On May 6, 1965, the 3d Marine Division opened the Marine compound at the Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam. 1201029020, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032033, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Engineer Bn. 1201034027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ELLIS RAVINE 8 - 15 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036037, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Nov-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036011, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Main St #38. 1201031011, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1062-1090 Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030003, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. The 3d Marine Division was officially activated Sept. 16, 1942 at Camp Elliott, San Diego, California. 3rd FSR . 1201026004, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028015, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 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. 1201032013, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033026, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 8 - 10 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032021, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Nov-1968 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 . 1201034002, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Most of the Divisions first members were drawn from the 9th Marines, commanded by Colonel Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr., who later became the 20th Commandant of the Marine Corps. 1201029011, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Men in a U.S. 3rd Marine Division contingent fire howitzers near the Laotian border as a massive offensive is launched by some 5,000 U.S. and South Vietnamese troops. 1201025045, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #209-239 Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CIMARRON JUN - 5 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032051, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036015, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARLINGTON CANYON Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033007, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 17 - 31 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Throughout the Vietnam War, the division's units participated in both multi-battalion size battles, and small-unit . 1201025022, 3D MARDIV LESSONS LEARNED Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. At the beginning of the siege Bravo Co. had 110 men. 3rd Amtrack Bn. 1201034041, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MASSACHUSETTS BAY 6 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032054, 3D MARDIV G2 & G3 JOURNAL Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Fleet Marine Force organizations will note, in particular, events related to their preparation for and execution of assigned missions. 1201036056, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030011, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (4 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025034, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #143-173 Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IDAHO CANYON Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036076, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034012, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MAINE CRAG 15 - 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033011, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 25 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The US Marines 3rd Marine Division (3rd MarDiv) in Vietnam Command Chronologies & After Action Reports 3rd Marine Division 3D MARDIV OPPLAN 37-64 FOR RLT CO 18 AUG 1964 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035002, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028021, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 13 MAY - 18 JUN 1967 DOCUMENT NO. Throughout this period, the Third Marine Division (Reinforced), operating in the five northernmost provinces of the Republic of Vietnam, successfully executed its three-fold mission of occupying and defending key terrain, seeking out and destroying the enemy, and conducting an intensive pacification program. 1201032012, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE II 31 JAN - 19 FEB 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033003, 3D MARDIV OP DAWSON RIVER SOUTH / OP DEWEY CANYON 10 JAN - 18 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Delta Company. 1201028022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP HICKORY 17 - 29 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032018, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030047, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Bn 2nd Marines. 1201028032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 13 - 30 JUN 1967 DOCUMENT NO. Evaluative and interpretive comments will be included when appropriate. 3rd Battalion/26th Marines - Vietnam - Kilo and H&S Companies for years 1968-1970 during the Vietnam War. If you served in 3rd Bn, 9th Marine Regiment (3/9), Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. 1201025053, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. The Division landed at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville, Nov. 1, 1943. 1201028018, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SHAWNEE 1 - 22 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO. The projected Emirau operation was subsequently cancelled and instructions were received to instead plan an operation against enemy forces at Kavieng, New Ireland. Captain WILLIAM EMILE SKYE . We have located many it is our hope rekindle and perpetuate the common bond . A few days later, the Division began training for the amphibious assault against the Japanese on Guam. 1201031036, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032004, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027007, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #452-482 Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Prior to the completion of school my orders were changed and I was directed to report as a Platoon Commander to the recently formed Fifth Amphibian Vehicle (Amtrac) Battalion. 1201033034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PURPLE MARTIN 27 FEB - 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032019, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1236-1266 Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. After twenty days of savage fighting, the Division troops reached the northern coast of the island. 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. 1201026010, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034011, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 13 - 15 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036020, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 12 - 15 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. On Mar. 1201031001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036048, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034007, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1388-1410 Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031007, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036041, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030021, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Marine Regiment deploys as the Ground Combat Element (GCE) for the 1st Marines Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) in support of . 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. 1201031020, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1092-1122 May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034039, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP VIRGINIA RIDGE May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036061, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032022, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031040, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036049, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030044, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034031, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Instructions received in Feb. 1944 led to planning for an operation against the Japanese on Emirau Island. 1201031028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030020, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026028, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 22 - 30 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025052, 3D MARDIV DAILY HISTORICAL REPORT Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031021, 3D MARDIV 1ST AIR CAVALRY USARMY 29 MAY - 12 JUN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 13 - 17 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036059, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031038, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032011, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1209-1238 Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. After a brief period where the Soldiers acclimated themselves and received all their equipment, the 1st Brigade (Separate) went into action. 1201036033, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY OCT - DEC 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033024, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1360-1387 Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034030, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 26 - 30 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036007, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035038, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP WILLIAMS GLADE 12 - 26 JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP UTAH MESA 1 - 12 JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035009, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP HERKIMER MOUNTAIN Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CHINOOK II MAR - 4 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd FSR . The TAPS archives are arranged alphabetically by last name. 1201035030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OPHERKIMER MOUNTAIN 1 - 16 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027020, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026016, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 3) 1 - 10 MAY 1966 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 regiment, sometimes known as "Inchon", falls under the command of the 1st Marine Division and the I Marine Expeditionary Force. From Mar. 1201029023, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP FREMONT Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030004, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines (3/4) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. 