3/9 became the first battalion-sized ground combat unit to be deployed to Vietnam when they landed on 8 March 1965 in Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam.

The US Marines 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines (3/9) in Vietnam Command Chronologies & After Action Reports

On 22 January, General Davis sent three battalions of the 9th Marines into the Da Krong in Operation Dewey Canyon. Colonel Robert H. Barrow’s 9th Marines were to be completely dependent upon helicopters for logistic support, a particularly disquieting prospect in view of the always uncertain flying weather.

Summer 1968 found the 9th Marines around Vandegrift Combat Base and the Above: PFC Jim Brondyke said, “We could have humped another 30 miles.” PFC William L. Myers experienced his last close shave in Vietnam prior to boarding a ship bound for Okinawa. The 9th Marines left Vietnam in increments.

2019年6月25日 · On April 30, the 3rd Battalion attacked the NVA near Cam Vu with tanks and three full companies, rather than the single company that had fought there the night before. In several battles over the next few days, the 3rd Battalion drove the NVA from the field.

2018年5月9日 · From one battle on 30-31 March 1967 Marines of India Company 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment received the following medals for valor: Medal of Honor (2dLt John P. Bobo, posthumous), four Navy Crosses {Capt Michael P. Getlin (posthumous), CpI John L. “Jack” Loweranitis (posthumous), HM3 Kenneth R. “Doc” Braun and 1stSgt Raymond G ...

3/9 became the first battalion-sized ground combat unit to be deployed to Vietnam when they landed on 8 March 1965 in Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam.

"A Brief History of the 9th Marines" is revised at this time in order to provide a concise narrative of the activity of the regiment since its activation in 1917 to its present participation in Vietnam as part of the III Marine Amphibious Force. This history is based on the official records of the

March 8, 1965 - The 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) commanded by BGen Frederick J. Karch landed at Da Nang, Vietnam, consisting of two Marine battalions (2/9 & 3/9), one arriving by air and over the beach. The following day, the MEB assumed control of the Marine Task Unit 79.3.5 at Da Nang which became Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16.

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