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What Marine Corps Units were involved,Navy,and Army.
Army was 82nd from Bragg. Navy ships etc? |
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The 2nd Marine Division from camp Lejune, NC was involved for sure.Elements from the Marines and the 82nd conducted a House-to-House Operation together in June.
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The main purpose of the Dominican Operation was to protect American Citizens and rescue them also, to take back the control of the country from Rebel forces who had overthrone the government.
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Domican Republic Intervention, 1965
Navy Unit Commendation THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Washington The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending the following commands and units: Commander and Staff Amphibious Squadron TEN Tactical Air Control Squadron TWENTY-TWO, Detachment INDIA USS BOXER (LPH-4) with nucleus JT-122 Staff embarked USS FORT SNELLING (LSD-30) USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) USS WOOD COUNTY (LST-1178) USS RUCHAMKIN (APD-89) USS YANCY (AKA-93) USS RANKIN (AKA-103) 6th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marine Corps Security Guard, American Embassy, Santo Domingo |
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Good info.....
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