Marines Flashcards
What is the birthday of the Marine Corps?
10 Nov 1775
Where is the birthplace of the Marine Corps?
Tun’s Tavern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What are the Marine Corps colors?
Scarlet (Blood) and Gold (Valor)
On what date was the Marine Corps emblem adopted?
19 Nov 1868
Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Major Samuel Nicholas
Who is the current Commandant of the Marine Corps?
General Eric M. Smith
Who is known as the ‘Grand Old Man’ of the Marine Corps?
Archibald Henderson
Who was the youngest man to become Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Archibald Henderson
What is the mascot of the Marine Corps?
‘Chesty’ the English Bulldog
What is the Marine Corps Motto?
Semper Fidelis
What does the Marine Corps Motto mean?
Always Faithful
Name two Medal of Honor recipients from the Marine Corps.
Dan Daly & Smedly Butler
Who is the Navy Cross recipient with the most awards?
Lewis B. ‘Chesty’ Puller
Where is the Headquarters of the Marine Corps located?
Washington D.C
Where is the Marine Corps Barracks located?
8th & I Streets Washington D.C
Where did the first amphibious assault take place?
New Providence, Bahamas
What is the name of the symbol on top of the officers’ cover?
Quatrefoil
Who was the first man to enlist in the USMC?
Robert Mullin
Who was the first woman to enlist in the USMC?
Opha Mae Johnson, 1918 Washington D.C
Who was the first Marine to receive the Mamaluke sword?
Lt. Presley O’Bannon. Ivory Coast
Who was the first Marine to command an Army Division in battle?
Gen John Lejeune
13th Commandant
Who was the first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor?
John F. Mackie On 10 July, 1863
Who is the only man to receive the Medal of Honor in Cuba during the Spanish-American War?
John Quick
Who is known as the Father of Marine Corps Aviation?
Lt Cunningham
What does the Blood Stripe signify?
In memory of those who died at The Battle of Chapultepec 1847
What are some nicknames of Marines?
- Devil Dogs
- Leathernecks
What is the origin of the nickname ‘Leatherneck’?
Nickname given to Marines for wearing high leather collars
What is the origin of ‘Teufelhunden’ (Devil Dogs)?
Nickname given to Marines by Germans during WWI
What symbols are on the Marine Corps Emblem?
- Eagle
- Globe
- Anchor
What does the Eagle on the Marine Corps Emblem represent?
The Nation
What does the Globe on the Marine Corps Emblem represent?
Worldwide Service
What does the Anchor on the Marine Corps Emblem represent?
Sea Traditions
When did World War I start and end?
Started: 28 July 1914, Ended: 11 Nov 1918
When did World War II start and end?
Started: 1 Sep 1939, Ended: 2 Sep 1945
