The present 3d Battalion, 12th Marines was originally activated on 1 February 1944 at Camp Tetere, Guadalcanal. It came into existence bearing the designation 5th Battalion, 12th Marines. A reorganization of the regiment two months later brought about a redesignation of the unit. It acquired the designation of the 3d Battalion, 12th Marines on 31 March. The first World War II amphibious operation in which the battalion participated was the recapture of Guam. The battle got underway on 21 July 1944. All batteries of 3/12 were landed; artillery support was provided to Marine infantry units from the battalion's 105 mm howitzers. Primary targets were the enemy troop positions. After the island was declared secure on 10 August, the battalion immediately began preparations for the next campaign--the seizure of Iwo Jima.

The bloody struggle for Iwo Jima began on 19 February with the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions as the assault force. On D+3, elements of the 3d Marine Division were landed and moved in to relieve units of the battered 4th Division. The 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, however remained afloat until 27 February at which time it commenced movement to the beach. Landing operations continued until 1 March. The last unit of the battalion and also the regiment was placed in firing positions at 1600 on D+10. Upon landing, batteries of 3/12 furnished much needed support to elements of the 3d Division. It continued to render effective artillery fire against enemy targets until organized resistance ended in mid March. The battalion, shortly thereafter, boarded the SS Sea Runner and sailed for Guam. The 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, upon its return, assisted in mopping up operations that were still being conducted on the island. The unit remained based on Guam until its deactivation on 31 October, 1945.

The battalion came back into existence in the immediate post-war period as part of the general reorganization the was occurring within the Marine Corps at the time. Reactivation took place at Tsingtao, china on 22 May 1946. Its assigned task was to support Marine ground units, specifically the 4th Marines, in their occupational duty. Secondly, it assisted American efforts in completing the job of repatriation of former enemy civilian and military personnel. Its tour in china was cut short because of the then current policy of drastically reducing American military strength in the divided country. Approximately three after its rebirth, 3/12 sailed from China on board the USS President Adams (APA-19). It arrived at San Diego, CA on 11 September and immediately moved to Camp Pendleton, its new home. the battalion was reduced in strength to a low of 55 men in November, but it was eventually built back to strength of over 500 by May 1947. Another reorganization within the Marine Corps, a short while later, caused the deactivation of the battalion. It ceased to exist on 16 July 1947.

The expansion of the Marine Corps during the Korean War witnessed the next reactivation of the 3d Battalion, 12th Marines. It was reborn at Camp Pendleton on 5 September 1952. The battalion, less than a year after its reactivation, sailed with the 3d Marine Division to Japan. The 3d Battalion arrived on 27 August 1953 and moved to Camp McNair where it served as part of America's force-in-readiness in the Far East. Deployment in Japan continued for well over a year until January 1955 when it was ordered to Kaneohe Bay, Territory of Hawaii. The battalion arrived in Hawaii on 4 February after sailing from Yokosuka, Japan a few days earlier. At Kaneohe Bay, 3/12 became the artillery unit of the 1st Provisional Marine Air-Ground Task Force and later the artillery unit of the 1st Marine Brigade. A training program was soon established in which the battalion engaged in exercises not only in Hawaii but also in California and the Far East.

The escalation of the American involvement in the war in Vietnam brought about the redeployment of 3/12 to Okinawa in late March 1965. There the unit rejoined the rest of the regiment after an absence of 10 years. Its stay on Okinawa was only temporary. The build-up of Marine ground forces in the Republic of Vietnam necessitated the movement of the unit from Okinawa to the war-torn nation. Its initial entry was made at Chu Lai on 7 May 1965. The battalion, following its arrival, maintained a defensive posture. This lasted until mid-summer. At that time Marine forces entered into offensive operations against Communist units. The battalion, shortly thereafter, supported the 7th Marines in Operation STARLITE--the first regimental size combat operation of the war. The battle resulted in the defeat of the 1st Viet Cong Regiment on the Van Tuong Peninsula, south of Chu Lai.

