Marine Hero

Sergeant of Marines
Rafael Peralta

FALLUJAH, Iraq (Dec. 2, 2004) -- "You’re still here, don’t forget that. Tell your kids, your grandkids, what Sgt. Peralta did for you and the other Marines today."

Click on the Sergeant's photo above to read about this remarkable hero.

Marine
Medal of Honor

"Private First Class Lucas unhesitatingly hurled himself over his comrades upon one grenade and pulled the other one under him, absorbing the whole blasting force of the explosions in his own body . . ."

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Our Flag

Read this beautiful poem by clicking on the colors above.

Semper Fi
in
Oklahoma City

"The trousers were deep blue with a broad red strip --, the Corps calls it a blood stripe.

It was a Marine.

Police Officer Curtin knew immediately. He, too, is a Marine. A Marine reserve first sergeant."

Read about this incredible story by clicking on the Sgt Major's photo above.

Corpsman Medal of Honor

Hospital Corpsman Third Class
Wayne Maurice Caron

"Although knocked to the ground, he regained his feet and continued to the injured Marines. He rendered medical assistance to the first Marine he reached, who was grievously wounded, and undoubtedly was instrumental in saving the man's life."

Click on Corpsman Caron's photo above to read how he saved Marine lives.

Chaplain
Medal of Honor

"Disregarding the intense enemy small-arms, automatic-weapons, and mortar fire, he moved about the battlefield administering last rites to the dying and giving medical aid to the wounded."

Read about Fr. Capodanno by clicking on his photo above.

PFC Chance Phelps, USMC

"Chance Phelps was wearing his Saint Christopher medal when he was killed on Good Friday. Eight days later, I handed the medallion to his mother. I didn’t know Chance before he died. Today, I miss him."

Read about PFC Phelps and his journey back home by clicking on his photo above.

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Incorporated by an act of Congress in 1937, the Marine Corps League perpetuates the traditions and spirit of ALL Marines who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe and anchor of the Corps.

Welcome to
Marine Corps League Detachment 184
St. Louis, Missouri
Chartered in 1953
May you always have fair winds and following seas!

Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of every month
Overland VFW Post 3944
10817 Midland Blvd
Overland, MO 63114
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