The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-30

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handing general at Camp
Lejeune, approved the markers
for their respective camps. Gen.
A. A. Vandegrift, Marine Corps
commandment, approved their cree
ton on behalf of Marine Corps
headquarters in Washington.
The OAR markers are the first
tc honor the memory of World
War II Marines who trained at
Cherry Point and Camp Lejeune
and gave their lives for their
country.
The marker at Cherry Point was
presented by Miss Gertrude Car
raway. state regent, OAR. 1t was
accepted by Mrs. Julius Y. Tai
madge, President-Genera Of the
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, who presented it TO the
U. S. Marine Corps. Brig. Gen.
Thomas J. Cushman, USING sta
tor commander, accepted the
marker for the corps.
Miss Carraway presented and
unveiled the marker at Camp Lee
jeune. Brig. Gea. D. R. Nimmer,
USMC, accepted the memorial en-
behalf of the Commandment of the
Marine Corps and Of the officers
and men at Camp Lejeune, say
ing, From this symbol, we who
view it can take increased pride
in accomplishment. Every morn
ing when, in accordance with reg
uIations of the United States Navy,
the flag is hoisted smartly while
a band plays the National
anthem, or To The Colors is
sonded by signal or bugle, those
who stand at attention may see
and remember that only by virtue
OF the Heroic Dead can we the
Living, see those colors stream n
the breeze"
Fitting indeed is it that the
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton who memorabilia inspiring
deeds of the past to stimulate bet
ter citizenship today, should honor
the Revolutionary Marines who
served along the Carolina coast.
Colonial records of this state show
their service within two years aft
er Act of the Continental Con-
gress created the Marine Corps
on Nov. 10, ITS.
The North Carolina Gazette OF
Aug. 8, 1777, published at New
Bern carried this interesting ac-
cont:
New Bern, August 4, 1777"
"Wanted Immediately 0 the
celebrated and well know Brig OF
War. Sturdy Beggar, under the
command Of James Camp
bell, ESQ.,, now fitting OF at this
place for a short cruise against
the Enemies of the Thirteen Unit
ed States, a few good Seamen and
Marines.
"The Sturdy Beggar is allowed
to be the handsomest vessel ever
built in America, is completely
furnished with all kinds of war
like stores, Ammunition, etc, is
remarkable for fast sailing, hav'
ing never chased a Vessel but she
soon came up with"
From a letter written by Col
Joseph Leech OF New Bern or
Sept. II, TIT, 10 Governor Rich
arc CasWell, it is evident that the
notice was effective. Col. Leech
stated. eff the Sturdy Beggar can
be got, she is well manned al
ready"
State Records prove the Ma
rines on the Sturdy Beggar were
engaged in numerous fights during
the Revolution. The North Caro-
lima Gazette of Sept. 10, TIT, re.
ported that two English brigs hae
arrived within the bar and has
captured several vessels, appar
entity intention taking the sheep.
from Carolina banks. The Gazette
further stated that 1.-THE Sturdy
Beggar Privateer of IA Carriagt
Guns and 100 Men. the State Bris
L SiiioJ oIlld l. dlIIiSI VI 1O 1uli
and 80 Men, belonging TO thi.
Town, are preparing to sail will
all Expedition in Quest of the Eng
llsh Privates."
The Sturdy Beggar is said +
have brought in two prizes WORT
5000 pounds Sterling, Eng
lish money.
During World War II. the 147tl
Liberty ship built at Wilmington
in 1914, was named Sturdy Beg
gar" for his vessel of the Ameri
can Revoltion. It's launching wa
sponsored by the New Bern Rot
airy club, whoe members selected
Miss Gertrude Carraway to christ
en- ii. 1t served as an importan
cargo ship during the war.
The teeth of nearly all shark
and skates are set III the gum
rather than the jaws and fall ava.