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Marines in History

United States Marines have a long history exemplary service and bravery. Each month we will highlight the career of a deserving Marine in History using a variety of sources. If you would like to nominate a Marine for this honor, please contact info@marineheritage.org.

	First Lieutenant Robert G. Robinson, USMCR Medal of Honor Recipient World War I 1917 - 1918
	Private First Class Wesley Phelps, USMCR Medal of Honor Recipient World War II 1941 - 1945
	Colonel and Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson, USMC Fifth Commandant 17 October 1820 - 6 January 1859
	Colonel Justice M. Chambers, USMCR World War II Medal of Honor Recipient
	Staff Sergeant William James Bordelon, USMC World War II Medal of Honor Recipient
	Major Samuel Nicholas, USMC First Commandant 28 November 1775 - August 1783
	Major General Smedley Darlington Butler, USMC Haitian Campaign 1919 - 1920 Medal of Honor Recipient Vera Cruz 1914 Medal of Honor Recipient
	Sergeant Major Daniel ("Dan") Daly, USMC Boxer Rebellion 1900 Medal of Honor Recipient Haitian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient

To learn more about the history of the Marine Corps, visit the official website of The United States Marine Corps History Division.