The battalion eventually shifted its area of operation to the northernmost sector of the I Corps region of South Vietnam. In this area elements of the battalion, during July and August 1966, took part in Operation HASTINGS, the largest multi-battalion size operation of the war up to that time. The unit continued its combat support of Marine and other allied ground forces until its withdrawal from the war zone. Extremely heavy fighting broke out in northern South Vietnam in 1968. this was especially true during the Communist Tet Offensive. The battalion, thus in an effort to help stem Communist advances, was engaged in some of the most severe fighting of the war. Batteries from 3/12 furnished valuable support in such major operations as NAPOLEON/SALINE, KENTUCKY, LANCASTER, and SCOTLAND. Fighting in the area subsided to a relatively low level in 1969. Although contact with enemy units had decreased, 3/12 still provided fire support to infantry units in numerous small scale engagements.

All combat activity for the 3d Battalion, 12th Marines came to an end in November 1969 when it was ordered to redeploys as part of the first phase of American withdrawal if ground combat forces from Vietnam. The battalion departed South Vietnam on 5 November, sailing on board the USS Tom Green County (LST 1159). It arrived and disembarked at Camp Hansen, Okinawa six days later. Okinawa now became the permanent home for the unit. The 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, subsequent to its arrival, embarked on a training program that called for its participation in maneuvers both in Japan and the Philippines in order to maintain the combat effectiveness it had so recently demonstrated in Vietnam.

Prepared by Mr. James S. Santelli
Historical Division
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
Washington, D.C. 20380
April 1972

     India Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marines traces its lineage to Item Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marines.  3d Battalion, 12th Marines was created on 22 July 1942 at New River Marine Base, North Carolina.  3d Battalion included Headquarters and Service Battery, George Battery, How Battery, and Item Battery.  The battalion was armed with the 75mm Pack Howitzer with each battery manning four (4) such howitzers.  The battalion and all of its firing batteries were attached to the 23d Marines.
     Item Battery would train as part of the battalion in support of the 23d Marines.  January 1943 found the battery participating in landing exercises with the 23d Marines in the Chesapeake Bay.  This training site was necessary as German U-boats roamed the coastline of present day Camp Lejeune.  During the following months 3d Battalion underwent various reorganizations.  On 20 February 1943, 3d Battalion, 12th Marines was redesignated 3d Battalion, 14th Marines at the New River Marine Base, North Carolina.  Shortly thereafter on 1 March 1943 the 1st Separate Pack Howitzer Battalion was redesignated as 3d Battalion, 12th Marines.  The battalion was located at Pago Pago, American Samoa.
     The Marines of Item Battery were equipped with the pack howitzers and trained as part of the battalion with the 3d Marines in such evolutions as landing exercises in the Updu Island Group.  By May 1943 the battery and the rest of 3d Battalion joined the 12th Marines as part of the 3d Marine Division in New Zealand.  The battery deployed to Guadalcanal in July 1943 to prepare for the assault on Bougainvillea.

Bougainvillea

     Bougainvillea would be the first combat test for the Marines of Item Battery.  On D-Day, 1 November 1943, Item Battery landed as part of the 3d Combat Team.  Battery “I” worked hard and distinguished itself this day by being the only battery in position ready to support the 3d Combat Team on D-Day.  After landing the battery pushed 150 yards inland without prime movers and was in position by 1700.  By 1810 the battery was registered and conducted intermittent fire missions throughout the first night.  The Marines participation in the campaign for Bougainvillea would last until late December 1943.  Item Battery would provide superior artillery support to their infantry brothers during the conflict. The Bougainvillea terrain required extensive work by the artillerymen to prepare their positions for fire.  Often the Marines would cut trees and clear fields of fire and then construct log platforms to enable the pack howitzers to fire.  Notable achievements of the battery included participation in a preparation fire in front of the 3d Marines lines.  This preparation saw over 5,600 rounds fired by 7 battalions in support of an assault by the 3d Marines against the Japanese.   This preparation fire was the largest artillery fire in support of a Marine attack up to that time in World War II.

     Upon leaving Bougainvillea and returning to Guadalcanal, Battery “I” and 3d Battalion, 12th Marines would undergo further reorganization.  On 30 March 1944, the battalion was redesignated the 75mm Pack Howitzer Battalion, 4th Marines.  The next day saw the re-creation of 3d Battalion and Item Battery when 5th Battalion, 12th Marines was redesignated the 3d Battalion, 12th Marines.  The battery was now armed with the M1 105mm howitzers.

