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AP 14 February, 1928, Action for "Horse Marines", The Kansas Star

An article on the use of mounted Marines in Nicaragua against Sandino's bandits.

Tags: horse, horse marines, horse patrol, horses, marines, usmc

Austin B. Fox 1928, North Carolina Boy Doing Service in Nicaragua Writes Letter to his Home Town, Charlotte Observer

Tags: 1928, coco river, malaria, marine, mosquitos, nicaragua, usmc

Bernard C. Nalty Published in 11958, revised in 1961, reprinted in 1962 and 1968., The United States Marines in Nicaragua, Historical Branch, G-3 Division Headquarters

Historical Branch, G-3 Division Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps history of the US Marines in Nicaragua.

Tags: bernard c. nalty, history, marines, nalty, nicaragua, usmc, usmc history

General Dunlap in Ocotal, Clarance B. Proctor, The Leatherneck, 1931

Image of Robert H. Dunlap in Ocotal. The caption reads, "General Dunlap confers with his staff at Ocotal, Nicaragua, just before departure on patrol."…

Tags: dunlap, marines, ocotal, usmc

Rapid #5, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Preparing to Snub a Boat, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: 1928, boat, coco river, harold roberts, marines, usmc

Group at La Trampa, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, la trampa, marines, nicaragua, usmc

Unloading Boats, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, el lagaro rapid, harold roberts, marines, rapid, usmc

Starting Into First Rapid, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, drowned, el guacanto, marines, nicaragua, usmc, william moore

End of El Guacanto Rapid, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "The…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, el guacanto, jungle, nicaragua, rapid

Portage Gang, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Cpl. Dickson, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "The…

Tags: cpl dickson, harold roberts, marines, nicaragua, portage, usmc

Rapid #3, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: boat, coco river, el guacanto, harold roberts, marines, rapids, usmc

Snubbing Boats Down La Trampa Rapid, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: boat, coco river, harold roberts, la trampa, marines, rapids, usmc

Rubber Sea Bags, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Poor…

Tags: bag, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, potage, usmc

Capt. Geyer + Myself, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, el guacanto, harold roberts, pete geyer, usmc

Lieut. Roberts, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, safety, usmc

Three Marines in the Rapids, Harold C. Roberts, From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photo shows three marines, two on land and one in the water trying to control their makeshift boat on the rapids on the Coco River.

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, rapids, usmc

Seven Marines on Coco River, Harold C. Roberts, From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

Photo of seven Marines battling the rapids trying to move a makeshift boat along with ropes and poles.

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, rapids, usmc

Coco River Cliffs, Harold C. Roberts, From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

Photograph shows two Marines walking on the shore of the Coco River surrounded by jungle and high terrain.

Tags: cliffs, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, usmc

Eight Marines Crossing River, Harold C. Roberts, From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

Eight Marines make their way across the rough waters of the Coco River using a rope.

Marine by Rapids, Harold C. Roberts, From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

One Marine stands infront of a makeshift boat which is held in place from the rapids with ropes.

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, marines, rapids, usmc

Marines Using Poles, Harold C. Roberts, From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

Three marines attempt to control a boat on the Coco River rapids using push poles.

Marines Using Ropes, Harold C. Roberts, From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

Photograph depicting six Marines using ropes to pull a makeshift boat along very rough waters and rocks on the Coco River.

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, rapids, ropes, usmc

Three Marines on Boat, Harold C. Roberts, From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

Three Marines use poles to try to navigate the rough waters of the Coco River.

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, poles, ropes, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 18 January, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 18 January, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 18 January, 1928, Folder 2, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Two Page letter written by Lt. Roberts to his wife (Faith) letting her know he arrived safely in Corinto, Nicaragua by ship.

