Men in a U.S. 3rd Marine Division contingent fire howitzers near the Laotian border as a massive offensive is launched by some 5,000 U.S. and South Vietnamese troops. 1201029022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARDMORE Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036016, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1538-1568 Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027001, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Progress was slow and casualties were heavy during the first few days of fighting. 1201034006, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP DEWEY CANYON 1 - 19 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034020, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 11 - 15 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Menu. 1201035027, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (5 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines gathering space. 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 . 1201030036, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Find 3rd Bn, 9th Marine Regiment (3/9) unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. 1201030013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. This web site does not generate any funds by sales or charging for access. . 1201034021, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 3 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030046, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036079, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030027, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #971-1001 Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. On May 6, 1965, the 3rd Marine Division opened the Marine compound at Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam. 3rd Tank Bn. During this period, the Marines established three enclaves in South Vietnam's northernmost corps area, I Corps, and their mission expanded from defense of the Da Nang Airbase to a balanced strategy involving base defense, offensive operations, and pacification. 3rd FSR . 1201032044, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 16 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036069, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II 1 - 23 NOV 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP FREMONT Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036011, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 1 - 4 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Medal of Honor Gurke Henry PFC Nov. 9, 1943 KIA Leims John H. 2nd Lt. March 7, 1945 . Immediately after its activation, the Division began intensive combat training. 1201033014, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033029, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 15 - 28 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036060, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029024, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KINGFISHER 1 - 26 SEP 1967 DOCUMENT NO. (E-2), 2nd Bn., 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (August 1966 to December 1967) 1201027016, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #513-543 Oct-1966 DOCUMENT NO. [5] 1201036018, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 9 - 11 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033016, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036031, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP IROQUOIS GROVE 1 - 25 SEP 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028020, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. Ringer, Wilfred "Bill" 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division 279; 330 Ringwald, Robert K. G Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division 482 Rippel, Kenneth A Company, 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division 383 1201029017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP FREMONT 15 - 31 AUG 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032010, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034012, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MAINE CRAG 15 - 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036076, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030021, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CIMARRON JUN - 5 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032049, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 29 - 31 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201060195 1st bn 26th marines command chronology (blt 1/26) 1 - 26 sep 1966 document no. 3d Battalion 3d Marines Marines About Leaders Units Higher Commands Marine Forces Pacific III Marine Expeditionary Force Adjacent Commands 1st Marine Aircraft Wing 3d Marine Logistics. 1201031024, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034019, 3D MARDIV G-2 & G-3 JOURNAL Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029018, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. At the time the Marines of 3rd Battalion expected a typical 13-month deployment followed by a quick return to the States. 1201028009, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #695-724 Apr-1967 DOCUMENT NO. They were formally deactivated on 31 December 1945. 1201025058, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (1 OF 3) 1 - 10 FEB 1966 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: In Mar. 1201031044, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025035, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) -OP KENTUCKY Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027023, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Dec-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036083, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1969 DOCUMENT NO. The 3d Marine Division secured its zone of action Mar. 1201027020, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Nicknamed "Thundering Third". 1201060198 1201027030, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Feb-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 11, and then initiated intensive patrolling and security operations. 1201029005, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP BUFFALO 2 - 14 JUL 1967 DOCUMENT NO. Major General Charles D. Barrett was the first Commanding General of the Division. Second Lieutenant Heinz Ahlmeyer 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Missing: 05/10/1967, Recovered: 5/27/2003 Private First Class Daniel A. Benedett 9th Marines Missing: 05/15/1975, Recovered: 8/25/1991 3rd Medical Bn. 1201060197 1st bn 26th marines command chronology nov-1966 document no. 1201030017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. At the beginning of the siege Bravo Co. had 110 men. 1201027004, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034007, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1388-1410 Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026021, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 22 - 31 MAY 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026008, 3D MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT - OP ORANGE 18 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Jul-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Welcome. 