Guam

     While at Guadalcanal the battery underwent training in preparation for their next mission- the assault on Guam.  During this period the battery worked with a new piece of equipment, the amphibious truck known as the DUWK.  The DUWK was capable of transporting a 105mm howitzer from ship to shore and then serving as the howitzer’s prime mover if needed.  3d Battalion was in Direct Support of 3d Marines for the Guam operation.
     Item Battery landed on W-Day, 21 July 1944 and was fire capable by 1640.  The battery would support the 3d Marines drive inland and help secure the beachhead and the push inland.  During the battle for Guam, Item Battery participated in notable actions.  During the early morning hours of 26 July 1944 the battery fired as part of the battalion in repulsing the 54th Keibitai’s attack against elements of the 3d Marines.  While these fire missions were being conducted, “I” Battery as well as other batteries of the battalion were attacked by infiltrators.  With help from two (2) Sherman tanks, the batteries defeated the infiltrators while continuing to support 3d Marines.  No howitzers were lost in this action.  As the campaign for Guam pushed inland, Item Battery as well as other firing batteries were constantly active in displacing to maintain forward positions capable of supporting the 3d Marines.  Often these moves would be at distances of 5,000 yards or more.  These moves are remarkable due to the batteries having only 50% of their prime movers in which to conduct the displacements! (The lack of prime movers was due to the reduce shipping space.)
     The final large-scale action of the campaign (9 August 1944) required the battery to mass its fires with the other batteries in striking a likely sizable enemy tank site.  Item battery and other Marine artillerymen were highly praised for their performance during the campaign.  Most ground commanders stated comments like “… artillery was the most effective weapon employed during the operation.”  The 3d Marines Special Action Report for the operation stated that “… for close support, there is no substitute for Artillery.”  Item Battery could take just pride in the contribution made for securing the island.  The battery helped fire the regiment’s total of 36,827 105mm rounds.  On 10 August 1944 Guam was declared secured.

Iwo Jima

     As in pervious combat actions, once the objective was secure it was time to move to a base for replacements to join the unit and to train for the next mission. Thus Item Battery returned to Guadalcanal.  While at Guadalcanal, training included field exercises twice a week, one field exercise with infantry and tanks, the Forward Observer and Liaison sections participating in one infantry-artillery field exercise, and two regimental field exercises.  As Guam demonstrated training on local security, camouflage, and complete occupation of positions was stressed.
    3d Battalion was assigned a General Support/ Reinforcing Mission as its normal supported unit, 3d Marines, was designated as the Corps reserve for the operation.  Battery “I” landed its four (4) 105mm howitzers on 28 February 1945.  By 1800 the battery was ready to fire missions.  Typical fire missions for the battery included Preparation, Harassment, Close Support, General Support, Counter battery and Registrations.  During the night of 3 March the battery fired an emergency barrage (something like a Final Protective Fire) for elements of the 9th Marines.  Another common mission included “Rolling Barrages”.  In these missions 3/12 would mass the fires of the battalion on a point and shift fires 100yds forward of the supported infantry and continue to fire for eight minutes and then “roll” again.  This would last for 24 minutes or more.  The battery also conducted missions in support of the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions.  Unlike on Guam where numerous displacements were conducted, Battery “I” never displaced while on Iwo Jima (not even a survivability move was undertaken).  With the struggle for Iwo Jima nearly over, Item Battery was ordered to secure from firing missions at 1800, 15 March 1945, and to deliver its ammunition to the 4th Battalion, 12th Marines.  On 16 March the battery embarked aboard the S.S. Sea Runner to return to Guam.
     Battery “I” as part of 3d Battalion helped the battalion fire 23,431 rounds during operations on Iwo Jima.  While helpful to the effort in achieving victory, the 105mm howitzers were not as effective against the well-prepared defenses of the Japanese.  This was beyond the control of the Marine artillerymen who continued to work hard in providing the support they delivered.

