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The item contains a shoulder sleeve insignia encased in a beautiful walnut frame. The frame can be hung on the wall or set on a desk. The background contains historic details of the division's years in Vietnam: Map of I Corps, and Major Operations. The frame is 8" x 10". |
Product Summary |
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ˇ Beautiful Dark Walnut Frame. ˇ Velvet backed ˇ Hang on the Wall or Stand on the Desk ˇ Contains: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Map of I Corps Major Operations
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Price: $35.00 Free Shipping |
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Prior to 1965 Marine Corps personnel served in Southeast Asia as advisors, communications support and provided airlift operations in support of our Vietnamese allies. On 6 May 1965, the 3d Marine Expeditionary Force assumed command of Marine Forces in I Corps and re-designated the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF). Elements of the 3rd Marine Division served in Vietnam from that date until 1969. In June of 1965, in operations around Da Nang, elements of the 3rd MarDiv engaged in their first significant ground combat. Early in the war division squads served as support for Vietnamese militia units in the Combined Action Programs protecting villages from Viet Cong depredations in I Corps. The first major regimental size operation for Marines was Operation Starlite, south of Chu Lai. By October of 1966 the 3rd Mar Div had responsibility for Quang Tri and Thua Thien provinces. Marine operations were the major factor in denying North Vietnamese regulars a stable base of operations along the border with Laos. The Force Logistics Command with the 3rd Service Battalion, 3rd Motor Transport and 3rd Force Service Regiment provided combat support. 3rd Marine Division units operating out of bases at Camp Carroll, the Rockpile, Vandegrift Combat Base and in operations around Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Con Thien, and Da Nang substantially secured I Corps during their time in Vietnam. Immediately south of the DMZ and in the A-Shau Valley running roughly north to south along the Laotian border members of the 3rd Marine Division conducted mobile operations against regular North Vietnamese units. Members of the 9th Marines participated in the defense of Khe Sanh. From 14 July, with departure of the 1st Battalion/9th Marines and through 1 November, 1969 the 3rd Marine Division was redeployed from Vietnam to Okinawa. |
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SKU/Item Number: VMAF-3M |
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3rd Marine Division Patch and History, Framed |
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Phone: 740-359-2882 E-mail: whope7@1st.net |
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Whispering Hope, LLC Your Mailing Address: 66363 Pancoast Road S. Name: ________________________ Belmont, OH 43718 Address: ______________________ City: __________________________ State: _________________________ Zip: __________________________
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