LINKS
5TH MARINE DIVISION UNITS & GROUPS
5th MARINE DIVISION FACEBOOK GROUP
A Facebook group designed to connect with other 5th Division Marines and their families.
This is an ever growing community of people interested in the 5th, its members and its history.
CAMP TARAWA DETACHMENT
A group formed to keep alive the history of the 2nd and 5th Marine Divisions who trained at
Camp Tarawa from December 1943 until the Camp was finally closed for good in November 1945.
31st NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION
A great page featuring the 31st Seabee Battalion that was attached to the 5th for the
Iwo Jima campaign. The page features lots of historical information and photos.
A Facebook group designed to connect with other 5th Division Marines and their families.
This is an ever growing community of people interested in the 5th, its members and its history.
CAMP TARAWA DETACHMENT
A group formed to keep alive the history of the 2nd and 5th Marine Divisions who trained at
Camp Tarawa from December 1943 until the Camp was finally closed for good in November 1945.
31st NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION
A great page featuring the 31st Seabee Battalion that was attached to the 5th for the
Iwo Jima campaign. The page features lots of historical information and photos.
IWO JIMA
IWO JIMA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Association founded by survivors of the battle for Iwo Jima. This site features photo galleries,
video clips, information on how to join the association, and much more.
IWO JIMA HISTORY
An incredible resource for daily battle summaries on Iwo Jima as well as
the official citations for all of the Iwo Jima Medal of Honor recipients.
IWO JIMA WEBSITE
A great site dealing with all aspects of the Battle for Iwo Jima with a
great photos section and a lot of information on the flag raisers.
KIA LIST FOR IWO JIMA
An amazing resource that I came across listing the names and units of
6,035 Marine Corps and Navy men killed on Iwo Jima.
Association founded by survivors of the battle for Iwo Jima. This site features photo galleries,
video clips, information on how to join the association, and much more.
IWO JIMA HISTORY
An incredible resource for daily battle summaries on Iwo Jima as well as
the official citations for all of the Iwo Jima Medal of Honor recipients.
IWO JIMA WEBSITE
A great site dealing with all aspects of the Battle for Iwo Jima with a
great photos section and a lot of information on the flag raisers.
KIA LIST FOR IWO JIMA
An amazing resource that I came across listing the names and units of
6,035 Marine Corps and Navy men killed on Iwo Jima.
MARINE HISTORY BLOGS & SITES
WORLD WAR II GYRENE
A wonderful tribute site to the Marines of World War II.
WWII Gyrene was my inspiration for creating this website.
M1 PENCIL
A very well done blog dealing with all aspects of the Pacific War:
IJA, USMC, airsoft, collecting, etc. Highly recommended!!!
MARINES IN FOREST GREEN
A reference gallery of USMC Service Coats, Navy Corpsman Jumpers, Utility Uniforms
and field gear from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
CHUTES & SKULLS
A website dedicated to the men of the four Raider and Parachute battalions of WWII.
They have a growing online collection of photographs, uniforms and personal tributes.
7th FIGHTER COMMAND
Cool website dealing with Pacific War fighter squadrons.
Check out their online Photo Albums loaded with some amazing Iwo Jima photos.
A wonderful tribute site to the Marines of World War II.
WWII Gyrene was my inspiration for creating this website.
M1 PENCIL
A very well done blog dealing with all aspects of the Pacific War:
IJA, USMC, airsoft, collecting, etc. Highly recommended!!!
MARINES IN FOREST GREEN
A reference gallery of USMC Service Coats, Navy Corpsman Jumpers, Utility Uniforms
and field gear from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
CHUTES & SKULLS
A website dedicated to the men of the four Raider and Parachute battalions of WWII.
They have a growing online collection of photographs, uniforms and personal tributes.
7th FIGHTER COMMAND
Cool website dealing with Pacific War fighter squadrons.
Check out their online Photo Albums loaded with some amazing Iwo Jima photos.
WORLD WAR II RESEARCH
GOLDEN ARROW MILITARY RESEARCH
Specializing in the research of individual veterans of WWI, WWII, and the wars in Korea and Vietnam.
They can trace the steps of individual U.S. Veterans to show you where they were and what they did
during their military service.
Specializing in the research of individual veterans of WWI, WWII, and the wars in Korea and Vietnam.
They can trace the steps of individual U.S. Veterans to show you where they were and what they did
during their military service.
VETERANS' STORIES
THE STORY OF RAYMOND JACOBS
A site detailing the account of Raymond Jacobs of E/2/28 who was a
member of the patrol that raised the first flag on Mt. Suribachi.
JACK LUMMUS WEBSITE
The official website of Medal of Honor recipient, Jack Lummus. Approved and
supported by his family, the site aims to present the true facts of Jack's life.
