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	Zeilin
		Neither ship nor troops suffered any injury; but, while Zeilin maintained that clean record during the operation, her passengers were soon to be cut to ribbons as they waded the 700 yards across ankle- to knee-deep foul ground between the edge of the reef and the actual shore.
		Zeilin returned to Pearl Harbor at the beginning of December to reload for the Kwajalein phase of the Marshall Islands assault.
		Zeilin departed the Solomons on 4 June as a unit of the Southern Attack Force (TF 53) whose specific target was to be Guam.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/z1/zeilin-ii.htm (2770 words)

	Jacob Zeilin@Everything2.com
		Jacob Zeilin was born in Philadelphis and joined the Marine Corps in 1831.
		Zeilin served in the Mexican War and led a group of Marines at Santa Barbara and San Pedro.
		This means that Zeilin kept his rank and his successor was given the lower rank.
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	Jacob Zeilin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Jacob Zeilin (16 July 1806 - 18 November 1880) was a U.S. Marine Corps general.
		In 1847, Zeilin served as military commandant at San Diego and, in September, served with the forces that captured Guaymas and those that met the enemy at San Jose on the 30th.
		In 1864, Zeilin assumed command of the Marine Barracks at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
	www.tocatch.info /en/Jacob_Zeilin.htm (392 words)

	HD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, seventh Commandant of the Marine Corps, was born 16 July 1806 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
		He was the second person to set foot on shore at the formal landing of the naval forces at Yokohama, Japan, on 14 July 1853, and was one of those later accorded special honor for his part in the expedition that opened the doors of Japan to the outside world.
		In 1863, Maj Zeilin was given command of the battalion of Marines sent to support the naval force whose mission was the capture of Charleston, South Carolina, but, because of illness, he returned after a few weeks of this duty to garrison duty at Marine Barracks, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
	hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil /HD/Historical/Whos_Who/Zeilin_J.htm (856 words)

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		ZEILIN Jacob Zeilin--born in Philadelphia, Pa., on 16 July 1806--entered the Marine Corps as a 2d lieutenant on 1 October 1831 after several years of study at the Military Academy at West Point.
		Renamed ZEILIN and designated AP-9, she was converted back to a troop transport at Todd-Seattle Drydock Co.
		ZEILIN and her marines, however, remained in the Marianas area for another five days as a floating reserve.
	www.hazegray.org /danfs/amphib/apa3.txt (2823 words)

	Jacob Thomas - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Jacob Thomas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Jacob Thomas - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Jacob Thomas.
		Here you will find more informations about Jacob Thomas.
		Jacob Thomas was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Jacob-Thomas.html (222 words)

	Jacob Zeilin
		He entered the marine corps and was commissioned a 2d lieutenant, 1 October, 1831, promoted to 1st lieutenant, 12 September, 1836, and cruised in the "Columbus" and "Congress" in 1845-'8 during the Mexican war.
		In March, 1864, he returned to the north and took command of the marine barracks at Portsmouth, New Hampshire He was appointed colonel commandant of the marine corps, 10 June, 1864, and assumed control at headquarters at Washington, D. He was commissioned brigadier-general commandant, 2 March, 1867.
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	www.famousamericans.net /jacobzeilin (537 words)

	Jacob Young - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Jacob Young (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Jacob Young - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Jacob Young.
		Here you will find more informations about Jacob Young.
		Jacob Young (born September 10, 1979) is an American actor.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Jacob-Young.html (168 words)

	Gunny G's Marines History/Traditions
		It was contributed to the Corps by Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant.
		Because it was impossible to recite all the achievements of the Marines on the Corps color, said the King, "the great globe itself" was to be their emblem, for Marines had won honor everywhere.
		The eagle, which is a Golden Eagle, and fouled anchor, which means the anchor has a cable attached on the emblem, were added to leave no doubt that the Corps was both American and maritime.
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	JACOB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Search the JACOB Family Message Boards at Ancestry.com (if available).
		Search the JACOB Family Resource Center at RootsWeb.com (if available).
		Find graves of people named JACOB at Find-a-Grave.com (or add one that you know).
	www.worldhistory.com /surname/US/J/JACOB.htm (81 words)

	THE MEXICAN WAR - American Occupation of California
		On the way to San Pedro in the Congress the Commodore took possession of Santa Barbara on August 4th, leaving Sergeant Watson with 14 marines as a garrison.
		On the 6th San Pedro was occupied by the remainder of the Congress' marines under Lieutenant Jacob Zeilin.
		By the 12th Stockton was able to begin his advance on Los Angeles with a well organized battalion of 350 seamen and marines.
	www.aztecclub.com /meyers/meyers3.htm (388 words)

