Montford Point Marines

[@lindah4286]

Looking at this video brought tears to my eyes. My Dad was a Montford Point Marine (USMC 1944-1950). Long before this video, he and I talked many times about his years as a Marine Corps Corporal. Shortly after his death in 2004, I acquired a copy of his service record. Amazing .. his memory was soo good. All of his assignments and tours that we talked about during his military years were in his service record. I am so blessed to have had him all of my life and he was indeed ... once a Marine - always a Marine!! He was so proud of me, his Navy Commander daughter. Thank you Dad. Yes, Dad is a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal!

[@emmetts1899]

Linda H My dad was also a Monford point Marine that served in combat during WW2. unfortunately he died in the 80's, i would like to know how you went about getting your dad posthumously awarded the congressional gold medal? i know my dad is eligible,but not sure who to contact.

[@joijaxx]

Bravo to you and to your Dad, and thank you both for your service!

[@kel3508]

Thank your father for his service. God bless your family.

[@thom4446]

o k Marine Corps recruiting office also

[@geestonhow]

@@emmetts1899 , forgive me for the delay … TWO-year delay … in replying to your inquiry about how I was able to get my Dad the Congressional Gold Medal. By now, I really hope that you were successful in getting the Medal for your father. I live in Maryland and was put in touch with the local chapter of National Montford Point Marine Association of Washington, DC Chapter Six (DC-6). The process was easy to follow. The Chapter even had a celebration for my Dad and other families, that received the Medal. We had the honor to recognize a WWII Montford Point Marine, whose family brought him to the event. As mentioned in my original post, my father did not talk about the racism that he experienced, but he always talked, with utmost pride, about being a Marine. During our "fireside chats", I heard much, but it did not impact me until after his death and I ordered a copy of his service record. It was like, WOW! Dad was a Munitions Worker assigned to the 8th Marine Ammunition Co. His recollect was spot on!

[@dionthomas5418]

These true Black Warriors of the Marine Corps are my real heroes, fight for equality and against all enemies home and abroad back then, as I as patriotic black male, I'm so proud of them and driven by them to do same thing as too. It's a shame that there is no movie out there that would bring their story to life. If I was both a veteran and a author, it would be my greatest mission in life.

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

Spike Lee listen up and please consider creating a movie on the Montford Point Marines because many of them will someday leave this earth to stay in their well-deserved heavenly home. Just a thought and suggestion only because you care, and so do I when it comes to telling the story right.

[@denisejenkins2573]

They are now awarding Congressional Medals of Honor for their service. My uncle is receiving one today. They gave everything 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

So very proud of both of you.

[@johnalombardi2951]

Thank you, Men, for your selfless service, and may the Lord Jesus Bless you for bearing the Cross of racial prejudice. Yours is a public debt which can never be repaid! You are all path- breaking heroes, and represent the greatest generation and fighting force ever built! I listened to this video with tears. Semper Fidelis! NO SURRENDER, U.S.A. 🇺🇸 John A. Lombardi, Maryland

[@gysgttnt3871]

Thank you Montford Point Marines for your dedication to this country. My dad and I retired 1972 & 1977 from the Corps. I have my own serving in the Corps today (ister and brother). My wife and I are very proud of them. They need to know the stories that paved the way.

[@johnalombardi2951]

Thank you, Gunnery Sergeant TnT, for your service and that of your Dad. My Uncle Walt was a Marine, 1959 to 1963, and he told me that his Gunny Sergeant was a " man's man's man"----- when a " man's man" had troubles, Gunny was his " go-to" guy! You are both great Americans, Godspeed! Semper Fidelis! 🇺🇸 John A. Lombardi, Maryland

[@reginaldingram3470]

I am the son of a Montford Point Marine. This video is a wonderful tribute to those men who were brave enough to serve their country, knowing the climate and the obstacles in their way. This is a crucial part of American History that should be available to everyone in this country. I am truly grateful to my dad for his service and courage. James I. Rundles, Jr. I salute you!

[@adzowagedjeah2210]

That is alot of historical military facts. I respect the Montford Point Marines. They paved the way for the younger African American generation to become Marines, themselves. Ya'll will never be forgotten. Oorah and Semper fi.

[@claudiewoodsonjr3469]

They. Pade the way from Bro.man.mr. Claudie. Woodson jr in fr. Montg ALA

[@IamRandyJ]

Man this documentary was mind blowing. I am a black marine and went to a school house located on Camp Johnson in 2014 and I had no idea the history of the base I once slept on. This is super powerful 🤯

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

You are so blessed to have this in your professional life as a military officer.

[@tasonycusa2093]

My son is a marine may god and jessus keep u all safe always ty all for ur service and sacrifice and the balls to enlist for this long dangerous journy semper fi 👍❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@patgarrett2152]

I first learned of the Monford Point MARINES watching NCIS, but am glad to know more about them and how they showed the world just exactly what they were- brave, valiant men , proud to serve their country! They were special men and showed it to the world Thank you for being such leaders, examples of real MEN,!

