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Marines Flashcards

1
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What is the birthday of the Marine Corps?

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10 Nov 1775

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2
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Where is the birthplace of the Marine Corps?

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Tun’s Tavern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What are the Marine Corps colors?

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Scarlet (Blood) and Gold (Valor)

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4
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On what date was the Marine Corps emblem adopted?

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19 Nov 1868

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5
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Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?

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Major Samuel Nicholas

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6
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Who is the current Commandant of the Marine Corps?

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General Eric M. Smith

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Who is known as the ‘Grand Old Man’ of the Marine Corps?

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Archibald Henderson

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8
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Who was the youngest man to become Commandant of the Marine Corps?

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Archibald Henderson

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9
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What is the mascot of the Marine Corps?

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‘Chesty’ the English Bulldog

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10
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What is the Marine Corps Motto?

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Semper Fidelis

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What does the Marine Corps Motto mean?

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Always Faithful

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12
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Name two Medal of Honor recipients from the Marine Corps.

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Dan Daly & Smedly Butler

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13
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Who is the Navy Cross recipient with the most awards?

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Lewis B. ‘Chesty’ Puller

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14
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Where is the Headquarters of the Marine Corps located?

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Washington D.C

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15
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Where is the Marine Corps Barracks located?

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8th & I Streets Washington D.C

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16
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Where did the first amphibious assault take place?

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New Providence, Bahamas

17
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What is the name of the symbol on top of the officers’ cover?

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Quatrefoil

18
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Who was the first man to enlist in the USMC?

A

Robert Mullin

19
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Who was the first woman to enlist in the USMC?

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Opha Mae Johnson, 1918 Washington D.C

20
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Who was the first Marine to receive the Mamaluke sword?

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Lt. Presley O’Bannon. Ivory Coast

21
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Who was the first Marine to command an Army Division in battle?

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Gen John Lejeune

13th Commandant

22
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Who was the first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor?

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John F. Mackie On 10 July, 1863

23
Q

Who is the only man to receive the Medal of Honor in Cuba during the Spanish-American War?

A

John Quick

24
Q

Who is known as the Father of Marine Corps Aviation?

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Lt Cunningham

25
Q

What does the Blood Stripe signify?

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In memory of those who died at The Battle of Chapultepec 1847

26
Q

What are some nicknames of Marines?

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  • Devil Dogs
  • Leathernecks
27
Q

What is the origin of the nickname ‘Leatherneck’?

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Nickname given to Marines for wearing high leather collars

28
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What is the origin of ‘Teufelhunden’ (Devil Dogs)?

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Nickname given to Marines by Germans during WWI

29
Q

What symbols are on the Marine Corps Emblem?

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  • Eagle
  • Globe
  • Anchor
30
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What does the Eagle on the Marine Corps Emblem represent?

A

The Nation

31
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What does the Globe on the Marine Corps Emblem represent?

A

Worldwide Service

32
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What does the Anchor on the Marine Corps Emblem represent?

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Sea Traditions

33
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When did World War I start and end?

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Started: 28 July 1914, Ended: 11 Nov 1918

34
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When did World War II start and end?

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Started: 1 Sep 1939, Ended: 2 Sep 1945

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