1201034028, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 16 - 20 APR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034013, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 16 - 18 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The Fighting Third. The 3rd Mar Div Hdqtrs would be at the top side of road at top of hill. 1201034009, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 7 - 9 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. the name and rank of the unit's commanding officer, the names and ranks of the unit's staff officers and/or the unit's chief subordinates, including billet assignments, the average personnel strength of the unit during the reporting period, civil affairs/military government/community relations, special types of warfare (nuclear, biological or chemical), activations, deactivations and redesignations of units within the organization, modifications to physical plant and facilities, new programs and changes and/or status of existing programs, command relations with other military organizations within the immediate area. 1201036036, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. The 3d Marine Division was officially activated Sept. 16, 1942 at Camp Elliott, San Diego, California. 1201032024, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025044, 3D MARDIV G-3 JOURNAL (1 OF 2) 1 - 16 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. Courtesy: U.S. Marine CorpsOriginal File #: MH . 1201027002, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #421-451 Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. Submitted by Chris Clarke Guam Chapter 1201025005 3D MARDIV ADMNPLAN 32-65 II (RVN) 5 FEB 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032042, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MARSHALL MOUNTAIN 10 - 31 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029011, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Aug-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029039, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036020, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 12 - 15 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034039, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP VIRGINIA RIDGE May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027005, 3D MARDIV OPORDER 338-66 Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PURPLE MARTIN 27 FEB - 31 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. If you are not a member, we encourage you to do so. Marine units in Vietnam did not carry their colors into the field like in the Civil War days. 1201031042, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGE (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031041, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035022, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 27 - 30 JUNE 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Marines Division. The Division left Guadalcanal on June 2-3, 1944 and sailed for Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, en route to the Marianas. During December 1917 they were deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and attached to the 3rd Provisional Brigade. 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines ( 1/3) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. We invite you to rejoin your brothers your fellow Marines of that bygone era. 1201027013, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #483-512 Sep-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033015, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030002, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NEOSHO Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036074, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Under the freedom of information act, you can request the roster of Corpsmen at First Med. 1201036045, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035009, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP HERKIMER MOUNTAIN Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029038, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Nov-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036055, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 5 - 8 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036057, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032046, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 17 - 20 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201027034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CHINOOK II 17 - 28 FEB 1967 DOCUMENT NO. (E-6), HQ Battery, 12th Marine Reg., 3rd Marine Division (January 1969 to December 1969) John Birch, 24, Cpl. 1201035017, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP UTAH MESA 12 - 30 JUN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036023, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 20 - 23 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Vietnam War During the Vietnam War, the unit earned the name "The Walking Dead" for its high casualty rate. 1201027028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE II 31 JAN - 19 FEB 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028015, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) May-1967 DOCUMENT NO. After twenty days of savage fighting, the Division troops reached the northern coast of the island. 1201030037, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP OSCEOLA II 1 - 16 FEB 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Engineer Bn. 1201030044, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034036, 3D MARDIV SECRET MESSAGES May-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036004, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 18 - 20 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032022, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Hq Bn 3rd Marine Division. 1201036056, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jun-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CUMBERLAND 3 - 30 JUN 1967 DOCUMENT NO. The Marine hospital in DaNang in 1968 was the First Medical Battalion, First Marine Division (First Med); and the Navy hospital was the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hospital. 1201027018, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Nov-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd MT Bn. Fleet Marine Force organizations will note, in particular, events related to their preparation for and execution of assigned missions. 1201035033, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP VIRGINIA RIDGE 1 - 16 JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029013, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CUMBERLAND 1 - 27 AUG 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031007, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033026, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 8 - 10 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029023, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP FREMONT Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031011, 3D MARDIV SITREPS #1062-1090 Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Eight Marines from 3rd Battalion were awarded the Medal of Honor (1) or the Navy Cross (7) during World War II; six of these medals (Navy Crosses) were for actions during the Battle of Bougainville and the other two (the Medal of Honor and one Navy Cross) were for actions during the Battle of Guam . 1201027006, 3D MARDIV SITREPS (1 OF 3) 1 - 6 AUG 1966 DOCUMENT NO. Guam was declared secure Aug. 10, 1944. 1201033022, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP MARSHALL MOUNTAIN Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. . 