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Like most units in our beloved Marine
Corps, the First Battalion Ninth Marines have a long and proud history of serving
the United States.
Since its activation in 1942 the Battalion has seen combat in some of the most
recognized operations in American and Marine Corps history. From Bougainville, Iwo
Jima and Northern Solomons during World War II to Con Thien, Khe Sanh, “The Street
Without Joy” and Dewey Canyon in Vietnam. The Marines and Corpsmen assigned to this Battalion have
upheld the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps. In more recent times
our Battalion has been sent to fight during Operation Desert Storm and sent to help
keep the peace in Somalia. The Marine Corps saw fit to retire our colors again in
September of 1994.
The First Battalion Ninth Marines Network, Inc. is a veteran’s organization that
consists of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who had the honor of serving their county
proudly and gallantly with the 1st Battalion 9th Marines.
The organization was founded in 1988 by Roger W. Liggon Sr., after a Vietnam Veterans
Welcome Home rally in Cleveland, Ohio with thirteen Vietnam veterans. The Network was
formed for Marines and Corpsmen who served in the Republic of South Vietnam where the
Battalion earned the name, “THE WALKING DEAD,” to reunite the men who served and to
help heal the wounds of battles past. As we enter the year 2005, we have grown to a
mailing list of more than 1,100 members which also includes the family members of
Marines and Corpsmen that were killed in action.
Founding Members Cleveland
1988
Founder Roger Liggon
kneeling middle
During the 1996 National Reunion the membership voted to open the organization to all
Marines and Corpsmen who had the honor to serve under the colors of the First
Battalion Ninth Marines and those that were attached to the Battalion.
Our goals and purpose remain the same. That is to reunite the men who served proudly
and gallantly with the Battalion and to make sure that the deeds of the Battalion and
men who gave their all are not forgotten.
We have had eight successful reunions with the last in Washington,
D.C.
If you choose to apply for membership, follow the instructions
below. Once
your membership is approved, your name will be added to our database and you
will be sent instructions to access our on-line message forum
called the "Web-Board". Your name will be added to our mailing list which
will ensure that you receive future editions of our
newsletter, “The Proud Warrior” and are notified of future events and new members.
We have seen the Network grow since its beginning continue to
grow. We need your
membership and your support. There are no mandatory membership
dues however donations are requested annually around the date of
the Marine Corps Birthday, to help offset the cost
of postage, the printing of our newsletters and membership directory and other
administrative expenses. We deeply appreciate any and all
donations.
SEMPER FIDELIS!
To Join the 1st Battalion 9th Marines Network, Inc.,
right click on the membership application
logo below. Choose "Save
target as", Choose a location on your hard drive, print it, fill it
out and mail it in.
Membership
Application
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