wikipedia With the situation on Saipan under control, the Division returned to its staging area in preparation for the Guam operation. 1201032045, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 16 - 31 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030002, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NEOSHO Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031012, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (1 OF 2) May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE IV 1 - 31 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033027, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 11 - 12 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027011, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY - OPORDER #377-66 Sep-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Prior to the completion of school my orders were changed and I was directed to report as a Platoon Commander to the recently formed Fifth Amphibian Vehicle (Amtrac) Battalion. 1201036015, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARLINGTON CANYON Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032046, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 17 - 20 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032032, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 1 - 15 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026019, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #360-390 May-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034046, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 17 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. He was a house painter from Pine Bluff, AR., and age 23 at the time of his death. Record Archives, Unit Diaries, Rosters, Etc. 1201027004, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Engineer Bn. 3rd Marines,3rd Marines in Vietnam, USMC Vietnam Veterans, Vietnam Vets 1201036031, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IROQUOIS GROVE 1 - 25 SEP 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 5th marine Division Retires-Nov., 1969 : For Many Where the War ends: Vietnam Today from Bob Dalton: 2006 Back to Vietnam with Marshall Schroder: Third Marine Division Association - History Iwo Jima much of a Beating Chit The NVA.were so P**Sed at the 26Th.Regt That they assigned 3 NVA.Regiments to take our the 3Rd Bn.They were . 1201031008, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The Marine hospital in DaNang in 1968 was the First Medical Battalion, First Marine Division (First Med); and the Navy hospital was the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hospital. 1201028012, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SHAWNEE 13 - 20 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025006, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd 175mm Gun Btry. 1201032013, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ELLIS RAVINE 8 - 15 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. US Marine Corps in Vietnam - The Texas Tech Virtual Vietnam USMC collection 1201025050, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS, WEEKLY 1 - 7 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033011, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 25 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027022, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #574-604 Dec-1966 DOCUMENT NO. On May 6, 1965, the 3rd Marine Division opened the Marine compound at Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam. 1201034013, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 16 - 18 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035025, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025011, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031044, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034035, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Roster, Wall, Pictures, Stories, Citations, History, more . 1201027030, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027013, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #483-512 Sep-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Web Site URL: Abalos: Lasaro: C: 3rd Marines: 0311: 07/67-03/68: Odessa: Tx labalos@keystoneplantservices.com . 1201025056, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS, WEEKLY 15 - 21 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Skip to content. 1201029007, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KING FISHER 16 - 31 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036084, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY OCT - DEC 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036077, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035020, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 19 - 22 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The 3rd Battalion, 27th Marines, which deployed on 17 February, was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation for action during Operation Allen Brook at Go Noi Island on 17 to 28 February 1968 while attached to the 1st Marine Division (Reinforced). Email. (E-4), "B" Co., 3rd Shore Party Bn., 4th Marine Reg., 3rd Marine Division (May . 1201026003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1st battalion 9th marines vietnam roster - Grmmuskogee.org 1201031024, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. If you served in 3rd Marine Division, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. 1201028001, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #664-694 Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029020, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031005, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. On Mar. 3rd Marine Division (radioman) Guam/Bouganville and Iwo Jima. 1201032008, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030008, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. during your duty time there by writing: The Commandant of the Marine Corps The Division landed at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville, Nov. 1, 1943.