1201028031, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP COLGATE 7 - 12 JUN 1967 DOCUMENT NO. Most of the Division's first members were drawn from the 9th Marines, commanded by. 1201036046, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029019, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033021, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Feb-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025028, 3D MARDIV FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CONTROL JOURNAL Sep-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025013, 3D MARDIV OPORDER 201-65 1 JUN 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032048, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 24 - 28 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031043, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 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 Shore Party Bn. 1201031001, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031040, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031027, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. However, the battalion found itself caught up in the initial deployment of Marine units to Vietnam, and landed on May 12 along the coast south of Danang at an airfield called Chu Lai. 1201036021, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 16 - 18 AUG 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031025, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033006, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 15 - 17 JAN 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201029020, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (3 OF 3) Sep-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025047, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 4) 15 - 21 DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033017, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 1 - 14 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd Bn 2nd Marines. 1201026030, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jul-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201032004, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Sep-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Operation Dewey Canyon (3rd Marine Division, 10 January-18 March 1969) Operations Prairie and New Castle (1st Force Reconnaissance Company, . 1201026001, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 20 - 28 FEB 1966 DOCUMENT NO. Prior to the completion of school my orders were changed and I was directed to report as a Platoon Commander to the recently formed Fifth Amphibian Vehicle (Amtrac) Battalion. 1201028021, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 13 MAY - 18 JUN 1967 DOCUMENT NO. There was no record of an activation ceremony since the division was deep in the preparations . 1201036065, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Mar-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028005, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP PRAIRIE III 19 - 31 MAR 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036009, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025057, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS, WEEKLY 22 - 31 JAN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030019, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 2) Jan-1968 DOCUMENT NO. The Corps' unit and individual records provide a very detailed look at the service and sacrifice of Marines who served and came home, as well as those who served and died. 1201027024, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Jan-1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033031, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 19 - 21 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031004, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Apr-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035012, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES (IN AND OUT) AND DOCUMENTS Jun-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd 8" Howitzer Btry. 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. (E-4), "B" Co., 3rd Shore Party Bn., 4th Marine Reg., 3rd Marine Division (May . 1201029031, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP ARDMORE Oct-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. 1201034001, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034015, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 23 - 25 MAR 1969 DOCUMENT NO. The Division's first commander was the amphibious warrior, BrigGen Holland M. Smith. 3rd 155mm Gun Btry. 1201026028, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 22 - 30 JUN 1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030035, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP LANCASTER II Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030009, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 4) Dec-1967 DOCUMENT NO. USA.gov, The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration 3rd Bn 2nd Marines. 1201034033, 3D MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT - OP MAINE CRAG FEB - JUL 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201033012, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 25 - 26 FEB 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028007, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 2) Apr-1967 DOCUMENT NO. A few days later, the Division began training for the amphibious assault against the Japanese on Guam. 1201032032, 3D MARDIV DMZ INCIDENT MESSAGES 1 - 15 DEC 1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030032, 3D MARDIV DIVISION UNIT JOURNAL Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 3rd MP Bn. The Division subsequently operated combat bases at Da Nang, Phu Bai, Quang Tri and Dong Ha. 1201025059, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Feb-1966 DOCUMENT NO. From 2004 to 2011, elements of the 3d Marine Division participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom. 1201025042, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Dec-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201028032, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP CROCKETT 13 - 30 JUN 1967 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036048, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Oct-1966 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035030, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OPHERKIMER MOUNTAIN 1 - 16 JULY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. Nicknamed "Darkside," it is based at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, and consist of approximately 1,000 Marines. Designated the division main effort, RCT-1 (3rd Battalion 1st Marines) crossed the line of departure on 7 . 1201031026, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP SCOTLAND II Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201030034, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP KENTUCKY Feb-1968 DOCUMENT NO. Frank Clarke, top row second from the right, and his buddies. Unit Menu. 1201032028, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Nov-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201035024, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (2 OF 5) Jul-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031009, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Apr-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034003, 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (1 OF 3) Mar-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025006 3D MARDIV COMMAND CHRONOLOGY May-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201025034, 3D MARDIV III MAF INTSUMS #143-173 Oct-1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1201034046, 3D MARDIV MESSAGES 14 - 17 MAY 1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201031029, 3D MARDIV OPPLAN MESSAGES (6 HOUR SITREPS) - OP NAPOLEON/SALINE Jun-1968 DOCUMENT NO. 1201036082, 3D MARDIV HQ BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Aug-1969 DOCUMENT NO. 1201026015, 3D MARDIV CIVIL AFFAIRS (3 OF 3) 21 - 30 APR 1966 DOCUMENT NO.