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2 unusual facts about Joseph Henry Pendleton


Joseph Henry Pendleton

Colonel Pendleton was in command of the Marines during this campaign in the skirmishes at Massaya and Chichigalpa, and the capture of Coyotepe and Leon.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

The Marine base only became a reality due to the perseverance of its first commanding officer, Colonel Joseph Henry Pendleton (later a general and the namesake of Camp Pendleton).



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