This date in 1775, Captain Samuel Nichols formed two battalions of Continental marines in Philadelphia to serve as naval infantry.
Thus begins the saga.
Congratulations United States Marine Corps, and let's not forget their grayclad brethren, the Confederate States Marine Corps.
The CSMC was established by act of the Confederate Congress March 16, 1861 and initially authorized for 45 officers and 944 enlested men.
A Salute. --Old B-Runner
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