Tags: cortino, faith roberts, harold roberts, letter, marines, nicaragua, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 8 September, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 8 September, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 8 September, 1928, Folder 24, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Summary: Three page letter sent from Telepaneca about the early days of the Coco River Expedition and the dangers of the rapids on the rivers in…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, commedation, courage, faith roberts, falls, harold roberts, marines, pete geyer, rain, rapids, snub, sta cruz, telepanaca, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 9 August, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 9 August, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 9 August, 1928, Folder 21, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Summary: One page letter from Condega detailing Colonel Dunlap's idea for an expedition patrol down the Coco River to the East Coast (440 miles).…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, david roberts, dunlap, faith roberts, general feland, harold roberts

Harold C. Roberts 13 August, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 13 August, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 22 August, 1928, Folder 21, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Summary: Three page letter sent from Condega in which Roberts confirmed he has been chosen for the Coco River patrol to lead a 40 man team with…

Tags: 11th regiment, alcohol, coco river, coco river patrol, condega, faith roberts, harold roberts, macnulty, ocotal, Palacagüina, pete geyer, plane, totogalpa, white man

Harold C. Roberts 14 August, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 14 August, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 14 August, 1928, Folder 23, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Summary: Six page letter sent from Ocotal explaining the Coco River patrol in more detail. Includes hand drawn schematic of the boats the Marines…

Tags: alcohol, boat, coco river, coco river patrol, col dunlap, election, faith roberts, harold roberts, honduras, marines, navy, ocotal, pete geyer, plane, pueblo nuevo, quinali, rapids, rebels, reconnaissance, sandino, usmc, usmc officers

Harold C. Roberts 20 September, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 20 September, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 20 September, 1928, Folder 25, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Summary: One page river sent four miles above Yali River in Camp on side of Coco River. Roberts detailed information about camp life on the river to…

Tags: bandits, boat, coco river, coco river patrol, faith roberts, harold roberts, marines, rapids, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 26 September, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 26 September, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 26 September, 1928, Folder 26, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Summary: Partial letter, bottom half removed sent from camp on Coco River. Roberts discussed that the Marines on the Coco River expedition were…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, dr o'neil, faith roberts, harold roberts, marines, recalled, sickness, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 4 October, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 4 October, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 4 October, 1928, Folder 27, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Summary: One page letter sent from Daraili. Roberts discussed the sicknesses experienced on the Coco River patrol, poisonous plants, amebic dysentery,…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, dengue fever, drowning, dysentery, faith roberts, grippe, harold roberts, insanity, poison ivy

Nine Marines with Boat in Coco River, Harold C. Roberts, From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

Nine Marines with poles and ropes wearing life jackets attempt to control a boat on the Coco River.

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, rapids, usmc

Two Marines in Boat on Coco River, Harold C. Roberts, From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

Two Marines in a boat on the Coco River. One Marine has no pants, but a life jacket on, likely having just been in the river.

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, usmc

Clouds in Coco River Valley, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: clouds, coco river, coco river patrol

The Boats Go Up in Smoke, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "The…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts

Three Marines with Boat, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Good…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, usmc

Camp Out, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Camp…

Tags: camp, coco river, coco river patrol, marines, tent, usmc

Pack Mule, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, pack mule, san geronimo, usmc

Equipment Train at Benicia Meadows, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: benicia meadows, harold roberts, marines, pack mule, usmc

On the Banks of the Coco River, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, usmc

Coco River Valley, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: coco river, coco river expedition, marines, mountains, pack mule, usmc

Looking Down into Coco River Valley, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, coco river valley, mountains

Unpacking Mules, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: harold roberts, marines, nicaragua, pack mules, usmc

Camp Geyer, Harold C. Roberts, 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Out…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, harodl roberts, horses, marines, pete geyer, usmc

Dr. O'Neil and Moses Gonzalez, Harold C. Roberts, 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Dr.…

Tags: camp, coco river, coco river patrol, dr o'neil, harold roberts, marines, moses gonzalez, usmc

Biplane Dropping Supplies, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: camp, coco river, coco river patrol, de hart, harold roberts, marines, plane, supplies, usmc

Unloading Boats at El Lagaro, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, el lagaro, harold roberts, marines, supplies, usmc

Dr. O'Neil where DeHart Was Hit, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Dr.…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, dehart, dr o'neil, el guacanto, harold roberts, marines, plane, supplies, usmc

