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CWO2 Philip E. Montroy
to remember
Marine LtCol Edwin McClellan.
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LtCol McClellan retired fromthe USMC on June30, 1934. He returned to Philadelphia for a short time before moving to Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1941, he moved back to Philadelphia where he lived until his death.
Other Comments:
LtCol McClellan is best remembered for being the first Director of the Historical Section, HQMC. This would later become the Marine Corps History Division.
Edwin North (Ned) McClellan was a accomplished istorian and prolific writer. His published works consist of more than a hundred articles and books, some of which include:
The True Sandino
Uniforms of the American Marines, 1775 to 1829
How the Marine Band Started
The United States Marine Corps in the World War
Paradise of the Pacific
China Service 1937-1939
From Month/Year
July / 1937
To Month/Year
September / 1939
Description Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in China between 7 July 1937, and 7 September 1939.