[@patriciacarpenter2788]

I actually met Sgt White, the first Black police officer sworn in as a Savannah, GA police officer. “The Savannah Nine”... Montfort Point Marine... I still get chills - he’s just an incredible human being!!!!

[@ghostbear200123]

Thank you Montford Point Marines for paving the way for us. SEMPER FI‼️🍻

[@joegeeter5580]

Thank you HQMC for putting this together. For too long these Marines never received their just recognition. The Montford Point Marine Association has been working very hard to correct that and I was so grateful to see this. Semper Fi! MGySgt Joe Geeter

[@johnalombardi2951]

Master Gunnery Sergeant Geeter, thank you for your service to our country, Sir, you are a great American. Semper Fidelis! NO SURRENDER, U.S.A. 🇺🇸 John A. Lombardi, Maryland

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Montford Point Marines thank you. My best friend in the Marine Corps at Camp LeJeune back in 1975-1977, was "Obie" from Texas. He's black, I'm white. Obie this is"Baker" here from West Virginia.

[@briangrandy7316]

Needs a movie made

[@johncopple6479]

Watching after listening to Larry Elder talk about his Father joining the USMC as one of the first Montford Point Marines. Mr. Elder credits his Father with raising him correctly and making him a Man. Mr. Larry Elder you are an American Treasure. To Mr. Elder , Larry's Father, Semper Fidelis Marine Oo-Rah ‼️

[@noname2427]

I never get tired of hearing these guys stories

[@Daniel-os9tb]

They weren’t the first black marines. But their sacrifices are no less than legendary among the corps. My father and uncles served, trained with some of these marines before desegregation. They always comment how professional, determined and how damn proud everyone should be of these marines. They were proud to serve with serve marines durning ww2, Korea and Vietnam. They called them. Their Brothers.

[@bruh3227]

THANK U SO MUCH FOR UR SERVICE AND BRAVERY MONTFORD POINT MARINES YOULL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@devildog3246]

My heart is filled with pride watching these men that help make my Corps great, and gave me the opportunity to show that I was worthy of be the best I could be. Semper Fi!

[@thewatcher4552]

You can't kill the human spirit. We shall overcome. Thank you MPM! GOD BLESS YOU! Because of you my foundation was laid. Semper Fi ❤

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

Yes!

[@darylfields]

My grandfather was in the army during ww2 and kinda see why he didn't talk about his service

[@MrSilas-xo9np]

Thanks for allowing me to stand on your shoulders. Semper Fi

[@demotivater]

Great men in a rough time. Semper Fi, Marines!

[@brotherhbush7836]

I Had 2 Brothers Who Served in The Marine Corp as Well And Now Have A Proud Enduring Committed GrandSon Now Serving as A UNITED STATES MARINE CORP OFFICER - I AM AFRICAN AMERICAN --WE ARE ALL VERY PROUD OF HIM 🇺🇸🏆🇺🇸 SEMPER FI 🇺🇸🏆🇺🇸

[@johnalombardi2951]

Brother H Bush, Praise God for your Brothers, and your Grandson, all of whom you are rightfully proud! My Uncle Walt served in MC from 1959 to 1963, and he told many great stories. You are a family of heroes. God Bless, Semper Fidelis! 🇺🇸

[@tritondriver1]

Meet a Mont Marine - so awesome stories

[@akomocombine3357]

Thank you US Marine Corps for your service , past and present. We do not quit, ever.

[@brotherhbush7836]

SALUTES HONOR GRATITUDE TO THESE BRAVE COURAGEOUS ENDURING AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN. PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN 2 OF THEM PERSONALLY--- MR HAISERY & MR PATTERSON BOTH WHO DID LIVE IN THE CHATT TN AREA Bro Bush 7/1/21 SEMPER FI 1966-1972 Thankful Viet NAM Survivor 🇺🇸Eternal Salutes & Honor To All That Never Returned🇺🇸

[@cadedelgado3502]

I would love to meet one of these guys and it would be a true honor to

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Cade Delgado me too. Im an Old Marine 1973-1977, they paved the way for future Marines. Semper Fi.

[@cadedelgado3502]

My Gentle Pitt Bull that's really cool

[@joegeeter5580]

That may be arranged, where are you located?

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Joe Geeter I meet one great Montford Point Marine at a doctors office appointment, he was from Charleston, WV. Being an old Marine myself (1973-1977) It was an honor to talk to him. Semper Fi

[@nwvu]

There are Montford Point Marine Association Chapters across the nation with various community events throughout the year. Please email [e-mail]

[@2Tall03XX]

I know one of the first living Dark Green Marines(Montford Point). He lives in Birmingham, AL. One street over from me. And a OIF Marine lives across from him. Myself am a OEF Marine. SFMF!!!

