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- List_of_historically_notable_United_States_Marines abstract "The following is a list of the essential 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.Vernice Armour — first female African-American combat pilot in United States militaryJohn Basilone — only enlisted Marine Medal of Honor recipient to return to combat and be killedJohn Bolt — only Marine aviator to achieve the title of ace in both WWII and the Korean War; remains to this day the only Marine jet aircraft aceGregory "Pappy" Boyington — Medal of Honor recipient who commanded the famous "Black Sheep Squadron" (VMA-214) during WWIIFrederick C. Branch — first African-American Marine officerSmedley Butler — awarded two Medals of Honor for two different acts of heroism; outspoken critic of war profiteers, testified in Congress regarding a plot to overthrow the governmentMarion Carl — First Marine Ace(18.5 victories), member of the Cactus Air Force, first Marine helicopter pilot,Evans Carlson — commanded the WWII Marine RaidersAlfred Cunningham — patron of Marine Corps aviation; innovative thinker in introducing air support; helped create the Advanced Base Force Louis Cukela — awarded both Navy and Army Medals of HonorDan Daly — awarded two Medals of Honor for two different acts of heroismPedro del Valle — played an instrumental role in defeating Japanese forces during the Battle of Okinawa (1945)Lou Diamond — "Mr. Leatherneck," namesake of the actor Lou Diamond PhillipsMerritt A. Edson — Medal of Honor recipient and commander of the 1st Marine Raiders BattalionEarl H. Ellis — conducted espionage missions in Micronesia that influenced the planning of the island-hopping campaigns of World War IIJohn L. Estrada — the first person of Hispanic descent promoted to Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.Guy Gabaldon — captured (or persuaded to surrender) about 1,000 Japanese soldiers and numerous civilians during the Battle of Saipan (1944)Annie Neal Graham — first African American female MarineCarlos Hathcock — renowned Marine sniper with 93 confirmed kills during the Vietnam WarIra Hayes — Iwo Jima flag raiserArchibald Henderson — "Grand old man of the Marine Corps," longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Corps (1820–1859)Opha Mae Johnson — recognized officially as the first female MarineJames L. Jones, Sr. — commanded the Observer Group, the first amphibious reconnaissance unit in the United States; father of James L. Jones, Jr., the 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps.Victor H. Krulak — developed new concepts in expeditionary warfare, such as use of Higgins landing craft and helicopters; father of Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps John A. Lejeune — 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps and author of the birthday message read aloud at every Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremonyJohn F. Mackie — first Marine awarded the Medal of HonorAlfred Masters — the first African American in the United States Marines Corps Alford L. McMichael — first African American Marine to serve as Sergeant Major of the Marine CorpsSamuel Nicholas — first Commandant of the Marine CorpsPresley O'Bannon — famous for his exploits in the First Barbary WarPeter J. Ortiz — parachuted into France to aid the Resistance, Recipient of two (2) Navy Cross Medals. Peter Pace — first Marine to become the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2005–2007), previously the Vice Chairman (2001–2005)Chuck Mawhinney — Marine sniper with most confirmed kills, all occurring during the Vietnam WarLewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller — most-decorated Marine in history including five Navy Crosses and the Army Distinguished Service CrossFélix Rigau Carrera — first Hispanic Marine fighter pilotJohn Ripley — highly decorated Marine, only living person (at the time) to be memorialized in the Naval Academy's museum, first "all-Marine" inducted into the Ranger hall of fame.Angela Salinas — the first Hispanic female to obtain a general rank in the Marines. France Silva — the first Marine of Hispanic descent to be awarded the Medal of HonorDion Williams — patron of naval and amphibious reconnaissance; hoisted the first American flag raised over Spanish soil in the Spanish-American War↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑".
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