Since its charter
on 11-Nov-1973 The General A.A. Vandegrift Detachment 068 has supported our
Marines, FMF Corpsmen, local Veterans, their families and Youth through
various programs and fund-raising events.
We are active in the community; involved in such events
as Holiday/Veterans Parades; providing Color Guard/Honor Guard for our
fallen Veterans, as well as assistance to our Veterans and their families
during their time of need. Our members visit our Veterans at the local VA
Extended Care Unit on a weekly basis and provide other assistance thru ice
cream socials and meals at least once a month as supported by the VA Staff.
We work in conjunction with the local Marine Corps
Recruiters and 4th ANGLICO, the local Marine Corps Reserve Unit
to provide care packages as well as support in other forms for our Marines,
FMF Corpsmen and Veterans who have served or are currently serving in areas
of conflict around the globe.
MARINES CORPS LEAGUE HISTORY
The Marine Corps League
perpetuates the traditions and spirit of ALL Marines and Navy FMF
Corpsmen, who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe and anchor
of the Corps. It takes great pride in crediting its founding in 1923 to
World War I hero, then Major General Commandant John A. Lejeune. It
takes equal pride in its Federal Charter, approved by An Act of the
Seventy-Fifth Congress of the United States of America and signed and
approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The
League is the only Federally Chartered Marine Corps related veterans
organization in the country.
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GENERAL A. A. VANDEGRIFT
Alexander Archer Vandegrift, CB, KBE (March
13, 1887 – May 8, 1973) was
a General in
the United
States Marine Corps.
He commanded the 1st
Marine Division to
victory in the first ground offensive
of World
War II —Battle
of Guadalcanal;
for his actions during the Solomon
Islands campaign,
he was awarded the Medal
of Honor.
Vandegrift later served as the 18th Commandant
of the Marine Corps;
and was the first U.S. Marine to hold the rank of four-star
general while
on active duty.
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FAMILY & FRIENDS OF THE DETACHMENT
We would like to take a moment to recognize all those who help keep the
Marine Corp League of Palm Beach County active and strong. From all of
us here at PBMCL, we would like to say Thank You for all you do. Below
is a link to all of our sponsors, please take a moment and look through
them.
Family & Friends of the Detachment
For more information about Detachment #068 or if you would
like to join
the Marine Corps League of Palm Beach County, please email us
at
det068info@palmbeachmcl.org
or fill out our application by following the link below
PBMCL Registration Form.
