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The illustrious history of the Third Marine Division is retold in this exceptional volume. The story begins at Camp Pendleton and follows the 3rd through New Zealand, Bougainville, Guadalcanal, Guam, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf. Third marine personal stories complement the history of the division with humor, tragedy, and bravery. Medal of Honor recipients listed. Indexed.

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Publié par	Turner Publishing Company
Date de parution	01 juin 1992
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781618585424
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	7 Mo

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Third Marine Division s
Two Score And Ten
History

U.S. MARINE CORPS
Two Score And Ten is dedicated to Colonel Austin P. Gattis, USMC (Ret.) . A Marine of indomitable spirit, innovative ideas, and unflagging determination, who (despite ongoing and debilitating medical problems) never lost sight of the ultimate goal, thereby inspiring all who have contributed to the fruition of this project . Col. Gattis developed the concept for this book of anecdotes and personal stories about Third Division marines... and led the task force who carried through to the book s completion .

Copyright 1992
Turner Publishing Company
This book or any part thereof may not be reproduced without the written consent of Turner Publishing Company.
The materials were compiled and produced using available information; Turner Publishing Company and Mark A. Thompson regret they cannot assume liability for errors or omissions.
Co-produced by Mark A. Thompson, Independent Publishing Consultant for Turner Publishing Company
Book Author: Third Marine Division Association, Inc.
Book Design: J. Robert Cudworth
Elizabeth Dennis
ISBN: 978-1-56311-089-4
Library of Congress Catalog
Card No. : 92-61187
Limited Edition
Contents of Two Score and Ten

Introduction - Drama of Two Score and Ten
Preface - Why A Two Score And Ten?
The Task Force For Two Score And Ten
Origin and History of the Caltrap Insignia
Tributes
History of Third Marine Division
World War II
Camp Pendleton
New Zealand
Bougainville
Guadalcanal
Guam
Iwo Jima
End Of World War II
Tween Years
Vietnam
Okinawa
Persian Gulf
Medal of Honor Winners
Commanding Generals
Acknowledgments
Index
INTRODUCTION

The Drama Of Two Score And Ten
This is the story of a division formed of necessity in the early days of World War II-triumphant and gallant at Bougainville, Guam and Iwo jima.
... deactivated after World War II was over.
... reactivated during Korean hostilities,, demonstrating courage and camaraderie in a difficult Vietnam War, saddled with slow downs and a mostly non-supportive citizenry back home.
... showing continued readiness and being a formidable protective force in the Pacific during the 1970s and 1980s.
... providing several units to the Persian Gulf in 1990 and 1991, as well as being a ready backup should more trained Marines be needed.
The year 1992 marks the 50th anniversary of the 3rd Marine Division. This book is highlighted with anecdotes from the people who made up the Fighting Third and who carried its colors so gallantly. There are stories of many, many brave men which we unfortunately do not have. We would tell them if we had them.
But enjoy the book. Laugh with us. Cry with us. Reminisce with us. Marines are great story-tellers ... and their memories help to record some of our country s great periods of history. The 3rd Marine Division Association has worked hard to keep alive the spirit and camaraderie of the Fighting Third.

We Thank You
We appreciate all of the personal anecdotes, sea stories, ideas, and photos that were sent to us for this book.
It was necessary to edit and rewrite some of these pieces to conform to our book style that was established. For example, some of the salty language was de-salted a bit-not because we didn t want realism, but in deference to our children, grandchildren, friends and associates who we hope will be reading this book ... and might be offended. After all, most of us don t talk now as maybe we did then anyway. Nor, could we use all of the photos that were sent, but we do appreciate the thoughtfulness in sending them.
PREFACE

