Support, development, and training organizations will emphasize significant events related to the accomplishment of their respective missions, paying particular attention to progress made on existing programs, institution of new programs and procedures, important policy decisions made or implemented, experimentation with equipment and doctrine, and the like. 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. 1201025014, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL 9 - 30 JUN 1965 DOCUMENT NO. The 3rd Division moved its headquarters from Da Nang to Phu Bai in late 1966. 1201036028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Sep-1969 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. 3rd Shore Party Bn. 1201025026, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #87-117 Aug-1965 DOCUMENT NO. This web site does not generate any funds by sales or charging for access. 1201032032, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 1 - 15 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030024, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Recon Bn. (E-3), "C" Btry., 1st Bn., 13th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division (October 1967 to November 1968) Veterans Testifying: Robert S. Craig, 23, Pfc. 1201025012, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #19-51 Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036069, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025044, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL (1 OF 2) 1 - 16 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034039, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP VIRGINIA RIDGE May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025031, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #118-147 Sep-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 5th marine Division Retires-Nov., 1969 : For Many Where the War ends: Vietnam Today from Bob Dalton: 2006 Back to Vietnam with Marshall Schroder: BTW 1/9 was the only grunt battalion in Vietnam that had it's own NVA division atached to it. In Mar. 1201034016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MONTANA MAULER 23 MAR - 3 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031042, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGE (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025060, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Feb-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036083, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032059, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DAWSON RIVER Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035006, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines gathering space. 1201025023, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1965 DOCUMENT NO. After the transfer of command in the area to the Army's XIV Corps, the last elements of the Division returned to Guadalcanal Jan. 16, 1944. 1201026007, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 21 - 31 MAR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027031, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - KHE SANH 1 FEB - 18 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030031, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The TAPS archives are arranged alphabetically by last name. On May 6, 1965, the 3rd Marine Division opened the Marine compound at Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam. 1201033028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 13 - 14 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036072, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd 155mm Gun Btry. 1201029039, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Battalion/26th Marines - Vietnam - Kilo and H&S Companies for years 1968-1970 during the Vietnam War. 1201031001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025020, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #56-86 Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. After twenty days of savage fighting, the Division troops reached the northern coast of the island. 1201027022, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #574-604 Dec-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Marine Regiment deploys as the Ground Combat Element (GCE) for the 1st Marines Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) in support of . 1201032033, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Join Our Newsletter. They moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during April 1919 and deactivated 25 April 1919. 3rd Battalion 1st Marines (3/1) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Camp Horno on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. 1201034003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030040, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (1 OF 2) Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032024, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036080, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025047, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 4) 15 - 21 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030050, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031039, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1156-1182 Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1st AmTrac Bn at Cua Viet. From Mar. The 7th Marine Regiment of the 1st Marine Division saw the first major ground action performed by American troops in Vietnam in 1965. Please consider donating any amount you desire to help cover my server costs. Marine Corps Unit Rosters and Unit Photographs 1st Marine Division 2nd Marine Division 3rd Marines Division 4th Marines Division 5th Marine Division 6th Marines Division 3rd Marine Division (radioman) Guam/Bouganville and Iwo Jima. 3rd Amtrack Bn. 1201034046, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 17 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd marine division: 0804: 1965 1966 : Caldwell: Robert . 1201035030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OPHERKIMER MOUNTAIN 1 - 16 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027011, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY - OPORDER #377-66 Sep-1966 DOCUMENT NO. The terrain, ideal for defense, was heavily fortified by pillboxes, caves, and covered artillery emplacements. About. 1201026004, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029027, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd MP Bn. 1201032016, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034014, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 19 - 22 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031002, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The 2nd Marine Division was officially organized on February 1, 1941 at Camp Elliott, California by change of designation from the 2nd Marine Brigade. 1201025011, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jun-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029041, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036084, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY OCT - DEC 1969 DOCUMENT NO. It remained afloat off of Saipan June 15-18, 1944 as part of the reserve force for the Saipan operation, conducted by the 2d and 4th Marine Divisions in conjunction with the Armys 27th Infantry Division. 1201035018, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 15 - 18 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035020, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 19 - 22 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - KHE SANH 30 APR - 13 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1945, the Division was back on Guam preparing for the next operation. 1201033036, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #01-90 27 FEB - 22 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 13 - 17 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032008, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Hill 327 - Photo taken shortley after Marines Landed in March 1965.Camp Reasoner and 3rd Marine Division. Hq Bn 3rd Marine Division. 1201026021, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 22 - 31 MAY 1966 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. 