“If the Marines are abolished half the efficiency of the Navy will be destroyed. They are as necessary to the well being of a ship as the officers. Instead of decreasing the Corps, I would rather hope to see a large increase, for we feel the want of Marines very much.” IfsWantFeelsWellsHopeHalfMilitaryIncreaseArmyShipsDestroyedWell BeingOfficersEfficiencyNavyMarineAbolishMarine CorpsUs ArmyUnited States MarineUnited States Marine Corps Author:David Dixon Porter