JOSEPH C. PAGAC WEBSITE
A website dedicated to the memory of Corporal Joseph C. Pagac who served
with the 1st Marine Parachute Battalion and the 5th Marine Division.
A site detailing the account of Raymond Jacobs of E/2/28 who was a
member of the patrol that raised the first flag on Mt. Suribachi.
JACK LUMMUS WEBSITE
The official website of Medal of Honor recipient, Jack Lummus. Approved and
supported by his family, the site aims to present the true facts of Jack's life.
JOSEPH C. PAGAC WEBSITE
A website dedicated to the memory of Corporal Joseph C. Pagac who served
with the 1st Marine Parachute Battalion and the 5th Marine Division.
GENERAL MARINE CORPS LINKS
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS HISTORY DIVISION
History Division's primary task is to research and write the Marine Corps’ official history,
This website is a goldmine - BE SURE TO VISIT THEIR PHOTO GALLERIES!
THE MARINE CORPS HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Supporting the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Heritage Center.
Take an incredible virtual tour of the NMMC.
THE MARINE CORPS TIMES
A weekly newspaper and online resource presenting independent military news and information
for active, reserve and retired Marine Corps personnel and their families.
LEATHERNECK.COM
Official Marine Corps community for USMC veterans.
Leatherneck.com provides Marine Corps news, photos, links, downloads, and chat.
History Division's primary task is to research and write the Marine Corps’ official history,
This website is a goldmine - BE SURE TO VISIT THEIR PHOTO GALLERIES!
THE MARINE CORPS HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Supporting the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Heritage Center.
Take an incredible virtual tour of the NMMC.
THE MARINE CORPS TIMES
A weekly newspaper and online resource presenting independent military news and information
for active, reserve and retired Marine Corps personnel and their families.
LEATHERNECK.COM
Official Marine Corps community for USMC veterans.
Leatherneck.com provides Marine Corps news, photos, links, downloads, and chat.
REPRODUCTION UNIFORMS & GEAR
WORLD WAR II IMPRESSIONS
Manufacturer of U.S. uniforms, equipment and footwear of World War II. They have
a huge USMC assortment with pretty much everything Made in the USA.
AT THE FRONT
One of the best manufacturers of reproduction World War II uniforms and equipment
specializing in German and U.S. items. Check out their USMC field gear.
WHAT PRICE GLORY
Great reproductions of both World War I and World War II uniforms
and gear with a decent USMC section.
USMC WORLD WAR II DOG TAGS
Finally a site that sells correct reproduction World War II Marine Corps and Navy dog tags.
Correct shape, materials and they can even stamp the tags with your information!
HIKI SHOP
An overseas seller of reproduction World War II uniforms and equipment specializing in German,
U.S. and Japanese items. This is a great place for all your IJA and IJN needs.
MOORE MILITARIA
Your "One Stop 'Nam Shop" selling U.S. uniforms, equipment and footwear of the Vietnam War.
They have a special section of Marine Corps field gear and equipment.
Manufacturer of U.S. uniforms, equipment and footwear of World War II. They have
a huge USMC assortment with pretty much everything Made in the USA.
AT THE FRONT
One of the best manufacturers of reproduction World War II uniforms and equipment
specializing in German and U.S. items. Check out their USMC field gear.
WHAT PRICE GLORY
Great reproductions of both World War I and World War II uniforms
and gear with a decent USMC section.
USMC WORLD WAR II DOG TAGS
Finally a site that sells correct reproduction World War II Marine Corps and Navy dog tags.
Correct shape, materials and they can even stamp the tags with your information!
HIKI SHOP
An overseas seller of reproduction World War II uniforms and equipment specializing in German,
U.S. and Japanese items. This is a great place for all your IJA and IJN needs.
MOORE MILITARIA
Your "One Stop 'Nam Shop" selling U.S. uniforms, equipment and footwear of the Vietnam War.
They have a special section of Marine Corps field gear and equipment.
REENACTMENT GROUPS
WORLD WAR 2 GUYS
My reenactment unit right here in Omaha, Nebraska.
Members of the World War II HRS since 2004. Enlist today!
THE CHINA MARINES REENACTED - F/2/5
An awesome group of dedicated midwest reenactors who depict the China Marines.
Be sure to check out their photos section which is quite impressive.
2ND MARINES REENACTED - E/2/2
World War II HRS reenactors from the Chicagoland area. Their site has a good history
section, a great training section and a lot of great 2nd Marine photos.
My reenactment unit right here in Omaha, Nebraska.
Members of the World War II HRS since 2004. Enlist today!
THE CHINA MARINES REENACTED - F/2/5
An awesome group of dedicated midwest reenactors who depict the China Marines.
Be sure to check out their photos section which is quite impressive.
2ND MARINES REENACTED - E/2/2
World War II HRS reenactors from the Chicagoland area. Their site has a good history
section, a great training section and a lot of great 2nd Marine photos.