	WW II Marines Forum!
		It was one of 5 transports that was used in the early days after Pearl Harbor to get many marines quickly into the war zone to stop the japanese advance.
		The Zeilin was named after an early marine commandant, Jacob Zeilin.
		In just about every marine operation in the pacific that I have read about, the Zeilin was involved.
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	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		For those of you who might not know, the first recorded instance of this Marine Band serenade was on 1 January 1865, the last New Year's day of the Civil War.
		Colonel Commandant Jacob Zeilin had been promoted to the commandancy the previous summer, after the death of Colonel John Harris.
		The band leader at the time, Francis Scala, was noted for leading the band with a clarinet instead of a baton.
	www.usmc.mil /cmc/32cmc.nsf/alldocs/ECDA6B081BE9D3DD852568FC007AB361?opendocument (293 words)

	Jacob Zeilin
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		ZEILIN, Jacob, officer of marines, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 16 July, 1806; died in Washington, D. C., 18 November, 1880.
		General Zeilin was retired on account of age and long and faithful service, 1 November, 1876.
	famousamericans.net /jacobzeilin (537 words)

	United States Marine Corp
		From the attack on New Providence Island in the American Revolution, to ongoing operations around the globe, the United States Marines prove themselves to be the “World’s Finest”.
		The Marine Corps Emblem was adopted in 1868 by the seventh Commandant of the Marine Corps, Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin.
		The Emblem is the bald eagle astride a globe with an anchor in the background, and a banner with Semper Fidelis grasped in the eagle’s mouth.
	www.milfordarmynavy.com /departments/usmc/index.jsp (369 words)

	Civil War Marines
		Zeilin, at 59, was a combat veteran of the Mexican War and an officer of proven ability.
		As a consequence, marines did not play a major role in expeditions and amphibious operations during the war.
		Both Harris and Zeilin failed to recognize the possibilities of amphibious assault, regarding such operations as a responsibility of the army.
	www.civilwarhome.com /marines.htm (696 words)

	Marine Moms and Dads: Marine Corps Terms, Hymn, Seal, EGA, & Articles www.MarineParents.com
		The design included a United States shield, half wreath, a bugle, and the letter "M."
		In 1868, Brigadier General Commandant Jacob Zeilin appointed a board "to decide and report upon the various devices of cap ornaments for the Marine Corps." On 13 November 1868, the board turned in its report.
		It was approved by the Commandant four days later, and on 19 November 1868 was signed by the Secretary of the Navy.
	www.marineparents.com /USMC/marinecorps.asp (2267 words)

	General Information - Commodore Perry - 1852-4 - Japan Expedition - Lithographs
		At the time of the expedition Major Jacob Zeilin was the senior Marine on the expedition.
		Jacob Zeilin served as the seventh Commandant (Colonel Commandant) of the US Marine Corps from June 10, 1864 through October 31, 1876.
		Jacob Zeilin shares the distinction of being one of four non-graduates of the West Point class of 1826 that went on to achieve the rank General Officer in the Navy/Marine Corps.
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	JROTC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The addition of the American bald eagle, native of the North American continent and the official symbol of the United States of America, and the fouled anchor, originally used by the Continental Marines, leave no doubt that the Corps is both American and Maritime.
		On 19 November 1868, upon the recommendation of Brigadier General Commandant Jacob Zeilin, and a board of Marine officers, Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles authorizes the “Eagle, Globe, and Anchor” as the U.S. Marine Corps Emblem.
		Minor changes were made to the emblem on 28 May 1925, approved by Major General Commandant Lejeune and Acting Secretary of the Navy Robinson.
	www.kent.k12.wa.us /ksd/KW/activities/clubs/activities_other/jrotc/hands.html (290 words)

	From Montezuma to Manassas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		One Marine officer was killed and Major Zeilin was wounded, but action continued around the artillery battery.
		Major Jacob Zeilin recovered from his wound at Bull Run and commanded the Marines during joint action against Charleston, S.C., later in the war.
		In 1867, Zeilin was promoted to brigadier general, becoming the first Marine to hold that rank.
	www.thehistorynet.com /acw/blmontezuma/index3.html (906 words)

