Showing posts with label DIVISION. Show all posts
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Monday, January 2, 2012

USMC 1st Marine Division KOREA 1st MarDiv PATCH for Korean War Veterans! Marines

1st Marine Division Korea

Attention all Marines and Marine Corps enthusiasts! Here's a FINE example of a unit logo patch for First Marine Division! And the legend KOREA embroidered in place of the usual “Guadalcanal” makes this patch an ideal commemorative for Korean War veterans!

NOTE: Please Visit my eBay Store for other full-color and subdued 1st MarDiv patch listings with "Vietnam", "Korea", "Persian Gulf", "Iraq", and of course "Guadalcanal" emblazoned on the numeral "1". 

During WWII, Marines actually wore division patches as a shoulder sleeve insignia.   The practice was discontinued in 1947, but the patches are still worn on all manner of off-duty civilian caps and clothing as novelty items.  (This, of course, is not a WWII patch, but a modern variant.)

1st Marine Division has a long, distinguished list of battle honors, beginning with WWII where they earned their famous GUADALCANAL blaze!   They have continued their proud history from the mountains of Korea, to the jungles of Vietnam, all the way to the dust of Desert Storm!   Division is based at Camp Pendleton, CA.

Recent Developments:   Of course, 1st Marine Division has made history once again in the hard-fought battles of Operation Iraqi Freedom!  In 2003, as the ground combat component of I MEF, 1st MarDiv led the charge into Iraq and up the Tigris River in the east toward Baghdad.   Since then, they have rotated units in and out of Iraq, and subordinate units fought the battle for Fallujah!

This is a NEW and UNUSED patch.   It is NOT a war relic but a recent manufacture item!  Embroidered on blue twill with merrowed edge and plastic sealed (iron-on) backing.  Colors are clean and bright.  Photo slightly enlarged.  See ruler for size comparison.

Add $1.00 for shipping. Semper Fi!

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Viet Nam War unit history THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION IN VIETNAM Volume III 1969

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hardcover

Slightly over 12-¼" tall

many photos, some in color

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No owner name

Some minimal wear, but still in near fine condition

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The following information was taken from the Wikipedia:

The 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army is the oldest division in the United States Army. It has seen continuous service since its organization in 1917. It was officially nicknamed the The Big Red One after its shoulder patch and is also nicknamed The Fighting First. However, with typical soldier gallows humor, the division has also received troop monikers of The Big Dead One and The Bloody First as puns on the respective officially-sanctioned nicknames. It is currently based at Fort Riley, Kansas.....

The division fought in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1970. Arriving in July 1965, the division began combat operations within two weeks. By the end of 1965 the division had participated in three major operations: Hump, M242 Bushmaster (Bushmaster I) and Bushmaster II, under the command of MG Jonathan O. Seaman.

In 1966, the division took part in Operation Marauder, Operation Crimp II, and Operation Rolling Stone, all in the early part of the year. In March, MG William E. DePuy took command. In June and July the division took part in the battles of Ap Tau O, Srok Dong and Minh Thanh Road. In November 1966, the division participated in Operation Attleboro.

1967 saw the division in Operation Cedar Falls, Operation Junction City, Operation Manhattan, and Operation Shenandoah II. MG John H. Hay assumed command in February. On 17 October 1967, the 1st I.D suffered heavy casualties at the Battle of Ong Thanh with 58 killed.

The division involved in the Tet Offensive of 1968, securing the massive Tan Son Nhut Air Base. In March, MG Keith L. Ware took command. That same month the division took part in Operation Quyet Thang ("Resolve to Win") and in April the division participated in the largest operation of the Vietnam War, Operation Toan Thang ("Certain Victory"). On 13 September, the division Commander, Maj. Gen. Ware, was killed in action when his command helicopter was shot down by enemy anti-aircraft fire. MG Orwin C. Talbott moved up from his position of Assistant Division Commander to assume command of the division.

In the first half of 1969, The Big Red One conducted reconnaissance-in-force and ambush operations, including a multi-divisional operation, Atlas Wedge. The last part of the year saw the division take part in Dong Tien ("Progress Together") operations. These operations were intended to assist South Vietnamese forces to take a more active role in combat. In August, MG A. E. Milloy took command of the 1st I.D. while the division took part in battles along National Highway 13, known as "Thunder Road" to the end of the year.

In January 1970 it was announced that the division would return to Fort Riley. 11 members of the division were awarded the Medal of Honor.

During its involvement in the Vietnam war, the division lost 6,146 killed in action, with a further 16,019 wounded. Twenty of its number were taken as prisoners-of-war.....

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

1919 RARE US ARMY FIFTH DIVISION Book WORLD WAR I MAPS

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