TODAY IN MARINE CORPS HISTORY: 1944: The American flag was raised over Peleliu, Palau Islands, at the 1st Marine Division Command Post. Although the flag raising symbolized that the island was secured, pockets of determined Japanese defenders continued to fight on. As late as 21 April 1947, 27 Japanese holdouts finally surrendered to the American naval commander on the scene. MARINE CORPS QUOTE: "This was the first time that the Marines of the two nations had fought side by side since the defense of the Peking Legations in 1900. Let it be said that thonvvisie admiration of all ranks of 41 Commando for their brothers in arms was and is unbounded. They fought like tigers and their morale and esprit de corps is second to none."--LtCol. D.B. Drysdale, Commanding 41 Commando, Chosen Reservoir, on the 1st Marine Division
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