Post World War II

     Back on Guam 3/12 prepared for the invasion of Japan.  With the dropping of atomic bombs in early August the plans for invasion were cancelled.  Item Battery as part of the 3d Battalion was disbanded on Guam on 31 August 1945 and the Marines were distributed throughout the rest of the regiment.  Battery “I” would remain non-existent until 5 September 1952 when it was reactivated as part of the 3d Battalion, 12th Marines at Camp Pendleton. At this time it probably became known as India Battery.   The battery was equipped with 105mm howitzers.  In August 1953 the battery deployed to the Fuji-McNair Combat Range in Japan as part of the 12th Marine Regiment.  In 1954 the battery trained in Okinawa.  Later that year the battery as part of 3d Battalion deployed to Hawaii as part of the 1st Marine Brigade.  India Battery would train and serve in Hawaii until ordered for service in Vietnam.

Vietnam

     India Battery landed at Da Nang on 13 April 1965.  The battery was equipped with the trusted and proven 105mm howitzers.  Shortly thereafter the battery moved to the Hue/ Phu Bai area in support of 3d Battalion, 4th Marines.  It was not long before the battery also manned two M114s (155mm howitzers) in addition to its 105mm howitzers.  The type of artillery support during the Battery’s deployment to Vietnam is best described in the following passage.  “In Vietnam, the employment of a battery as a separate and distinct unit in providing direct support for infantry units was developed to the fullest.  From the first introduction of Marine combat forces in March 1965, the battery became the basic unit of support.  Its versatility in terms of separate fire direction and communications capability, rapid deployment by helicopter, and 360 degree fire capacity, enabled a single battery to provide support to the infantry normally supported by a battalion in a conventional war.”  Essentially, with this flexibility, batteries like India were capable of providing “… direct/general support of multi-battalion and small unit operations, and support for base, convoy, and village defense.”
     India Battery provided innovated fire support in 1965.  The Battery Commander, Captain D. N. Harmon, developed an artillery plan with the help of local village chiefs.  India Battery would register in concentrations on avenues of approach into the villages.  If attacked the villages were assured of accurate fires surrounding their village.  Major General Lewis Walt noted that this program had favorable effects.  “The survey concentrations target areas have a definite deterrent effect against the enemy, and have greatly increased the relations which our Marines enjoy with the Vietnamese people in our combined fight against the Viet Cong.”
     India Battery supported various units and occupied numerous positions during its time in Vietnam.  Eventually batteries would occupy and operate from firebases throughout Vietnam. A glimpse of typical India Battery’s service in Vietnam is highlighted from its service in 1967.  India occupied positions around Khe Sanh in support of elements of the 9th Marines.  In addition to its 105mm howitzers, the battery manned two (2) 155mm towed howitzers (M114s) and two (2) 4.2-inch mortars (M30s).  The battery fired numerous missions in support of patrolling operations around Khe Sanh.  After leaving the Khe Sanh area in April 1967, India Battery occupied areas in Quang Tri.  One action in 1967 found India Battery engaged in a counter fire mission when the battery came under attack.  Viet Cong forces scored direct hits upon two (2) howitzers killing three Marines and wounding 14.  India fired more than 100 rounds in silencing the enemy weapons.
     Late 1967 and early 1968 continued to see India Battery jumping around the country in support of various units conducting numerous operations.  Such examples include India being attached to 1st Battalion, 11th Marines and participating in Operation Osceola at Quang Tri.  On 20 January 1968 India Battery resorted back to 3d Battalion, 12th Marines control and helped provide Direct Support to elements of 3d Marines.  Typical of the vast numbers of rounds fired by artillery in Vietnam, the following figures show the numbers of rounds 3/12 fired during January 1968.  India Battery was instrumental in achieving such large numbers of rounds fired.  3/12 fired 137,179 HE; 4,323 WP and 1,685 Illumination rounds.  February and March 1968 found India Battery and 3/12 supporting Operations Osceola II, Saline II and Napoleon in Direct Support of 3d Marines.  The quantity of rounds fired is similar to January’s totals.
     These types of operations continued for India Battery throughout its time in Vietnam.  India Battery would finally conclude its service in Vietnam in 1969 when 3/12 deployed back to Okinawa.