1201033014, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP FREMONT Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034002, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025055, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS, WEEKLY 8 - 14 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029001, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 1 - 15 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032023, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The Division's first commander was the amphibious warrior, BrigGen Holland M. Smith. 1201034045, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 11 - 13 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Unit Menu. 1201036033, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY OCT - DEC 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028034, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031011, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1062-1090 Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029004, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 9th MEB 3rd Marine Amphibious Force : 0369: 65-66-67: Hanover Township: PA: dinothundercloud@earthlink.net : Tischue: Gary: D : H&S Co 3rd Mortars: 3531 3532: 01/68 . The regiment was. This series primarily consists of command chronologies of U.S. Marine Corps units that served during the time of the Vietnam Conflict, and includes the records of those units that served in Vietnam as well as domestically and throughout the world. 1201033026, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 8 - 10 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Major General Charles D. Barrett was the first Commanding General of the Division. They were relocated during August 1918 to Fort Crockett, Galveston, Texas, and detached from 3rd Provisional Brigade. 1201032022, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035007, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 3 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Combined Action Group. 1201033012, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 25 - 26 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CIMARRON JUN - 5 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026023, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 3) 1 - 12 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027030, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035023, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029038, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd 8" Howitzer Btry. 1201030045, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036065, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025021, 3D MARDIV COUNTER INSURGENCY LESSONS LEARNED Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032020, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IDAHO CANYON Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Iwo Jima was declared secure on the same day. 1201032011, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1209-1238 Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034025, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 4 - 6 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036067, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Designated the division main effort, RCT-1 (3rd Battalion 1st Marines) crossed the line of departure on 7 . 1201028030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CUMBERLAND 3 - 30 JUN 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027026, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jan-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 01-30-10, 12:42 . 1201031040, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032048, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 28 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030027, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #971-1001 Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030023, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II 1 - 20 JAN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036052, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. The Division landed on Feb. 24, and the next morning the 3d Marine Division launched an attack in its zone between the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions. 1201025007 1st bn 26th marines command chronology (blt 1/26) aug-1966 document no. 1201027033, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Vietnam War During the Vietnam War, the unit earned the name "The Walking Dead" for its high casualty rate. 11, and then initiated intensive patrolling and security operations. Submitted by Chris Clarke Guam Chapter 1956 - 3rd Marine Division Association Roster . 1201030047, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036085. 1201030034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The Division departed Vietnam in November 1969 and moved to Camp Courtney, Okinawa, where it is presently located. 1201033009, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 21 - 23 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201060198 1201032041, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 8 - 10 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. Led by the 1st Marine Division, Operation Phantom Fury began with an assault north of the city, with four infantry battalions in the attack. 3rd Tank Bn. 1201032028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025054, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #240-270 Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. The 1st Marine Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. 1201033034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PURPLE MARTIN 27 FEB - 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035012, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (IN AND OUT) AND DOCUMENTS Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. During December 1917 they were deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and attached to the 3rd Provisional Brigade. During its tour the Battalion was at times assigned to the 3rd Marine Division or the 1st Marine Division, and . Find 3rd Bn, 9th Marine Regiment (3/9) unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. 1201034044, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP APACHE SNOW 10 - 31 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036048, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032040, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 7 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. He served with Co. B, 1st Bn, 21st Marines, 3rd Division. 1201036006, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 25 - 28 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036068, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036010, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. Courtesy: U.S. Marine CorpsOriginal File #: MH . 1201036038, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035024, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. He was assigned to the 3rd Marine Division (1st Battalion, 9th Marines, also known as the 1/9 or 'The Walking Dead' an outfit that sustained the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps . 1201032029, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1267-1296 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: City: State: E-mail Address. This operation was also called off. Welcome. 1201031032, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032006, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030020, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029025, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #848-877 Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025032, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034020, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 11 - 15 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Nicknamed "Thundering Third". 1201036044, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033005, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 12 - 14 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032010, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO.