Important people, dates, and places Flashcards
1
Q
First Captain in the U.S.M.C.
A
Captain Samuel Nicolas
2
Q
On what date did Captain Samuel Nicolas commission?
A
Nov 28th 1775
3
Q
When was the first Amphibious Raid in the U.S.M.C.?
A
Mar 3rd 1776
4
Q
Birthday of the Marine Corps
A
November 10th 1775
5
Q
Where was the Maine Corps born?
A
Tun Tavern, Philadelphia
6
Q
The Declaration of Independence was approved by congress on what date?
A
July 4th 1776
7
Q
Who captured Fort Nassau? What date was it captured?
A
Captain Samuel Nicolas & 26 Marines, January 27th 1778
8
Q
Where did Captain John Welsh alongside 13 Marines lose their lives? On what date?
A
Fort George at Penobscot Bay, Maine.
July 28th 1779