Post Vietnam

     India Battery continued its service to the United States from various locations throughout the world after Vietnam.  Eventually India Battery would be equipped with six (6) M198 155mm Towed Howitzer in the early 1980s.  Furthermore, in 1986 India Battery would become part of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) for artillery units.  This program would reduce the number of permanently stationed Marines on Okinawa and instead deploy battery size units from Camp Lejeune, Camp Pendleton, and Hawaii to maintain full strength artillery battalions (2/12 and 3/12) located on Okinawa.  With the start of this program, India Battery was assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Marines in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.  During the 1980s India would continue to train vigorously by conducting Combined Arms Exercises (CAX), and deployments to Norway for Battle Griffin as well as deploying to Okinawa for its UDP cycle.  This operational cycle continued until world events unfolded into conflict in the Persian Gulf.

Persian Gulf War

     When Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990, India Battery along with 1st Battalion, 10th Marines in Direct Support of 2d Marines set sail for the region as part of the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) on 17 August 1990.  It was planned for the 4th MEB to conduct an amphibious assault into Kuwait and link up with allied forces once the offensive to liberate Kuwait began.  Amphibious training was conducted by India Battery and the rest of the MEB in anticipation of its mission.  This amphibious exercise was known as Operation Imminent Thunder and was conducted from 15-21 November 1990.  The landing site was Ras Al Ghar in Saudi Arabia.  Upon conclusion of the exercise, India Battery and the other units of 4th MEB embarked aboard ship in anticipation of conducting an amphibious assault against the Iraqis.  The 4th and 5th MEB was offshore of Kuwait and Southern Iraq and tied numerous Iraqi Divisions down in anticipation of the amphibious assault.  The assault never materialized as the forces served their purpose in denying the use of these divisions to defend against the land attack of the allied forces.  India Battery and the rest of the 4th MEB departed the Persian Gulf Region on 13 March 1991.

Post Gulf War and the 1990s

     Upon India Battery’s return to the United States it continued to train and deploys to Okinawa in support of the UDP system.  India Battery remained assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Marines until August 1994.  At that time India Battery was assigned to 5th Battalion, 10th Marines.  This realignment was done to reflect the units that support the UDP cycle.  5/10 changed its support from providing batteries for Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) to providing batteries in support of UDP.  India Battery made its first UDP deployment to Okinawa originating from 5/10 in June 1995.  India Battery continues to deploy to Okinawa on a rotating basis every two (2) years (from June-December 1995, 1997, 1999 etc.)  When back in the United States, India Battery maintains a vigorous training program in conducting CAXs, and deployments to Puerto Rico, Norway and other parts of the world.
     India Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marines has a storied history that pervious Marines of India Battery have worked hard to provide.  From Bougainvillea, Guam, Iwo Jima, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf the reputation of India Battery is one to be proud of.  It is the duty of current and future Marines to uphold the great tradition provided to them in the name of India Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marines.

This information was supplied by Capt.  Michael T. Carson, CO, India Btry, 3/12 on November 13, 1999.
 
 

