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1201032020, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026020, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 11 - 21 MAY 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036040, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031018, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE May-1968 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 . 1201034038, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PURPLE MARTIN 1 - 8 MAY 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 Family Housing Resolution Process. 1201032058, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030043, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028021, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 13 MAY - 18 JUN 1967 DOCUMENT NO. At the beginning of the siege Bravo Co. had 110 men. 1201036064, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1968 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: 1201036080, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034046, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 17 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034042, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 7 - 10 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. In Aug. 1953, the 3d Marine Division arrived in Japan to support the 1st Marine Division in the defense of the region. 1201035028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. From 2004 to 2014, elements of the 3d Marine Division participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. 1201027004, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032059, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DAWSON RIVER Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd 8" Howitzer Btry. 1201029003, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #786-816 Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. The U.S. Marine Corps suffered enormous casualties during the Pacific campaigns of World War II. Welcome. 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 1201031028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034007, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1388-1410 Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032029, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1267-1296 Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MAINE CRAG APR - 2 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The 1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion arrives at Cua Viet and the AmGrunt is born. 1201036055, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032048, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 28 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. They moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during April 1919 and deactivated 25 April 1919. 1201030015, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP GRANITE 26 OCT - 6 NOV 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027006, 3D MARDIV SITREPS (1 OF 3) 1 - 6 AUG 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026026, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #391-420 Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP UTAH MESA 12 - 30 JUN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032009, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030018, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #940-970 Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036018, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 9 - 11 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028018, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SHAWNEE 1 - 22 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025013, 3D MARDIV OPORDER 201-65 1 JUN 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARLINGTON CANYON 1 - 21 SEP 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The terrain, ideal for defense, was heavily fortified by pillboxes, caves, and covered artillery emplacements. We have located many it is our hope rekindle and perpetuate the common bond . I do not know the name of the other marines, maybe someone on your website can identify them. It bore little resemblance to today's' modern warfare. 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines gathering space. 1201036066, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 prepare to land an MV-22 Osprey during a 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division training event at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Jan. 18, 2023. Operation Dewey Canyon (3rd Marine Division, 10 January-18 March 1969) Operations Prairie and New Castle (1st Force Reconnaissance Company, . Initially, the Division remained in reserve off the coast of Iwo Jima. 1201026009, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 3) 1 - 10 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036051, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033002, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 9 - 11 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030023, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II 1 - 20 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035019, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IROQUOIS GROVE 19 - 30 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035007, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 3 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036074, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036009, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031031, 3D MARDIV CRITIQUE (OP SCOTLAND II) CAMPAIGN SOUTH OF KHE SANH 2 - 19 JUN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030036, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035027, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (5 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028028, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #756-784 Jun-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Hill 327 - Photo taken shortley after Marines Landed in March 1965.Camp Reasoner and 3rd Marine Division. The projected Emirau operation was subsequently cancelled and instructions were received to instead plan an operation against enemy forces at Kavieng, New Ireland. 1201035006, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036049, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026023, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 3) 1 - 12 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. To add your name to this Roster - Click Sign In Highest Rank: Rank in Nam: Last Name: First Name: MI: Unit (s) MOS: Date In Country: Combat Awards: Home Town: St: E-mail Address . 1201027017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN (6 HOUR SITREPS) - BACON 18 - 27 OCT 1966 DOCUMENT NO. By Aug. 1943, the Division was based at Guadalcanal where special training and rehearsals for the Bougainville operation intensified. 1201034036, 3D MARDIV SECRET MESSAGES May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd marine division: 0804: 1965 1966 : Caldwell: Robert . 1201026028, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 22 - 30 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032032, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 1 - 15 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029009, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027009, 3D MARDIV SITREPS (3 OF 3) 16 - 31 AUG 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PURPLE MARTIN 27 FEB - 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027019, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #544-573 Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd FSR . 3d Marine Division has five major subordinate elements: 3d Marine Littoral Regiment based in Hawaii and 12th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, and Headquarters Battalion based in Okinawa, Japan. 1201036036, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. On March 8th, 1965, Battalion Landing Team 3/9, commanded by Lt. 1201025040, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #179-208 Nov-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP UTAH MESA 1 - 12 JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030005, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #909-938 Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025049, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (4 OF 4) 22 - 31 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. About. 1201027001, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036061, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Recon Bn. 3rd Engineer Bn. 1201036017, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 8 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025047, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 4) 15 - 21 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025056, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS, WEEKLY 15 - 21 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029028, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Battalion 1st Marines (3/1) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Camp Horno on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The TAPS archives are arranged alphabetically by last name. 1201036041, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029002, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CUMBERLAND 1 - 31 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033007, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 17 - 31 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027005, 3D MARDIV OPORDER 338-66 Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marine Division. 1201036059, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 13 - 14 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. However, the battalion found itself caught up in the initial deployment of Marine units to Vietnam, and landed on May 12 along the coast south of Danang at an airfield called Chu Lai. Photo of Iwo vets gathered around the 3rd and 4th Marine Division Cemetary Monument on Iwo during the 60th Anniversary Reunion. (E-4), "A" Bat., 1st Bn., . 1201028029, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jun-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CHINOOK II 17 - 28 FEB 1967 DOCUMENT NO. Join Our Newsletter. 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 . 1201031044, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026011, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027033, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. The 27th Marines became the first Marine regiment to fly into a combat zone in Vietnam. 1201025055, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS, WEEKLY 8 - 14 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033019, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. . Medal of Honor [ edit] 1201029001, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 1 - 15 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026019, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #360-390 May-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034010, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 10 - 12 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. During its tour the Battalion was at times assigned to the 3rd Marine Division or the 1st Marine Division, and . 3rd MP Bn. 1201027032, 3D MARDIV SITREPS # 636-663 Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 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 1201032061, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1329-1359 Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032057, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OPHERKIMER MOUNTAIN 1 - 16 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033035, 3D RECON BN SITREPS Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. The Fighting Third. 1201032054, 3D MARDIV G2 & G3 JOURNAL Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CHINOOK II MAR - 4 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026024, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026016, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 3) 1 - 10 MAY 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034041, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MASSACHUSETTS BAY 6 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 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 The 3rd Mar Div Hdqtrs would be at the top side of road at top of hill. 1201036038, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. The road separated Division Hdqts and Camp Reasoner. 1201032013, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028002, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO. With the situation on Saipan under control, the Division returned to its staging area in preparation for the Guam operation. 1201026014, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 11 - 20 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. After a brief period where the Soldiers acclimated themselves and received all their equipment, the 1st Brigade (Separate) went into action. Post Vietnam era. 1201025021, 3D MARDIV COUNTER INSURGENCY LESSONS LEARNED Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027036, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033017, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 1 - 14 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Captain WILLIAM EMILE SKYE . 3rd 8" Howitzer Btry. On Monday, February 19, 1945 American Marines hit the sands of Iwo Jima. 1201034043, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SETREPS) - OP HERKIMER MOUNTAIN 9 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030027, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #971-1001 Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031007, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032044, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 16 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. If you are not a member, we encourage you to do so. 1201029016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP RUSH 5 - 10 AUG 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031040, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032045, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 16 - 31 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NEOSHO Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036029, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP GEORGIA TAR 1 - 25 SEP 1969 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 allied forces. If you served in 3rd Bn, 9th Marine Regiment (3/9), Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. 1201036076, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Skip to content. Home > Research Our Records > Military Records Research > Marine Corps Records Marine Corps Records Please note: Although some of these records have been digitized and made available online, there are many records that are only available in paper or microfilm format at NARA locations. 3rd Combined Action Group. Marines - 1967, a Marine Corps produced documentary utilizing actual combat footage of operations in Vietnam. The Division's first commander was the amphibious warrior, BrigGen Holland M. Smith. 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. This series primarily consists of command chronologies of U.S. Marine Corps units that served during the time of the Vietnam Conflict, and includes the records of those units that served in Vietnam as well as domestically and throughout the world. Unit Menu. 1201031036, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034044, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP APACHE SNOW 10 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. At the time the Marines of 3rd Battalion expected a typical 13-month deployment followed by a quick return to the States. Sponsored by Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Inc. 3RD MARINE DIVISION PANEL ROSTER Moderators: Kenneth Campbell, 21, Cpl. 1201034003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Ringer, Wilfred "Bill" 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division 279; 330 Ringwald, Robert K. G Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division 482 Rippel, Kenneth A Company, 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division 383 1201036081, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034030, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 26 - 30 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033023, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. The 1st Battalion 3rd Marines is an official chapter of the Third Marine Division Association. 1201032055, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. He served with Co. B, 1st Bn, 21st Marines, 3rd Division. 1201027003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. The time period covered is from 11 December, 1966 to 19 March, 1970. 1st Marine Regiment deploys as the Ground Combat Element (GCE) for the 1st Marines Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) in support of . 1201034018, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034014, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 19 - 22 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025005 3D MARDIV ADMNPLAN 32-65 II (RVN) 5 FEB 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030009, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1st AmTrac Bn at Cua Viet. 1201028011, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP BIG HORN 4 - 21 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036050, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ATHENS 23 MAY - 25 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. We thank you for your service. . 1201032052, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035033, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP VIRGINIA RIDGE 1 - 16 JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The Division subsequently operated combat bases at Da Nang, Phu Bai, Quang Tri and Dong Ha. 3d Battalion 3d Marines Marines About Leaders Units Higher Commands Marine Forces Pacific III Marine Expeditionary Force Adjacent Commands 1st Marine Aircraft Wing 3d Marine Logistics. 1201033005, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 12 - 14 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines (3/9) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. 1201033001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 8 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1956 - 3rd Marine Division Association Roster . 1201032018, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marine Division > Units > 4th Marine Regiment > History The 4th Marine Regiment was first activated in April 1914 as part of the Marine Corps' Advances Base Force. On Aug. 3 1945, the Division received initial plans for Operation Olympic, which called for an amphibious landing of Kyushu in early Nov. 1945. 1201026021, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 22 - 31 MAY 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IDAHO CANYON Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 13 - 30 JUN 1967 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 . 1201032010, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. They were relocated during August 1918 to Fort Crockett, Galveston, Texas, and detached from 3rd Provisional Brigade. 1201027008, 3D MARDIV SITREPS (2 OF 3) 7 - 15 AUG 1966 DOCUMENT NO. On May 6, 1965, the 3rd Marine Division opened the Marine compound at Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam. 1201033026, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 8 - 10 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The troops were staging a drive against the are near the abandoned allied fortress of Khe Sanh. 1201026007, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 21 - 31 MAR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034048, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 22 - 24 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030044, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029007, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KING FISHER 16 - 31 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030049, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1032-1061 Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036005, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 21 - 24 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 4, the 3d Marine Division was relieved by U.S. Army units. 1201035024, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Sep-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Immediately after its activation, the Division began intensive combat training. 1201025036, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #148-178 Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. Contact Us. 1201035013, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1477-1506 Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032035, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. It was established in February 1941 aboard the USS Texas in Cuba around the nucleus of the pre-war First Marine Brigade. 1201025046, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 4) 8 - 14 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025016, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029031, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARDMORE Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Guam was declared secure Aug. 10, 1944. 1201036057, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030011, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (4 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025033, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MEDINA 11 - 20 OCT 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030042, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025029, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #113-142 Sep-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031029, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026013, 3D MARDIV LESSONS LEARNED - OP DOUBLE EAGLE I & I Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036039, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025017, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027002, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #421-451 Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030025, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NEOSHO 1 - 20 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. Reunions; Posts 1201025038, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Nov-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DAWSON RIVER 28 NOV 1968 - 1 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034020, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 11 - 15 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. On Apr. BTW 1/9 was the only grunt battalion in Vietnam that had it's own NVA division atached to it. 1201035009, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP HERKIMER MOUNTAIN Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. He was assigned to the 3rd Marine Division (1st Battalion, 9th Marines, also known as the 1/9 or 'The Walking Dead' an outfit that sustained the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps . 1201029014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KINGFISHER Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028016, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030024, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON Jan-1968 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 Fleet Marine Force organizations will note, in particular, events related to their preparation for and execution of assigned missions. Headquarters would soon be built on the hillside on the right side of the photo. 1201026018, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL May-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272, How to File a FOIA Request for Archival Records, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific and Atlantic (FMF PAC and FMF LANT), Marine Corps Schools and Landing Force Development Activity, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Marine Corps Air Stations and Facilities (MCAS and MCAF), Marine Corps Supply Centers and Activities, Marine Security Detachments Afloat and Ashore, Headquarters Battalion, Headquarters, Marine Corps (HQMC). 1201029029, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Though this web site is open to all who served with 1/3, membership in the Association is required to be a voting member of our chapter. 1201033016, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035034, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1507 - 1537 Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035011, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - VIRGINIA RIDGE Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034009, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 7 - 9 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The 7th Marine Regiment of the 1st Marine Division saw the first major ground action performed by American troops in Vietnam in 1965. 1201032026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) -OP KENTUCKY Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201060197 1st bn 26th marines command chronology nov-1966 document no. 1201033018, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Anti-Tank Bn. 1201032007, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Dental Co. 3rd Force Reconnaissance Co. 3rd Marine Division. Hq Bn 3rd Marine Division. 1201030040, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (1 OF 2) Mar-1968 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). Expert researcher and WWII historian Bill Beigel can conduct a thorough . 1201036019, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 10 - 15 SEP 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032041, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 8 - 10 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. The 1st Marine Division SiteRing This site owned by 1201029004, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032038, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE 1 - 9 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034001, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033020, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DEWEY CANYON Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Today, the 3d Marine Division remains forward deployed in the western Pacific, prepared to fight and win alongside allies and partners with the technology of today while experimenting with the tools, systems, and organization for the force of tomorrow. 1201027012, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Sep-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036045, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027031, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - KHE SANH 1 FEB - 18 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026002, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 3) 1 - 10 MAR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028004, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITUATION REPORTS) - OP BEACON HILL 16 - 31 MAR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035022, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 27 - 30 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II 21 - 31 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. . 1201025048, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL (2 OF 2) 17 - 31 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025024, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Aug-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036004, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 18 - 20 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036015, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARLINGTON CANYON Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. On Mar. 1201026017, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036082, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Bn 2nd Marines. 1201031017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Amtrack Bn. 1201034035, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Veterans of Mike and H&S Companies, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Vietnam War, 1966-1971. Courtesy: U.S. Marine CorpsOriginal File #: MH .