Why A Two Score And Ten?
I have often said that a man who has not had some military service is missing an important element of life. The Marine Corps saw to it that I had and shared that experience way back in World War II and I have been grateful for it ever since.
Boot camp at Parris Island, SC provided our passage to manhood. We were all stripped of any vestige of baby fat, whether physical, mental or spiritual, sweated down to basic bone and sinew, and rebuilt to more nearly resemble the image of ourselves we had previously imagined.
The experience was mind-boggling for the youngster from the Bronx (who had never even been on a train until his 24 hour trip by rail to Yemasee), and to those of us who had been nurtured in environments best described as hot houses. The whole process began with a bang when a salty Marine sergeant, Sir, first greeted us as we lined up beside the train that had transported us to this other world.
Everyone who has been privileged to have worn the proud uniform of the Corps will remember his experiences with a relish. That is markedly true of the old-timers-serving under venerated Generals Hal Turnage and Blood and Guts Erskine-who survived the World War II campaigns of Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo. Nothing could be more heart-warming to us than to get together with the fellows who shared our experiences ... and retell them-sometimes with beer-injected embellishment. It was equally stimulating to listen to younger generations of Marines... of their lives on Okinawa, their struggles and close shaves in Vietnam, their lost buddies, NCO s and officers, and often their almond-eyed companions-whose recalled beauty grew in intensity each time in the telling.
Four Years Ago ...
We had just finished a fine annual reunion of the 3rd Marine Division Association in Tampa, FL in 1988 when Colonel Jerry Brown (then our association president) and I were enjoying a beer together. We were lamenting the increasing number of deaths in our ranks and the fact that way too many fine sea stories were being irretrievably lost to eternity, when Jerry said, Right! You select a committee and figure out how we can best preserve our past.
For a beginner, our efforts could contribute to the recognition of the 50th anniversary of the division which would be coming in 1992. We had a pool of some 3,000 members of the association from whom anecdotal contributions could be garnered.
It was an easy job to recruit my task force, but they were far from lolling around with nothing to do. Vince Robinson, a retired colonel, administrative assistant to the association president, was elected to be co-chairman. Cy O Brien, to be editor, had been a long-time professional writer, a war correspondent from World War II, and an editor with a fertile imagination. Ben Byrer, a grunt from the original 9th Marines on Bougainville, one of the most respected fine artists in the States, assumed the graphics responsibilities. Bob Cudworth, busy with his writing, editing, and publishing commitments, would contribute his expertise. And, Jim Kyser, a retired Master Gunnery Sergeant from the new breed, who could furnish the needed public relations and administration, even though he was up to here in his job as Manager of the Association, agreed to join in.
Our task force agreed we would publish an anecdotal history of the 3rd Marine Division covering the full span of 50 years since being commissioned in 1942 and accept a target date of 1992 for publication. We would solicit contributions from membership of the division and any Marine or corpsman, doctor, chaplain, dog handler, UDT member, Seabee, shore party, boat coxswain, flyboy, or any other who had served in support of the division.
In the meantime our task force has been greatly enhanced by the addition of contributing editor/writers Bob Van Atta, Carroll Garnett, and Dr. Harry A. Gailey. Professor of History, San Jose University, CA; Tom Bartlett, Associate Editor, Leatherneck magazine; Nicholas Kominus, 3rd Division Information Officer in Japan; and writer and psychologist, Paul F. Colaizzi, Pennsylvania state licensed psychologist.
The task force has donated thousands of hours to this project. No chairman has ever formed a more capable or dedicated group. Also of great importance, is our fine publisher, Dave Turner, president of the Turner Publishing Company, who has published some of the finest military books of our times.
The format of our history is unique. Bare bones of history appear on some pages and that skeleton is fleshed out by vignettes, the experiences of our veterans. The anecdotes cover a gauntlet from humor through tragedy, pathos, human relations, bravery, and just plain nostalgia.
It is with great satisfaction and pride that we place in your hands Two Score and Ten , an anecdotal history of the 3rd Marine Division in celebration of the division s 50th anniversary.
We hope you will share our enthusiasm.
Austin P. Gattis, chairman
Colonel, USMCR (Retired)
The Task Force For Two Score And Ten
Austin P. Gattis
Austin went through Parris Island in 1942 and training at New River and quartermaster training at Quantico, was selected for OCS and was graduated as a second lieutenant.
He was assigned to the 12th Marines on Guadalcanal, and participated in the Bougainville and Guam campaigns-acting as S-4 on Guam. He was released from active duty in early 1946.
Gattis was a member of several VTU s and was executive officer and commanding officer of a VTU that published Toward The Marine Corps University, 1975 -a study performed at the request of Marine Corps Commandant General Wallace Green.
He chaired the By-laws Rewriting Committee of the 3rd Marine Division Association and then served two consecutive terms as president of the Association 1969-1970 and 1970-1971.
After 32 years of active and reserve service, he was retired in 1976 as full colonel.
He has been the leading force in initiating Two Score and Ten , the anecdotal 50 year history of the 3rd Marine Division, and has chaired the writing, art, and production group.
(Photo of Austin P. Gattis was taken of a painting produced by artist Ben Byer at the completion of Colonel Gattis second term as president of the 3rd Marine Division Association.)
Vincent J. Robinson
Vince Robinson, co-chairman of the 50th Anniversary B

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