Commanding Officers, 3d Battalion, 12th Marines

LtCol Alpha L. Bowser, Jr. 1 Feb 1944 - 20 Apr 1945
LtCol William J. Van Ryzi 21 Apr 1945 - 17 Aug 1945
LtCol Harry N. Shea 18 Aug 1945 - 18 Sep 1945
Maj Raymond L. Sweet 20 Sep 1945 - 31 Oct 1945
LtCol Louis A. Enis 22 May 1946 - 1 Nov 1946
LtCol James H. Bower 2 Nov 1946 - 16 Jul 1947
Maj David R. Moberly 5 Sep 1952 - 15 Oct 1952
LtCol Lonnie D. McCurry 16 Oct 1952 - 30 Jun 1954
LtCol Edward L. Peoples 1 Jul 1954 - 29 Sep 1954
LtCol Earl N. Lewis 30 Sep 1954 - 17 Apr 1955
LtCol John E. Shepard, Jr. 18 Apr 1955 - 20 Sep 1955
Maj Richard E. Roach 21 Sep 1955 - 16 Oct 1955
LtCol James P. Rathbun 17 Oct 1955 - 22 Jul 1957
Maj Robert O. Carlock 23 Jul 1957 - 7 Sep 1957
LtCol Edward S. Dzura 8 Sep 1957 - 16 Jun 1958
Maj Samuel L. Grier 17 Jun 1958 - 6 Jul 1958
LtCol Benton H. Elliott 7 Jul 1958 - 20 Jun 1960
LtCol Richard D. Opp, Jr. 21 Jun 1960 - 1 Jun 1962
Maj Clayton V. Hendricks 2 Jun 1962 - 1 Jul 1964
Maj Jesse L. Gibney, Jr. 2 Jul 1964 - 11 Oct 1964
LtCol Arthur B. Slack, Jr. 12 Oct 1964 - 1 Jul 1965
Maj Jesse L. Gibney, Jr. 2 Jul 1965 - 10 Jul 1965
LtCol Leslie L. Page 11 Jul 1965 - 31 May 1966
Maj Samuel M. Morrow 1 Jun 1966 - 30 Aug 1966
LtCol Charles S. Kirchmann 31 Aug 1966 - 31 Mar 1967
LtCol Jack L. Miles 1 Apr 1967 - 12 Jul 1967
LtCol David B. Barker 13 Jul 1967 - 8 Nov 1967
Maj Roger W. Greer 9 Nov 1967 - 20 Feb 1968
LtCol Joseph A. Como 21 Feb 1968 - 31 Jul 1968
LtCol Eugene D. Foxworth, Jr. 1 Aug 1968 - 30 Apr 1969
Maj Robert E. Gibson 1 May 1969 - 31 Jul 1969
Maj Harry H. Bair 1 Aug 1969 - 18 Aug 1969
LtCol David R. McMillan, Jr. 19 Aug 1969 - 2 Jan 1970
LtCol George A. Heiber 3 Jan 1970 - 12 May 1970
LtCol Orville V. Lippold, Jr. 13 May 1970 - 24 Oct 1970
Maj Charles A. Henry 25 Oct 1970 - 27 Apr 1971
LtCol William J. Hallisey, Jr. 28 Apr 1971 - 28 Jan 1972
LtCol Martin D. Julian 29 Jan 1972 - 2 Jan 1973
LtCol Barry N. Bittner 3 Jan 1973 - 31 Jul 1973
Maj David E. Vowell 1 Aug 1973 - 29 Dec 1973
Maj Warren S. Walters 30 Dec 1973 - 11 Jul 1974
LtCol William L. Buergey 12 Jul 1974 - 27 Sep 1974
LtCol William C. Frank 28 Sep 1974 - 9 Oct 1975
LtCol Ray W. Bowles 10 Oct 1975 - 20 Aug 1976
LtCol Wade H. Cooper 21 Aug 1976 - 9 Aug 1977
LtCol Robert F. Lang 10 Aug 1977 - 5 Jun 1978
Maj William C. Bartels 6 Jun 1978 - 3 Aug 1978
LtCol Phillip C. English 4 Aug 1978 - 18 Jul 1979
LtCol John Pipta 19 Jul 1979 - 21 Jun 1980
LtCol Jack F. Perry 22 Jun 1980 - 12 Jul 1980
LtCol David P. Garner 13 Jul 1980 - 23 Jul 1980
LtCol David P. Martin 24 Jul 1980 - 3 Jul 1981
LtCol David J. Lavoissere 4 Jul 1981 - 9 Jul 1982
LtCol Steven M. Hinds 10 Jul 1982 - 14 Jul 1983
LtCol Eric P. Visser 15 Jul 1983 - 12 Jun 1984
LtCol Edward Hanlon Jr. 13 Jun 1984 - 24 May 1985
LtCol James H. McKelligan 25 May 1985 - 13 Jul 1987
LtCol Anthony M. Palermo 14 Jul 1987 - 14 Apr 1989
LtCol Joel L. Goza 14 Apr 1989 - 31 Oct 90
LtCol Charles W. Adair 1 Nov 90 - 1 May 1992
LtCol Daniel C. O'Brien 1 May 1992 - 7 Oct 1993
LtCol Michael K. Hicks 8 Oct 1993 - 10 Feb 1995
LtCol Bennett W. Saylor 11 Feb 1995 - 14 Jun 1996
LtCol David J. Barile 15 Jun 1996 - 16 Jun 98
LtCol  D. A. Kelley 17 Jun 98 - Present
 

This information courtesy:

Marine Corps Historical Center
Bldg #58
Washington Navy Yard
901 M St. S.E.
Washington D.C. 20374
Code (HDH-2)