May 10 2009
The USMC in Makin Island
In August 1942 the Marines were engaging the Japanese throughout the islands of the Pacific. They would meet the Japanese in battle where ever they could be found. On Makin Island they fought a short battle and lost 19 men. As the Marines retreated they asked the native people to bury their dead. In 1999 the Marines returned to Makin Island. Thay came to reclaim the remains of their fallen brothers.
These Marines were inserted on the Island by submarine in what came to be known as Carlson’s raid. Outnumbered and out gunned the Marines fought for two days and were extracted again by the submarines.
This tribute was written, sung and narrated by Pat Mendoza. To see more work by Pat Mendoza visit his website.