Pfc. DeHart Injured, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Pfc.…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, dehart, harold roberts, injury, marines, usmc

Preparing to Snub a Boat, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, usmc

Placid Coco River, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts

Tractors at Ocotal, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 4 September, 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, ocotal, tractors, usmc

Do Have a Banana!, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Do…

Tags: banana, chow, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, supplies, usmc

Chow Line in Jungle Camp, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Chow…

Tags: camp, chow, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, jungle, marines, usmc

Chow at Camp, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: camp, chow, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, jungle, marines, sausages, usmc

Camp Daraili, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., November, 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil:…

Tags: coco river, coco river patrol, daraili, harold roberts, marines, usmc

River level Fell 12 Feet, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Poor…

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, usmc

Coco River Jungle Camp, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Poor…

Tags: camp, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, jungle, marines, tent, usmc

Two Things With a Kick, Harold C. Roberts, Photographs of Coco River Patrol (c.1928), Folder 1, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

This photograph was taken during the Coco River Expedition by Lt. Harold C. Roberts. The back of the photograph has a comment written in pencil: "Two…

Tags: harold roberts, marines, pack mule, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 23 January, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 23 January, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 23 January, 1928, Folder 5, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Two page letter sent from city of Leon discussing the Regimental Headquarter move to Ocotal to be nearer to Sandino in Northern Nicaragua. Roberts…

Tags: leon, marines, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 18 February, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 18 February, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 18 February, 1928, Folder 9, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Eight page letter sent from the city of Condega describing Marine patrols on mountain trails and encounters with Sandino's bandits. Roberts wrote…

Tags: condega, harold roberts, marines, ox cart, pack mule, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 21 March, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 21 March, 1928, Folder 12, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Seven page letter sent from Esteli discussing patrols and information from other Marine Officers. Roberts wrote about aviation efforts in bombing…

Tags: condega, diarrhea, esteli, harold roberts, marines, patrol, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 30 March and 6 April, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 30 March and 6 April, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 30 March and 6 April, 1928, Folder 12, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA

One single page letter sent from Esteli discussing the political situation in Nicaragua. One three page letter from 6 April, 1928, also sent from…

Tags: esteli, harold roberts, hodido, horse, horse marines, horses, patrol, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 21 April, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 21 April, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 21 April, 1928, Folder 14, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Three page letter sent from Managua detailing physical toll of patrols on the body: stiff back and bed rest for two weeks. Roberts also highlighted…

Tags: bandit, esteli, harold roberts, horse, horse marine, hospital, injury, sandino, usmc

Sketch of Coco River Patrol Boat, Harold C. Roberts, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 14 August, 1928,Folder 23, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 14 August, 1928

This rough pencil sketch illustrates a boat design that Harold Roberts and Captain Pete Geyer designed for the Coco River Patrol.

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, pete geyer

Harold C. Roberts, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 31 May, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 31 May, 1928, Folder 17, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA, 1., 31 May, 1928

Four page letter sent from Pueblo Nuevo detailing the rainy weather conditions and the types of bugs Roberts encountered. Envelope included.

Harold C. Roberts 29 February, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 29 February, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 29 February, 1928, Folder 10, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA, 1.

Four page letter sent from Condega detailing an ambush the day prior by Sandino. Includes a hand drawn map of the ambush (page 2). Five Marines KIA, 7…

Tags: ambushs, condega, drawing, faith robert, harold roberts, machine gun, marines, usmc, yali river

Harold C. Roberts 4 March, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 4 March, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 4 March, 1928, Folder 11, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA, 1

Three page letter sent from Condego detailing an intelligence gathering patrol that Roberts led to Daraili in order to map the ambush he referenced in…

Tags: ambushs, daraili, faith roberts, harold roberts, marines, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 17-23 May, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 17 and 23 May, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 17 and 23 May, 1928, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA, 1.

