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Quiz about Marine Corps Trivia
Quiz about Marine Corps Trivia

Marine Corps. Trivia Trivia Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by ScoutSniper. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ScoutSniper
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
8,024
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
2 / 5
Plays
577
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Who was the owner of Tun Tavern (birthplace of the Marine Corps)? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. Who was considered the 'Father' of Marine Corps. aviation? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. Who was revered in VietNam as the deadliest sniper in the Marines? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Who was the Marine Corps.' first Commandant? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. Who was the most decorated Marine in history?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was the owner of Tun Tavern (birthplace of the Marine Corps)?

Answer: Robert Mullan

Robert Mullan was considered the first recruiter for the Marine Corps.
2. Who was considered the 'Father' of Marine Corps. aviation?

Answer: Lt. A.A. Cunningham

In 1911, Lt. Cunningham invested half of his monthly pay to rent a civilian owned 'aero-machine' and tried to fly it around the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Although Cunningham never got off the ground, his enthusiasm won him orders to the new Navy flight school.
3. Who was revered in VietNam as the deadliest sniper in the Marines?

Answer: GySgt. Carlos Hathcock

Although Charles Mawahinney had 103 confirmed kills, Carlos Hathcock was cosidered the Corps' deadliest.
4. Who was the Marine Corps.' first Commandant?

Answer: Capt. Samuel Nicholas

On Nov. 28, 1775, Capt. Samuel Nicholas was commissioned by John Hancock as 'Captain of Marines.'
5. Who was the most decorated Marine in history?

Answer: Puller

Lt. Gen Puller retired with 63 recognized medals.
Source: Author ScoutSniper

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