1201031014, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030002, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NEOSHO Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034013, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 16 - 18 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028006, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Apr-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030025, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NEOSHO 1 - 20 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. Vietnam," and from March 1966 they were titled "Operations of US Marine Forces, Vietnam." There are also two unit histories among the command chronologies: 2nd Armored Amphibian Company, covering the . 1201036053, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032031, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The battalion continued to see major action through Vietnam and was rotated back to the United States in 1969. 1201033015, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026006, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 11 - 20 MAR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034014, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 19 - 22 MAR 1969 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. 1201036080, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025033, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025039, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Nov-1965 DOCUMENT NO. (E-3), "C" Btry., 1st Bn., 13th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division (October 1967 to November 1968) Veterans Testifying: Robert S. Craig, 23, Pfc. 1201029012, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARDMORE Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031022, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (1 OF 2) Jun-1968 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). From 2004 to 2014, elements of the 3d Marine Division participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. 1201029040, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1956, the Division moved to Okinawa and remained there as an expeditionary force-in-readiness until 1965. (E-2), 2nd Bn., 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (August 1966 to December 1967) 1201030032, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033014, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025029, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #113-142 Sep-1965 DOCUMENT NO. Following graduation from The Basic School at Quantico I was designated an Amphibian Vehicle Officer, and assigned to 1 st Marine Division, Vietnam, with Amphibious Vehicle School, Camp Pendleton in route. At the time the Marines of 3rd Battalion expected a typical 13-month deployment followed by a quick return to the States. 1201026027, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 3) 13 - 21 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. MISSION. 1201025057, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS, WEEKLY 22 - 31 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034045, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 11 - 13 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034009, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 7 - 9 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032046, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 17 - 20 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034043, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SETREPS) - OP HERKIMER MOUNTAIN 9 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032055, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. It was established in February 1941 aboard the USS Texas in Cuba around the nucleus of the pre-war First Marine Brigade. 1201025012, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #19-51 Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036010, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029008, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARDMORE 17 - 31 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036024, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 27 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marine Division. 1201036054, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026025, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033020, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DEWEY CANYON Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029018, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Contact Us. 1201036022, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 18 - 19 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marines Division. 1201035023, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1st bn 26th marines command chronology (blt 1/26) aug-1966 document no. Nicknamed "Darkside," it is based at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, and consist of approximately 1,000 Marines. 1201025007 3rd Dental Co. 3rd Force Reconnaissance Co. 3rd Marine Division. 1201034003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032035, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. Join Our Newsletter. 1201032017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036043, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1966 DOCUMENT NO. There was no record of an activation ceremony since the division was deep in the preparations . The terrain, ideal for defense, was heavily fortified by pillboxes, caves, and covered artillery emplacements. 1956 - 3rd Marine Division Association Roster . 1201025015, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS LESSONS LEARNED JUN - DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026030, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd 8" Howitzer Btry. Ninth Marines in Vietnam. 1201036021, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 16 - 18 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034021, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 3 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Hill 327 - Photo taken shortley after Marines Landed in March 1965.Camp Reasoner and 3rd Marine Division. 1201034046, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 17 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035006, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Progress was slow and casualties were heavy during the first few days of fighting. 1201034042, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 7 - 10 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025051, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036062, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030050, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034033, 3D MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT - OP MAINE CRAG FEB - JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The first major multi-regiment operations against the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) was Operation Hastings in July 1966. Nicknamed the "Thundering Third", the battalion consists of approximately 1220 Marines and Sailors and falls under the command of the 1st Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division. 1201034006, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DEWEY CANYON 1 - 19 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036060, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036038, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines gathering space. Marines - 1967, a Marine Corps produced documentary utilizing actual combat footage of operations in Vietnam. After approximately 90 days after posting, notices will be moved to the TAPS (Archives) pages. 1201029032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP FREMONT Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030045, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Combined Action Group. We thank you for your service. 3rd Medical Bn. 1201025036, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #148-178 Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034038, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PURPLE MARTIN 1 - 8 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035034, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1507 - 1537 Jul-1969 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 . Please consider donating any amount you desire to help cover my server costs. 1201036069, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036079, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036003, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IDAHO CANYON 16 - 31 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE IV 20 - 30 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025060, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Feb-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027019, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #544-573 Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027033, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031006, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025046, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 4) 8 - 14 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036025, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 28 - 31 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. They were relocated during August 1918 to Fort Crockett, Galveston, Texas, and detached from 3rd Provisional Brigade. 1201031009, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025005 3D MARDIV ADMNPLAN 32-65 II (RVN) 5 FEB 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031039, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1156-1182 Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Medal of Honor Gurke Henry PFC Nov. 9, 1943 KIA Leims John H. 2nd Lt. March 7, 1945 . He served with Co. B, 1st Bn, 21st Marines, 3rd Division. 1201030030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SALINE 30 JAN - FEB 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033006, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 15 - 17 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035015, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 7 - 10 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036005, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 21 - 24 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. During its tour the Battalion was at times assigned to the 3rd Marine Division or the 1st Marine Division, and . 1201030014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NEOSHO Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033035, 3D RECON BN SITREPS Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Following the surrender of Japan the battalion was detached during December 1945 from the 3rd Marine Division and returned during December 1945 to Camp Pendleton, California.