One two page letter sent from Pueblo Nuevo detailing a nine day patrol covering 112 miles. One two page letter discussed telegram intercepted from a…

Tags: bandit, faith roberts, harold roberts, honduras, marines, mountains, pueblo nuevo, scenery, usmc

Captain Geyer and Captain Roberts, Harold C. Roberts camera, unknown photographer, 1928

Captain Peter Geyer, Captain Harold Roberts, and an unknown Marine sit on a makeshift boat on the banks of the Coco River.

Tags: boat, coco river, harold roberts, pete geyer, usmc marines

Capt Geyer and Capt Roberts Smoking, Harold Roberts camera, photographer unknown., From the Coco River Patrol Collection, COLL/581, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

Captain Pete Geyer and Captain Harold Roberts smoking on the side of the Coco River with feet inside a makeshift boat.

Tags: boat, coco river, coco river patrol, harold roberts, marines, pete geyer, smoking, usmc

Jessica Carson, Distribution of Manpower in Nicaragua 1912-1930, Nicaragua, Naval Forces on Shore Duty, COLL 3978, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1912-1930

This chart shows the United States Marines (USMC) and Naval forces manpower who were on Shore Duty Nicaragua during 1912-1930. Particular to this…

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Coco River Patrol Image, LT. Harold C. Roberts, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, 1928

Three US Marines resting on a makeshift boat on the Coco River in Nicaragua.

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Office of Naval Intelligence, Marine Casualties - 1928, Bandit Contacts April 1928 - December 1931, Folder 6, Nicaragua, COLL 3978, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

List of the USMC casualties in Nicaragua during the year 1928. Compiled from official reports of Second Brigade, U.S. Marine Corps and Guardia…

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U. S. Marines in Nicaragua, P. R. Brewer, USMCU History Division, Archives Branch, 1958

Map of the major cities, regions, lakes, railroads, and rivers in Nicaragua with an inset of the United States to show relative location.

Tags: costa rica, environment, honduras, horse marines, horses, lake, LOC, map, marines, nicaragua, northern nicaragua, rail road, river, terrain, united states, usmc, western nicaragua

Pete Geyer 1928, Equipment Losses 4 September 1928, Nicaragua, Patrol Reports 2nd Brigade, September 1927 & Undated, COLL 3978, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA, 1.

A list of equipment lost on the first day of the Coco River Expedition from a report written by Captain Pete Geyer.

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Peter C. Geyer, Record of Events Coco River Patrol September 1928, Nicaragua, Patrol Reports 2nd Brigade, September 1927 & Undated, COLL 3978, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA., 1928

These three pages are the official report of the Coco River Patrol that left from Ocotal on 4 September, 1928. They were written by Captain P. C.…

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Sketch of Western Nicaragua, Showing Bandit Territory in Which the "Horse Marines" Operated, The Cavalry Journal, The United States Cavalry Association, April, 1930

This map was published in The Calvary Journal to show how USMC were using horses to transverse the country of Nicaragua during the late 1920s. The Map…

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The Morning Press 1928, 1000 Sea Fighters Get Away, The Morning Press

Newspaper article on the deployment of US Marines (Second Battalion, 11th regiment) en route to Nicaragua to fight General Augusto Sandino

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Thomas R. Henry 1928, Red-Blooded Courage Meets Real Test in Nicaraguan Incident

The article discusses the bravery of the USMC in country against Sandino's rebels.

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Second Naval Cross Awarded to Captain Harold C. Roberts, United States Marine Corps, Hall of Valor, 1930

This item contains the text of the Navy Cross awarded to then Captain Harold C. Roberts for his actions as second in command during the Coco River…

Navy Cross Awarded to Captain Pete Geyer, United States Marine Corps, Halls of Valor

Captain Peter Geyer (USMC) was awarded the Navy Cross while serving in the Second Nicaraguan Campaign. This Navy Cross was awarded for the whole of…

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November, 2, 1928, Drowned

Newspaper article

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January, 09, 1928, Additional Marines Sail for Nicaragua, The Ithaca Journal

Newspaper article describing the deployment of Marines from three ports in the USA to Nicaragua.