missingmarines

While working on biographies for 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, I became interested in the addresses of those who died in action. Every Marine listed someone… Read More »The Map

As September, 1942 drew to a close, Marine leaders had much to ponder. The Japanese still controlled most of Guadalcanal, sailed with relative impunity through… Read More »Brief Break

I wear a set of dog tags every day. If I don’t know you that well, I’ll say no, they’re not mine, they’re for a… Read More »Memorial Day 2013

Looking for a particular Marine or corpsman officially listed MIA? We’ve got a new page for that, appropriately titled “Browse By Name.” https://missingmarines.com/browse-by-name/ Live links… Read More »New page: Browse By Name

For every Marine who wore the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, and for every Marine who wears it proudly today – happy birthday.   For the 3,081… Read More »237

MissingMarines is on hold temporarily due to work – and the updating of a sister site, First Battalion, 24th Marines. We’ll be back soon with… Read More »Temporary Hold

The grave of an unknown Marine, somewhere in the South Pacific. This site is dedicated to the memory of more than three thousand young Americans… Read More »Missing Marines