	Commandants of the Marine Corps
		In this connection, it should be noted that, in official correspondence, Henderson usually signed himself "Col. Commdt."
		(5) Between the death of Harris and the apointment of Zeilin, Major Augustus S. Nicholson, the Adjutant and Inspector, served as Acting Commandant 13 May - 9 June 1864.
		Thus, Zeilin retained his rank of brigadier general but his successor was slated to be a colonel.
	www.muddyboots.net /semperfi/usmc/commandants.html (840 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In 1845 Ridley was granted Callayomi rancho at Sonoma which he exchanged with Jacob Leese for Visitacion rancho at San Francisco.
		Then the procession, led by the chief marshall, Frank Ward, with a military escort under Lieutenant Jacob Zeilin, U. N., marched from Sacramento and Montgomery streets to Washington, to Kearny, to Clay, to Dupont, to Washington, and down Washington to Montgomery street where a platform had been erected.
		Davis says that Stockton was a good horseman, was fine looking, of dark complexion, with a frank and offhand manner, active and energetic, and he impressed them as a strong man of decided ability.
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	kalk bay cape town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		There are still yearly nation-wide drills in Cuba during the 'Dia de la Defensa' (defense day) to prepare the entire population for an invasion.
		[edit] History In 1866, Erasmus Jacobs found a small white pebble on the banks of the Orange River, on the farm De Kalk, near Hopetown.
		Upon landing, however, the flight crews were met with a cable from Washington ordering the indefinite stand-down of all further combat operations over Cuba.
	www.document-sugery.co.uk /kalk-bay-cape-town.aspx (5524 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		That emblem is still worn on the buttons of the green and blue service and dress uniforms.
		In 1867, when the Corps decided to have an official emblem, then-Commandant, Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin convened a board of officers who submitted a recommendation of the eagle, globe and anchor to the Secretary of the Navy.
		The emblem was adopted in 1868 and included a fouled anchor similar to those on the emblems of the British Navy and Royal Marines.
	www.mca-marines.org /leatherneck/faq.htm (2891 words)

	actionmarine
		Though the idea was tabled, the thought continued and by June of 1866, another resolution was studied and dropped.
		It is usually credited to CMC Jacob Zeilin and has remained nearly unchanged since that time.
		Another Marine milestone of that year is that the Marine Corps Hymn first begins to be heard, though no author is ever credited.
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	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The design included a United States shield, half wreath, a buglet and the letter "M".
		In 1868 Brigaider General Commandant Jacob Zeilin appointed a board ''to decide and report upon the various devices of cap ornaments for the Marine Corps.
		On Nov. 13,1868, the board turned in its report.
	www.mcjrotc.net /emblem.html (410 words)

	THE MEXICAN WAR - Naval Conquest of California
		The Portsmouth and Cyane (Commander Samuel F. DuPont) had been ordered down from San Francisco and additional landing forces were taken from them to reinforce these from the Congress and Savannah.
		The various detachments of marines were organized into a battalion under Captain Jacob Zeilin and similiarly the naval contingents as a whole were commanded by Lieutenant Stephen C. Rowan.
		Counting Gillespie's volunteer company of 50 and the 60 regular dragoons the expedition totalled 600 besides 100 drivers, herdsmen and Indians.
	www.aztecclub.com /meyers/meyers9.htm (1183 words)

	What did the US Marines do during the Civil War?
		So with few numbers and lousy leadership, Colonel Harris probably made the right decision in limiting the Corps to guarding ships and forts.
		When Harris died in 1864, his successor Major Jacob Zeilin continued the policy.
		This doesn't mean that the Corps was inactive or that there weren't times that Marines took part in major invasions.
	wesclark.com /jw/usmc_in_cw.html (614 words)

	Fremont Coin Co., Inc. sells genuine United States Mint Products. Our warehouse inventory includes most U.S. Mint ...
		The coin's reverse features Charles L. Vickers' engraving of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, official emblem of the United States Marine Corps.
		Today's emblem has remained virtually unchanged since 1868 when United States Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles approved the design as recommended by Brigadier General Commandant Jacob Zeilin.
		This is a high quality, satin finish uncirculated coin produced with special care.
	www.fremontcoin.com /us_mint_products.html (870 words)

	The United States Mint Pressroom
		The reverse, by United States Mint sculptor-engraver Charles L. Vickers, features an engraving of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, the official emblem of the United States Marine Corps.
		This emblem has remained virtually unchanged since 1868, when United States Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles, approved the design as recommended by Brigadier General Commandant Jacob Zeilin.
		Two hundred thirty years ago, following skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, delegates to the Second Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia and, on November 10, 1775, ordered the raising of two Marine battalions to serve as a landing force for the growing colonial fleet.
	www.usmint.gov /pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&ID=600 (944 words)

	History and Traditions of the United States Marine Corps
		In 1834 no doubt the sergeants required these to be highly polished.
		In 1868, Brigadier General Commandant Jacob Zeilin appointed a board "to decide and report upon the various devices of cap ornaments for the Marine Corps."
		On 13 November 1868, the board turned in its report.
	www.us-marine-corps.com /History.htm (599 words)

	Cabrillo NM: The Guns of San Diego - Historic Resource Study (Chapter 7)
		Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Army allowed the Marines to emplace two gun batteries in northwest Fort Rosecrans for training purposes:
		Battery Gillespie, three 5-inch navy guns, and Battery Zeilin, two 7-inch navy guns.
		Both batteries were named for Marine Corps officers who took part in the American conquest of California: Lt. Archibald H. Gillespie, who came to Kearny's assistance following the Battle of San Pasqual, and Lt. Jacob Zeilin who later became commandant of the Corps.
	www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/cabr/hrs7.htm (726 words)

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