On November 10, 1775, two battalions of Continental Marines were formed in Philadelphia during the American Revolution to serve as a branch of troops capable of fighting on land or at sea. The Marine Corps joined the Department of the Navy in 1834 and has been instrumental in some of the most iconic battles in American history. We hope the stories below inspire you to dig deeper and learn more about the history and importance of the United State Marine Corps.
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FEATURED VETERANS:
LOUIS COVELLI: Vietnam War Tank Battalion Sergeant
Marine Corps Sergeant E5 Lou Covelli served with a tank battalion during the Vietnam War. Lou was one of the first Marines in Vietnam and speaks about the honor of serving others. Click on the image below to download the PDF with its embedded resources!
JIM WEINSTEIN: Vietnam War Combat Engineer
US Marine Corps Lance Corporal James “Jim” Weinstein served as a combat engineer during the Vietnam War. He is very open about how PTSD from his time in the service has affected his life. He is a proud Honor Flight Chicago volunteer and is part of Operation Education. Click on the image below to download the PDF with its embedded resources!
BOB HEALY: Korean War “Chosin Few”
Marine Corporal Bob Healy served during the Korean War. He was one of the “Frozen Chosin” and discusses how life was in the cold and how Tootsie
Rolls saved their lives. Click on the image below to download the PDF with its embedded resources!
CHARLES NICHOLS: Two Tours in Vietnam
Marine E6 Charles Nichols served as an infantryman and a rifleman during the Vietnam War. Charles talks a lot about the feelings of why he went to Vietnam and how it has impacted his life. Click on the image below to download the PDF with its embedded resources!
JOE PEREZ: Three Purple Hearts in Vietnam
U.S. Marine Corp Corporal Joe Perez served as a frontline rifleman during the Vietnam War. He is a 3 time Purple Heart recipient and
discusses coming home. Click on the image below to download the PDF with its embedded resources!
BOB GUILFOYLE: Korean War Radio Operator
Marine Bob Guilfoyle served as a radio operator during the Korean War. He thought he was going to be infantry but ended up running the front line communications targeting weapons from the USS Wisconsin. Click on the image below to download the PDF with its embedded resources!
