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List of historic United States Marines

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Archibald Henderson, longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Corps

The following is a list of the prominent names in U.S. Marine Corps lore—the people who make up what the Marines call "knowledge". Names in this list are notable for actions made as a Marine; individuals whose notability is unrelated to service in uniform can be found at List of United States Marines.

Medal of Honor recipients

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Jack Lucas, 17, youngest Medal of Honor recipient

Marine Corps firsts

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John Glenn, first Marine Corps astronaut
Minnie Spotted-Wolf, first Native American woman to enlist in the Marine Corps
Staff Sergeant Reckless in retirement

Other prominent Marines

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Alfred Cunningham, patron of Marine Corps aviation
Chesty Puller, only Marine to receive 5 Navy Crosses

See also

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References

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  13. ^ "Sergeant Reckless Korean War horse statue going to KY Horse Park".
  14. ^ "Statue of heroic Korean War horse Sgt. Reckless to be dedicated at Kentucky Horse Park on May 12 – KyForward.com". 1 May 2018.
  15. ^ "Official Biography of Angela Salinas". United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2007-12-12. Retrieved 2007-12-28.
  16. ^ "History of the Women Marines". Women Marines Association. Archived from the original on 2006-06-16. Retrieved 2006-08-10.
  17. ^ Dorr (2005), p.164–65.
  18. ^ "Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Austell Cunningham, USMC". Marine Corps Legacy Museum. Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
  19. ^ Allan R. Millett, "Semper Fidelis: The History of the United States Marine Corps", (New York, NY: The New Press, 1991).
  20. ^ "Corporal Ira Hamilton Hayes, USMCR". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2006-10-31. Retrieved 2006-09-01.
  21. ^ "Colonel and Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
  22. ^ Miller, Steven (2009-01-03). "Military Innovator Who Sought New Approach to Battle in Vietnam". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2009-01-03.
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