The 27th Marines became the first Marine regiment to fly into a combat zone in Vietnam. 1201032041, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 8 - 10 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034047, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 18 - 21 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036042, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025009, 3D MARDIV LESSONS LEARNED 18 - 31 MAY 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032025, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES OPSUMS, UNIT LOCATIONS Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Most simply, 70,000 Marines routed 22,0000 Japanese in a 36 day battle. 1201036001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 13 - 17 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025044, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL (1 OF 2) 1 - 16 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027029, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031011, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1062-1090 Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029011, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025051, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032051, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Jan-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035019, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IROQUOIS GROVE 19 - 30 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II 1 - 23 NOV 1968 DOCUMENT NO. This site is dedicated to the Marines and Corpsmen who served with the 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, during the unit's combat tour in South Vietnam. 1201036068, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Nicknamed the "Lava Dogs", the battalion consists of approximately 800 Marines and sailors and falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division . 1201031022, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (1 OF 2) Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025032, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027015, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Oct-1966 DOCUMENT NO. At the same time the division was also building outposts along the southern half of the DMZ at Con Thien, Gio Linh, Cam L and ng H. 1201026024, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. The Division departed Vietnam in November 1969 and moved to Camp Courtney, Okinawa, where it is presently located. 1201036065, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. It bore little resemblance to today's' modern warfare. 1201027028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE II 31 JAN - 19 FEB 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031031, 3D MARDIV CRITIQUE (OP SCOTLAND II) CAMPAIGN SOUTH OF KHE SANH 2 - 19 JUN 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029008, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARDMORE 17 - 31 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029009, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. We the men you served with are looking for those Few Good Men, those Marines who served with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division Vietnam 1966 - 1971. Nicknamed "Thundering Third". 1201030050, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026005, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #299-329 Mar-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Initially, the Division remained in reserve off the coast of Iwo Jima. 1201036060, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. They were formally deactivated on 31 December 1945. A few days later, the Division began training for the amphibious assault against the Japanese on Guam. 1201025049, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (4 OF 4) 22 - 31 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034002, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025008, 3D MARDIV SITREPS INTSUMS #1-18 14 - 31 MAY 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032044, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 16 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. With the situation on Saipan under control, the Division returned to its staging area in preparation for the Guam operation. The 3d Marine Division secured its zone of action Mar. Immediately after its activation, the Division began intensive combat training. 1201027002, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #421-451 Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Amtrack Bn. VIETNAM The 3rd Brigade was the first 25th Division element alerted for Vietnam service. 1201032010, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032040, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 7 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. The Fighting Third. 1201035033, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP VIRGINIA RIDGE 1 - 16 JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Web Site URL: Abalos: Lasaro: C: 3rd Marines: 0311: 07/67-03/68: Odessa: Tx labalos@keystoneplantservices.com . 1201025059, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032047, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 21 - 23 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032019, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1236-1266 Oct-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033015, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3d Marine Division operates as a Stand-In Force in the first island chain to secure, seize, or defend key maritime terrain in order to deny and disrupt adversary actions in support of the Fleet, the Joint Force, and partnered and . 1201029029, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Oct-1967 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). 3rd Medical Bn. 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. 1201028013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE IV 20 - 30 APR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. The first major multi-regiment operations against the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) was Operation Hastings in July 1966. 1201030042, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Iwo Jima was declared secure on the same day. 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. 1201034003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ELLIS RAVINE 8 - 15 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025021, 3D MARDIV COUNTER INSURGENCY LESSONS LEARNED Jul-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029001, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 1 - 15 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034004, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026025, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 01-30-10, 12:42 . 1201033003, 3D MARDIV OP DAWSON RIVER SOUTH / OP DEWEY CANYON 10 JAN - 18 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036014, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IROQUOIS GROVE Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036012, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP GEORGIA TAR Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025007 1201028026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CHOCTAW 1 JUN - 9 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029038, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025014, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL 9 - 30 JUN 1965 DOCUMENT NO. Japan's agreement to cease hostilities and subsequent surrender cancelled Operation Olympic, and the Division remained on Guam until it was deactivated on Dec. 28, 1945. 1201033018, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP HICKORY 17 - 29 MAY 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035036, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 8 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031014, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CUMBERLAND 27 AUG - 15 SEP 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031038, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029005, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP BUFFALO 2 - 14 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036034, 3D MARDIV MAYAGUEZ / KOH TANG OPERTION 28 MAY 1975 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026001, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 20 - 28 FEB 1966 DOCUMENT NO. Throughout the Vietnam War, the division's units participated in both multi-battalion size battles, and small-unit . 1201034024, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1416-1445 Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034006, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DEWEY CANYON 1 - 19 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. BTW 1/9 was the only grunt battalion in Vietnam that had it's own NVA division atached to it. 1201033011, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 25 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028007, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Apr-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025028, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Sep-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035008, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CAMERON FALLS 1 - 23 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. There are 33 soldiers of the 3rd Marine Division Vietnam that have been identified and recovered. 1201036026, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036044, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036052, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034035, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. The 3d Marine Division, along with the 2nd and 5th Marine Divisions, was assigned to the V Amphibious Corps for the operation. Post Vietnam era. 1201025054, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #240-270 Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036024, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 27 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. worldwartwoveterans@gmail.com. 1201025052, 3D MARDIV DAILY HISTORICAL REPORT Jan-1966 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. 1201036059, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Most of the Division's first members were drawn from the 9th Marines, commanded by. 1201026028, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 22 - 30 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. From Mar. 1201029003, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #786-816 Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026010, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Apr-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd 155mm Gun Btry. The 3d Marine Division faced well-organized and determined enemy resistance. 3/26 Marines | Home of 3/26 Marine Corps (Vietnam) TAPS In remembrance of those who served, those who sacrificed, those left behind, and the ones who carry on. 1201028020, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL May-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. 16, units of the 3d Marine Division relieved elements of the 5th Marine Division and delivered the final attack of the Iwo Jima operation - a drive to Kitano Point. 1201036029, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP GEORGIA TAR 1 - 25 SEP 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031025, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036085. 1201030005, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #909-938 Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CHINOOK II 17 - 28 FEB 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032050, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 17 - 31 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. The time period covered is from 11 December, 1966 to 19 March, 1970. 1201031033, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025035, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025046, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (2 OF 4) 8 - 14 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. The 3d Marine Division was officially activated Sept. 16, 1942 at Camp Elliott, San Diego, California. The 1st Marine Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. 3rd Dental Co. 3rd Force Reconnaissance Co. 3rd Marine Division. 1201036007, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO.