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On 24 October 1942, the 1st Marine Division was occupying a defensive position around Henderson Field on Guadalcanal. The 1st Battalion 7th Marines, commanded by LtCol Lewis B “Chesty” Puller helped form this line…The history of “Suicide Charley” has been passed to each new generation of Marines. In 1961 the Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division authorized “C” Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines to display and carry the “Suicide Charley” guidon at all official ceremonies and functions.

The Legend of Suicide Charley

COMPANY C, 1ST BATTALION, 7TH MARINES, AND THE BATTLE FOR HENDERSON FIELD, 24–25 OCTOBER 1942 By: Major Gary Gozzens, USMCR (Retired) The 1st Marine Division (1st MarDiv) landed on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 7 August 1942, and during the next four months, the division participated in an ongoing fight to prevent the Japanese from recapturing … Read More

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In Memory of MGySgt Larry Deyott

It is with a sadden heart that we announce that our brother, MGySgt Larry Deyott has crossed over to Valhalla. We all met Larry back in 1983 as young boots in Suicide Charley, 2nd Platoon. Although 40 years has passed since we were all young Marines, full of energy and grit, we still managed to … Read More

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The Legend of Suicide Charley

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In Memory of MGySgt Larry Deyott

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