Topics Related to U.S. Marine Corps

Dan Bullock 1953-1969 (F-71)

Youngest American to be killed in Vietnam War, at age 15. Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps. Grave 1 mi. SW.

Gen. Allen Hal Turnage 1891-1971 (F-49)

Led U.S. Marine Corps Third Division assaults on Bougainville & Guam, 1943-44. Received Navy Cross. Born 1 block S.E.

Women Marines (C-79)

During World War II, 20,000 women trained for non-combat roles in the U.S. Marine Corps at facilities 4 1/2 mi. S.

Montford Point (C-73)

Recruit training depot for black Marines, 1942-1949. In 1974 renamed Camp Johnson for Sgt. Gilbert Johnson, drill instructor. One mi. SE.

Camp Lejeune (C-71)

Established 1 May 1941 by the U.S. Marine Corps for amphibious training. Named for Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, USMC, 13th Commandant, 1920-1929.

Cherry Point (C-68)

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station activated 1941 as Cunningham Field for first USMC aviator A.A. Cunningham. MCAS Cherry Point since May 1942.