[@perrysims3320]

As late as 1963 while I was assigned to H and S Co. Third Battalion First Marines at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, our 106 mm Recoilless Rifle Platoon was billeted with the Flamethrower Platoon. We spend 14 months together in southeast Asia. The life expectancy of a flamethrower operator charging up a beach with 70 pounds of jellied gasoline on his back was known to be a historically short time. Every single member of that expendable outfit was black. We were teenaged and stupid, but we knew what it meant. Racism found a way to have its way.

[@007ndc]

On today the birthday of the USMC I salute and honor my late father who was a Montford Point Marine and served in the Pacific theater in WW2. He was posthumously given a Congressional Medal of Honor. Semper Fi

[@louisjones6732]

These men are the reason I'm the man I am today. Once a marine always a marine

[@KindnessMatters-uy8mq]

I am so sorry this happened..but I admire you all so much. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for all your sacrifices from you and your family that I am sure it was hard on them also. 🙏

[@kennethtibbitts6641]

THANK-YOU 4 YOUR SERVICE SACRIFICE,GENTLEMEN

[@calvinford4924]

Need to make a movie about these Maines

[@outlawmaster25]

Semper Fi to the ones who made it possible for me! The weekend belongs to you gents!!

[@edwardhart8449]

I was in the Corps 1951/1072 when I was in, black Marines were treated like any other Marine. We are all Green Marines. I remember Sgt. Maj. Huff in Camp Lejeune. He was an Icon.

[@jeffm3022]

Ooh Rah to all the dark green marines who broke the ranks and made the way. Nuff said, Jeff M U.S .M.C occasional hero

[@jerrypowers5763]

Thank you for serving our country USA 🇺🇸

[@bayfloyd4370]

It makes my resolve greater to keep informing people, especially those of us that feel as though we have arrived. These men could not vote,could not eat in restaurants could not try on clothing. Why would God Bless this systemically racist society. As a side note: after George Floyd murder the Pastor of our mixed church announced that 100 churches were preaching the same sermon; That God Ordained Authority. The same message preached in the churches on Plantations, not a sermon against murder or abuse of authority....but that Policeman had God's authority in their corner. What do you call those that fought for this country with NO country to claim them. Nothing as changed as of 2023.

[@maureencora1]

Heaven is for Heroes. God Bless Them All. Semper Fi.

[@JKHGAMING]

Semper Fi Marines

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

These men are all a credit to their generation.

[@maureenjackson2041]

Nice to finally learn about African American marines participating in the Pacific theatre of the second world war. It's sad and shameful how African American servicemen and women were treated in general.

[@robertwilkins8357]

Cheers to those great men and warriors!

[@jessedavis6974]

I know racism is still alive and well, but what don't know is why? I could never hate or mistreat anyone bcuz of their skin color.

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

Mary McCloud Bethune also helped to form the WAACS which became the WACS and now any women can be soldiers and also in combat in the US Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard now in 2024, and have been for several years now.

[@thgentleman9210]

Semper fi boys! 🇺🇸💪🏿

[@dvldog414]

Semper Fi Marines!!!!

[@denisejenkins2573]

This video breaks my heart and makes me proud.

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

The assisted my sister-in-law's dad to become a full Marine Officer. He later became a Ph.D. in Chemistry and was a college professor. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

[@auroracornejo4859]

They have done so much good and slapped every time.

[@paulfelix9081]

The Excellence of Living With Honor and grace that is "Well" deserved... need I say more?

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

Love all of you grown up men!

[@Troy428492]

I wish, I wanted be Marine like them.

[@ajquetel]

Semper Fi

[@pennyschwenki5240]

HEROS

[@matthewmarston5149]

White = Jacks, Black =Precious ..

[@reddwilliams9031]

Not All Heroes Wear Capes! Salute

[@andrehunter8137]

RAHHHHH SEMPER FI BROTHERS

[@rogerfournier3284]

Montford!!!__------_----___----- UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS!!

[@patgarrett2152]

I REALLY wish that some of you original MonfordPoint Marines, who set such a great example of honor and bravery, would go to one of the the NFL games and proudly march on the field and show those big headed athletes what honor and bravery is! They have no idea of what you went through BEFORE and during your training and the standards they set for everyone! Make those big egos ashamed of themselves!

[@dionthomas5418]

I being waiting on the day before all of them would be leaving soon. Those NFL teams and players should learn alot from them.

[@dGuthrie1-hc2rx]

O shut up racist clown

[@louisjones6732]

Sgt.louis Jones 1967-1975

[@youkouncoun6533]

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[@frankgart839]

SGTMAJ ESTRADA

[@matthewmarston5149]

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[@ronnieweatherly7222]

After

[@malcomshaw5962]

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[@matthewmarston5149]

Please refer to black people as precious

[@chynashaw8226]

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[@hectorsierra5818]

I guarantee you these men know what racism is compared to liberals

[@michaelsmith7296]

Semper Fi